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17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Decent Price, Standard Hotel

The Future Inns Hotel in Cardiff Bay is a modern western style chain hotel, sitting close to the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay. A walk across the car-parks from Future Inn leads to (and through) the Red Dragon Entertainment Centre (cinemas, restaurants, and bowling)  and on to the Cardiff Bay ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

More than Pleasant at Pheasant

The Pheasant Inn is in a lovely location overlooking rolling Cheshire fields scattered with hedges and trees. The standard room that we occupied was smallish, but very nice. I wouldn't hesitate to book this size again, but some folk might find it a tight squeeze if travelling with a lot of ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

The Lounge Lunch in Chester

Upstairs in one of Chester's famous rows, The Amber Lounge (Cocktail/Lounge Bar/Restaurant) was our lunch stop while visiting Chester for a day. The style of food at the Amber Lounge is typical Gastro-Pub fayre. It was all well cooked and tasty. I opted for a Steak and Red Onion Chutney Sandwich, ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

A Quick Meal in Llandudno

We had a quick dinner at the Fat Cat Bar/Restaurant in September 2008. The atmosphere is quite nice, somewhat typical of a Gastro-Pub. Mrs Swiss had a Cream of Corn Soup with 4 large chunks of bread. It was very good. I enjoyed a steak sandwich... a little chewy, but not ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Anything to Escape Llandudno

The escape B&B makes point of boasting that they were the first boutique B&B in Wales. Having stayed in Room 9 (The Loft) for one night in September 2008, I can't say that I was overly impressed. Sure, Escape B&B is nice, but it is also overpriced. Our room was advertised ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

At the Edge of Wales

The Gwesty Ty Newydd has undergone renovations before re-opening for summer 2008. The resulting hotel is a very nice surprise in this small village that feels like 'the edge of Wales'. Our room (Room One) had a huge bathroom/wetroom with a large open shower. There was no bath in the room, which ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Inn the Pembrokeshire Countryside

The Stackpole Inn is a traditional country inn sitting in the centre of the small southern Wales village of Stackpole. Our room at the Stackpole Inn had a lovely nautical theme with wooden floors, cream tones, and the likes of shells, sailing boats, and fish etc. The modern tiled bathroom was fitted ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Good Atmosphere Near Torquay

From the north, the approach to Bickley Mill is along a beautiful winding country lane. The mill itself sits right in the middle of a quiet, narrow, and slightly dark valley. An overnight experience in this cute stone building includes good food, a great atmosphere, friendly staff, well-cooked breakfast, and a ...more»