http://weblog.bestloved.com A weblog from the pubishers of Best Loved Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our hearty congratulations to the following Best Loved Winners at the South West Tourism Awards announced on 6 February at Torquay: Bed & Breakfast and Guest Accommdation of the Year: Gold Award - Pentillie Castle, St Mellion, Cornwall Small Hotel of the Year Winners: Gold Award - The Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, Bath Silver ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2012/02/07/southwest-england-tourism-excellence-awards-2011-2012-announced/ As part of our series of guest bloggers, Janice Waugh of Solo Traveler stops in Edinburgh to investigate Hotel Missoni. Last November at The World Travel Market in London I had the chance to meet in the acclaimed travel blogger and social-media advocate, Janice Waugh. Up to then Janice and I ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2012/01/30/1163/ [caption id="attachment_1136" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Bedroom at Doxford Hall"][/caption] Guest blogger Laura Porter finds historical inspiration from her stay at Doxford Hall, Northumberland. At a recent stay at Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa near Alnwick, Northumberland, my room was named 'Grace Darling' and I discovered a Victorian heroine from the area. Grace was ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2012/01/19/grace-darling-northumbrian-heroine/ Amie O’Shaughnessy is the Founder and Managing Editor of Ciao Bambino, an award-winning global family travel resource featuring trusted hotel recommendations, extensive destination-related insight, and tips for traveling with kids all ages from babies to teens.  I asked Jeffrey Epstein for his advice on a family-friendly weekend getaway from the Best ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2011/10/18/guest-blog-a-rejuvenating-getaway-for-all-ages-at-bowood-hotel/ Winner of the Isle of Skye’s first and only Michelin star for outstanding food and the Scotland Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year, Chef Marcello Tully is rightly proud of his achievements. Working previously with the Roux brothers, Marcello’s menu uses only the finest ingredients available. Specialities include Isle of ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2011/08/31/best-loveds-taste-of-the-best-series-kinloch-lodge-isle-of-skye/   On Sunday, March 26th the 8th Annual Scottish Hotel Awards were announced. Our hearty congratulations to these Best Loved winners: The Scottish Hotel of the Year 2011  - The Torridon Manager Gold Medals 2011 - Robert Ince | The Torridon Chef Médaille d’Or 2011 - Jason Bruno Birkbeck | The Torridon Cheese Award 2011 ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2011/03/28/the-8th-annual-scottish-hotel-awards-best-loved-winners/ [caption id="attachment_1065" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Triathalon basecamp - Knockranny House Hotel"][/caption] By Olive Roberts Best Loved Hotel; Knockranny House Hotel in Westport, County Mayo has just launched a new training weekend programme designed specifically for beginners to triathlons. If you enjoy the outdoors and like a challenge, or have never tried a triathlon, ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2011/02/08/triathlon-training-in-westport/ [caption id="attachment_1031" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Rathsallagh Christmas 2010"][/caption] By Olive Roberts Well I think most folk in Ireland will agree that Christmas 2010 will not be forgotten for a while to come. Temperatures got as low as -16 & -19 in some parts! A White Christmas indeed! This Arctic weather spell was in ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2011/02/08/1028/ Every Friday people from across the globe gather on Twitter to share their favorite images that match the Forum’s weekly category. #FriFotos is a day-long event, and people can participate and Tweet images throughout the day.   We will announce the weekly subject or category on Twitter usually on Monday or Tueday. ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2010/12/16/the-rules-of-friday-photo-forum-or-frifotos/ [caption id="attachment_989" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Mary Ryan with Adrian & Geraldine Noonan and Seamus Commons"][/caption] Mary Ryan, an accomplished chef from Knockranny House Hotel, working under the mentorship of multi award-winning Head Chef Seamus Commons, has just been announced as the overall winner of the Euro-toques Young Chef of the Year Competition.   The ... http://weblog.bestloved.com/2010/12/06/young-chef-from-knockranny-house-hotel-wins-euro-toques-young-chef-of-the-year-competition/