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The mist hangs in patches over the Scottish meadow and it is already half-day. Yet it is still mid-afternoon when we are on our way to an iconic hotel in a comfortable car. Winner of the Hotel of the Year award by The Sunday Times and repeatedly named one of the most beautiful design hotels in the world. It is an impressive building. Built in the 19th century, The Fife Arms Hotel is a Braemar landmark and is a category B listed building. Read more…
If you are not a Harry Potter fan, there is still plenty to do in Edinburgh for a family holiday. Because we do not necessarily want to go eat out every time, we opt for a fully furnished apartment. The Chester Residence offers several different options, all set behind beautiful façades or our gracious, listed Georgian townhouses in Edinburgh's New Town. Read more…
Save the best for last you could say. Although that wouldn’t ‘be fair on the other beautiful hotels, resorts and inns we visited on our roar trip through Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Wiltshire in England. Read more...
When we arrive at St Moritz Hotel, we first notice the surfboards in the lobby. In addition, there are baskets with all kinds of beach toys, umbrellas and rain boots. Read more...
This village pub with 7 en-suite bedrooms is the perfect place to meet the true English countryside life. Read more...
“Mum and Dad, is this really the right way?” Before arriving to this wonderfull chalet, we need to walk a little. And our kids get excited having to cross a railway on this walk. Read more...
After a day of shining weather and a nice ride through narrow roads along rolling fields, it drizzles a little when we arrive at our destination: The Old Coast Guard. But already as we park the car the overcloud gives way to the sun again. Read more...
The narrow and winding roads demand all our attention so that we see our destination just as we almost get there. The sight is impressive: Polurrian Bay Hotel stands as an old stately lady tall high on a cliff above the sea. Read more...
The Rosevine welcomes us with a delightful spring sunshine. Although It goes way back as a hotel, it has once been a family home and that shows: lots of families return here year after year. Read more...
London is bursting with activities for adults and children. Whether you come during the school holidays or for a long weekend, there are more than enough activities and sights for the little ones that are also fun for adults. To experience all this as much as we can, we stay in the Ampersand Hotel. Not only… Read more…
When the doorman greets us with a smile, it brightens the day and sets the tone for the next several steps that we are commencing. Read more...
One can’t say it’s a hard knock life in London when you happen to stay at the Baglioni Hotel. If you’re looking for a quality hotel with matching style, then this is a place to be. Read more...
"Mum, Dad, there are Barbies dressed just like the lady of the hotel on our bed!” And that’s not all. The sweets and fruits on the table as well as the cute small rug sacks for our daughters immediately show the level of service provided for a family at the Langham Hotel. Read more...
