Category Archives: Escape London

July 15

ESCAPE LONDON – Step back into Shakespeare’s history at the Mercure Hotel in Stratford Upon Avon

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Stratford Upon Avon is a picture perfect town which is rich in history and looks like is has hardly changed in years.  This quaint town is full of bars, shops and restaurants making it perfect to visit for a weekend and only a two-hour drive from London via pretty countryside fields. The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel […]

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June 26

ESCAPE LONDON- A world cup British afternoon tea

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To celebrate the World Cup and cheer on England, SIX Brasserie (www.sixcambridge.co.uk), The Varsity Hotel & Spa’s (www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk) panoramic Bar and Brasserie, has launched a limited edition World Cup inspired afternoon tea. The limited edition white lamington cheesecake with passionfruit and crumble base, featuring a football balloon on the top, will be available as part of SIX’s traditional afternoon tea offering, […]

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June 08

ESCAPE LONDON – Reading’s hidden waterside gem, the Bel and Dragon

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The Bel and Dragon sounds like a pub, but it is a stunning bar and restaurant with an adjacent floating private restaurant that is perfect for weddings, and a beautiful cobbled outside dining area. The building used to be a biscuit factory, which left it with very high ceilings and plenty of glamour. This lovely […]

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April 26

LIFESTYLE – Protect yourself from Malaria

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How to Protect Yourself Naturally from Zika and Malaria when Holidaying Abroad A staggering 74% of people don’t bring insect repellent with them when they travel abroad, according to the Bug life website [1]. If you’re holidaying or travelling to warmer climes this summer, the best way to protect yourself is to use an insect […]

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April 06

ESCAPE LONDON AND VISIT EUROPE – Be the first one on the slopes

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As anyone who regularly goes skiing will tell you, there is so much more to the winter holiday than the sport itself. From the fresh mountain air and stunning views to the Apres ski, live music and alpine restaurants, you can have a perfectly fulfilling break without even setting ski or snowboard on the slopes. […]

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January 31

ESCAPE LONDON – Escape to Ubud in Bali

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Upon arrival in SenS we were immediately greeted with smiling faces, offers to take our bags and herbal tea. After a bumpy ride in the taxi, this hotel seemed like a burst of luxury amid the bustling urban centre of Ubud. Our cosy room was equipped with everything we could possibly need during our stay, […]

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January 21

ESCAPE LONDON – Enjoy a luxurious break at the Macdonald Frimley Hall in Surrey

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Feel like you have stepped back in time as you walk into the beautiful reception of Frimley Hall.  The detail in the wood carving is breathtaking and walking down the grand staircase will make you feel like a Prince or Princess.  Surrey is just an hour from central London, perfect for a weekend stay and […]

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December 19

ESCAPE LONDON – A hidden gem that needs to be shared, The Faversham Hotel in Kent

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Sometimes you discover a little gem of a place, where home comforts are in abundance, the food is nothing short of excellent and the service is outstanding. Getting so many important factors right isn’t an easy task, but the Faversham Creek Hotel do and do so well! The Faversham Creek Hotel is only a 90 […]

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August 22

ESCAPE LONDON – The Lace Market Hotel, the perfect place to create memories

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The Lace Market hotel is about a two and a half hour drive from London, ninety minutes by train. Just off the A60 are the historical hidden streets of the Lace Market, as you turn off the main road you are met with beautiful old buildings and an abundance of night life. The hotel provides […]

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August 08

ESCAPE LONDON – Fall in love with glamping at Home Farm in Hertfordshire

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When I hear the word camping I am likely to run a mile! Even though I love nature, the thought of camping on a hard floor in a tiny tent is not my idea of fun. However, sleeping in a comfortable bed, with a lovely duvet, in a spacious high yurt, well that is something I […]

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