European hotels

Shopping in Berlin

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Berlin in Germany so this a great place to hangout with friends, here it is famaous for shopping that is the reason am writing this article.

Experiance shopping starting with Country From the Heart it is Primitive reproductions and folk art from fine craftsmen and artists: Redware, Old World Pewter, Schneeman Folk Art, Debbee Thibault Collection, Shaker boxes, Mohair Bears, features work of owner/artist Tammie J. Weaver..
and many more like...A & J Furniture,Angel's Touch Dolls ,Berlin Bulk Foods and we have shops like Berlin Village Antique Mall it is Two floors of antiques, tools, quilts, pottery, primitives, glassware, coins, books, furniture, at the corner of US.
Blue River GalleryArt by over 200 artists, hand-blown glass, glass jewelry in sterling silver, Raku fired pottery, glass fused stoneware, Main Street.

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

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Soho House,Berlin.....

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There's debate as to whether a British-style membership club and 40-room hotel in an iconic Bauhaus-inspired building, complete with the rare luxury of a private cinema and rooftop pool, belongs in this city of squats and artists. Nevertheless, Soho House's first Continental branch (the site of a former Jewish-owned department store, then HQ for Hitler Youth, and later offices of the Communist party) has been catnip to a cool crowd—Damien Hirst hosted a party here during which he drew the black-spray paint shark in the loft-like, raw-concrete lobby. By day, fashion designers and expat writers lounge on velvet couches in The Club space, and in the evening, grungy young artists and Chanel-toting Charlottenburg ladies eye one another on flower-patterned chintz chairs at the poolside bar. The mix of German and British staff manages to be both efficient and friendly, while guest rooms are designed to feel like those in a glamorous estate, with old-fashioned gramophones, crystal chandeliers, cozy seating areas with Art Deco-inspired couches, and custom-made brass lamps that give off a golden light. But the centerpiece of each room is easily the decadent seven-foot-wide carved mahogany bed with a dramatic shell-shaped headboard

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The Arch London,London............

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Although the rooms are slightly small and look out only over rooftops or the street, they are well conceived, with luscious furnishings in various color schemes. For instance: thick sage-colored silk curtains, a suede headboard, purple patterned cushions, and a polka-dot blanket. Some bathrooms have rain showers with gold mosaic floors, and fragrant Malin+Goetz products. Guests will appreciate underrated and oft-omitted in-room details like instant free Wi-Fi and a U.S.-format electrical outlet. An attractive bar-restaurant, with leather and velvet seating, shows off an open kitchen producing modern bistro fare such as chicken liver parfait and Thai beef salad, and memorable breakfasts such as the portobello mushrooms and poached egg on sourdough. This 82-room sleeper hit in Marylebone occupies seven Georgian town houses and two mews houses. Contemporary art is prominent, from a looped video above the reception desk to the London landscapes by draftsman Marcus James in the library, where one can take afternoon tea by a fireplace. The cheerful, efficient service is a highlight.

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Tenbosch House, Brussels

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Created from two brick-and-granite-fronted nineteenth-century houses in the silk-stocking Ixelles district, far from the madding crowds around the Grand Place, the exquisitely designed seven-room Tenbosch instantly became the capital's trendiest small hotel. In the soaring all-white lobby, the walls are covered with art and photography from several of the city's leading galleries. The bar, the lounge, and the breakfast room serve up an offbeat but fabulous grand slam of sixties Scandinavian furniture and fittings, a mixture of original pieces and contemporary editions. Every room is individually decorated, and all of them are large and light with high ceilings and the same retro-groovy style, plus huge bathrooms. There's a large garden with a terrace out back, as well as an indoor pool and sauna. Tenbosch House is run by Nadia Ashdjian, a friendly local arts enthusiast, and all told, it offers a much more intimate experience than staying at a traditional hotel, no matter how luxurious.
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Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom, Vienna

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Conservative capital got a jolt of off-kilter chic with this 18-story tower by French starchitect Jean Nouvel. Located along the Danube Canal (across from the Schiffstation catamaran landing), the 182-room Sofitel lies just outside the city's historic first district, commanding wide-angle views over the skyline and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Minimalist style is the driving force here: Nouvel reportedly banned flowers from the lobby and minimized the presence of signs and other visual distractions. The all-gray guest rooms on the cathedral side have bare (though heated) floors and sleek sliding panels covering the windows; north-facing rooms with views over Prater park are white-on-white (and have curtains); and the truly style-obsessed can request one of the three all-black rooms. Spared from total aloofness, the hotel integrates city life through its design-focused shopping center, while two restaurants attract a local crowd: Le Loft, an airy rooftop restaurant-bar by three-Michelin-star chef Antoine Westermann, and Neni im Zweiten, a branch of a beloved Israeli restaurant in the city's Naschmarkt. Though courteous and competent, staff are not quite laser-focused: An overzealous bellman might carry off the bags with the documents you'll need for check-in. The overall effect makes a stay here feel less Viennese and more like a journey into the flourish-free vision of a master architect.

