All quirky and atmospheric, here are 3 of my favourites (in order of how you see them it's the photo)...
My
friend, the Chef Michael Caines, has a restaurant in the ABode hotels and
encouraged me to stay there when was up in Manchester. The food was exquisite,
as you would expect from Michael, but the room was outstanding too. 'Fabulous on
Fifth' is a private floor with five suites all in a loft style. We had the Jonny Cash suite, which as a fan,
was very excited about. They also
include an eclectic collection of modern art that comprises works by Yoko Ono,
David Hockney and others. It was
difficult to tear myself away from pretending I actually lived there and
venture out. I could quite happily have moved in!
Hotel du
Vin in Harrogate http://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/harrogate/
This
lighthouse at Beachy Head was a random booking! The tennis was on in Eastbourne so
many 'normal' hotels were booked up, but who wants normal anyway! The staff
couldn't have been friendlier welcoming us with wine and nibbles. The room had
been described as "quirky and
unique" and it certainly was that. If there was enough space, I would have
taken a photo but the whole room was basically my wingspan! Cosy, lets say and the bed was up a ladder and
filled almost the whole space. Unique and a great experience although that room
and bed is not for the tall or faint hearted!
They do have other rooms too but as you can see, I seem to be attracted
to lofts or up in the Gods! It was perfect in the sunshine with gorgeous walks along the coastal path but it would be wonderfully atmospheric in any other season.
Lee x
