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Amazing Vacations In Southport, England

Monday, June 28th, 2010
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The United Kingdom is  a great  vacation destination. The reasons for this include an incredibly interesting history and breathtaking countryside. The kinds of vacations available  is stunning  with such a massive choice of vacation destinations  each  have incredibly different  facilities  and countryside  which range from areas with numerous mountains  to mainly flat parts.  In the article below I take a look at the seaside  and suggest  the seaside resort of Southport, in the English north west, as the most suitable  seaside vacation destination in the British Isles.

Established on the shores of the English North West, Southport places of interest include, Southport Pier, Lord Street, Wayfarers’ Arcade, Churchtown village, the Botanic Gardens at Churchtown, Botanic Gardens Museum, Hesketh Park and more.

Lord Street

Lord Street is the main shopping area in Southport.  All along one side of the street the pavement are covered by superb Victorian iron work and a line of lush green trees closer to the road. Over on the opposite side of the road you will discover  gorgeous flower beds and small gardens with pools and fountains plus a Victorian bandstand. Right in the heart of Lord Street is most probably the most amazing war memorials in the United Kingdom with an obelisk at the centre and 2 further monuments on either side which feature large columns. Lord Street features some of the finest architecture to be found in Southport and it is where you will discover another Victorian masterpiece, Wayfarers’ Arcade.

Parks And Gardens

Hesketh Park

The incredibly beautiful Hesketh Park is found at the end of Lord Street. Hesketh Park is named after the Hesketh family and, in a similar fashion to Lord Street, it is heavily wooded. There are beautiful hidden areas to be discovered, a play park, glass house, bandstand and more to be found within Hesketh Park but most prominent is the lovely lake.

Botanic Gardens, Churchtown

At Churchtown you will find another wonderful park, the Botanic Gardens which features a a river come lake which has boats for hire, an ornate bridge, ducks, swans and other wildlife plus if you like animals and birds the gardens also has a tiny zoo, just in front of the museum and cafe. Churchtown village is a gorgeous group of ancient houses, cottages and fishermen’s cottages the majority of which are white and a few have a thatched roof. It is important that you take a walk around and that you are not afraid to look down alleys take a peep around every corner there are a few hidden areas well worth the work to discover.

Hotels & Accommodation

Finding Southport bed and breakfast is not too difficult with a varied choice of hotels and guest houses  available online. There are hotels  suitable for all budgets and tastes  from pretty inexpensive, budget  hotel to the immensely highly priced  superior luxury  accommodation in Southport’s town centre or just outside.

If you are currently planning a seaside vacation then please take a look at our long listings of hotels in Southport.


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Vacations In Nottingham

Sunday, May 9th, 2010
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Consider Nottingham and most people remember the legend of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest and the Sherrif of Nottingham and although this attracts many people year after year there is a great deal more to the region than meets the eye. Indeed the city of Nottingham is home to a reasonable collection of great tourist attractions making it an excellent place for a vacation and the following article examines the city more closely and a few of tourist attractions in and around Nottingham, and also some places offering B&B accommodation in Nottingham.

Nottingham is located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands in England. As well as the legend of Sir Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham, the city of Nottingham is also well known for the lace making industry especially at the time of the Industrial Revolution when it gained an excellent worldwide reputation.

Nottingham Lace Market

Once the heart of the worldwide lace industry, at the time of the British Empire, the Lace Market is, today, a protected heritage area. The area  is home to many splendid examples of 19th Century industrial architecture. The market was not like a normal market, rather than having stalls and stall holders, it was more a collection of warehouses and salesrooms displaying and selling lace. After the decline in the lace industry the area also fell into decline but, today, the vast majority of the warehouses have been renovated and restored for residential use and other purposes for example photographic studios and similar. The Lace Market is a popular tourist attraction.

Shire Hall & Galleries of Justice

Nearby the Lace Market you will find the Galleries of Justice situated in Shire Hall. Shire Hall is a Georgian building featuring Neoclassical columns, pilasters and dome. The front of the hall has, if you examine it closely, a spelling error Goal rather than Gaol. The Hall has 2 superbly preserved Victorian courtrooms plus a women’s prison, old cells, bath house, an Edwardian police station and a prisoner’s exercise yard.