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester

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The only hotel directly linked to Manchester Airport's elevated passenger walkway, the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport is also a four-star luxury hotel, providing a unique atmosphere and many amenities.
The walkway provides easy covered access to all three terminals, as well as rail and coach stations, all of which makes it easy to leave the hotel to get to where you have to go.

The Trebovir Hotel

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Just 490 ft from Earls Court Tube Station, The Trebovir offers air conditioned rooms with private bathrooms with flat-screen TVs at well-priced rates. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
The Trebovir has a convenient location in a quiet street, several feet from Earl's Court Road and Earls Court Exhibition Center. Just a 2-minute walk away, Earl’s Court London Underground (subway) Station offers access to the Piccadilly and District lines, for travel all around London.
There are 62 comfortable, fully refurbished rooms, all with a private bathroom with shower. Each room has a telephone, complimentary toiletries and an LCD flat-screen TV.
A generous and healthy continental breakfast is included in the price, and breakfast to-go bags are available for those who have early departures.
The fashionable stores and boutiques of South Kensington and Chelsea can be reached in a 20 minute walk. Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea soccer club, is just over a mile away, and Heathrow Airport is a 30-minute ride by car.

Hotel Rooms: 62.
Location 18-20 Trebovir Road, Earls Court, SW5 9NH London
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Durrants Hotel

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In a tranquil area of Marylebone, Durrants is a charming 18th-century property, a 5-minute walk from Oxford Street. Marble Arch Underground (subway) Station is a 10 minute walk away.
Durrants Restaurant offers elegant dining, while the bar has a cozy lounge for guests to enjoy. The hotel retains some original features, including and a traditional fireplace.
Many of the rooms at Durrants Hotel have splendid antique furniture. Wired internet is available in each room, for an additional charge.
The Wallace Collection is only a short walk from the building. The Eurostar terminal at St Pancras International is a 10-minute taxi ride away.

Hotel Rooms: 92.

Location George Street, Marylebone, W1H 5BJ London

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Citadines Prestige Holborn Covent Garden London

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The renovated Citadines Apart'hotel is about half a mile from Covent Garden and the Royal Opera House. The modern apartments and studios have a kitchen area and air conditioning.
Citadines Apart'hotel Holborn/Covent Garden is surrounded by shops, old pubs and well-known restaurants. Holborn Tube (subway) Station is about a 2 minute walk away.
Features include a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, ironing facilities, a dishwasher, towels and toiletries. Within the Citadines complex is a laundromat, vending machine and meeting rooms.
The Courtauld Institute art gallery is about a 10 minute walk from Citadines Holborn/Covent Garden. Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are within one mile.

Hotel Rooms: 192. Hotel Chain: Citadines.

Location 94-99 High Holborn, Covent Garden, WC1V 6LF London

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Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington

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Just 165 yards from Earls Court Tube Station, Best Western Premier Shaftsbury Kensington is a 5-minute walk from the famous Museum Mile. It features free Wi-Fi, stylish bedrooms and a restaurant.
The elegant rooms at Premier Shaftsbury Kensington have luxury bathrooms with heated mirrors and free toiletries. Rooms also feature satellite TVs, tea/coffee facilities and a work desk.
Best Western Shaftsbury Kensington Hotel has a modern fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also has multi-lingual staff and air conditioning throughout.
With a luxurious Moroccan theme, the spacious restaurant serves a varied menu and world wine list. The bar offers beverages and light snacks, and cooked or continental breakfasts are available daily.
Situated just yards from Earls Court Exhibition Center, Premier Hotel Shaftsbury Kensington is a 10-minute walk from glamorous Knightsbridge. The Royal Albert Hall is just a mile away.
Hotel Rooms: 155. Hotel Chain: London Premier.

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The Montcalm

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Just 550 yards from Hyde Park and Oxford Street, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts elegantly furnished rooms with stunning marble bathrooms. It features a stylish, modern bar and Italian restaurant.

