If like us you’re a fan of Wallace and Gromit you will love the fact that they have recently teamed up with Visit England to help promote “101 things to do before you go abroad”. Along with a host of famous names ranging from Bill Oddie to Yeoman Warders from the Tower of London, each specialist selected the top 20 experiences from their categories and all have used their expert knowledge to compile this list [...]

Since its creation The Windermere Hotel has had a varied history, we start with the arrival of the railway to Windermere opening in April 1847.  It was owned by “The Kendal and Windermere Railway Company”. A company with shareholders which also provided at least some of the finance for the construction of the Hotel, which was overseen by Abraham Pattinson being in charge at the time and the architect was Miles Thompson of Kendal. The [...]

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s iconic novels, The Lansdown Grove Hotel is about to launch a new reading room. From this April, guests will be able to use the newly created Jane Austen Reading Room, which is located just off the reception area. Guests will be able to learn about one of Britain’s most celebrated writers who lived in Bath and set two of her novels in the vibrant city. Jane Austen [...]

Planning a short break in the next few months? Why not take advantage of some of the upcoming local events up and down the country. Here is a glimpse of some upcoming events, if you want more inspiration and ideas take a look here. March Bath Literature Festival (1st March to 10th March) Are you a fan of books, authors and reading? If so Bath Literature Festival could be for you. The 2013 programme is [...]

We’d like you to come up with a new name for the restaurant at The Imperial Hotel in Tenby (Wales). Currently called “The Cliff Hanger”, the restaurant has stunning views across the beach and sea to St Catherine’s Fort. On a clear day you can see the coast of North Devon. The winner will win a Two-Night Weekend Break for two at anyone of our hotels, including Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. The prize excludes, Easter, [...]

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day in Britain, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent – ‘Shrove’ stems from old English word ‘shrive’, meaning ‘confess all sins’.  It is called Pancake Day because it is the day traditionally for eating pancakes as pancake recipes were a way to use up any stocks of milk, butter and eggs which were forbidden during the abstinence of Lent.

Congratulations to Bill Gowlett who has won a weekend break for two staying at any one of our Coast and Country Hotels. Bill signed up to our E-newsletter and was entered into the January draw. Bill has decided to take his break at The Savoy Hotel in Bournemouth. The Savoy Hotel is positioned in a superb cliff top location on the South Beach with stunning sea views, if you are visiting the hotel why not [...]

Turkey breast filled with Prunes and smoked Cheese bound in Parma Ham served with a fruity red wine Fig sauce and sweet Potato Donuts. Suzie joined The Ship and Castle Hotel, St Mawes in August 2009 as 2nd chef and was promoted to Head Chef in September 2010. Since being at the hotel Suzie has successfully overseen a number of menu changes. Suzie started her career in her native Hungary before spending three and a [...]

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I spend this brief quiet period between Christmas and New Year reflecting on my first year at “The Ship and Castle Hotel” and attached “The View Café” evaluating the successes and challenges of 2012, one positive thing which really sticks in my mind is the vast change in our standing within the local community. The once “closed” doors of the hotel are well and truly open now, and many factors have lead to this shift [...]