Showing posts with label Short Break. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Short Break. Show all posts

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Drake Hotel, Plymouth, Devon


Drake Hotel, Plymouth, Devon

Situated in the centre of Plymouth, The Drake Hotel offers comfortable and stylish accommodation just a two-minute walk from the famous Hoe Promenade, where visitors can enjoy spectacular views across Plymouth Sound. Combining historic character with modern comforts, the hotel provides an excellent base for exploring one of Devon's most vibrant coastal cities.

Originally built during the 1820s or 1830s as the private residence of a senior Royal Navy officer, The Drake Hotel retains many of its original architectural features. This rich heritage gives the property a distinctive character, allowing guests to enjoy a stay in a building that reflects Plymouth's strong maritime history.

The hotel offers 19 guest rooms arranged across four floors. While access is via traditional staircases and there is no lift, staff are always available to assist guests with their luggage, ensuring a warm and welcoming arrival experience.

All rooms have been refurbished to a high standard and are designed with comfort in mind. Guests can enjoy quality beds, modern furnishings and en-suite facilities, creating a relaxing environment after a day of sightseeing or business meetings. Room amenities include Smart televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, USB charging sockets, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms are serviced daily, with fresh towels available upon request.

Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's welcoming bar and lounge area, which serves a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day and evening. For those wishing to enjoy dinner during their stay, meals are available at the nearby Invicta Hotel, The Drake's sister property, offering added convenience and dining options.

The hotel's central location places guests within easy reach of Plymouth's many attractions, including the historic Barbican, Plymouth Hoe, the National Marine Aquarium and a variety of shops, restaurants and waterfront walks. Whether visiting for a short city break, a business trip or a longer holiday exploring Devon and Cornwall, The Drake Hotel provides a comfortable and characterful place to stay.

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Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast, Banbury, Oxfordshire


Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast, Banbury, Oxfordshire


Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast offers wonderful accommodation just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Banbury in Oxfordshire. Our bed and breakfast is within easy reach of Stratford upon Avon, Oxford, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Woodstock, Blenheim Palace, Silverstone Race Track and the Cotswolds.

Our elegant Victorian house is brimming with character, offering high ceilings and a range of rooms to suit all tastes. The rooms are traditionally furnished and offer a relaxed atmosphere, whilst you can unwind in the delightful garden and on the veranda after a busy day of sightseeing.

Enjoy a freshly cooked to order breakfast in the morning to set you up for the day ahead. We offer in-room breakfast bags, breakfast bags to go or staggered breakfast times. Local British produce is used when available.

Banbury is an old market town (markets Thursdays and Saturdays) with lots of interesting shops, restaurants and pubs. Brilliant attractions to visit include Banbury Museum, Silverstone Race Track & Blenheim Palace.

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Wednesday, 18 August 2021

Windylands, Old Sodbury, Bristol


Windylands, Old Sodbury, Bristol


Windylands is a family-friendly bed and breakfast, located in Old Sodbury just a short drive from the centre of Bristol. We are set in a tranquil and peaceful area, perfect for both business and leisure guests.

Our guest rooms have a relaxing and cosy feel, perfect for those who are staying in the area and want to have a place to return to that feels like a home. We have 2 spacious rooms available which can be made up as double or twins depending on your requirements. 

As part of your stay we offer a great choice for breakfast to suit all your needs. We are happy to cater for any requests. 

A short journey away you will be in the centre of Bristol where there are a plethora of shops and places to eat and drink. The surrounding area has a wealth of attractions as well, including Air Hop, Bristol Zoo, Leigh Woods and many other places of interest.

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Wednesday, 2 June 2021

Melrose Guest House, Ambleside, Cumbria, Lake District National Park


Melrose Guest House, Ambleside, Cumbria, Lake District National Park


Melrose Guest House is in the centre of Ambleside and is an elegant Victorian Guest House. Whether you are looking for a short break, mid-week treat or a family holiday to the Lake District, we look forward to welcoming you. 

We have ensured that our guest house is furnished to an excellent standard and has been accredited a 4 Star Silver Award from Visit England. We have safe storage for bikes, hard standing for motorbikes and also drying facilities for outdoor clothing. 

You can choose from 8 stylish bedrooms, with some boasting stunning fell views. You can choose from single, double, king and superior double rooms. For a special occasion, we also have a wonderful four-poster room. 

If you are celebrating a special occasion, we can arrange flowers, locally handmade chocolate, wine or champagne, waiting for your arrival.

In the morning, breakfast can be enjoyed in our dining room which is at the front of the house. You can savour a home-cooked full Cumbrian or vegetarian breakfast using locally sourced produce, including local jams and relishes. Lighter options are available and special diets are catered for.

As well as a plethora of walks and routes just waiting to be explored, there are also many attractions including Windermere Steamboats Museum, Wray Castle, World of Beatrix Potter and Stott Park Bobbin Mill.

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The Town House, Edinburgh


The Town House, Edinburgh


The Town House offers bed & breakfast accommodation in the city centre of Edinburgh and is located within a fifteen-minute walk of the castle and the world-famous Princes Street. The local area is well served with a large choice of local restaurants, cafes and pubs.

The guest house has five rooms available; these are situated on the first and second floors of this Victorian property. All are individually decorated to the highest standard with particular attention being paid to the en-suite facilities and the provision of quality toiletries and soft fluffy towels.

Whether visiting Edinburgh on holiday, for business or perhaps to see family attending one of Edinburgh’s four universities, the Town House is in an ideal city centre location and is one of the few guest houses to be awarded a four star gold standard rating by Visit Scotland. Allocated car parking is available for guests.

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Tuesday, 6 April 2021

Pulteney House, Bath, Somerset


Pulteney House, Bath, Somerset


Pulteney House is one of the finest guest houses in Bath, providing some of the very best accommodation in Bath city centre. We offer a uniquely tranquil environment in the very heart of the city of Bath. The guest house is a short walk from Bath city centre, giving our customers excellent access to all the tourist and business facilities in Bath.

We have 10 beautifully furnished bedrooms available. There is a comfortable family television lounge for all guests to use as well as the gardens and grounds. 

All entertainments are close at hand and the city centre is just a short, enjoyable stroll away (5 – 10 minutes level walk). Pulteney House is ideally located for sightseeing in Bath and for the surrounding areas.

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Thursday, 18 July 2019

Waverley Park Lodge Guest House, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire


Waverley Park Lodge Guest House, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Waverley Park Lodge Guest House is located in Southsea, Portsmouth in Hampshire and is in the perfect position to see the local attractions the area has to offer including, the Historic Naval Dockyard, Southsea Castle and surrounding fortifications.

This spacious Victorian guest house has individually designed rooms offering singles, doubles, twins, and family accommodation with your every comfort in mind. The guest house offers en suites to every bedroom, complimentary beverage facilities and toiletries, televisions, radio alarm clocks & your own keys to come and go as you please.

Breakfast is included within your room rate and is freshly prepared each morning. Please advise when booking of any special dietary requirements.

Gunwharf Quays is within easy reach with its famous designer outlet shops, bustling restaurants, bars and entertainment, not forgetting the impressive Spinnaker Tower which gives stunning views of Portsmouth, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The seafront is only a 10-minute stroll away where you can visit South Parade Pier, Canoe Lake, the Model Village, the Butterfly Museum with free entry, bowling green, pitch & putt, tennis courts and the beach. All the ferry ports are also within easy reach and we welcome families who need an overnight stopover.

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