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The Hotel Collection Blog: Christmas and New Year at The Billesley Manor Hotel

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Final blog for The Hotel Collection, on the subject of celebrating Christmas and the New Year at The Billesley Manor Hotel.

Christmas may seem like a long way off right now. But short of putting up the Christmas tree and decking the halls (hotel) with holly, preparations for that most wonderful time of year are in full swing at The Billesley Manor Hotel near picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon.

Whether it’s reminiscing with family, celebrating with work colleagues or catching up with friends, The Billesley Manor Hotel has everything you could possibly need for a fun-filled Christmas to remember, including fabulous Christmas parties, delicious festive lunches, relaxing spa days and romantic winter breaks.

Christmas is a truly magical time, and with a range of festive events guaranteed to make your Christmas sparkle, you’ll be spoilt for choice celebrating at this charming 4 star 16th century manor house hotel.

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The Hotel Collection Blog: The History of Afternoon Tea

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A blog commissioned by The Hotel Collection and The Billesley Manor Hotel about the history of afternoon tea.

With dainty finger sandwiches, delicate little cakes and delicious scones with lashings of jam and cream, there’s nothing quite so quintessentially British as afternoon tea. As a nation, afternoon tea has been one of our favourite pastimes since the early 19th century. But the popularity of TV shows like The Great British Bake Off in recent years has given this great British culinary tradition a whole new lease of life.

The British aristocracy is said to have introduced the tradition of afternoon tea. In 1840 Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford started to dine on bread, butter and tea in the afternoon, as a bridge between breakfast and supper. The Duchess began to invite her friends to join her, and before long afternoon tea was established as a private social function across fashionable society.

Today, afternoon tea is enjoyed throughout the world. From traditional afternoon tea to champagne afternoon tea and cream tea, this treasured tradition has never been more popular.

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The Hotel Collection Blog: The History of the Sunday Roast

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The Hotel Collection commissioned me to write a series of blogs for The Billesley Manor Hotel. This is the second of four blogs, and the theme for this one was the history of the Sunday roast.

Our long-standing love affair with the great British roast can be traced back to 1485 and the reign of King Henry VII. His royal bodyguards would tuck into a hearty roast beef dinner every Sunday after church.

The tradition of eating roast beef on a Sunday eventually spread to the rest of the general population. Back in those days, a Sunday roast was the best meal of the week. The leftovers would be used to make stews and pies, or eaten cold, providing families with enough food for an entire week.

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The Hotel Collection Blog: Turning Special Occasions into Memorable Celebrations

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Blog written for The Hotel Collection, to promote social banqueting at The Billesley Manor Hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon.

Balancing work and social time can be tricky as we all lead busy lives. Relying on technology to help us keep in touch with family and friends has become the norm. But social gatherings are a great opportunity to build stronger bonds and create lifelong memories to treasure. Spending time together can be good for our emotional wellbeing too.

Looking for somewhere special to celebrate a big birthday, special anniversary or another momentous occasion? The team at The Billesley Manor Hotel are passionate about turning special occasions into memorable celebrations.

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The Hotel Collection Blog: 2017 Wedding Trends

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The Hotel Collection Blog: 2017 Wedding Trends

Wedding trends are constantly changing. Whether you’re newly engaged, or planning to tie the knot at some point this year, what’s hot – and what’s not – in the world of weddings can have a huge influence on your special day.

To help inspire your big day, we’ve scoured Instagram, Pinterest and read a lot of wedding blogs to bring you our favourite 2017 wedding trends. Let’s take a look at what’s big right now in the world of weddings… Read the rest of the blog here.

The Hotel Collection Blog: Tips to Pick the Perfect Wedding Venue

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The Hotel Collection Blog: Tips to Pick the Perfect Wedding Venue

Everyone wants their wedding to be perfect, and finding the right venue for your special day can be one of the biggest decisions. It’s important to secure your dream location as soon as you can, especially as popular venues can get very busy – with some even booked out as much as 18 months in advance!

So, how do you go about choosing ‘the one’ venue for your special day? With lots to choose from, here’s our top tips for picking the perfect wedding venue… Read the rest of the blog here.