I'm Back!

Hello Everyone.
Hope everyone is well. Sorry for not blogging for a week but I have been away for a couple of days and also unfortunately wasn't too well when I returned. The joys of looking after poorly grandchildren. I had managed to pick up some sort of virus that made me dizzy ( more than my usual blond self!), upset tummy and nausea. I also seemed to ache all over. It was horrid! I rang my daughter who is a primary school teacher and she said that half her class and several staff were poorly with the same thing. Thankfully I am back to normal again now.

I was really really lucky to win my mini break at The Manor House in a competition. When we arrived we were given the keys to our room which we thought was rather nice and later found out that it was the best room in the hotel, in fact it was the bridal suite.

We were given a voucher for a couple of glasses of prosecco and £55 credit for our evening meal, which was more than adequate. We didn't bother with starters but we each  had a main meal, a sweet, a cheeseboard to share and two cappuccinos. I had glass of baileys too and the only thing we paid for were two beers for hubby.
 The following morning we had a fabulous breakfast. The menu was really good and as well as a full English breakfast there were pancakes, kippers, smoked salmon and various types of eggs. Alongside this there was a lovely selection of toast with good quality preserves,  fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, danish pastries and muffins. The waitress kept asking if we would like more toast or tea and coffee. We really were spoilt for choice.
 Although we were incredibly lucky to win this, and so it was all free, I would honestly recommend the hotel to anyone for a short break. There is a swimming pool and saunas that are free for your use whilst staying,  lovely walks from the hotel and just a mile down the road a village with a good choice of independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Even though we had only gone for a couple of days we left feeling very relaxed and pampered.  Just what I needed after my horrid virus.
Hope you are all well and managing to dodge the nasty virus's that are doing the rounds. It's that time of the year when the coughs, colds, flu and tummy bugs seem to be rife. Have your flu jabs if you can, take some vitamins, try to wash your hands or use antibacterial gel after contact with anyone who is poorly or better still avoid going where you know you may catch something.
Take care
Jules x












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