Nottingham is a excellent place to take a city break. You will find plenty to see and do around the city and an amazing number of tourist attractions not too far away. Nearby places well worth a visit include; Newstead Abbey, Wollaton Hall and Hardwick Hall.

As all all bed & breakfast accommodation in England, Nottingham accommodation is mostly of excellent quality at a fair rate and many tourists choose to stay in Nottingham for part of their vacation and then elsewhere for the remaining days.


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Devon Vacations And The City Of Exeter

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
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When the majority of folk debate taking a vacation in England they mostly only think about resorts close to the sea such as Weston-super-Mare, Skegness, Bognor Regis and Southport. Occasionally people might discuss having a vacation in a specific county in England for example Devon in the south of England but rarely do they consider taking a vacation in the city of Exeter. The following article introduces various reasons why an Exeter vacation is a clever idea.

One of the first reasons for taking a weekend city break in Exeter is that the accommodation is extremely reasonable with Exeter bed and breakfast available from about £25 per night and lots of places around the forty to fifty pounds ballpark.

Obviously there has to be more than a low price to attract you to visit a city and Exeter definitely has plenty to offer the potential visitor. You will find that there are a great many superb tourist attractions in the city and even more within easy reach and if that is not sufficient then Plymouth is but a short distance and you will find that there is also cheap Plymouth bed and breakfast accommodation and even more incredible tourist attractions. Also you will find that there are masses of astounding places to visit all along the nearby coast.

Where To Stay In Exeter

The Drewe Arms
This accommodation is excellent, it’s rooms are cheap but the building is a charming seventeenth century thatched inn situated on the Two Moors Way (a walkers route). Please note that it is about 15m from Exeter city center. If you need more luxury there are four-poster rooms available.

The Crawford Hotel
This accommodation is much closer to the center of the city, roughly 1.6 km. It is a 2 star hotel with good en suite rooms and, crucially, you can access your room 24 hours a day, great if you are planning on a late night or you need access during the day. You will find there is Free wireless internet access in public areas of the hotel.

Places To Visit

In Exeter there are just a few of visitor attractions worth visiting including; the Royal Albert Museum, St Peter’s Cathedral and Rougemont Castle. As mentioned earlier in this article there is a selection of close by seaside towns to see the most worthwhile being the old-fashioned villages of Sidmouth, Beer and Seaton.

Further away, between Exeter and Plymouth is the virtually unpopulated moorland of the Dartmoor National Park with the general area having a fair few places to see including Buckland Abbey, A La Ronde and Buckfast Abbey on the main route, to Plymouth. Along the way you will pass by the Torbay area, which consists of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham and is often called the English Riviera.

Exeter really is a fantastic city in which to stay however why not consider having a twin destination vacation and spend a few of days/nights in a luxurious Plymouth hotel and travel around the gorgeous coast and countryside in between the two cities?


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Enjoy spectacular views on the North Yorkshire Moors

Saturday, December 5th, 2009
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We have visited several luxury Country House hostels in North Yorkshire in the North of England and trust that the following will help in your hunt for appropriate exclusive Country House hostels in this gorgeous agricultural part of Britain.  This area of the country has numerous old English market towns and hamlets found within the countrywide Parks of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. 

The following Country House hotels all have our personal recommendation:-

The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel – found by the brook Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales.  The hotel belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.  A friendly welcome awaits-your baggage will be taken for you from your vehicle to your bedroom that will be fantastically designated.  We stayed in a room in the first part of the hotel which had a pony racing theme.  Fires burn in inclement weather in the entrance hall and the lounges.  The Michelin starred cafe serves beautiful wine and food and there is also a brilliant brasserie for informal dining.  The spa is found across the road in what seems to be a converted barn and contains a little gymnasium.  The staff are very charming providing a top ~ first ~ first-class service with nothing being too much trouble.  Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are provided by the hotel by the front door for your private use we took a short walk by the river Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the river by way of the stepping stones.  Returning to this fantastically allocated Country House Hotel we enjoyed tea and scones in front of a roaring fire in one of the lounges.  If you’re visiting the Yorkshire Dales you have to stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel – you will not be disappointed.  Incidentally dogs are tenderly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits! 