All of The Montcalm’s luxurious and spacious rooms include king beds, iPod docks, and large HD TVs with satellite channels. Marble bathrooms offer large rain showers, bathrobes, and luxury toiletries. Guests can choose from 6 fragrances for their room.

The Vetro Restaurant serves seasonal Italian cuisine, while Barre Noire offers an extensive bar menu and a variety of cocktails. The hotel also offers traditional English afternoon teas.

The Montcalm Spa includes a relaxing spa pool, sauna, and steam room. Guests can also unwind on heated lounge chairs, or use the modern, air-conditioned gym.

The Montcalm is fantastically located for central London, and Marble Arch London Underground (subway) Station is just 330 yards away. Oxford Street’s famous shops can be reached within just 5 minutes’ walk

Hotel Rooms: 143. Hotel Chain: London Premier

Location 34, Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone, W1H 7TW London

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Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill

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Just a short walk from The Tower of London, the new Indigo London Tower Hill Hotel offers individually designed boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee machines and flat-screen TVs.
Each room features an iPod dock, on-demand movies and luxury toiletries. Also included is a free soft drinks minibar with chocolate and beverages.
The Square Mile Restaurant serves a modern Italian menu, using organic and seasonal produce. The stylish bar lounge offers great cocktails and an extensive wine list in contemporary surroundings.
Guests at the Indigo London have complimentary access to fitness facilities at a nearby gym. There is 24-hour room service, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers and shoe shines are also available.
Indigo London Tower Hill is situated a short walk from Liverpool Street Underground (subway) Station. Central London is just one mile away, and London City Airport is just a 5 mile drive.
Hotel Rooms: 46. Hotel Chain: Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts.

Location 142 Minories, City of London, EC3N 1LS London

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The Cumberland - A Guoman Hotel

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This stylish 4-star hotel is in the West End, 109 yards from Marble Arch London Underground (subway) station. It has modern air-conditioned rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
The Cumberland - A Guoman Hotel is across from Hyde Park and Marble Arch. The stores on Oxford Street are just 109 yards away.
The hotel is filled with original sculpture, paintings and artworks.
The luxury rooms have flat-screen TVs, Egyptian cotton bed linens, power showers and toiletries. Some rooms have views of Hyde Park or Marble Arch.
The Cumberland has a gym and 3 bars. The Michelin-starred restaurant and the more casual brasserie are from award-winning celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.
There is 24-hour room service and a 24-hour concierge service.

Hotel Rooms: 1019. Hotel Chain: Thistle.

Location: Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone, W1H 7DL London

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Comfort Inn And Suites Kings Cross St. Pancras

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These air conditioned suites and apartments are in a quiet street, 655 ft from Kings Cross and St. Pancras International Train Station. Each room has a fridge and satellite TV.
The spacious suites and apartments set in this refurbished Georgian building each have a small kitchenette for self-catering. These feature a microwave oven, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.
Modern bedrooms at the Kings Cross St. Pancras Comfort Inn include comfortable beds, a work area, hairdryers and private bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a separate dining area with a table and chairs.
Kings Cross Subway Station has services running across London. The shops, bars and theaters of the West End can be reached in just 5 minutes and the bustling Camden Market is a 15-minute subway ride away.
This Comfort Inn offers an elevator to all floors, a 24-hour front desk desk and a continental buffet breakfast included in the room rate.

Hotel Rooms: 14. Hotel Chain: Comfort Inn

Location 31-33 Argyle Street, Bloomsbury, WC1H 8EP London
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Royal-stirling Hotel

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The Royal Hotel is an award winning luxury scottish wedding venue and conference center. Ideally centrally located near Glasgow and Edinburgh to bring Family, Friends and Collegues together for that exclusive wedding or Important conference.
Spoil yourself. For your next romantic or short leisure breaks in Central Scotland – for wonderful business events in Scotland - or for extended Scottish vacations or holidays in Scotland, stay in a great Scottish Victorian hotel. The Royal Hotel is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. A warm welcome to The Royal Hotel, Stirling’s premier leisure and business hotel. Relax and unwind in a very informal hotel, a delightful and tasteful combination of modern, professional service and comfort with a true concern for both customer care and environmental standards.
Superbly centrally situated in the delightful village of Bridge of Allan, right next door to Stirling city centre and excellent shopping, and close to local railway and bus connections. Excellent secure parking, rare in corporate hotels these days.
Royal Hotel, Stirling host to many local and regional business and leisure events, the hotel is a popular regular venue for the business or leisure traveller looking for a refreshing change from the standardised city centre ‘accommodation factory’. Here you are a valued guest, not a number, and a welcoming atmosphere of easy friendliness will strike you as soon as you enter.

