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Kent is set in the south east of the British Isles. With positioning opposite France the county is full of history from Roman invasions, battles, wars and smuggling. The Garden of England is a scenic heritage choice for a UK trip. Smugglers: With the coast line less than 40 miles from France it is no wonder that the area is rife with stories … [Read more...]
For my summer holiday this year I wanted to find somewhere unusual, exotic and yet not too far away. The Isles of Scilly fitted the bill perfectly as did the Hell Bay Hotel which has been described as New England meets the Caribbean, meets Cornwall which is pretty accurate. Where Are the Isles of Scilly? The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago … [Read more...]
Leading country house and castle rental specialist Stately Escapes has announced that three of its featured properties will be offering unique ‘garden party’ packages for those looking to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style. Over the Jubilee double bank holiday weekend (1 to 5 June) the three properties – Inglethorpe Hall in … [Read more...]
A new holiday site in an ancient bluebell wood opens this summer offering accommodation in replica shepherd’s huts. Wriggly Tin Shepherd’s Huts in the South Downs in Hampshire offers visitors the back-to-nature appeal of camping in simple but cosy accommodation built in a traditional style. Shepherd’s huts – rooms on wheels, like … [Read more...]
The 11th-century Durham Castle is benefitting from a £5-million refurbishment – and now offers holiday accommodation within its ancient walls. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in north-east England is home to Durham University’s oldest college and its rooms are available to rent for bed and breakfast during the university’s vacation times. … [Read more...]
When coming to London and looking for a taste of real britishness, I’d highly recommend returning to the slightly forgotten Bed & Breakfasts. There are many relatively cheap London hotels, however I recently had to find myself a place to stay for one night under a very short notice (it can happen even to London’s residents) but sadly … [Read more...]
Why stay in a hotel when you can take your pick from the most exclusive sought-after private homes in the UK? As England looks forward to a bumper year of sporting, cultural and royal events in 2012 the UK gets set to brace itself for an influx of visitors from the world over. Next year, the Torch Relay, Diamond Jubilee, and London 2010 festival … [Read more...]
Planning a trip to the UK? Have you got your hotel sorted or are you looking for a different type of experience? With the British Isles brimming full of history it would be a shame not to consider a superb alternative type of accommodation that is available right now. Why not become your own ‘Lord of the Manor’ by staying for a week in a … [Read more...]
Sleeperz Hotels is planning to open a hotel in Newcastle in December. This will be the company’s second UK hotel. The 98-bedroom, six-storey hotel will be on the site of a former parcel works and is near Newcastle’s Central rail station. It will, it is claimed, be the city’s first design-led budget hotel. David Myers, chief executive … [Read more...]
It’s around October time that many people start thinking about taking a long weekend, a few days off work and a break from the 9 ‘til 5 drudge. By October, your summer holiday seems but a distant memory, with the Christmas holidays still nothing but a speck on the horizon. One idea for a weekend escape is to book yourself and your partner … [Read more...]
The 15th-century Swan at Lavenham in Suffolk has just completed a two-year facelift programme. The hotel has refurbished its public areas and its 45 bedrooms and suites, and has opened a new contemporary-style Brasserie. The Swan has kept the Airmen’s Bar, with its Second World War memorabilia, and the Gallery restaurant, which has two AA … [Read more...]
There are classic British holiday destinations as we all know. Cornwall, the Lake District, the Highlands; they all evoke an instant set of mental images. But what many people travel to Britain for, or discover when they’re here, is that there are many things which simply defy classification. There are places that just amaze and astound with … [Read more...]
A new 5-star ‘boutique’ hotel opens in Liverpool later this year, in three restored 1920s buildings in the centre of the city. The Layla hotel will have 84 bedrooms including Junior Suites and a Grand Presidential Suite. All the rooms lead off from a central 1920s steel-caged lift, which is being refurbished with a contemporary glass … [Read more...]
Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire will be opening its own 150-room hotel in August. The hotel is being built to meet the demand of an increasing numbers of visitors to the theme park, and will include 11 Thomas & Friends-themed rooms to complement the £6.7-million Thomas the Tank Engine attraction in the Park. It will also feature … [Read more...]
England is a wonderful place to go for a visit. It has some of the most beautiful countryside in all of Europe, as well as some great historical sites to explore. One of the best things about visiting historic England is the wide variety of quirky and unusual places you can stay. Here are 10 of the quirkiest hotels to consider staying on your next … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a great guest post from the folks at Hostelbookers on the ins & outs of staying in hostels rather than hotel. You can save a ton of money. For first timers, staying at a hostel can be a daunting experience. This trepidation is no doubt exacerbated by those renowned old wives tales immortalised in the words of … [Read more...]
The Egerton House Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge is offering guests a Harrods Pamper Package. Guests booked on the one-night package will be met at Harrods by the department store’s VIP concierge team and given £50 credit to spend in store with a Harrods rewards card. The day at Harrods includes a massage in Harrods’ Urban Retreat and … [Read more...]
One thing I haven't been able to do on my many trips to London is travel further North. I've seen countless shows and movies that take place in the Lake District and it's a beautiful area that I would just love to explore. Well, now I've found the perfect base for that exploration: Kendal Cottage - a riverside cottage in the town of Kendal - … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Jane - who owns the fabulous Updown Cottage which we had the pleasure to stay in last November. Since she's an expert on everything self-catering - I asked who to put together this excellent guide to renting self catering accommodation in the United Kingdom. Thanks Jane! Until very recently I had … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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