Lastingham Grange – located in the attractive hamlet of Lastingham a few miles from the market town of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors railway is found.  This Country House Hotel has been owned and run by the same family for a few years with many guests returning time after time.  Set in several acres including beautifully maintained gardens you can walk out of the front door of the hotel and within a 5 minute walk be on the North Yorkshire Moors enjoying spectacular views.  We were tenderly greeted upon arrival and taken direct to our room which was well elected.  We enjoyed tea and scones in the lounge which had a roaring fire-the Darjeeling tea is the best we have tasted.  Dinner was unusual with the food being of a high standard as was the highly personal service – it was like staying in someone’s home.  You can’t fail but to chill in this classic Country House Hotel.  Dogs are welcome. 

Alan Hope and his other half Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive Country House hotels in Britain.

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South of Abbots Way sits Harford Moor

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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Given countrywide Park status in 1951, Dartmoor is sat in the south of county Devon, southwest England, and covers an area of 365 square miles.  Nearly half of the park is swampland, a paradise for wildlife and those wishing to escape the rigours of city life. 

Dartmoor Forest, owned by the Duchy of Cornwall since 1307, is a former royal hunting ground and makes up the majority of the region.  The grass and heather moors are covered with hefty granite boulders scattered amongst the rolling hills.  Wild ponies graze among the barren hills ; regardless of running wild, all have human owners and are gathered annually each autumn. 

approximately 10% of the moor is wood, much of it running along the tranquil stream valleys.  Stone circles and burial chambers are testament to Dartmoor’s important and enigmatic past.  Indeed, Dartmoor is famous not only for its beautiful landscapes.  It was in the small village of Grimspound that Sherlock Holmes found himself investigating the hound of the Baskervilles. 

Dartmoor was one of Europe’s largest tin mining areas back in the 12th century.  The stone built houses of the miners can still be found along plenty of the regions streams and brooks. 

abbot’s Way runs across the southern part of the moor, racing across wild country and moorland bogs.  The area is believed to be named after the monks who are thought to have used this trail when travelling between Buckland Abbey and Buckfast Abbey.  Man’s presence over the ages is clear in this barren land.  Shed circles going back to the Bronze and Iron ages remain today. 

South of abbots Way sits Harford Moor.  The Middle Ages drew tin miners from far and wide seeking riches under the surface.  Today visitors are drawn by the massive badlands and wildlife.  A medieval cross adorns Harford Church, one out of many in the area which once served as signposts for those travelling across the moors. 

Becky Falls woodland Park first opened to the public in 1903.  Some of the most enjoyable walks in England’s southwest can be had here amongst the delightful waterfalls and great granite. 

To the west is Upper Plym Valley and a lovely array of plants and wildlife.  The tracks in these parts are rather simpler to navigate than many others in the moors and provide much of interest on the way.  The spectacular moorland view is interspersed with deserted tin mines dating back over a century and various prehistoric relics including stone and hut circles.

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Bath England inspires novelist to write two of her novels

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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There are numerous fine visitor destinations in the United Kingdom and none are way more honored than the town of Bath England.  The hot springs established the city as a trendy place to be for the well to do, keen to cure their ailments with the spa waters.  The Romans had built their baths and church to milk the springs.  Today, visitors can see the baths and find out about them in the museum. 

From the time of Elizabeth I, tourism came to Bath Britain and really took hold in the 18th century.  The city is noted for its Georgian design with its most prominent example being the Royal Crescent, a residential road that sweeps gracefully with its sublime homes.  The crescent is close to Royal Victoria Park, where hot air balloons are launched each summer, filling the sky with a blaze of color.  The park contains a botanical garden, youngsters’s play area, crazy golfing course, bowling green and lawn tennis courts. 

