There is a magic often associated with ancient castles which makes them exciting hotel locations. Spread across the European continent are hundreds of restored castles which have been turned into amazing hotels, garnering a respectable star rating, usually a minimum of 3 stars. Usually set in idyllic secluded location castle hotels make ideal retreat and…
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If you are looking for the perfect fairytale wedding venue for your big day, consider Chateau Sundbyholm, Sweden a charming castle built around 1640. the castle is situated lakeside on Lake Mälaren. You can enjoy stunning views of the lake and surrounding area during your stay at the hotel. Within the castle you will discover an array…
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One of the most important dates in the calender for the almost 500 members of the Historic Hotels of Europe Association is the annual awards. Now in its third year, the awards recognise the best performing members spread across 20 European countries grouped under 10 categories. The grouping has been necessary to allow the Association…
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Everyone loves a little bit of history and so does the film industry. Why recreate historic scenes for film when there are perfectly preserved locations if you know where to look? A number of hotels, which are part of the Historic Hotels of Europe association, have been used as film locations. This article introduces you…
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It’s summer and we’re all getting that summertime feeling. We want to stretch our work weary legs and venture to far and finer climates. We spend months thinking about our holiday, booking the best places and preparing all the necessary arrangements to ensure it goes exactly as we want it to. So where are some…
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We have all been bombarded with sites promoting city escapes to the usual, Paris, Prague, Rome and other popular destinations but what about those that are less well known and perhaps, as or even more, beautiful? Where are the best cities to visit that you wouldn’t necessarily consider in the first instance? Well here I would…
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The Historic Hotels of Europe is a gold-standard, prestigious network representing the finest hotels operating in historical buildings across 20 countries. An umbrella group for 500 properties under 15 member groups, the Historic Hotels of Europe is proud to represent a wealth of high quality, luxury hotels – each with their own unique story to…
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