Cliveden House – Quality and LuxuryTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - November 23, 2016October 26, 2020 Think 40 minutes from London, think seclusion and privacy, think luxury, think history and culture - think Cliveden House. Nestled in secluded woodland somewhere between Slough and Marlow there’s a huge brick wall surrounding a magnificent looking house in spectacular grounds boasting a diverse and fascinating history. Owned by the National Trust, Cliveden House has been preserved to an amazing standard and its 5-star luxury hotel
The Arch Hotel, LondonTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - October 27, 2016February 6, 2019 The Arch Hotel - One of the things we often discuss about staying in London is - where? With it being such a huge place it’s often hard to know where’s the best place to camp down for a night in the smoke.West End is always good - plenty there - lots of nice pubs and restaurants, a wealth of things to see, do and
Hendricks Afternoon Tea at the Park PlazaCardiff and WalesFood and DrinkTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - September 3, 2016September 4, 2017 Being time-served afternoon tea aficionados, we do love something new and different when it comes to passing an afternoon partaking of the old tea and cakes.This summer we pushed the boundaries a little bit further by trying the Hendricks ‘G&Tea’ at the Park Plaza Hotel in central Cardiff.None of those Assam vs Darjeeling vs Lapsang Souchon vs English Breakfast discussions here. Instead the teapot contained
A Recipe for the Perfect HolidayTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - June 30, 2016August 5, 2016 It’s a commonly debated subject - the holiday. What is a perfect holiday? Does one even exist?We’ve been reading lots of articles recently about how, for some families, a holiday can be a fraught, even stressful time. There are often disagreements and even arguments over where to go and what to do, marring the pleasure that could be had from perhaps not trying too hard
Out of the Frying Pan – Into the fireThings For The House by Mr C - March 1, 2016 By now it’ll be obvious that we get around a bit, visiting here and there, eating here and there, and Mrs C puts various things on her hair, nails and skin in order to make herself even more beautiful. But, what about life in Chateau C in general? What really makes the house tick?A recent addition to our kitchen inventory was a completely new experience for
A Winter City Break In LisbonTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - November 10, 2015October 28, 2016 A recent visit to the city of Lisbon left us happy and refreshed and facing winter with a new spring in our step.It’s that time of year, when the leaves are falling; it’s cold, wet and miserable and the winter rot is setting in. We haven’t been on a European city-break for over 3 years and our yearnings got us browsing the web looking for
Birthday Time at The Vale ResortCardiff and WalesTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - September 9, 2015September 4, 2017 Years ago, a man wearing a shower cap on a street corner tapped me on the shoulder and said I was a lucky man. Of course I knew this anyway, but it is a phrase much repeated by Mrs C when I'm in receipt of her kindly given gifts.Last year for my umpteenth 21st birthday I was treated to a night at the impressive Celtic
The CHC Seaside ResortTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - July 20, 2015October 28, 2016 Picture this: perched on a rocky headland, looking down into crystal clear azure waters, the smell of fresh herbs wafting around, warm sunshine beating down onto your skin. The sound of waves lapping against the rocks below and the calls of spring swallows as they fly past every few seconds. Imagine having your own secluded private pool right outside your bedroom, with views over the
An Anniversary Trip Over The Pond – New York & Las VegasTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - February 16, 2015October 29, 2015 Ten years ago Mrs C and I ventured with 5 kids in tow over to The Big Apple just before Christmas to tie the knot. It was absolutely freezing – minus 15 degrees on the morning of our wedding – but nevertheless it all went really well and all 7 of us had a fantastic and memorable time. So much so that we promised ourselves
Celtic Manor ResortCardiff and WalesTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mr C - September 24, 2014September 4, 2017 Women say it’s always hard to buy presents for a man. As a man I tend to disagree: we’re easily pleased really. A bottle of beer, a new toothbrush, some new socks - they’re all nice to have. Of course the older we become, the easier we are to please too, I think, so when presented with the gift of a stay at the Celtic