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Brits Go Green with Eco-Friendly Hols
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010The Real Swallows and Amazons
Monday, March 22nd, 2010Holidaymakers are flocking to stay at the house that inspired one of the classic children’s books of all time – Swallows and Amazons.
Alice’s Wonderland in the UK
Thursday, February 25th, 2010UK tourism and accommodation expert iknow-uk is inviting holidaymakers to experience a piece of Alice’s wonderland for themselves with a break to some of the UK’s most magical properties.
A Tale of Two Brothers
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Folklore has it that two brothers wanted to build a house on the headland in Sandsend. One went behind the others back and started to build. The other did the same but, when he reached the cellar stage, they made up and continued building just the first house. The cellar has remained in the garden ever since.
Through the Porthole
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Sea views, wildlife and an old wartime bunker prove a winning combination for one Yorkshire bed and breakfast.
‘Apeeling’ to fans of Grand Designs
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009In March, Grand Designs revisited Peel Castle and Kevin McCloud stayed in the ‘old bedroom’. After the programme aired, the couple received 3000 emails (250 in the first hour); filling the bookings diary for the whole year. They even had to switch off their phone!
Recession Brings ‘Bonne Chance’
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009In recent years, we’ve witnessed an increase in budget hotels, with major international brands providing more bed space and delivering peace of mind through a uniform service and room standard – wherever we may be staying. But, with that uniformity have we lost a vital element of British hospitality?
Success Through Military Precision
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Steve and Elaine Fazakerley spent twenty-four years in the Army, before retiring and setting up a B&B on St Chad’s Road in Blackpool’s South Shore. Whilst Elaine had years of experience in catering and hospitality; having even served the Queen Mother, Steve had no experience of the industry.
Things that go Bump in the Night
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Pat Bernard and her daughter, Sarah, have owned Grange Fell B&B and Post Office since 2005. It was a sad day when the Post Office closed for business on Monday (4th August), but the B&B will continue welcoming guests.
Yorkshire’s Most Apeeling B&B?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Hellifield Peel Castle was featured on Channel 4’s TV programme, Grand Designs in 2007. The episode charted the progress from a ruin to a Castle over a 2-year period and over 6 million people tuned in to watch this one-and-a-half hour special; the programmes highest ever audience
