Your South Wales Wedding - Page number 96 - July/August 2021 (Issue 80)

SCOTLAND Located in St Andrews overlooking the breathtaking Scottish coastline, Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa has undergone a series of renovations including refurbished wedding venue spaces, the introduction of a penthouse, new guest rooms, as well as an additional destination restaurant and bar. The luxury hotel will boast 175 rooms with the introduction of a third floor in the ‘Champions Wing’ and the addition of 31 new rooms, overlooking the Old Course. A penthouse will also be added to the fourth floor, which is the perfect honeymoon suite or can be enjoyed for a post-wedding minimoon romantic break. It will be the only suite with a private lift, balcony, outdoor seating and firepit, with spectacular views overlooking West Sands Beach and the golf course. Visit www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk SUSSEX Sussex-based Amberley Castle has just been named a Tripadvisor ‘2021 Travellers’ Choice Award Winner’ - making it a must for honeymoon staycations. Positioning Amberley Castle in the top 10% of all hotels worldwide, the award is the result of reviews and ratings from travellers across the globe to identify the very best hotels on Tripadvisor. General manager Piers Vowles comments, “It’s been a tough year in hospitality but winning this award is the cherry on the cake. Awards are always lovely to receive of course, but those voted for by our customers are our favourite, so we’re particularly pleased with this one!” Amberley Castle is looking forward to a busy summer ahead, those keen to enjoy a break need to book in advance. Check out www.amberleycastle.co.uk HOME SURREY Beaverbrook has debuted an array of irresistible new guest experiences that celebrate the best things in life, including the sensational Surrey Hills. Sitting proudly amid 470 emerald acres of meadows, woodland and gardens, Beaverbrook offers unique access to picture-postcard landscapes and hosts delightful discoveries for guests. A best-of-British summer is guaranteed, thanks to innovative balloon dining, vineyard tours, wine tastings, turbo e-bikes, Italy-inspired al fresco feasts, and self-driving jaunts in a classic car – what more can newlyweds need, luxury, romance and adventure! Check out www.beaverbrook.co.uk Idyllic destinations for when you can hop, skip and jump on to a plane again, along with some UK beauties for the ultimate staycation... HONEYMOON News YORKSHIRE Grantley Hall has launched an exciting selection of themed staycation packages perfect for UK minimooners. Guaranteed to blow away the lockdown lethargy, the packages are themed around outdoor exploration, gardens, cycling and wellness. Guests staying over the warmer months will also be able to enjoy Grantley Hall’s enhanced al fresco dining programme including, The Norton Courtyard and EightyEight Terrace plus the stylish new outdoor dining space – The Orchard: relax, indulge and celebrate your newly married status! Rooms at Grantley Hall start from £450 per room, per night including breakfast. Check out www.grantleyhall.co.uk 96