Month: September 2022

Clementine's town house hotel
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Hotel Review: Clementine’s Town House Hotel, York

Twenty-one years ago, in the distant days before Rightmove, Facebook or indeed most of the rest of life as we know it today,...

citysuites swimming pool
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Hotel Review: CitySuites Two, Manchester

If it’s good enough for Pep Guardiola, then it is indeed probably good enough. Manchester City’s notoriously scrupulous manager is not exactly known...

citysuites
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Hotel Review: CitySuites, Manchester

There are some decidedly unpleasant portmanteaus in the English language. ‘Infotainment’ is one. ‘Chillax’ is definitely another. ‘Athleisure’ deserves a mention. But one...

BirminghamThings to do

Best Free Things to do With Kids in Birmingham

Introduction In the heart of England, Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom, and for some, a surprisingly engaging tourist...

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Hotel review: Another Place, Ullswater, Lake District

There was a moment during our stay at Another Place that my wife and I have already started harking back to in the...

EdinburghThings to do

The Best Free Things To Do With Kids in Edinburgh

Introduction Scotland’s vibrant capital city has something going on all year round despite the sometimes unpredictable weather. Alongside the palaces and castles, there...

DorsetThings to do

The Best Free Things to Do With Kids in Dorset

Introduction Known for its glorious coastline, gently rolling countryside, and family-friendly ambience, Dorset is one of only five English metropolitan counties without a...