4.09.2015

your chance to win £50 for food and beverage

this is just a facsimile — the original is printed on both sides (and is valid through 12/31/15)

Traveling to London or Ireland? Here's your chance chance to win a £50 certificate towards food and beverage at Red Carnation Hotels. I have one of these certificates, courtesy of Terry Holmes (whom we at Brownell affectionately know as Uncle Terry), and you can win it right now! Just be the first client to book a three night stay through me at one of the following Red Carnation hotels in the U.K. Each is a member of Virtuoso, and the great Virtuoso amenities are listed.

The Milestone Hotel
Located right across the street from Hyde Park, this is one of London's top-rated hotels for guest service. I had a great lunch at its restaurant (as I recall, it serves English "comfort food). Although the rooms themselves are small, I can definitely recommend the Suites at the Milestone. See this previous post from Travel Horizons.
  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Full English breakfast daily for up to two in-room guests 
  •    Choice of two entrance tickets (per room booked) to Kensington Palace plus a $60.00 credit toward Afternoon Tea at the Milestone on one day.
  •                  OR
  •    A three course dinner in the hotel restaurant for two people per room booked, once during the stay.
  • Suite Bookings 3 or more nights or any apartment bookings of 7 or more nights a one way airport transfer from London Heathrow to Milestone will be included as additional amenity
  • Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

Egerton House Hotel
For a true sense of place, you cannot do any better than the Egerton House. Consisting of two side-by-side London townhouses in a neighborhood with a distinct residential feel, you're still close to great shopping. While lead-in rooms are small, the larger rooms are absolutely wonderful. And the Virtuoso extra amenity is a martini making lesson from the King of Martinis!
  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Full English breakfast daily for up to two in-room guests 
  • Exclusive pair of member tickets to all current Exhibitions at The Victoria & Albert Museum with full access to the members lounge
  • Free Wifi throughout the Hotel
  • Afternoon Tea for 2 on one day during your stay
  • Martini making lesson with the King of Martinis,  Antonio, plus 2 dry martinis and a Certificate of Excellence signed by Antonio Pizzuto, Head Bar Man of the Egerton House
  • One Way airport transfer for Suite bookings of 3 or more nights stay (cannotbe used in conjuction with any other promotions)
  • Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

Ashford Castle
This Irish castle on the west coast of Ireland used to belong to the Guinness family. It has been lovingly restored and is one of the grandest estates experiences you could ever hope to enjoy. From Ashford Castle, you can go fishing, try your hand at falconry, or walk into the small town for a taste of local cooking or a pint at the pub.
  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Full Irish breakfast included in rates daily served in restaurant
  • 85 Euro Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay  (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

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