The Hotel Inspector is not much of a fishing or shooting type, and can't tell one end of a trout from the other. So how would he fare at the Peat Spade Inn, a lovingly decorated B&B in rural Hampshire that caters neatly for the line and tackle brigade? Rather well, as it turns out. ...read
His fellow guests at The Spread Eagle exasperate The Inspector this week but a hearty meal and an invigorating massage leave him feeling a lot more charitable...
There's a wedding in full swing at the National Trust-owned Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse B&B. So will the hordes disrupt the Inspector's sleep? Find out how he rates this B&B.
The food is good and the rooms have a personal touch at the Horse and Groom inn nestled in the Cotswolds. So what bad news is in store for our Inspector when he checks out?
The foundations of Hadrian's Wall are said to run directly underneath the B&B but the attractive old farmhouse is out of keeping with the austerity of the Wall.
A rustic menu served in a cosy Essex dining room comes up trumps with wholesome and unpretentious plates. So how will our Inspector rate the pub run by Jamie Oliver's parents? ...read
The Yorebridge House Hotel certainly has a high self-opinion, touting itself as the 'finest luxury boutique hotel' in Yorkshire. Will our hard-to-please hotel inspector concur with this view?
You can't complain about the money that has been lavished on Lime Wood, a country hotel on the edge of the New Forest. But will our hotel inspector complain about his stay?
The Inspector is disappointed when he goes undercover at London's newest hotel. The Park Plaza may be well located, but it costs if you want a room with a view.
Attached to Ripley Castle, The Boar's Head Hotel is the epitome of Middle England - good food, unobtrusive service, cosy rooms. Our hotel inspector pays an approving visit.
The General Election is looming, and you can feel it in Tunbridge Wells - the very epitome of Middle England. Or so our Hotel Inspector thinks as he heads forth into Kent for a Tuesday night stay at the Hotel du Vin. Will the quality of the room and service match the Rioja? ...read
For a hotel named after one of London's most famous landmarks, Marble Arch's boutique Arch Hotel has a lot to live up to. But will the expensive decoration impress?
A cold and cross Inspector stays at The Olde Bell in Hurley, Maidenhead. Is the ancient pub, dating back to AD1135, enough to change his mood?
With the Savoy closed for a refit, there is still scope for a central London hotel to be King of Theatreland (albeit briefly). Our inspector pays a secret visit to the Strand Palace Hotel...
Thurnham Keep is built from the ruins of a castle deep in Chaucerian countryside. But will the rooms and service impress the Inspector as much as the grand Jacobean facade?
The Inspector checks in to a rather chilly room at the B&B owned by a descendant of a 10th Century king of France. And things get sticky when he fears a collision with the family dog.
The Crown Inn in Chiddingfold is proud of its recent success, named the 'most excellent inn in Great Britain for 2010'. But would the Surrey hostelry meet the Inspector's high standards?
There's only two weeks to go until Valentine's Day. Find out where to check in to ensure a suitably loved-up evening courtesy of our very own Inspector.
Bishopstrow House could be considered in the Ivy League of country house hotels, but will the mix of George III charm and modern chic impress the Hotel Inspector?
The King's Arms Hotel in Westerham calls itself 'beautifully presented' with a 'fine restaurant offering modern international cuisine'. Oh no it isn't, complains our hotel inspector...
The Legacy Rose & Crown is well-placed near Salisbury Cathedral and has spectacular views. But the room is chilly and dinner a little dull. What will be the Inspector's verdict?
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