Sam the space dog is returning to the skies this autumn to help primary school children with another science project, this time as a passenger aboard a rocket. The mascot of English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues caused a global internet news sensation last year when he disappeared during a balloon flight at an altitude of over 25 kilometres above the earth. Now he is … [Read more...]
New Family Friendly ‘Poets Bar’ opens in the heart of the Lake District
A picturesque hotel in the heart of the Lake District has opened a brand new family friendly café bar called ‘Poets Bar’ following an extensive makeover. The refurbishment of Lancrigg, in the Easdale Valley in Grasmere, now includes a brand-new showpiece bar inspired by its long history of influential writers, poets and artists. Who have both visited and actually lived in … [Read more...]
Unique illuminations project lights up an iconic Blackpool hotel
Celebrity TV presenter Laurence Llewellyn Bowen surprised guests at Blackpool’s Best Western Carlton Hotel when he helped press the switch on button to launch a bespoke illuminations display for the North Shore hotel. Laurence, who is well known for his creative flair and his love of Blackpool, has been working on a top secret project with the hotel and the Illuminations … [Read more...]
Northampton hotel’s electric car boost
Motorists are charging ahead in the shift from fuel to electric vehicles, according to a Northampton hotel. Earlier this summer the government announced that the sale of all petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2040, and the Campanile Hotel on Grange Park near the M1 motorway is already reporting a strong increase in visitors using their six Tesla supercharging … [Read more...]
Backwell House Awarded AA 5 Gold Star Restaurant with Rooms and 2 Rosettes for Culinary Excellence
Just one year after opening as a B&B in September 2016, Backwell House has been awarded 5 Gold Stars, with the restaurant, which opened its doors in April 2017, gaining a remarkable 2 Rosettes. Backwell House is a 9-bedroomed country house hotel situated just 6 miles from Bristol in the rolling North Somerset countryside, independently owned by the Hobbs family and run … [Read more...]