[24.07.2007] I had the pleasure of staying at The Boat hotel in Boat of Garten near Aviemore on the 2nd of June 2007. I stayed there with a group of colleagues. 1. First Impressions As we drove down a street where every house was old and full of character, and had a land that time forgot atmosphere I could just feel the sense of peace and quiet overwhelming me. The village of Boat of Garten sits within the Highland Council ar [more]

[09.06.2007] The Clerkenwell area is stuffed with great top end places to eat out. From Exmouth market where the fantastic Moro is located, to Clerkenwell road which is home to The Zetter, style hotel and fantastic Italian restaurant. It also seems to be a place which attrracts great Gastro pubs and this is the category I'd put the Peasant into. The first ever Gastro pub is located on Farringdon Road - The Eagle, then theres [more]

[09.06.2007] On Thursday night last week I had the pleasure of spending the evening in Glasgow in preparation for meetings the next day. I normally stay at the City Inn, but on this occasion due to 5 exhibitions on at the SECC that hotel was booked. The company that book all our company travel informed me that my choices were slim. Either a £60 a night bed and breakfast or a £155 a night hotel room. Normally Id have gone for [more]