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Category: UK Travel

LUXURY DE-STRESSING AT RUDDING PARK SPA, HARROGATE | QUEENBEADY

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Every once in a while you jut have to say, “to hell with it!”

The start of the year hasn’t gone quite the way I had planned, details one shall not go in to (but don’t worry, it’s nothing too bad but it feels like the tide is going against half of the time.) It’s the small moments of calm that I take pleasure in at the moment because everything else seems so frantic 98.5% of the time. I just feel like I need a lot of pampering to distract me from it all. So, when the opportunity arose to experience a little bit of luxury de-stressing at Rudding Park Spa, Harrogate I decided to grab life by the balls and enter a state of serene at this magnificent Spa.

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March 4, 2018
WHAT I WEAR FOR SLOW + STEADY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES* | QUEENBEADY

I have two very distinct styles. One where I feel like I’m “put together” and like to channel the likes of Erica Davies, Lizzy Hadfield et al. And, then there’s one where I am heading on outdoor pursuits and when I’m on the farm. It’s an eclectic mix, but a balance I like to try to get right. We’ve recently returned from a weekend break in the Peak District with Sykes Cottages, which not only meant cosy cottage vibes but plenty of outdoorsy-ness too. Despite the sunshine being on our side, it was that blisteringly cold weather that you only experience in the Winter here. So, that means wearing warm, essential items to keep as tucked up as possible.

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February 26, 2018
BAR & GRILL AT THE DAKOTA DELUXE, LEEDS | QUEENBEADY

When we had the pleasure of staying at the Dakota Deluxe Leeds last month (you can read my review here) we were also treated to a wonderful meal at their very own signature restaurant, the Bar & Grill which is situated inside the hotel. They have their very own bar, which is oh-so very elegant and was already quite busy at 8.30pm, so we decided to skip pre-dinner drinks and head straight downstairs to the cosy, speak-easy style restaurant in the cellar. (more…)

February 1, 2018
A LUXURY STAY AT THE DAKOTA DELUXE, LEEDS | QUEENBEADY

Oh hey there, it seems I took nearly a two-week break from the blog (and I so didn’t mean to do that!) You see things were (and still are!) very hectic, especially with the run up to my guest speaking slot at #BlogAtTheBeach last week. I was busy prepping and zoning my energy in to not getting nervous that it just kinda fell by the wayside. I was doing well with the nerves getting the better of me until a few days before, so when the opportunity came up to spend the night before the event at Leeds’ newest hot spot I couldn’t resist. After all, I was ready for a bit of R’n’R beforehand with a luxury stay at the Dakota Deluxe, Leeds. Having already become accustomed with this hotel after hearing all about it from a friend (who raved and raved about it!) I knew it was exactly the type of hotel I was looking for, even if it was in my city!Sit tight, because I’m pretty sure you’re going to add this to your bucket list for when you’re next in town…

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January 20, 2018
THE COSIEST WEEKEND GETWAY AT THE NORTH STAR CLUB, YORKSHIRE | QUEENBEADY

As we made our way down a winding, country road in the dark, stillness of night it was the fairy lights that guided us to our final resting place. With a myriad of twinkly lights, the woodshed and the fire pit were lit up guiding us to where we’d be spending the next two (blissful) nights. It had this, middle of nowhere, completely “at one with nature” vibe as soon as we arrived at the North Star Club in Sancton. I immediately felt at home within moments of arriving.

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January 4, 2018