Friday, 1 May 2026
The Black Swan Guest House, Marton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The White Hart Hotel, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
The White Hart Hotel is one of the oldest buildings in St Albans and combines historic character with modern comfort in the heart of the city. Offering charming guest accommodation, a friendly bar and a cosy restaurant, it provides an inviting base for visitors exploring St Albans and the many attractions across Hertfordshire. Both residents and non-residents are welcome, making it a popular choice for locals and travellers alike.
The hotel is a former coaching inn situated in the city centre, which makes it particularly convenient for both business and leisure guests. There are 15 guest rooms available, each one individually decorated and furnished to give its own style and character. Guests can choose between standard and superior rooms, depending on their preferences and requirements.
Every guest room is equipped with a range of useful amenities designed to make a stay comfortable and relaxed. Rooms include en suite facilities, a hot drinks tray with tea and coffee, complimentary sweets, a flat screen television with Freeview and Wi-Fi internet access. Whether staying for a single night or a longer break, guests have everything they need close at hand.
Dining is an important part of the experience at The White Hart Hotel. The intimate oak-panelled Tudor restaurant offers a warm and atmospheric setting, where guests can enjoy dishes prepared by a team of skilled chefs. Menus change regularly to reflect seasonal ingredients and fresh ideas. The bar has a welcoming, cosy feel and serves a variety of beverages, including a carefully chosen selection of real ales. Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am Monday to Friday and from 8am to 10am on Saturdays and Sundays, catering to both early starts and more leisurely mornings.
The surrounding area provides plenty to see and do for all ages. St Albans itself is rich in history, with a cathedral, Roman remains, independent shops and green spaces, while the wider Hertfordshire countryside offers further attractions and days out. Dogs are welcome at the hotel by arrangement, and there are numerous local walks for guests and their canine companions to enjoy. In addition to this, The White Hart Hotel hosts its own events throughout the year, giving guests even more reasons to return and experience the hotel’s blend of heritage, hospitality and comfort.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
No.9, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds
Cosy, rustic and welcoming, No. 9 is just the right mix of classic Cotswold and modern luxury with all the little touches you’d expect in a boutique hotel. This elegant 18th Century Georgian Coaching Inn has been sympathetically restored to former glory with a stamp of contemporary country cool. All 3 rooms have been given an individual style, with fabulous beds and modern en suites. Set in the historic town of Stow-on-the-Wold No.9 is your serene countryside B&B and a great base to go and explore the beautiful Cotswold.
There is a choice of rooms, either a classic double bedroom or spacious superking bedrooms. All rooms have the following:
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.
• A flat screen smart TV (access your very own personal streaming service).
• Tea and coffee making facilities.
• Mini fridge stocked with locally sourced fresh milk.
• Complementary Blenheim Palace Still Water.
• Bathroom with luxury toiletries.
• Personal Hairdryer.
• Iron and ironing board.
• USB charging plug sockets.
Breakfast can be served in your room or in the lounge, where you can enjoy a hearty or healthy locally sourced breakfast.
The local area has so much to offer, with pretty Cotswold stone villages, stunning scenery for walking in England's biggest area for outstanding natural beauty. Stow on the Wold is famous for its antique shops of which there are plenty, art galleries, gifts and craft shops. You can also visit St Edward's church built between the 11th and 15th century.
Wednesday, 28 August 2019
The Bedingfeld Arms, Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk
The Bedingfeld Arms incorporates the best attributes of a local pub with the comfort and luxury of a coaching inn. There are nine elegantly decorated en suite bedrooms, all with power showers. All have luxury mattresses and high-quality linen/towels, Flat-screen TVs, free wifi, tea and coffee. Some rooms are dog friendly, and your pooch may also join you in the bar.
For breakfast, there is an ample choice ranging from eggs benedict to a full English, fresh fruit salad, cereal, toast and local honey. A state of art espresso machine adds to the choice. Local suppliers are used as much as possible, and the team are always on the lookout for more.
The restaurant comes with 5 separate dining areas and food is prepared in the new state-of-the-art kitchen, the latest addition for the very lucky chefs.
The Bedingfeld Arms is ideal for visiting the National Trust's Oxburgh Hall which is opposite and attracts 88,000 tourists per year. This historic 15th-century moated manor house with formal gardens is where many seasonal events are organised.
The Bedingfeld Arms is the perfect staging post for a visit to the famous North Norfolk coast as well as an introduction to a hidden and undiscovered part of South West Norfolk. There are many local attractions such as Oxborough Fishing Lakes, Didlington Plant Nurseries, Gooderstone Water Gardens, Extreme Adventure, local auctions, Swaffham Museum, West Acre Theatre and even 3 local golf courses. Thetford Forest is 20 mins away and is perfect for hiring bicycles.
Monday, 10 June 2019
The Angel Inn at Hindon, Hindon, Salisbury, Wiltshire
The beautifully restored coaching inn dates from the 18th century and still retains many original features, including wooden floors, beams & a large fireplace.
There are nine elegant rooms to choose from, including double, twin and family rooms. All the rooms come with en suite facilities, sumptuous comforts and individual charm.
The restaurant offers an eclectic and wonderful menu, using only the finest ingredients. The menu is accompanied by an elegant selection of fine wines from around the world. The bar also serves superb hand-pulled local ales.
While staying at The Angel Inn, you can visit a range of excellent attractions in the local area including Old Wardour Castle, Bush Farm Bison Centre, Gold Hill Museum and Garden, Larmer Tree Gardens & Longleat.

















