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Always Exceptional: Enhancing Experiences at Grantley Hall with Interior and Ambience Manager , Marek Jurczyk
25 February 2025
Step into a luxury British hotel as we discover what makes an exquisite stay unforgettable. As we talk with Marek Jurczyk, Guest Quality Standards Manager, he reveals how Grantley Hall crafts extra special breaks for anyone who walks through …
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Walking Down The Aisle with The Painswick’s Events Manager, Chelsea Tunstall
3 January 2025
Newly engaged? Or simply looking for more inspiration for your wedding planning? The Painwick's Events Manager, Chelsea Tunstall is walking us down the aisle as she explains the magic of an enchanting Cotswold wedding.
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From New Faces to Old Friends: Curating a Magical Escape at Seaham Hall with Porter, Kevin Jackson
16 December 2024
Feeling like you need to switch off? Porter, Kevin Jackson explains how guests can leave all their troubles behind with a magical escape at Seaham Hall.
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Travelling through Time: The History of Ellenborough Park with Concierge and In-house Historian, Jonathon Bennett
15 November 2024
History is woven through many hotels in the PoB Hotels collection. We sat down with Jonathon Bennett as he guides us through the history of Ellenborough Park in the Cotswolds.
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Elevating your Health with Fitness Manager, Luke Daniels at Calcot & Spa
18 October 2024
Struggling with your fitness journey? Calcot & Spa's fitness manager, Luke Daniels is here to help guide you.
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Historic, Innovative and Local: Stepping into the kitchen with Benjamin Mabley, Hartwell House
30 September 2024
Step into the kitchen at Hartwell House with Sous Chef Benjamin Mabley and discover unmissable dining in Aylesbury.