Room with a view

[DaveR]

Were you able to take any photos in Manchester DaveR? Would love to see them if you did.

Yes, coming shortly. Really enjoyed my visit.

[hollins]

We were in Manchester yesterday, so stopped off to have a nose around the Radisson - looks great! Also liked the look of the Midland Hotel just up the road.

I haven't stayed at the Midland since my work days. I think they have upped their game in recent years because of the increased competition in the city. The rooms we used to have were a bit pokey. Best not to go when there is an exhibition on at Manchester Central (GMEX).

[Nemesis]

Nothing posh-- but this was my view for the last three nights.

[hollins]

Looks lovely and peaceful. Where did you go?

[Yorkie]

Nothing posh-- but this was my view for the last three nights.

I see you managed to keep the cows and the tent out of shot!  Looks great!   

[Fester]

Is it the Vale of Clwyd, Nem?

[Nemesis]

No, it is the view towards the sea from a Farmhouse B&B which we have visited a few times at Dyffryn Ardudwy. Not far-- but far enough to enjoy a short break.
Yes Yorkie there were cows in that field-- and calves-- no tents though. :twoface:

[Yorkie]

You disappoint me Nem, I thought you would be under canvas!  Carry on Camping and all that Jazz!
 

[Nemesis]

Not on your life Yorkie, I have never been a camper or for that matter a caravanner. The very idea fills me with horror. Communal living aint for me ! The one time we hired a camper van was enough.
Had enough trouble the other night with an invasion of Daddy Long Legs which came through the open bedroom window despite the curtains being closed.

[DaveR]

A return visit to Chateau Rhianfa (formerly Plas Rhianfa) on Anglesey this weekend. It's as fabulous as ever, a real retreat from the world at large. Having an early morning walk through the gardens to see the sun slowly coming up over the Menai Straits was magical.

[hollins]

Lucky you!
Have they really changed the name to Chateau?
Are they still persisting with the communal dinner? I think I read that they were going to have a rethink on that one.

[DaveR]

Yes, it's been renamed Chateau Rhianfa for marketing purposes at least, although all the signage still says Plas Rhianfa for now.

I did see on Trip Advisor that an alternative to the chateau dining experience is to be offered shortly, and this is very welcome, I think.

I was thinking about a stay at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, don't suppose you've been there and can offer any thoughts, H?
http://www.peckfortoncastle.co.uk/

[hollins]

Hi DaveR,
Yes, I have been but only once and for lunch only.
It was a friends' birthday treat, a falconry day and we turned up as invited surprise guests. The falconry was very professional and enjoyed by our friends. We only had a light lunch which was fine. The surrounding countryside is very pleasant, quiet and rural.
It is the place that was badly damaged in a fire by an angry drunken bridegroom a few years ago. They got it open for business amazingly quickly afterwards so they must have had good insurers. The bridegroom was jailed.

[DaveR]

Hi DaveR,
Yes, I have been but only once and for lunch only.
It was a friends' birthday treat, a falconry day and we turned up as invited surprise guests. The falconry was very professional and enjoyed by our friends. We only had a light lunch which was fine. The surrounding countryside is very pleasant, quiet and rural.
It is the place that was badly damaged in a fire by an angry drunken bridegroom a few years ago. They got it open for business amazingly quickly afterwards so they must have had good insurers. The bridegroom was jailed.

Thank you, I remember that fire now you mention it. Looks worth a try. If you have any other recommendations for places to stay in Cheshire, please do share. 

[hollins]

Sorry DaveR, I haven't stayed in many Cheshire hotels. That's where I come from originally and my family still live there so don't often stay the night.
Having said that I do love a treat in the Chester Grosvenor, super service and food.
Nunsmere Hall is in a lovely setting. We have been there often for lunch but never stayed the night.