""""At this time of year? A really nice country hotel in an old house with large lounges, open fires, comfortable chairs and a really good chef."""" This is Monica's post, the first response.
Tomorrow this will be me until Tuesday.... can't wait. Add the swimming pool and the Spa... such bliss. It was our Christmas gift from one of our AC.
Everyone looks too clean and smart and a bit like models in a Cotton Traders catalogue
Oh PECS that did make me laugh, and I know exactly what you mean! I feel a bit the same way about the people who go on cruises and want to sit at the captain's table! I don't know anyone who has done a Warner's holiday.
Buffy your planned trip sounds great! We always used to go to the Canaries in January for a bit of winter sunshine. Good thinking!
We had a lovely little break in Oxford a few years ago, at an old hotel outside the city. The local bus stopped right outside so we could go into the city centre and explore and eat, and had no car parking hassles either.
Is it humanly possible to keep Brexit off at least one thread?! Warners Hotel Littlecote Manor in Berkshire is lovely. Not a Warners, but The Close Hotel in the centre of Tetbury is very relaxing and plenty to do and see in the surrounding countryside.
The Canary Islands are perfect at this time of year. I used to holiday alone in a self catering apartment and didn't have to speak to a soul. I hired a bike and tootled around, stopping off anywhere that took my fancy. Wish I was there now! I hope you can find a place that suits you,Namsnanny
If you want to go to Warners, you'd better go soon. Can't imagine how they'll replace their lovely, hard-working staff who are mainly from mainland Europe and on zero hours contracts. Just the sort who will be excluded from the UK after Brexit.
Another vote for a Warners Hotel from me. I have been to Alvaston Hall a couple of times, and you can do as much or as little as you want. We are going to the one on Hayling Island in June.
Ha! I'm hoping to return to the Argy being sparkling clean and refurbished. And Trevor and Thor's chests being properly oiled. I shall be thinking of you all.........
Ha PECS I know what you mean with the adverts they are OTT. They are just nice hotels, the county houses are lovely, we went to the one in Somerset, can't remember what it's called, but the accommodation and food were lovely.Most of the people were couples over 65 .
Good for you Buffy enjoy your holiday ( you will clean the Loos at The Argy before you go I hope?) I would also choose a nice country house hotel, there are plenty to choose from.
katyj the adverts for Warner hotels has always put me of! Everyone looks too clean and smart and a bit like models in a Cotton Traders catalogue Are they really just ordinary hotels without young people?
Somewhere with a warm conservatory overlooking the sea, lots of good books and a charming waiter/waitress would suit me just fine If I could borrow a small dog to take for a little walk that would be a bonus.
Find a country style- hotel in a city, such as York, Edinburgh, Chichester, Worcester, where you will have comfortable accommodation, good food and sofas by fires,but also interesting shops (if you are quick), museums, galleries, a theatre, rivers and ancient buildings, all within walking distance.