Author Archives: annabel

Exploring North Wales

Posted on May 8, 2012 by annabel

We spent the bank holiday weekend exploring Wales. We visited a pretty house, set in a stunning valley in North Powys called Bryngwyn Hall, which belongs to Lady Linlithgow and is available for private house parties and weddings.  We then … Continue reading →

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The Bespoke Travel Club at the Capital

Posted on May 3, 2012 by annabel

The BTC had a great meeting last Thursday at the Capital Hotel in Basil Street.  I had forgotten what a charming small hotel this is and still wonderfully English, which is a rarity sadly now in London.  Most hotels have … Continue reading →

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Conde Nast Traveler Villa Rental Specialist for Scotland 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by annabel

Andrew Loyd has again in 2012 been appointed the Conde Nast Traveler Villa Rental Specialist for Scotland, which recognises the unique place LTR enjoys in the luxury rental market.  No other Scottish company has been awarded this recognition and it … Continue reading →

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The New York Times – For the Well Healed, Maids and Castles

Posted on April 26, 2012 by annabel

Monica Drake writes for The New York Times, published April 25, 2012 … For travelers more accustomed to stratospheric thread counts than high fill-power sleeping bags, upscale options are still available.  The travel service Loyd and Townsend Rose rents high-end … Continue reading →

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Enjoy being guided with military precision

Posted on April 18, 2012 by annabel

LTR is always wary of guides, as many seem slightly humourless, inflexible and keen to visit the same ‘old chestnuts’ as everyone else.  However, we can recommend without hesitation, the services of David Hutchison, who is a Cambridge graduate and … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Open Championship at Muirfield

Posted on April 4, 2012 by annabel

July 18th -21st 2013 – We have some fabulous private castles and country houses from which to base your stay for the 2013 Open Championship.  Perfect for entertaining guests and enjoying the privacy and seclusion of your surroundings.  We can … Continue reading →

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Spring skiing in Verbier

Posted on March 21, 2012 by annabel

What better time to leave Britain’s dark and rainy shores than when Winter is slowly leaking into Spring and what better sanctuary to seek than the bright and sparkling slopes of the Alps and in particular Verbier. Certainly the exchange … Continue reading →

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The Savoy – luxury and elegance in Central London

Posted on March 15, 2012 by annabel

Back in 1983 I worked as a nineteen year old management trainee at the Connaught and in those days the Savoy Group was the pinnacle of London hotels.  The Savoy itself of course looked after the most amazing guests from … Continue reading →

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Be the Queen of the Castle – Weekly Wrinkle

Posted on March 8, 2012 by annabel

If you ever wanted a taster of castle life without the worry of crumbling ramparts, or you’re planning a major extravaganza, then check out LTR .  A lovely article by our friends at Weekly Wrinkle, to read more please click here >>

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Abbotsford House, Scottish Borders

Posted on March 5, 2012 by annabel

After many years of decline it is exciting to see the historic home of Sir Walter Scott being totally restored and given a new lease of life.  A massive fundraising campaign has raised sufficient funds to build an exciting new … Continue reading →

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