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And the winners are…Best Loved Award Winners for 2018

Best Loved Hotels hosted a black tie Awards ceremony in The Assembly Room of The King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester, on Monday 12th November, which was attended b...

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Best Loved Hotels Guide to the South of England

When we think of the The South of England, some of the most quintessentially English scenery comes to mind, including the South Downs, Cliffs of Dover, seaside ...

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Best Loved Hotels Guide to the North of England

The North of England comprises some glorious scenery, from Dale to Moor, from coastal cliffs to Lakeland Fells, alongside historic cities, impressive stately ho...

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Best Loved Hotel’s Guide to the Heart of England

The Heart of England conjures up images of a landscape we think of as quintessentially English – picturesque villages, stately homes, country pubs, market...

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Favourite Best Loved Hotels In National Parks

The UK boasts 15 national parks, each of them extraordinary in its own way. These are the nation’s protected breathing spaces, complete with majestic scen...

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A Visit to Heacham Manor, Norfolk

We received such a warm welcome upon arrival at Heacham Manor and were swiftly checked in by the friendly staff at reception and allocated the largest room in t...

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Our Top 6 Things To Do in The Heart of England

The Heart of England conjures up images of a landscape we think of as quintessentially English – picturesque villages, stately homes, country pubs, market...

And the winners are…Best Loved Award Winners for 2017

The winners of the Best Loved Hotels Awards were announced on Monday, 13 November at a glittering black tie gala dinner held at Tewkesbury Park in Gloucestershi...

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Our Top 6 Things to Do in London

From the verdant expanses of West London’s parks to the trendy late-night excitement of the vibrant East End, London is not one city, but a profusion of r...

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Our Top 6 Things to Do in Ireland

From the magnificent Giant’s Causeway on the North Coast, all the way down the enchantingly wild South West, Ireland is an ever-fascinating land of contra...

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Our Top 6 Things To Do In The North of England

From Hadrian’s Wall down to the vibrant cities of Manchester and Leeds, the North of England remains an endlessly fascinating and varied destination. This...

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Our Top 6 Things to Do in the East of England

The mesmerising huge skies, fine beaches and charming towns of the East of England are hard resist, as many visitors can attest. For our purposes, the East stre...

Best Loved Awards 2017/18 Hotel Nominees and Regional Winners Are Announced

Best Loved Hotels are pleased to announce the hotel nominees for the Best Loved Hotels Awards 2017/18 and the winners of each of this year’s Regional Awar...

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Lady of the Manor at Lords of the Manor

Lords of the Manor near Upper Slaughter is quite possibly the most beautiful hotel in which I have had the pleasure of staying. The scenic and windy country roa...

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Our Top 8 Things to Do in Wales

Considering its relatively small land area, Wales packs in a enormous variety of natural beauty and attractions, from the dramatic mountain ranges of Snowdonia ...

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Undiscovered London: Stories from the 2017 Best Loved Hotel Directory

To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

Undiscovered North of England: Stories from the 2017 Best Loved Hotel Directory

To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

Undiscovered South of England: Stories from the 2017 Best Loved Hotels directory

To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

Undiscovered Scotland: Stories from the 2017 Best Loved Hotels directory

To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

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Undiscovered Heart of England: Stories from the 2017 Best Loved Hotels directory

To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

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Undiscovered East of England: Stories from the 2017 Best Loved Hotels directory

To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

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Undiscovered West Country: Stories from the 2017 Best Loved Hotels directory

To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

The Best Loved Hotels 2017 directory is now available

  The new Best Loved Hotel directory is hot off the press and  available in four different covers, reflecting the variety of amazing scenery, urban and ru...

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Some of our “Best Loved” Festive Afternoon Teas

It’s the season for Christmas parties, socialising, and merriment.  Yet alongside all the fun and festivities, wouldn’t it be nice to slow down, find some ...

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A delightful stay at Ilsington Country House Hotel, Devon

After a long day’s driving what a relief it was entering the beautiful tree-lined entrance to Ilsington Country House Hotel. The warm welcome I received from ...

Two Best Loved Chefs Will Compete In This Season’s Great British Menu

BBC Two’s Great British Menu will be back again this year for Season 11, and we are delighted to have two Best Loved chefs in competition. Tommy Banks from Bl...

