December 14, 2009 at 9:37 pm (Castle stay, Good Gastronomy, Ireland, Luxury Hotels, Rural Hotel)
Become Lord and Lady of the Manor at Ross Castle a splendid 16th-century manor house on a 120-acre estate on Ross Lake.
Sleeping up to 36 guests it makes a fine family reunion getaway complete with not one but two Steinway grand pianos, Persian carpets, fine oil paintings and an antique chess table, plus mountian and lake views.
To keep the more active members amused there’s an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court.
Services include breakfast, dinner with wine service, personal laundry and cleaning.
For more information, visit Elegant Ireland.
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December 1, 2009 at 10:33 am (Airports, London, Luxury travel, Spas)
Six Senses Resorts & Spas and Etihad Airways introduce a new way to relax before you fly. Etihad’s Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounge London’s Heathrow International Airport, Terminal 4 is to host the Six Senses Spa.
The spa will offer 15-minute treatments combined with Six Senses signature therapies, including foot detox,calp massages, facial treatmentsand special back and neck realignment therapies.
The spa will only be to guests flying in the premium cabins, no prior appointments are needed just reserve your treatment on arrival.
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October 21, 2009 at 8:21 am (5* Hotels, Castle stay, Good Gastronomy, Luxury travel, Michelin Star Restaurants, Rural Hotel, Scotland, Sport Events, Urban Hotels, Wedding Destination)
Rocco Forte’s, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Gleneagles resort are promoting a Taste of Scotland package this autumn. For “a true Scottish gourmet experience.” stay for two-nights in each hotel.
At The Balmoral a complimentary upgrade to an Executive Room plus a bottle of Bollinger on ice, is combined with dinner in number one the Michelin-starred restaurant.
At Gleneagles you’ll get an Estate Room and the stay includes a whisky tasting for two and dinner at the two Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant.
This Scottish gourmet package costs $1,967 for two people for four nights, two nights at each hotel, valid from from October 1 - December 22, 2009.
It includes the number one tasting menu, dinner at Andrew Fairlie, full Scottish breakfast daily, a bottle of Bollinger upon arrival at The Balmoral, whisky tasting for two at Gleneagles and room upgrades.
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
The 5* Balmoral Hotel is in the heart of Edinburgh in the main shopping area and next to Waverley Station.
Edinburgh International Airport is just 25 minutes by car from the hotel.
Gleneagles
Gleneagles sits in 850 acres of Perthshire countryside and is home to three of the top Scottish Championship Golf Courses and a wide range of outdoor leisure activities.
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July 29, 2009 at 7:50 am (Good Gastronomy, London, Luxury Gifts, Luxury travel)
A unique dining experience is on offer this Autumn, the elegant surroundings of the Orient Express will take you on a dining tour. Taking place on September 10, October 29, and November 14 2009, the British Pullman train will be leaving London’s Victoria Station at 7:30 p.m. and returns at 11 p.m.
The seasonal five-course menu accompanied by fine wines selected by the sommelier, will offering selections such as Organic Welsh Salt Marsh Lamb with a Pomegranate Jus and Smoked Devonshire Caramelized Apple with Truffled Welsh Rarebit.
Limited to 90 guests prices for this unusual dining out tour start at around £400. For more details go to www.orient-express.com.
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July 20, 2009 at 5:23 pm (Accommodation, Gifts for Men, Kent, Luxury Hotels, Romantic Hotels, Rural Hotel, Spa Hotel, Wedding Destination)
Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa is a rural delight, set in the Garden of England, the beautiful Kent countryside.
This delightful Georgian mansion was built in 1806 and although it’s in a rural location it’s easily accessible to London and its airports.
A fine four star countryhotel with thirty eight individually and beautifully furnished luxurious bedrooms with the latest modern technology.
The Health Club & Spa include tennis, a gym, a swimming pool, a squash court as well as treatment rooms, relaxation room and amber lounge.
Driving tuition at Brands Hatch race track or a session of golf can be arranged nearby.
The restaurant presents English cuisine and has been awarded two AA rosettes for exceptional cuisine.
Weddings are catered for and it’s an ideal location for guest access.
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June 17, 2009 at 8:44 am (5* Hotels, Cocktails, London, Luxury Gifts)
The bar renowned for the best Martini in town, the Dukes Hotel in London is giving a Martini Masterclass. Hosted by the hotel’s barman you can learn the secret ingredients and techniques behind the perfect cocktail.
The classes will be held on the last Saturday of each month, the class, complete with anecdotes about each cocktail will enable you to mix and taste your own martinis and sample the canapés in Dukes Bar.
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May 14, 2009 at 8:30 pm (London, Luxury Hotels, Michelin Star Restaurants, Spa Hotel, Urban Hotels)
Designed by the award-winning consultancy Fox Linton in 1930s style the Dorchester Spa consists of nine treatment rooms.
With single-sex changing rooms, a manicure and pedicure suite and a relaxation room you could be anywhere but London.
Next to the Spa there’s a gym, hair salon and barbers and for a bite to eat despues try The Spatisserie for afternoon teas, light lunches or for Spa users Champagne and Spa cocktails.
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February 20, 2009 at 12:10 pm (Accommodation, London, Luxury travel, Urban Hotels)
Tags: Historical Building
The new Sanctum Soho Hotelby Design Hotels is scheduled to open its doors in March. This transformation of two Victorian townhouses into a 30-room property in West London’s Soho is sure to please.
Sanctum Soho Hotel London
With a 45-seater underground cinema and a private rooftop garden this could become the in-place for private parties and sports fans will revel in the health and fitness center – The Third Space.
Xavier Pick artwork will festoon the lobby and along with the two fireplaces everyone is sure to find something to their taste.
From mod-trendy rooms to the Garden Loft Suite which can be reserved with the rooftop bar and part of the terrace.
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January 8, 2009 at 10:32 am (5* Apartments, Beach side Hotel, Beaches, Cornwall, Rural Hotel)
Tags: 5* Apartments, luxury seaside holiday rental
Sail Lofts Apartments in St Ives, Cornwall have just undergone a £1.5 million re-building and furnishing project. They now have 12 luxury apartments for rent only 20 metres from Porthmeor Beach.
What a View!
Sail Lofts are located in St. Ives, the Cornish fishing village known as ‘Downlong’ which is a designated Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cornwall was in a recent survey voted as the top British Holiday Destination, it came second for Best Accommodation and Food and third for the Friendliest Locals.
Offering 3 – 1 bedroom apartments, 5 – 2 bedroom and 3 – 3/4 bedroom apartments – who could resist that view and of course the Tate gallery on your doorstep.
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December 9, 2008 at 9:04 pm (5* Hotels, Lists, London, Luxury Hotels, Spa Hotel, Urban Hotels)
Tags: Top hotels
London came out tops or should I say The Dorchester came out top in the Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence, the awards were announced to a group to Luxury travel professionals at the Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas.
Nominees for the awards were selected by the Luxury Travel Advisor Nomination board and the and winners were voted for by the Luxury Travel Advisor readers.
Best City Center Hotel Spa Worldwide
The Spa at The Dorchester, London
Top Luxury Suite in a Hotel/Resort Worldwide
The Dorchester, Royal Penthouse Suite, London
Best City Center Luxury Hotel in Europe
Claridge’s, London
The Dorchester, London
The Lanesborough, London
These weren’t the only hotels in their category but I’ve chosen to record only the English ones.
For the full list of results see Travel Advisor.
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