A country house in North Yorkshire, which underwent a major three-year renovation, has expanded just six months after launching thanks to increasing demand. Rudby Hall, near Stokesley, officially opened last September as a luxury venue for corporate events, private parties and accommodation. Now, as demand exceeds its owners’ expectations, another seven suites within the … [Read more...]
Batemans celebrates Magna Carta with ‘Law of the Land’
Batemans, the family brewer based in Lincolnshire, has brewed a rich, ruby beer to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. The county plays an important role in the story of the historic document and is home to one of only four surviving original copies. Named Law of the Land and available by bottle, this 5.5% ABV beer has been brewed with sweet English barley and spicy … [Read more...]
London welcomed 17.4 million international visitors in 2014
London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and world class sporting events proving irresistible draws for millions, according to new figures released today by the Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey (IPS). The new figures show there were 17.4 million visits to the city in 2014 up 3.5% … [Read more...]
Robert Cook Joins Board of Macdonald Hotels Group
Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has appointed industry heavyweight Robert Cook as commercial director. Robert Cook led the impressive growth of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin for nine years before joining De Vere Group as chief executive in 2012, and will have group-wide responsibility for Macdonald’s offerings in food and beverage, leisure, spa and … [Read more...]
London’s Four Corners voted the UK’s best coffee shop
The Best coffee shop in the UK is Four Corners in London, according to caffeine-loving fans voting in the first ever Coffee Stop UK Awards. Over 60,000 votes were received across ten award categories celebrating the best of the country’s thriving coffee scene with Four Corners, an independent coffee shop in Waterloo scooping the top prize. Public voting for the Coffee Stop … [Read more...]