Thinking about where to go for your holiday get way in the UK? Stop searching any further. Here are some of UK’s best sites you shouldn’t miss to take a visit.
Harrods of Knightsbridge: Harrods, Knightsbridge
The Harrods of Knightbridge is among the biggest department stores there is in the world. With more than 1 million sq.ft. of retail space and over 330 departments, this huge shop can cater up to 300,000 visitors inside its premises. Harrods’ food hall has been a world famous size with its large selection of delicacies and gourmet food they offer. Another good reason to visit Harrods is that twice a year they host a sale offering big discounts on thousands of prestige items. When visiting the area, you should also see the two memorials for Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed that are constructed within the store. This is due to the fact that Dodi is the son of Harrods’ owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
Hampton Court Palace: England
The Hampton Court Palace lists Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I as its former boss. This astonishing palace has indeed developed from its humble beginnings in the 11th century to one of the best palaces in the world. Visitors of the palace are offered an introductory exhibition, a costume guide tour, a guide along the the Tudor kitchens, and the rare chance to see the Queen’s state apartments, the King’s apartments as well as the Wolsey and Georgian rooms. Another majestic sight is the palace’s Great Hall that is decorated with lavish tapestries. It is also the last and the best medieval hall in England. You will also see the well-known maze outside the palace.
Beatrix Potter Gallery: Ambleside
The lovely market town of Hawkshead was the motivation of some of Beatrix Potter’s beautiful illustrations for her children’s books. It is also in this town where Beatrix has bought a house, which has now become an exhibition hall of Beatrix’s original sketches and watercolours.
The Blue Pool: Bournemouth
The Blue Pool is a rare tourist attraction on the Isle of Purbeck. Trees, gorse and heathers enclose a Pool that is regularly changing colour from Green to Turquoise.
Stanley Park: Blackpool
The appealing Stanley Park has a 26 acre lake that is semi-enclosed by woodland. This will definitely be the ideal place for a quiet cruise by motor boat, rowing or pedal boat.
Blackpool Hotels, Bournemouth Hotels and Ambleside Hotels
If you plan to visit Blackpool, Bournemouth or the Ambleside, here is a list of commendable hotels for you:
Hotels in Blackpool
Carousel Blackpool Hotel is located close to Pleasure Beach, Wintergardens, and Blackpool Tower. However, the hotel is far enough from the Golden Mile to make room for privacy for the hotel guests. The Carousel has a formal dining restaurant as well as a relaxing lounge bar with casual fare as well as a conference hall. With 92 luxury rooms, their amenities compose of: DSL Internet, coffee and tea makers, and complimentary toiletries and televisions. Room rates start from ?40.
Big Blue Blackpool Hotel is found right at the south entrance of Pleasure Beach. The hotel provides 157 rooms with TVs, DVD players, wireless Internet, and coffee makers. The bigger family suites of The Big Blue have computer games and a different sleeping area for the kids. Every room of the hotel provide private baths with bathtubs and showers, as well as other amenities. Room rates start from ?20.
Herons Reach Blackpool Hotel showcases a leisure club with an indoor heater pool, two restaurants, a bar, and a huge golf course. With 172 rooms, the hotel boasts numerous four-star amenities, including wireless Internet in addition to a number of modern and state-of-the-art amenities. Likewise, it provides two gymnasiums, a steam room, meeting rooms, and a business center. Room rates start from ?58.
Hotels in Bournemouth
Cumberland Bournemouth Hotel is located in the chic Eash Cliff area of Bournemouth, which is near the beautiful beaches, scenic cliffs and excellent shopping, dining and cultural opportunities. All 106 guestrooms are comfortably decorated with traditional furnishings along with coffee/tea makers, TV, toiletries, private bath, and an Internet. Room rates start from ?34
The Suncliff Bournemouth Hotel is found on the East Cliff and has 107 guestrooms which offer scenic views of the sea. The list of the hotel’s customary equipment includes satellite TV, coffee service, a private bath, toiletries, hairdryer, telephone. This hotel is family friendly and pet friendly. Room rates start from ?22.
Britannia Bournemouth Hotel is comfortably situated within walking distance of the town center where restaurants, pubs, shopping, theater, and an art gallery are within convenient reach. The hotel provides 112 comfortably appointed and sizable guestrooms, with each room showcasing a telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, coffee maker, trouser press, and Internet. Room rates start from ?32.
Hotels in Ambleside
New Dungeon Ghyll Ambleside Hotel located in Langdale Valley in the Lake District. Hotel guests are able to have fun on a number of walking and hiking trails along the valley and Scafell Pike. Guestrooms available at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Ambleside vary in size and amenities to cater the individual guests’ needs. Some guestrooms of the New Dungeon has air-conditioning, flat screen satellite television, and private bathrooms. All guestrooms of the hotel offers cable television, coffeemakers, and central heating facilities. Room rates start from ?107.
Churchill Inn Ambleside has Ambleside’s site attractions just stroll away from the hotel. Guestrooms of the hotel feature scenes of Loughing Fell, while its amenities contain flat screen satellite television, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, and private bathrooms hairdryers, toiletries, and separate showers. Room rates start from ?86.
Melrose Guesthouse Ambleside is near numerous site attractions, including Lake Windermere. Its accommodation showcases a house style layout, providing separate bedrooms and living areas. Moreover, the guestrooms of the hotel has air-conditioning, heating, and private bathrooms with hot and cold running water. Remember that The Melrose Guesthouse Ambleside is a single residence cottage style guesthouse. Room rates start from ?77.
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