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Jan22

The attractive Baglioni Hotel

Located in the beautiful, upscale neighborhood of Kensington, this wondrous hotel is within walking distance of both London’s foremost cultural center and shopping districts. Overlooks Kensington Gardens, the elegant Baglioni Hotel London is close to the Royal Albert Hall, famous museums and Kensington High Street. It is the perfect place to visit while staying in London, and the magnificent elegance will pamper you.

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Jan22

A sophisticated style

Opening originally in 1884 this beautiful Victorian building, next to Liverpool Street Station, houses 5-star luxury. Andaz London is a spectacular 5-star boutique hotel that enjoys a unique location. Stay here guests are steps from the financial district but within easy walking distance of the attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Bridge, the Bank of England and the Tower of London. A central location in the heart of the city makes the Andaz Hotel an ideal accommodation for leisure and business travelers alike.

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Jan22

A deliciously confidential atmosphere of a private club

London is one of the world’s greatest cities: vibrant and trendy, by turns traditional, sophisticated or cutting-edge. The 41 Hotel overlooks the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and is just a short walk away from the Royal Parks and Pall Mall. A stay at this 5 star hotel in London allows you to experience lavishly designed interiors and outstanding service. Stay here guests are close to some of London’s great attractions like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and a host of West End theatres.

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Jan20

A splendid residence, set in a tranquil landscape of gardens

Chewton Glen is an impressive five-star house hotel located less than a mile from the coast of England only two-hours from central London. This unique combination of countryside and coast makes for the ideal location for exploring. Dates from the early eighteenth century, the estate’s legendary charm inspired its owner’s brother, Captain Frederick Marryat, to write his most famous novel, “The Children of the New Forest”.

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Jan20

An estate so beautiful and majestic

Just 35 minutes from central London, The Grove is a magnificent 18th – century house set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire Parkland. Opened in September 2003, it offers luxury accommodations and 5-star quality service. The former home of the Earls of Clarendon, the Grove welcomes its guests with exciting design, professional service, magnificent sporting and leisure facilities and an atmosphere that is informal and relaxed.  

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Jan20

The White Palace

Only 40 miles from London Gatwick Airport, the Grand Hotel Eastbourne is one of the UK‘s most magnificent Victorian hotels. Few hotels offer such a complete range of leisure facilities including a luxury outdoor swimming pool, special holiday packages for children and a choice of dining options that includes arguably the finest gourmet restaurant on the entire south coast. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne has welcomed many famous guests, including Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin.

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Jan20

A symphony of elegance and style

Bovey Castle is a place where you can live out your dreams, then put your feet up. Situated on 368 square miles on Dartmoor National Park, this 65-room and suite hotel, built in 1906, once a private residence is about as impressive as it gets. The Castle can be reached easily from London, just over 2 hours by train or car, a direct flight from London to Plymouth or Exeter International Airport where private jets can be accommodated.

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Jan18

The Saatchi Gallery

Opened in Chelsea in October 2008, The Saatchi Gallery at the Duke of York’s HQ on King’s Road by Sloane Square is one of the most exclusive and exciting events venues in London. Its unique nature not only stems from its fascinating history, but also the fact that events have never been held there before. The space itself is unrivalled in terms of possibilities and flexibility. The Gallery offers an dazzling environment to view contemporary art, with very large well-proportioned rooms and high ceilings. Architects, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, have invested much time and effort in the detailing to ensure that the art can be viewed with the architecture, both old and new, receding into the background.

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Jan18

The National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London, United Kingdom, housing a mob of portraits of historically important and distinguished British people. The Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect portraits of famous British men and women. Explore over 175,000 portraits from the 16th Century to the present day. The Primary Collection contains more than 11,000 portraits. Of these about 4,000 are paintings, sculptures and miniatures, approaching 60% of which are regularly displayed, with the idea to show a further selection.

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Jan18

York Art Gallery

York Art Gallery, UK combines a meritorious history of displaying fascinating paintings and ceramics with a modern-day welcome to all through a busy schedule of exhibitions, events and outreach work. Paintings are displayed in six areas over the two floors of the gallery and are divided into themes like for people and places. They span more than 600 years and ally from 14th century Italian panels again 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney.

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