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Royal British Hotel

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Situated in the heart of the city, on world famous Princes Street, overlooking the Edinburgh Castle and adjacent to Waverley mainline rail station, the Royal British Hotel provides an ideal venue for the business traveller and tourist alike. Each of the hotel’s 72 bedrooms is equipped with modern amenities and many of the rooms in this majestic building as well as the Glendale Restaurant and Bar offer stunning views of the Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle which is particularly spectacular at night. With a choice of four versatile suites and several syndicate rooms, the Royal British Hotel is the ideal venue to accommodate your requirements

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Lords of the Manor.

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The Lords of the Manor is a haven for those afflicted with the deeply unfashionable desire to do nothing but sink into a large sofa with a drink and a book. You won't find a gym, a jogging track or a jacuzzi here.

Some guests have been known, occasionally, to break into a brisk walk within the gardens. At certain times of day, the noise levels in the restaurant and bar will reflect the convivial effect of fine food and wine. You might strain to overhear a hot tip for tomorrow's races at Cheltenham. But that may well be the extent of your exertions.

Service here takes its cue from the idyllic surrounds. Without intruding on the peace and relaxation of your stay, you will find that a warming drink, a newspaper and a menu are always close to hand.

Executive Chef Matt Weedon and his team focus on quality ingredients sourced from local suppliers whenever possible. The rambling cellars hold a wide selection of fine wines from the new world and the more established wine producing areas. With an extensive selection of fine Italian wines, choose from over 200 new bins with favourites such as Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino plus lesser known wines from the smaller Italian wineries and the boutique wineries in Sicily.

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Dormy House.

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The privately owned Dormy House sits high on a hill in the heart of the Cotswolds, between the charming villages of Broadway and Chipping Campden. This is a lived-in, much-loved bolthole where nothing is too much trouble. Crisp bedlinen and plump pillows add to the feeling of comfort. Choose from the elegant rooms and suites of the main house, or the Danish Court rooms, with their flower-filled patios and landscaped garden. Newly refurbished deluxe double rooms have modern features, such as flat screen televisions, broadband and scene-setting lighting. The eight suites have large separate living areas and offer views over the hotel's grounds. Dormy House also has a fine selection of four-poster bedrooms.

In the kitchen, high quality, locally sourced produce is transformed into simple yet elegant dishes where the flavours of the key ingredients shine through, and served alongside wine from the world's leading regions.

Work on your well being in the sauna / steam room or gym. Play traditional bar billiards in
the games room. Practise your skills on the nine-hole putting green or croquet lawn

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Calcot Manor Hotel & Spa.

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The golden Cotswold stone of this charming manor - originally a farmhouse - creates an atmosphere of solidity and tranquillity. The outbuildings have been transformed to complement the main house. Calcot Spa, with its pool, sauna, steam room, gym and hot tub, offers a wide range of treatments. A medieval barn has been restored to create The Barn at Calcot, a self-contained venue for weddings and business meetings.

With a wealth of interesting places surrounding Calcot - the historic city of Bath, the ancient wool towns of the Cotswolds and the Cotswold Way footpath, the hotel is a perfect place from which to explore. Antique-hunting in nearby towns can absorb many enjoyable hours, as can walking or relaxing by the pool or a log fire.

There are two restaurants at Calcot: the pub-style Gumstool Inn and the elegant Conservatory Restaurant, offering very different dining experiences.

Calcot Manor warmly welcomes families with children, and special facilities are offered to ensure their comfort and entertainment while not intruding on the enjoyment of other hotel guests.

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Lake Country House and Spa.

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This welcoming Welsh country house is set in its own 50 acres, with rhododendron-lined pathways, riverside walks and a well-stocked trout lake. The grounds are a haven for wildlife... herons, dippers and kingfishers can often be seen skimming over the river. There are resident badgers in the wood, and swans and waterfowl abound. Overlooking these lovely surroundings, the hotel's airy rooms are filled with antiques, paintings and fresh flowers.

Each of the bedrooms and suites is furnished with thoughtful attention to detail. From the windows, ducks and geese can be glimpsed wandering in the gardens - carpeted with daffodils in the spring - which cascade down
to the river. Guests can fish for trout or salmon on four miles of the River Irfon and on the three acre lake.

The new spa is a haven for luxury and relaxation. It boasts a 50 feet indoor pool, a fully equipped gym, sauna and hot tub with fabulous views over the lake. Qualified therapists offer a range of health and beauty treatments. There's a nine-hole golf course, tennis court, croquet lawn and billiards room

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Kilworth House.

