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Explore Georgian Bath in the footsteps of Jane Austen
4 September 2023
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Six of the quirkiest museums in the UK
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- Introducing… The Angel Hotel ✨ This fine Georgian building stands proud in the centre of bustling market town Abergavenny - a real hub for culture and food. Head to the link in our bio to find out more. ???? from @the_angel_abergavenny #pobhotels #openthedoortoinspiration #theangelhotel #luxuryhotel
- Now that's what we call a taste of autumn ????????️ ???? Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside ???? Northcote ➡️ @northcoteuk | Blackburn, Lancashire ???? Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa ➡️ @rockliffe_hall | Darlington, County Durham ???? Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa ➡️ @whatleymanor | Malmesbury, Wiltshire #foodie #instafood #finedining #dining #luxury #foodblogger #chefs #foodlove #foodpresentation #finedining #finedininglovers
- Get ready to fall head over heels ???? ???? Fletchers Restaurant at Grantley Hall ➡️ @grantleyhall_ | Ripon, North Yorkshire ???? The Azalea at Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle | Ayrshire, Scotland ???? Fernery Restaurant ➡️ @ferneryrestaurant @groveofnarberth | Narberth, Pembrokeshire ???? Montagu’s Mews ➡️ @montagusmews @royalcrescent_hotel | Bath, Somerset ???? The Trevilder at Thurlestone Hotel ➡️ @thurlestone1896 | South Devon coast #datenight #romanticgetaway #couplesgoals #romanticspots #datenightideas #adventuretogether #romance #couplesadventures #pobhotels #openthedoortoinspiration
- Oh blimey, half-term is nearly here! But fear not, there's plenty of family fun to be had... ???? The Headland Hotel & Spa ➡️ @theheadlandcornwall | Newquay, Cornwall ???? Cromlix ➡️ @cromlixhotel | Perthshire, Scotland ???? @__verenawood ???? Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire ???? Bovey Castle ➡️ @boveycastlehotel | Newton Abbot, Devon #familytravel #travelwithkids #familyfun #familyadventures #halftermfun #octoberhalfterm #luxuryhotels #familyfriendlyhotels #luxuryescape #pobhotels
- Pamper, feast, lounge, snooze. The only order to do things in this weekend. ???? Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel | Windermere, Lake District ???? Omboo at Sopwell House ➡️ @omboo_restaurant @sopwellhouse | St Albans, Hertfordshire ???? Grove of Narberth ➡️ @groveofnarberth | Narberth, Pembrokeshire ???? The Fife Arms ➡️ @thefifearms | Braemar, Aberdeenshire #weekendvibes #selfcaresaturday #foodie #chillout #pamperyourself #weekendgetaway #treatyourself #luxuryliving #indulge #relaxation #foodlovers #spaday #weekendmood
- Oh, haven’t you heard? Our new Experience Gift Vouchers have just landed ???? Choose from Pampers Paradise (spa lovers, this one’s for you), Seasoned to Perfection (foodies, dig in), or Time for Tea (because who can resist a delightful afternoon tea?) Give the Gift of Experience via the link in bio ???? #experiencevouchers #giftideas #spaday #foodieexperience #afternoontea #giftofrelaxation #luxurygifting #treatyourself #wellnessjourney #culinarydelight #pamperyourself #unforgettableexperiences #specialmoments #pobhotels
- Knock, knock! An idyllic escape is calling... ???? Ellenborough Park ➡️ @ellenboroughpk | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire ???? Ness Walk ➡️ @ness_walk | Inverness, Scottish Highlands ???? Ockenden Manor ➡️ @hshotels | Cuckfield, West Sussex ???? The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland ???? Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside #beautifuldestinations #adventureawaits #exploretogether #travelgoals #luxuryhotels #luxurystays #luxurylifestyle #autumn #adventure
- Wine not? ???????? Sip your way across the British Isles... ???? The Vineyard ➡️ @thevineyardhotel | Newbury, Berkshire ???? Ness Walk ➡️ @ness_walk | Inverness, Scottish Highlands ???? The Hari ➡️ @theharilondon | London ???? Middlethorpe Hall & Spa ➡️ @ntmiddlethorpe_hall | city of York #winelovers #luxuryescape #vineyardvibes #winetasting #winetime #finewine #boutiquehotels #winecountry #wineanddine #pobhotels
- Fireside lounging, anyone? ???? Crackling fire, autumn vibes - it’s the perfect match at ???? The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick | Painswick, The Cotswolds ???? Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant ➡️ @farlamhall | Brampton, Cumbria ???? Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland | ???? @therollinson ???? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa ➡️ @bedfordlodgehotelspa | Newmarket, Suffolk #luxuryhotel #luxuryhotels #beautifuldestinations #travel #autumn #view #quietmoments #autumnvibes #fire #interiors #openthedoortoinspiration #pobhotels
- Embrace life's simple pleasures. Marvel at nature’s beauty. Embark on new adventures. Carve out moments for tranquillity. Relish the present, and nurture your soul. Discover 'An Inspired Life' via the link in our bio ???? #explore #adventure #inspiration #aninspiredlife #openthedoortoinspiration #pobhotels #slowtravel #britishtravel
The Handle 2024
Our annual captivating print edition dedicated to British seasonal produce, provenance and exciting travel tips.
Discover 40+ recipes from renowned chefs in the PoB Hotels’ collection, oodles of inspiration for your idyllic British getaway, delve into sustainable dining practices, explore the art of cultivating your own produce, and glean expert wine-pairing tips. The Handle is your gateway to a host of unique experiences.
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