Hotel Review: Over night stay at Middleton Lodge Richmond

So last week myself and Tom, spend hours sending links back and forth over whatsapp looking for a place to stay for a little nights getaway for the weekend. What felt like hours...in fact it was hours, of humming and ahhing trying to find the perfect place to stay when we both eventually agreed on Middleton Lodge for a night in one of their rather beautiful garden suits. 

Middleton Lodge certainly proved a good choice and worth all the hours spent on Trip Advisor. Set in the heart of Richmond with the surroundings of a luxury county estate, the lodge is simply perfect to escape any busy weeks and completely unwind. 

The room was simply beautiful, exposed beams, a king size bed, roll top bath and cosy garden area plus not forgetting the home comforts in the form of Yorkshire Tea and home made biscuits. 

We unpacked our bags, kicked of our shoes....did a running jump onto the bed and relaxed for the evening. We had made reservations for an evening meal at the Coach House restaurant (located at the lodge)  and fully indulged in the form of amazing food, bath bubbles and prosecco bubbles out in the garden terrace.  The evening meal was beautiful and i cant wait to share this in a separate post very soon. 

The next morning we took our sleepy heads down to breakfast, well my sleepy head, Tom spent the morning playing with the nespresso machine in the room so i think that perked him up a bit...

Breakfast which was included in the stay, was a mix of a continental selection of yogurts, fresh fruit, cereals including home made granola and croissants plus a selection of warm dishes including a full English, eggs benedict (or eggs royal) and blueberry pancakes along with warm buttery sour dough toast. 

I opted for the eggs benedict, which were divine and Tom couldn't resist the full english. 

After breakfast we decided to make the most of our stay and headed out for the woodland walk around the grounds of the lodge. We decided to use the hotel bikes (free of charge) to complete the walk. I would like to say its true that once you learn you don't forget but i did have a few near misses into some poor unsuspecting trees. 

Overall the stay was simply perfect, I feel it will take a lot for our next night away to top Middleton Lodge and i know i will be returning. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

SAMMIE

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Weekend break with Travelodge, exploring Liverpool #Bloggerlodge

So not that you would know, as I still need to blog all the holidays, but this year I've currently managed to visit 10 cities on 4 holidays, with a few more planned before the year is out. However when I think of travelling I am often guilty of overlooking the UK for a fun city break or weekend away. 

When I was offered a stay with Travelodge I knew the city for me was Liverpool. Now don't tell Leeds, but well I've been "treating myself" to weekly night out in Leeds since I was 17 18 and well it's become kind of routine...eat at my favourite restaurants, drink in my favourite bars, dance at my favourite clubs...loose my shoes in the...ermm? So a chance to shake things up in a new city is always fun.  

Travelodge, as well all know from the adverts, are affordable hotels with comfy beds.....and if you were to stay anywhere else you'd needs rocks in your head. As I'm writing this the pesky advert has been playing on loop inside my head. A little annoying if I'm honest, usually my day dream back ground track is little mix, but the rooms are spacious, comfy, minimal but essentially everything you need to rest your head for a weekend exploring. Or in my case partying the night away and passing out. 

As a city for a night out, Liverpool was fantastic. Although my hangover may have disagreed, the range of bars and clubs is huge. Like most cities the night-life appeared to be split into districts, although if your unsure where to head to first (like I certainly was) then the staff at the hotel were helpful in giving recommendations. As were the various taxi drivers and locals. I say locals what I actual mean is other tipsy girls in the toilets I always seem to end up chatting too, after too many gins. Although in all the various bars I visited everywhere defiantly had a great atmosphere. 

The next day before leaving there was one place I certainly had in mind to visit. In fact, to let you in on a little secret, the one reason I have wanted to visit Liverpool for...The Central Perk coffee shop! 

You know exactly what I mean and this place shouldn't need any explaining, but yes a Friends themed replica of the famous hangout of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, and Joey! The best part, Friends is always on the TV. 

After an episode of "The one where Ross is fine" , I headed of down to the docks to take in the fresh air and grab a bite to eat. Fajitas anyone?  

Over all I could not recommend a city break in Liverpool enough, there's so much to see and do and the city has to have my vote for one of the best nights out I've had. I could not recommend Travelodge Central Exchange Street more for a comfortable stay in a great location. 

Have you any recommendations on where my next city break should be? Leave your ideas in a comment below. 

SAMMIE

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