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Gardening Journals: Spring Fragrance
Spring is an exciting time all around the Collection, from the kitchens to housekeeping, but it’s an especially energetic time of year in our fabulous gardens. And where better to look for some spring-time inspiration (or do we mean …
View this postWhat’s Cooking: Spring Edition
As the perpetual gloom of January fades away, February brings a period of transition that we’re certainly grateful for! The mornings become incrementally brighter, the weather that little bit warmer, and brave snowdrops are lighting the …
View this postLove Untold – Ruth Jones
We were delighted to sit down with Ruth to chat about her new book, Love Untold. Can you tell us about your new book, Love Untold? It’s a family drama about four generations of Welsh women, and a rift that has kept them apart for thirty …
View this postThe Three Best
As the seasons change and the Surrey Hills adorn themselves with Autumnal aesthetics, we’ve curated some of the best spots to venture to at only a stones throw from our retreat in the Hills! Whether it’s a day of adventures with the little ones, …
View this postSurrey Artist Sarah Cox exhibits at Barnett Hill
Surrey artist Sarah Cox will be exhibiting at Barnett Hill for the first time this Autumn. Both the hotel and Sarah share a love of the Surrey Hills and Sarah’s A Sense of Place exhibition is inspired by places that she connects with whilst …
View this postThe AHC Family – Welcome to Andres Garcia
Our incredibly-talented Andres Garcia, Head Chef at Rowhill Grange in Kent, joined The AHC in July. We caught up with him to delve a little deeper into his career, inspirations, background & plans for all things food and beverage here at …
View this postMoose takes Great Fosters
Read what Moose the cockapoo & his very lovely human Steph, aka lifestooshorttosayno thought about their recent Summer stay at Great Fosters… Moose and I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a stay at the charming Great Fosters, located …
View this postThe AHC welcomes Ukrainian Refugees to the team
We are delighted to welcome several Ukrainian refugees to join our team at The AHC and hope that they have found us welcoming and empathetic. We are lucky enough to have Ukrainian team members working with us at Great Fosters, Alexander House …
View this postFirebird Fest 2022
On Friday 13th May our longstanding event partner Firebird Events celebrated their belated 21st Birthday, hosting ‘Firebird Fest 2022’ and WOW what a party it was! With over 200 industry professionals and venue contacts in attendance, we …
View this postFamily Fun in the Surrey Hills
Chloe aka ThatHolidayMum came to stay with her family at Barnett Hill. Read what she thought of her stay on the Hill. I had a good feeling about our weekend exploring the Surrey Hills as soon as we pulled up to Barnett Hill. The beautiful …
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