The creative life of the city is thriving with 5 theatres of international reputation.  The Bath global Music holiday is respected and presents standard and latest classical music, jazz concerts and world music.  The 17 day event includes some outdoor performances with free admission.  The Bath Literature holiday is another favorite on the Bath England annual events calendar.  It has attracted top selling writers, such as Terry Pratchett, Joanna Trollope and Margaret Atwood. 

Museums are bounteous and sundry and include the Bath Postal Museum, on the site of the Post Office that operated from 1822 – 1854.  It tells the story of the post office and the English post box.  There are displays about the famous Penny Black stamp and there’s a replica post office from the Victorian age.  The Museum of Costume presents exhibitions and has an enduring collection of costumes, going back to the 18th century.  The museum is in the historic Assembly Rooms, where the town’s society gathered for balls and conferences.  The building contains impressive pieces of art and a beautiful set of 9 chandeliers. 

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy honors the work of William Herschel, who discovered the planet Uranus and was a resident of the town.  Bath’s most noted resident {however ,} is author Jane Austin and she is remembered at the Jane Austen Centre and by an Austin themed town walk.  Bath England inspired the novelist to write two of her books, including scenes from the town in them.

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Lower Slaughter Manor is in centre of the village

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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We have visited several Country House hotels in the Cotswolds in England and trust the following will help in your search for a luxury hotel in the Cotswolds which is a beautiful part of England with countless old English market towns and towns. 

Broadway is a little city in the Cotswolds whose high street has a number of antique and gift shops and homes built of Cotswold stone.  The Lygon Arms can be discovered in the high st and is one of many personality Country House Hotels in close proximity to Broadway in the Cotswolds in Britain.  The cafe has a Michelin star and there are spa facilities.  You may be warranted of a hearty welcome with roaring log fires in the winter months.  This is a real 5 star hotel in the Cotswolds. 

Chipping Camden is a tiny city in the Cotswolds again with a superb high st where you’ll find The Cotswold House Hotel is a fine five star hotel in the Cotswolds in England offering service of the highest standard with exquisite food served in both the restaurant and cafe.  This Country House Hotel has been designed within in a modern theme but full of personality with no expense spared. 

Lower slaughter is a small Cotswold hamlet with the trout filled river Eye running thru it.  Lower massacre manor is in the centre of the hamlet next to the church.  It is one of 2 Country House hotels in this Cotswolds village in this tranquil part of England.  Personal service of the highest standard is provided.  Enjoy afternoon tea in front of a blazing log fire in the winter or on the front lawn in summer.  Wonderfully decorated and furnished Lower slaughter manor is a luxury hotel close to the Cotswolds town of stow on the Wold here in England. 

Please don’t hesitate to telephone us on 01562 631682 for further recommendation about a luxury hotel in the Cotswolds.

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Country House Hotels in North Yorkshire

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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We have visited several luxury Country House hotels in North Yorkshire in the North of England and trust that the following will help in your hunt for acceptable exclusive Country House hotels in this stunning rustic part of Britain.  This area of the country has numerous old English market towns and towns located in the state Parks of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. 

The following Country House hotels all have our personal recommendation:-

The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel – located by the brook Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales.  The hotel belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.  A warm welcome awaits-your baggage will be taken for you from your vehicle to your bedroom that may be fantastically allocated.  We stayed in a room in the original part of the hotel which had a pony racing theme.  Fires burn in inclement weather in the entrance hall and the lounges.  The Michelin starred restaurant serves wonderful wine and food and there is also a superb restaurant for informal dining.  The spa is located across the road in what appears to be a converted barn and has a small gym.  The staff are very friendly providing a top ~ first ~ first class service with nothing being too much trouble.  Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are supplied by the hotel by the front door for your private use we took a short walk by the brook Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the river by way of the stepping stones.  Returning to this fantastically appointed Country House Hotel we enjoyed tea and scones in front of a roaring fire in one of the lounges.  If you are visiting the Yorkshire Dales you must stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel – you will not be disappointed.  Actually dogs are tenderly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits! 

