r 16th century pub that is The Running Horses in Mickleham revealed By Published On :: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 10:50:18 +0000 The Running Horses, in the village of Mickleham, Surrey, is owned by the Brakspear brewery company, but don’t let that put you off. There’s something for everyone here. Full Article
r Bath's iconic Royal Crescent Hotel has been refurbished By Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 11:53:44 +0000 Refurbished from top to toe at huge expense, The Inspector pays the historic Bath property, Royal Crescent Hotel a visit to see how much has changed. Full Article
r Premier Inn at Putney Bridge in London comes with scenic views of the Thames By Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 10:31:07 +0000 This week, The Inspector paid a visit to the Premier Inn just north of Putney Bridge in London and was shocked by the so-called 'budget' price but satisfied with a clean and functional guest room. Full Article
r The Bel & The Dragon's new Kingsclere hotel takes hospitality to new heights By Published On :: Sat, 27 Feb 2016 12:26:00 +0000 Co-founded by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, The Bel & The Dragon chain has just opened their latest hotel - in Kingsclere - where guests are treated differently to everyone else. Full Article
r How The Kensington and its breakfast is a welcome addition to London By Published On :: Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:33:07 +0000 A quiet transformation of four Victorian buildings in London’s South Kensington is complete. The result is The Kensington, a member of the Irish-owned Doyle Collection. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: The Crown Inn in Suffolk is a homely village pub and hotel By Published On :: Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:46:03 +0000 Privately owned, The Crown sits in Constable Country in the Dedham Vale. This homely village pub, with 11 rooms in a separate hotel building next door, offers dinner, bed and breakfast. Full Article
r London's No 11 Cadogan Gardens Victorian hotel has been revamped By Published On :: Sat, 26 Mar 2016 12:02:05 +0000 Recently revamped No. 11 Cadogan Gardens hotel in London is filled with old portraits and chandeliers. For food, Tartufo specialises in truffle-infused dishes of exceptional quality. Full Article
r The French Horn in Sonning has been running since the 1970s and it shows By Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2016 14:10:25 +0100 This famous Thames-side restaurant with 31 rooms has a museum-like quality to it, albeit a dusty one in need of a cash injection. But it also offers guests the chance to graze on a slice of culinary history. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: The Crown in Suffolk has gone in for the old-boozer-poshed-up routine By Published On :: Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:17:52 +0100 The Crown at Woodbridge is made up of ten light and airy rooms with lots of powder blue wood panelling, two sash windows and a large comfy bed. Full Article
r Wilton's Pembroke Arms in Salisbury suitable for more than 'After Funeral Receptions' By Published On :: Sat, 07 May 2016 12:34:12 +0100 The Pembroke Arms in Wilton is a handsome boozer that is located on the outskirts of Salisbury and offers nine rooms and a 'spacious and informal' bar and restaurant area. Full Article
r Saffron Walden's The Cross Keys visited by The Inspector By Published On :: Sat, 14 May 2016 11:23:09 +0100 The Cross Keys Hotel, in the charming medieval market town of Saffron Walden, Essex, is located in a medieval building dating back some 850 years. Full Article
r Premier Inn Gatwick has mega sound-proofing and it's clean By Published On :: Sat, 21 May 2016 10:07:11 +0100 Premier Inn at Gatwick North is just a short amble from the terminal building and it's heaving on a Friday night with those who are getting early flights out. Full Article
r Royal Oak in Tetbury is visited by The Inspector By Published On :: Sat, 28 May 2016 09:28:36 +0100 The Royal Oak is a 17th century restored inn on the outskirts of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Beer is a big deal here and the relaxed vibe is certainly to be encouraged. Full Article
r Cosying up at the Castle Hotel, a Windsor bolthole fit for a queen By Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2016 13:11:52 +0100 You may go to Windsor in search of its famous royal castle - but if you want to stay in town a little longer, the Castle Hotel is an excellent spot to rest your head, says our sharp-eyed Inspector. Full Article
r The Hawk in Amport is a work in progress with rough-and-ready features By Published On :: Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:22:31 +0100 The Hawk in the sleepy village of Amport is so-named because of the hawk centre nearby. The first phase of the renovation has been completed but there's work to be done. Full Article
r Filthy curtains at The Bell near Epping make it hard to justify £100 per night price By Published On :: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 10:13:49 +0100 This motel-style establishment on the busy B1393 close to Epping serves Indian food in its Nirvana restaurant. Various TVs are attached to walls in the brightly lit bar. Full Article
r Old-fashioned ambience and ghosts of the stairs at Lewtrenchard Manor, Devon By Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:38:19 +0100 Lewtrenchard Manor would never describe itself as modern. But this grand old property in Okehampton, Devon, does not need to change with the times, says the Daily Mail's hotel inspector. Full Article
