Approaching the stately grounds of Holbeck Ghyll felt like being in a remake of the Rocky Horror Show. Until we entered and were greeted by the friendly hotel staff and directed to the lounge area to enjoy a drink, some canapes and wait for our table in the relaxed furnishings. The sofas were distressed, the walls were adorned with traditional landscape paintings and there was a roaring fire at one end of the room. It had the perfect country manor feel. Whilst enjoying delicious winter Pimms cocktails we discovered a little box, which had an unusual opening mechanism. After spending a few m...
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Nestled in the depths of Cumbria, the Lake District is an area of natural beauty. Mountainous and vast, with breathtaking panoramic views, one could easily mistake it for New Zealand or Switzerland. Deep pools of water lay in the valleys between tall hills and mountains and lone sheep roam around the scruffy foliage, unperturbed by the occasional rambler. Picture perfect scenery keeps local and foreign tourists coming back to the destination year on year, especially in the summer months.
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