Lastingham Grange – found in the pretty town of Lastingham a few miles from the market city of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors train line is located.  This Country House Hotel has been owned and run by the same family for a number of years with many guests returning time upon time.  Set in several acres including beautifully maintained gardens you can walk out of the front door of the hotel and within a 5 minute walk be on the North Yorkshire Moors enjoying impressive perspectives.  We were warmly greeted on arrival and taken directly to our room which was well appointed.  We enjoyed tea and scones in the lounge which had a roaring fire-the Darjeeling tea is the best we have tasted.  Dinner was memorable with the food being of a high standard as was the intensely private service – it was like staying in someone’s home.  You can’t fail but to chill in this typical Country House Hotel.  Dogs are welcome. 

Alan Hope and his better half Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive Country House hostels in England.

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Bristol Has More Bang For Your Buck

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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Since before the years of the Merchant Venturers, Bristol has been a essential and thriving centre of business enterprise, not only as the gateway to theSouth West but to international trade with a extensive and busy docks complex at Portbury and Avonmouth, near to Bristol, importing thousands of motorcars everyday, twelve million tons of freight employing more or less 5000 workers.  For this reason it has always been simple to find cars for sale in Bristol.

Bristol has always been soaked up in History from the days of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and before, to the original trial flight of Concorde engineering at its best, adapting and enduring through good times and bad, holding the test of time encompassing ingenuity, commitment and passion symbolised by the development of the latest Bristol Space Planes project.

The recent recession has hit Bristol just as hard as any metropolis around the earth but in Bristol and the west country, organizations have joined together to exchange ideas and offer up support and assistance to any business enterprise fighting the recession.  You can find some of these Bristol businesses in any good business directory for Bristol.

You can find numerous different extensive Bristol guide online with Bristol business directories, employment in Bristol, Bristol properties for sale and community pages.  These types of internet site allow people to become connected with different people dwelling in the area.  Whether they are looking to meet someone special with Bristol dating pages or to try and arrange to eat at Bristol restaurants with a helpful restaurant guide Bristol.

Bristol also has a bright music and liberal arts scene with venues like the Colston Hall, Hippodrome and the charity St George’s concert hall. There are numerous nightspots and minor gigs taking place every night of the week. Last, but not least, the Old Vic Theatre Company and the very sucessfull Theatre School.  As a result of all these events taking place, many individuals from outside the area come to find accommodation in Bristol.  There are a full range of hotels in Bristol to opt from and they will meet most people’s budgets.

Shopping in the city of Bristol has just got more stimulating with the opening of the Cabot Shopping centre in the middle of Broadmead, including the lead names in designer shops and eating places with car parking for just £1.00 an hour. With all that Bristol has to offer up it would be a marvelous idea for anyone to come and visit the metropolis.

 


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Discover Cape Cod New England

Friday, November 27th, 2009
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Cape Cod is a narrow peninsula that stretches seventy miles out into the Atlantic Ocean. It is connected to the mainland by

a pair of bridges that span the canals. Cape Cod is approximately one and a half hours drive from Boston. There are many

quaint seaside villages and harbours here, fresh water lakes, and miles of beautiful scenic beaches!

The climate of Cape Cod is mild, making it a great holiday destination all year round. Typically, the sea remains warm

enough to swim in right up until the middle of autumn. Cape Cod along with the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard

have miles of beautiful beaches. Most beaches are open to the public, however there are some beaches that require season

permits.

The islands of Cape Cod are readily accessible from the peninsula, and are great destinations for day trips. These islands

were some of the first colonies formed by the English, and started out as whaling or trading posts. Now these islands are

some of the wealthiest regions, with vast estates owned by some of the richest families in the country.

Cape Cod is one of the few places that the North Atlantic Right Whale can still be found, as they are one of the most

endangered species on the planet. What better way to see one on your holiday than taking a whale watching cruise!

The Olde Kings Highway has been named one of the most scenic roads in the US. It runs the length of the Cape, and has many

great boutiques, antique shops, and craft shops located up and down it.

Cape Cod features some of the best fresh seafood in the whole of New England, from clam chowder to fine fresh lobster, be

sure to sample them at one of the many restaurants on the Cape!

All in all Cape Cod makes a great destination for your holiday to New England!

Most beaches are open to the public

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