We were in desperate need of some lounging by a pool, and our self-catering flat not having a terrace, I booked us into the Grand Hotel Central, who supposedly has one of the best roof terrace in the city… and an infinity pool! Sunny & warm day at its best. We booked using the great Mr & Mrs Smith and one of the advantages was that we were able to check out as late as 3pm the next day and enjoy the pool a lot more.

Having booked two nights in Square, Brighton over New Year thru Mr & Mrs Smith, I had the great surprise to be upgraded from a double King room, to the exclusive reverse penthouse suite. A lovely end of the year 2009, and beginning of the year 2010… Thanks again guys!

First visit to this great London market… Bought lots of cheese and met Mr Julien.

Mexican themed hotel in South London, with a difference, check their chocolate and DVD collection. Also a nice honesty bar for late nights drinking. Website here.

Great birthday present tonight with a stay at Tuddenham Mill, and a wine tasting with the meal. On the plus side, we were upgraded to THE Mill room!


The nearby Holkham Hall has a deer park, where the male deers seemed to have felt the heavy rain coming way before everyone else, and gathered under a big tree.







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