Review: Royal Garden Hotel’s Junior Chef package

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The thing about five-star hotels is, that lovely as they often are, if I am entirely honest, they’re often easier to enjoy without your kids. However, the Royal Garden Hotel is working hard to change this so when we were offered the chance to try out their Junior Chef package, I jumped at the chance. The hotel, on Kensington High Street right next to Kensington Gardens couldn’t be better located for a family stay in [...] Read more »

Take food from your hotel breakfast? An expert view

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By contributing editor Helen Moffat When a hotel invites you to help yourself to the breakfast buffet on a morning, what do you take it to mean? Do you then have a little browse, choose a bit of cereal, maybe go for a full English, a few slices of toast? Or do you take it to mean here’s lots of food we won’t miss, it’s free, get stuck in and fill your boots – and [...] Read more »

Newquay 2011 Fish Festival – September 9, 10 and 11.

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There’s something distinctly fishy going on in Newquay this weekend. The annual fish festival is all about keeping the Cornish fishing traditions alive, and is a wonderful chance to find out a bit more about the area’s heritage, as well as enjoy lots of entertainment, and plenty of delicious food. It is a great event for families, with entertainment ranging from a Punch and Judy show and children’s games to Cornish wrestling demonstrations and plenty [...] Read more »

Hotel breakfast honesty poll: Is petty pilfering on your menu?

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Picture the scene. You’re staying in a lovely hotel, but you haven’t opted for an all-inclusive deal because you like to explore the neighbourhood, perhaps choosing interesting places to eat in the evening. Neither have you plumped for self-catering because it sounds too much like hard work. And you’re a big fan of the hotel buffet breakfast. Breakfast is included and other meals are down to you. If this sounds a familiar scenario then you [...] Read more »

Review: Armathwaite Hall, Keswick, Cumbria

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By Carol Garrington Armathwaite Hall is a four-star family hotel set on the side of Bassenthwaite Lake. Our stay here was amazing. From the service to the accommodation, everything was perfect. We had a spacious family room which included a separate bedroom with bunkbeds, wardrobe and flat screen TV.  There was plenty of room for a family of four to spend time, and our room also boasted a view out onto the gardens. The hall and grounds [...] Read more »

Five great places to eat in New Quay, West Wales

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With regular visits to New Quay over the years, we have tried out plenty of eateries – here are the five that have made the most positive and lasting impression: The Bosun’s Locker  Loved it – fantastic cakes, all homemade. “If I didn’t make them, we don’t sell them,” said the lovely lady in charge as we tucked into a selection of fresh cream and fruit delights (with Diet Coke of course.) Great place to [...] Read more »

Bring on the summery white chocolate and strawberry cupcakes by Englishmum

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Warm weather and cake – what a combination. Especially when either one may seem off the menu. Becky has some gorgeous white chocolate and strawberry cupcakes over at Ready for Ten. The picture alone is enough to make you drool. Or perhaps that’s just me. Check out the oh-so-simple but oh-so-scrummy recipe here: Summery strawberry and white chocolate cupcakes.   Read more »

Tasty summer smoothies by Cathy James

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Apparently, Simon Cowell drinks a smoothie a day. But don’t let that put you off. Cathy from Nurturestore recently wrote about how to make a smoothie for Ready for Ten. She includes some very simple yet snazzy recipes involving a variety of fruits. Check out Cathy’s masterclass in smoothie protection in the link below: Sumptuous summer smoothie recipes. Read more »

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