Originally built in 1783, The Norfolk Arms Hotel was later extended to include the neighbouring houses. The original building finished at the sitting room and when extended, it incorporated the stone, self-supporting staircase which is now a much-admired feature of the building. the main staircase used to be situated behind what is now the Tap [...]
Archive for the tag 'Vacation'
Filed under Arundel & Brighton 2023, Heritage, Holidays
Watlington, Oxfordshire
Reputedly England’s smallest town, nestling in the shadows of the Chiltern Hills, Watlington offers a traditional market town welcome.
With origins dating back to the 6th century, the proximity of the Icknield Way, civil war connections, and mention in the Domesday Book, Watlington is certainly steeped in history. The fine 17th Century Town Hall is accompanied [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jul 2nd 2023
Description from the Rough Guide website:
Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries.
Explore the best of Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs, packed full of [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jun 27th 2023
Filed under Anecdotes, Arundel & Brighton 2023, Holidays
Arundel & Brighton – Day Ten
Our last breakfast in the Grand, as was the first, was enjoyed in the quiet space of the Cyan restaurant rather than the main breakfast room.
It was then time for Mr C to pick up our car and bring it to the front of the hotel whilst I waited in the room for the concierge [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 25th 2023
Before breakfast Mr C visited reception to see if his glasses had been handed in. They weren’t there so he headed to the bar to check if they were there, and was redirected to the concierge. Sure, enough the concierge was able to reunite Mr C with his missing specs.
After breakfast, we set off on [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 24th 2023
The breakfast room was a lot busier than it had been on previous days which led to the service being a little slower than usual. We were seated in a quieter area of the room, away from the hustle and bustle of the buffet area.
Mr C had decided that we were going to head out [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 23rd 2023