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Kilworth House Hotel is a breath of fresh air - an enchanting blend of Victorian opulence, fine food and contemporary luxury set in 38 acres of landscaped south Leicestershire parkland. This glorious Grade II listed Italianate country house was built as a family home towards the end of the 19th century for John Entwistle, the High Sheriff of Leicestershire. The house lies at the end of an inviting, tree-lined approach, and broad lawns in front of the south-facing façade lead the eye out towards distant fields.

Kilworth House Hotel also has a fantastic Outdoor Theatre www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk that has been built in a beautiful wooded glade close to the lake in the grounds. The auditorium has a maximum capacity of 540 comfortable, padded seats in tiered rows, all of which provide a superb view of the stage area. A magnificent sail-like canopy provides protection for the whole audience and stage area against adverse weather. A state-of-the-art lighting and sound system has been installed in keeping with our intention to present professional productions and entertainment of the highest quality. Bar facilities and seating areas are provided within the theatre area which will be open one hour before the show.

Inside, period furnishings add to the grandeur of four-poster bedrooms, creating a timeless elegance that is natural and as disarming as the smile that greets you at the door. Kilworth House Hotel offers you a choice of three beautiful reception rooms, where you can share a bottle of wine with friends, relax with a cup of coffee and a newspaper, or curl up with a good book and a fine old Cognac. You'll be doing what generations of residents have done before you.

Chef Carl Dovey revels in fresh ingredients, big flavours and imaginative combinations. His inventive cuisine draws diners from across the East Midlands to Kilworth House.

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Bodysgallen Hall and Spa.

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Bodysgallen Hall & Spa is a delightful country house hotel situated in 200 acres of wooded parkland on a hill above the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno. With 13th-century origins, the Main Hall enjoys magnificent views of Conwy Castle and the mountains of Snowdonia. Amidst Bodysgallen Hall's magnificent gardens and parkland are a rare 17th-century parterre, a rockery with a cascade, a walled garden and several follies.

In addition to extremely comfortable accommodation, the hotel has two restaurants, The Dining Room, which holds 3AA Rosettes, and a bistro called 1620, named after the oldest build-date of the Main Hall. Imaginative food is prepared by the award-winning chef using fresh local produce whenever available.
Bodysgallen's Spa, reached by a short walk through the gardens, was converted from an original stone-built farmhouse. It contains a magnificent 50-foot swimming pool, five treatment rooms, a relaxation room, whirlpool spa bath, steam room and sauna. The gymnasium has a wide range of equipment for all levels of fitness.

In September 2008 Bodysgallen Hall became the property of the National Trust by donation, with all profits benefitting the house and the charity.

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Holbeck Ghyll

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With a magnificent view of Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is idyllic in any season, surrounded by the natural beauty of Cumbria. Its Michelin-star restaurant overlooks lake and mountains, as do many bedrooms in the main house and the nearby Lodge. Some of the spacious suites have been designed for families, while the luxurious Miss Potter Suite is perfect for that romantic special occasion - a detached suite with a private terrace and hot tub.

Holbeck Ghyll is ideally situated for exploring the attractions of the breathtaking Lake District. Built in the 19th century, the house was bought as a hunting lodge in 1888 by Lord Lonsdale, then one of the richest men in the country, whose name went down in history when he bequeathed the Lonsdale Belt to boxing. His lodge was set in the incomparable landscape of the Lake District, overlooking one of England's loveliest stretches of water - Windermere.

Relaxation at Holbeck Ghyll can take the form of walking or boating, golf or bird watching...
or indulging in a range of facilities and treatments available at the spa.

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Von Essen hotels

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Welcome to von Essen hotels, a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK and France, each with a distinctive style and character.

The von Essen collection of renowned luxury hotels, luxury country house hotels and luxury family hotels in England, Scotland, Wales and France, is unique and offers a variety of stunning historic properties, each of distinctive character - from the small and intimate to the grand and gracious.

Each country house hotel offers a unique luxury experience with its own individual personality, unique features and impressive location. Together, they form a unique collection of luxury hotels: luxury country hotels, town houses and castle hotels in England, Scotland, Wales and France in five sets: Classic, Country, Continental, Metropolitan and Luxury Family.

The elegance of the interiors, both historic and contemporary, the excellence of the food across the collection, the high standard of accommodation and glorious settings all combine to create the most distinguished collection of luxury, country house hotels in the UK and France

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