You can see a lot of thought has gone into the design of this refurbishment in order to give it a modern feel but still with a nod to tradition for this gracious old lady. I raise my hat to the family who have carefully looked after this establishment for 26 years now.
Sometimes in life you just have to take a chance – go with your instincts and move forward. Such was the case with my very first Airbnb booking.
And that’s what led me to Sula, a holiday cottage on a secluded beach in rural Argyll in the Scottish Highlands.
The Cliffs Hotel, owned by the Choice Hotel Group, is an older Victorian-style hotel located on Queen’s Promenade approximately one mile from the town centre.
If you, like me, dislike modern or boutique style hotels, preferring something with a bit of character, perhaps an older coaching inn, with wooden beams and open fires then you’re going to love the Allan Ramsay Hotel in the Scottish Borders area of Carlops near Midlothian.
A family owned and run former coaching inn tucked away in the heart of Lanarkshire. Family friendly, large rooms and excellent service.
Glenluce is a small rural village situated off the main A75 leading to Stranraer in the County of Wigtownshire. Its main claim to fame is the 12th-century Cistercian abbey, but it’s also home to the wonderfully relaxing and peaceful Whitecairn Holiday Park.
Located in the heart of Highland Perthshire there lies the small market town of Crieff. And tucked away in a quiet secluded spot high above the main street is a piece of Victorian splendour that has stood the test of time. This is the gem that is Knock Castle Hotel & Spa. The fairytale turreted…
Sometimes trying to find a good hotel, and relying on other people’s subjective opinions and reviews can all be a bit ‘hit and miss’. However, The Lindner group’s City Plaza establishment in Cologne is a very definite ‘hit’ in terms of both location and level of comfort provided. This is a hotel, which, at the…
It’s fair to say the west coast seaside town of Oban isn’t renowned for having a huge selection of five-star hotels – in fact, it struggles to get above a reasonable three-star level. However, don’t let that put you off visiting. There are some establishments that reach that level of luxury and comfort you crave,…
The Yorkshire Hotel, owned at the time of my visit by the Akkeron hotel group but now run by the HRH Hotel group is an old Victorian style hotel located on Prospect Place right in the heart of Harrogate, which couldn’t be a better location for those visiting this beautiful Yorkshire town. It’s approximately five-minutes…