r Boutique beauty, but at quite a price - a night at Blakes Hotel, an expensive London institution By Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:48:26 +0100 Blakes has long been a haven of upmarket accommodation in west London - but the cost may make you raise an eyebrow, says out hotel inspector, as he wonders where his wine went. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: The soulless atmosphere and modern decor at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells is strangely corporate By Published On :: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 10:07:49 +0100 The staff are polite and the rooms are comfortable at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells but The Inspector says that the new hotel is best suited for businessmen. Full Article
r Penzance boasts a thriving art scene, Georgian squares and a top-notch 18th century B&B By Published On :: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 11:32:45 +0100 The Inspector issues a five-star rating to The Chapel House in Cornwall's Penzance, a six-room B&B opposite the church, housed in a magnificent brick-and-stone 1790s building. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: The Bank House serves up a charming atmosphere and the perfect poached eggs in the heart of King's Lynn By Published On :: Sat, 08 Oct 2016 10:39:18 +0100 The Inspector called in at The Bank House in King's Lynn, a former Georgian merchant banker’s residence. He found it made for a fascinating break. Full Article
r CitizenM's Tower of London hotel pairs affordable glamour with lukewarm service By Published On :: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 10:19:04 +0100 The Inspector called in at citizenM's Tower of London hotel, where prices start at £129 a night, and while the rooms are eclectic and high-tech, the service leaves much to be desired. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: It might not be trendy but English traditions reign at The Arundell Arms By Published On :: Sat, 22 Oct 2016 09:29:33 +0100 The Arundell Arms in Dartmoor has a reputation mainly as a fishing hotel and anglers will love it. The decor is traditionally English, as is the food by master chef Steven Pidgeon. Full Article
r Scotland's Cringletie House Hotel offers baronial turrets and the perfect haggis By Published On :: Sat, 05 Nov 2016 10:57:36 +0000 The Cringletie House Hotel is a 19th Century home is now a 17-room hotel owned by an elderly Dutch couple, where fuss-free luxury and perfectly cooked haggis comes at a bargain. Full Article
r The King’s Head at Letheringsett offers stale decor and unimpressive service By Published On :: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 09:57:50 +0000 The King’s Head at Letheringsett, just outside Holt - where the Duchess of Cambridge likes to shop suffers a general lack of love, according to The Inspector. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: The Bell serves terrific food in Essex, but don't bother booking a room By Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:59:09 +0000 The Daily Mail's hotel inspector was impressed by the brilliant food at The Bell in Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex, but underwhelmed by its grim and dusty accommodation. Full Article
r Oakley Court is still bound by its corporate shackles but at least the breakfast is a delight By Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 11:16:18 +0000 Oakley Court in Windsor had once been the set of the Rocky Horror Picture show. It was transformed into a hotel featuring 110 rooms in the 80s. But, there's still something corporate about it. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: The Carnarvon Arms might be near Highclere Castle but it's a world away from Downton By Published On :: Sat, 03 Dec 2016 10:52:49 +0000 The Inspector checked into The Carnarvon Arms, a country inn in Newbury, and found its rooms unimaginative and the breakfast no more inspiring. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: Everything is pristine at Hurley House Hotel in Berkshire and the food is sensational By Published On :: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 16:18:53 +0000 Everything is pristine at Hurley House Hotel in Berkshire; the staff are dedicated; there’s lots of outdoor space with a barbecue area and the food is sensational. Full Article
r London's The Hoxton is busy, buzzy and sometimes a little barmy By Published On :: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 10:18:58 +0000 The Inspector checked into the second outpost from The Hoxton in London and found the place buzzy and alive with activity. But, it helps to be under 30 and beautiful. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: Recreating Four Weddings And A Funeral (with a few glitches) at The Crown in Amersham By Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 07:54:45 +0000 The Crown in Amersham has a claim to fame - it was the setting for a key scene in Four Weddings And A Funeral. Nice - but this pricey bolthole could, and should, be better, says our hotel inspector. Full Article
r The Franklin hotel in Knightsbridge is sexy but expensive By Published On :: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:51:21 +0000 The Inspector called into The Franklin hotel in London's Knightsbridge, designed by Anouska Hempel, and found the decor divine but the Italian food to be disappointing and overpriced. Full Article