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Best Loved Prize Winner’s Stay at Cavendish Hotel, Chatsworth

Every week (and often several times a week) Best Loved Hotels offers a free hotel stay in one our newsletters. The prize varies, but usually the lucky winner wa...

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The Lake District Is Open for Business

As the spring arrives, it’s important to get out the message that the Lake District is very much open! Many Cumbrian hotels have been hurting for business...

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Greenhills Country Hotel, Jersey Enjoys a £1 million Makeover

Greenhills Country Hotel and Restaurant in Jersey is now better than ever, having recently reopened after an impressive £1.2 million refurbishment. The huge ma...

Undiscovered Britain & Ireland – County Kerry

          To celebrate the launch of the 2016 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on U...

Undiscovered Britain – The South of England

        To celebrate the launch of the 2016 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscov...

Undiscovered Britain: West Country

        To celebrate the launch of the 2016 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscov...

Undiscovered Britain: East of England – The Only Way to Travel

To celebrate the launch of the 2016 Best Loved Hotel & Travel Guide, we are pleased to bring you a series of stories on Undiscovered Britain by leading trav...

Best Loved Award Nominees/Shortlist

            The Best Loved Hotels awards are designed to celebrate and showcase excellence across Best Loved properties throughout...

Bohemia Restaurant Named 21st Best in Britain + Chef Steve Smith’s Scones Recipe

The Club Hotel’s Bohemia restaurant has undoubtedly had a great year. Not only has Head Chef Steve Smith retained his Michelin Star (which he has held for...

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Llandudno – Gateway to the Best of North Wales

Llandudno is not only a great classic seaside resort set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it’s also the ideal gateway to the very best that North Wal...

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What Makes Gliffaes Country House So Special – A Visit by a Best Loved Prize Winner

Firstly, I must say that my wife and I were both astonished and delighted to be the chosen Winners of two nights B&B at Gliffaes. We had driven past but nei...

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Cabaret at Scarfes Bar, Rosewood London

Mayhem in Midtown: Cabaret at Scarfes Bar Mix together the sultry atmosphere of Weimar Berlin nightclubs, the sophistication of 1950’s Rat Pack Las Vegas and ...

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Christmas days out: Christmas at Beaulieu, the New Forest National Park

We are on the verge of winter and December is approaching very quickly, which means the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on!...

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Britain’s Gardens: Chatsworth, Derbyshire

Chatsworth is the premier tourist attraction of the area and has often been selected as the UK’s favourite country house – and with  good reason! As yo...

Stall at UK Christmas Market

Most Charming Christmas Market Breaks in the UK

Christmas is a beloved time of year for many people around the U.K. Whether it be the twinkling lights, the mulled wine, or the wonderful variety of Christmas j...

By yourtrellis

9th December 2019

And the winners are…Best Loved Award Winners for 2018

Best Loved Hotels hosted a black tie Awards ceremony in The Assembly Room of The King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester, on Monday 12th November, which was attended b...

By bestloved

13th November 2018

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Top 5 Christmas Shopping Destinations

We know that many of our readers will consider it too early to be talking about Christmas, but did you know that for our hoteliers, planning for the festive sea...

By bestloved

1st October 2018

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Best Loved Hotels Guide to the South of England

When we think of the The South of England, some of the most quintessentially English scenery comes to mind, including the South Downs, Cliffs of Dover, seaside ...

By bestloved

19th September 2018

Top 5 Grown Up Getaways

Best Loved is all about those fantastic finds where you have a great night away that you’ll remember forever. We are very lucky to have some 5-star hotels...

By bestloved

4th September 2018

5 Of The Best Castles To Visit In The UK

Here at Best Loved, we’re all about taking the time to enjoy a little bit of luxury, be that with a delicious meal, an oh-so deserved night away, or even just...

By bestloved

3rd August 2018

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Best Loved Hotels Guide to the North of England

The North of England comprises some glorious scenery, from Dale to Moor, from coastal cliffs to Lakeland Fells, alongside historic cities, impressive stately ho...

By bestloved

25th June 2018

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Best Loved’s Top 5 Days Out For Water Babies

It’s not often that we get to enjoy much sunshine in the UK, so for the few months of the year that we might get some warmth, we want to help you make the mos...

By bestloved

6th June 2018