Normally, I am one for jetting out of the country for a break and the thought of a UK based holiday used to make me wrinkle my nose and say, “Really?” I am also not normally one to admit when I have been proven wrong so it almost pains me to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed my first UK break in the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. When we arrived at the hotel after a [...]

I have always loved Christmas with the presents under the tree, mince pies and cream, the giving of gifts and getting friends and family together, but it is not just Christmas day that I enjoy as I find the build up to it just a exciting as the day itself.  For me part of the magic is going around the different Christmas markets and experiencing some of the different cultures that have come from overseas [...]

Our first experience of a Coast and Country Hotel was at The Lansdown Grove Hotel in Bath. The welcome was great on arrival, a very large room with a fantastic bathroom. Every little thing was for our comfort, the bed very comfy, the cleanliness was spot on, bath towels soft, no shortage of goodies in our room. The seating in the dining room was very comfortable, no touching the other tables. Food was excellent with [...]

Scotland the home of golf, this is where it took root. This ancient sport has flourished on Scottish soil for centuries and remains one of the most popular pursuits. Lots of golfers travel to Scotland each year to play some of the best courses in the world and we’ve picked out a few of them located near our Portpatrick Hotel and Self Catering Apartments. Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club The village of Portpatrick sits on the [...]

Whilst staying in one of our fabulous locations across England, Scotland or Wales, after a leisurely day of shopping, walking or taking in some of the idyllic sights in the area it’s always nice to come in to your warm cosy room, run a bath put the kettle on and relax before taking in some quality food and entertainment. At coast and country hotels we appreciate this fact which is why we are constantly working [...]

Torquay’s Princess Gardens looks a little different at the minute, a 60m observation wheel has been erected. The 365 tonne wheel was completed in four days by eleven highly trained staff and has come straight from London’s Victoria Park. It is open to the public from 10am to 10pm until 31st October. The wheel will offer breath-taking views of the bay and on a clear day you can to see for miles. From the wheel [...]

We’re delighted to announce the winner of our August E-newsletter prize draw. The winner is Mr Chris Nicholls, who wins a weekend break for two at his choice of Coast and Country Hotel. Congratulations! Every month we give away a weekend break for two at any one of our Coast and Country Hotels. The break is for two nights and includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. To be in with a chance of winning a weekend [...]

In a recent survey conducted by MSN Travel, fellow British travellers have voted for their favourite landmarks in Britain. Amongst some of the famous places selected are situated some great Coast and Country Hotels…why not pay them a visit on your next break away?     “Whet your curiosity…..” The Coast and Country Lansdown Grove Hotels ideal location makes it the perfect base from which to go and explore Number 19 on the list; the [...]

Coast and Country Hotels are giving back to the local community by undertaking a variety of different charity events for their local community. Each hotel has chosen a cause worthy of their ongoing support and staff at the Lansdown Grove hotel staff have been working tirelessly to raise over £2000 to go towards a new state of the art Gamma-CT Scanner for the Royal United Hospital Forever Friends Appeal. Staff at the hotel ran a [...]

Fresh air and spectacular scenery stepped in clan history Introduction: Situated just outside Pitlochry, with great views over the town which is close enough to walk to, The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel has been a hotel since it opened in 1890. The name ‘hydro’ refers to the fact that the water in the surrounding area were found to be rich in hydrogen and beneficial to health. We have a lovely restaurant and bar area and a [...]