United Kingdom

Birmingham International Airport - Birmingham, United Kingdom
The easy way to fly from the Midlands (17.07.2008 19:04)
When I was a kid, I loved going to airports but as I grew up the whole airport experience started to become just a tedious part of life. Most of the time, airports are little more than slightly-glorified bus stations. So today, if I have a choice and if it serves the destination I need, my first choice is always Birmingham. Birmingham Airport is situated to the East of Birmingham, close to the [more...]

Mill House - Ashington, United Kingdom - June, 2008
The Mill House is Sadly Run of the Mill (17.06.2008 17:21)
I stayed at the Mill House recently and was simultaneously impressed and depressed by what I found. I liked my room, which was exceptionally pretty and I liked the setting but the food was poor, the service ‘patchy and the public areas just a bit too much like a 1980s country pub with no customers. Location The hotel is in the tiny village of Ashington, about ten miles north of Worthing and [more...]

Signature Group Dunchurch Park - Rugby, United Kingdom - April, 2008
Could be such a great hotel but sadly it isn't (18.05.2008 18:57)
First Impressions When you arrive at Dunchurch Park, in the village of Dunchurch just a couple of miles south of Rugby, you can't help but think you might just be in for a treat. There's a spectacularly long drive to sweep up, passing a small golf-course, some woods and nice gardens. The main house looks very grand and imposing and is set amdist beautiful manicured lawns and pretty terraces. I [more...]