r Barnett Hill Hotel is an icon of Guildford accommodation By Published On :: Sat, 07 Jan 2017 11:23:57 +0000 Barnett Hill Hotel, just outside Guildford, Surrey, is in the throes of a huge refurbishment, and while the noise wasn't ideal, The Inspector was extremely impressed by the high level of service. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: Number One Port Hill is wholly British By Published On :: Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:47:01 +0000 The Inspector called in at Number One Port Hill, a quirky, Grade II-listed, Georgian end-of-terrace B&B, located a short walk from the centre of Hertford - and found it to be utterly charming. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on Surrey's The Inn West End By Published On :: Sat, 21 Jan 2017 10:31:15 +0000 The Inspector called in at The Inn West End near Woking, in Surrey, where he was pleasantly surprised by its warm atmosphere, newly-built rooms and excellent value food. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: The Mill at Gordleton review By Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 09:11:46 +0000 The Inspector called in at The Mill at Gordleton hotel in the New Forest, where he found the staff to be charming and the food plentiful but uninspiring. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on the Crowne Plaza in Gerrards Cross By Published On :: Sat, 04 Feb 2017 10:34:15 +0000 The Inspector investigated the Crowne Plaza on Gerrads Cross, Bucks, where he was deeply underwhelmed by its layout and general lack of character, but pleasantly surprised by its breakfast. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: Dorset's elegant bolthole by the beach By Published On :: Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:11:22 +0000 Overlooking Chesil Beach, Seaside Boarding House is a friendly, eight-bedroom retreat opened by Mary-Lou Sturridge, a former managing director of the Groucho Club in London. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on London's The Athenaeum Hotel By Published On :: Sat, 04 Mar 2017 12:13:19 +0000 The Inspector checked in to investigate The Athenaeum Hotel on Piccadilly in London following its multi-million-pound refurb, and was disappointed with its food, service and decor. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on Three Daggers in Wiltshire By Published On :: Sat, 11 Mar 2017 10:04:43 +0000 The Daily Mail's hotel inspector called in Three Daggers in the south Wiltshire village of Edington, a warm establishment with its own farm shop, library and micro-brewery. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on the Padstow Townhouse in Cornwall By Published On :: Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:36:07 +0000 The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at The Padstow Townhouse in Cornwall - part of chef Paul Ainsworth's family of local restaurants. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on The Northgate in Bury St Edmunds By Published On :: Sat, 01 Apr 2017 10:17:56 +0100 The Daily Mail's Inspector called into The Northgate hotel in Bury St Edmunds, a new establishment with ten bedrooms, polite but nervous staff and an over-elaborate food menu. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls in at Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay By Published On :: Sat, 08 Apr 2017 09:36:20 +0100 Travel Mail's Inspector called in at the rugged Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay with his wife for a coastal sojourn. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: Holiday Inn Hull Marina By Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:43:03 +0100 Hull is enjoying a moment in the spotlight as the UK City of Culture for 2017. So where to stay if you are visiting for the weekend? The Inspector checks out the (marvellous) Holiday Inn Hull Marina. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on Orestone Manor in Devon By Published On :: Sat, 29 Apr 2017 11:12:47 +0100 The Daily Mail's Inspector found Orestone Manor in Devon to be stuffy and drab, though it does boast lovely views over Lyme Bay and the food was splendid. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on The Ned in London By Published On :: Sat, 13 May 2017 11:05:46 +0100 The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at The Ned, a new hotel in the City of London which was formally a Midland Bank, and gave it a rare five-star rating. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on Cornwall's Tredethy House By Published On :: Sat, 20 May 2017 10:05:18 +0100 The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at the Tredethy House B&B near Bodmin, a Grade-II listed manor house in Cornwall which was once owned by a Thai Prince. He gave it a one out of five star rating. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on Bath's No 15 Great Pulteney hotel By Published On :: Sat, 27 May 2017 11:01:37 +0100 The Daily Mail's Inspector called into No 15 Great Pulteney, a new Georgian terrace hotel in Bath, where he found the decor throughout to be over-crammed with 'gimmicky clutter'. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls: Mimi's lands in London's Soho By Published On :: Sat, 03 Jun 2017 10:30:45 +0100 The Daily Mail's Inspector called into Mimi's in the heart of London's Soho, where double rooms start from £150. Full Article
r An Inspector Calls on easyHotel in London's Old Street By Published On :: Sat, 10 Jun 2017 10:50:35 +0100 The Daily Mail's Inspector gave easyHotel in London's Old Street a zero-star rating, reporting that his windowless room hadn't even been cleaned after the previous guest. Full Article