Recent Reviews - ALadyofLeisure

A West Sussex spa hotel stay come rain or shine at South Lodge, Horsham

by Sarah Bridge
added February 28, 2020

Staying at a luxury country house hotel when the weather is terrible might seem like a bit of a waste – you can forget cocktails on the terrace, long country walks, or stunning photos to make your friends envious - so our trip to West Sussex spa hote...

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New Hall historic hotel in Birmingham with a spa, pool and its very own moat

by Sarah Bridge
added February 12, 2020

There are probably many historic hotels in Birmingham with a spa and swimming pool but I can't imagine that many of them come with a moat. In fact, I was trying to think of any hotels with a moat which I've reviewed for ALadyofLeisure.com and I'm not...

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Top Ten romantic hotels for Valentine’s Day (and year-round romance)

by Sarah Bridge
added February 9, 2020

While everyone's idea of a romantic hotel break is different, I think it's fair to assume there are some things which you have to expect: sumptuous, immaculate bedrooms, a top restaurant serving great food, gorgeous grounds for a romantic pre-dinner ...

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What it was like spending Christmas at a luxury country house hotel

by Sarah Bridge
added January 21, 2020

There are many reasons to spend Christmas at a luxury country house hotel rather than at home, but you still want it to be special, personal and memorable. Thankfully for us (my mother and me), our festive stay at Ockenden Manor hotel in the village ...

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Luxury in the Cotswolds at The Lygon Arms hotel, Broadway

by Sarah Bridge
added November 21, 2019

If you're looking for luxury hotels in the Cotswolds The Lygon Arms will be high on your wish-list, and in fact it was on mine for ages. This historic hotel has been a main fixture in the beautiful Cotswolds village of Broadway since its days as a ...

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60 of the best British luxury hotels to stay in for New Year

by Sarah Bridge
added November 19, 2019

Read on for my utterly epic round-up of 60 of the best British luxury hotels to stay in for New Year... Knowing what to do for New Year's Eve is always a tough decision. There's an overwhelming choice out there but sometimes just the thought of gett...

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My first week exploring Herceg Novi and Boka Bay, Montenegro

by Sarah Bridge
added November 7, 2019

Exploring Herceg Novi and indeed moving to Montenegro for five weeks was done on a whim. I wanted to live somewhere in mainland Europe for November as a) I hadn't got much planned either home or away for the month and b) I love Christmas but want to ...

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A relaxing stay at Stapleford Park hotel, golf and spa in Leicestershire

by Sarah Bridge
added November 3, 2019

It was only when I heard the receptionist answer the phone at Stapleford Park hotel in Leicestershire that I realised I'd been saying its name all wrong and it was actually pronounced Stappleford, rather than Stapleford - but the friendly staff at th...

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Cornish spa delight at Mullion Cove hotel in Cornwall

by Sarah Bridge
added October 31, 2019

Not having had the luxury of a clifftop spa hotel on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall before, I didn't have much to compare Mullion Cove hotel with, but judging on my first visit I think it will be hard to beat. The location of Mullion Cove ho...

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A room with a seaside view at Thurlestone hotel in south Devon

by Sarah Bridge
added October 15, 2019

Reaching Thurlestone hotel in south Devon is like going down Alice in Wonderland's rabbit hole. You plunge off the main road along one of those high-hedged, single-track lanes which Devon specialises in and can do nothing but blindly follow its windi...

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A trip to Sherborne: an ancient castle and The Eastbury hotel

by Sarah Bridge
added September 26, 2019

My recent trip to Sherborne to review The Eastbury hotel was an unexpected delight. I had been looking forward to a stay at this luxury hotel as I'd heard great things about it but I knew almost nothing about Sherborne itself. I knew there was a cast...

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A West Sussex spa hotel stay come rain or shine at South Lodge, Horsham

New Hall historic hotel in Birmingham with a spa, pool and its very own moat

Top Ten romantic hotels for Valentine’s Day (and year-round romance)

What it was like spending Christmas at a luxury country house hotel

Luxury in the Cotswolds at The Lygon Arms hotel, Broadway

60 of the best British luxury hotels to stay in for New Year

My first week exploring Herceg Novi and Boka Bay, Montenegro

A relaxing stay at Stapleford Park hotel, golf and spa in Leicestershire

Cornish spa delight at Mullion Cove hotel in Cornwall

A room with a seaside view at Thurlestone hotel in south Devon

A trip to Sherborne: an ancient castle and The Eastbury hotel

Exploring Le Mans in 24 hours: a whistlestop tour of the city