James Ruddy reveals the highlights of a night at Allington Manor Hotel one of the new breed of historic and luxurious manor houses, near Margaret Thatcher’s birthplace.
The Signal Box. Ever wondered what life would be like hidden away in a romantic and luxurious railway signal box in deepest North Norfolk? James Ruddy reveals all.
It was no surprise that a red, amber and green traffic lights warning system was operating to ease guests through the Slieve Russell Hotel’s busiest breakfast session times.
What a pleasant surprise to find that the red carpet had been laid out for me as I walked up the welcoming greystone entrance stairway to the elegant early 20th century mansion that is Lough Eske Castle Hotel and Spa.