April 2006
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The Daily
Telegraph
‘We tested the Best – Park Hall Country House,
St. Osyth well deserved of their 5 star rating and
gold award.’
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May 2007
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The Sunday
Times – Travel Magazine
100 finest places to stay in England – Park Hall,
St. Osyth
‘So vast is this estate, monks were granted a Royal
licence to hunt hare and fox here in the 17th
century. But now at Park Hall, crackling open fires
and home cooked breakfasts straight from the Aga
create a style of country living that the monks
could only have dreamt of.’
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June 2008
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Peter Woodman
– Travel Writer
‘ Just lovely! ’
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April 2004
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Independent Newspaper
‘For more accessible romance the top of the range
of properties, especially for honeymoon couples is
Park Hall Country House & Cottages.’
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May 2006
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Lorna Cowan –
Editor of ‘Holiday Which?’
‘It’s been a thorough and exhaustive process, and
we’ve had to make some difficult choices to decide
on those that represent the cream of all that
England has to offer.’
‘Park Hall Country Cottages is a shining example.’
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June 2003
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Tess Wright –
Managing Director East of England Tourism
‘These awards are the highest accolades that the
tourism industry can win. We are delighted that the
excellence of the region has been recognised and our
warmest congratulations go to Park Hall Country
Cottages.’
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April 2006
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The Observer
‘One of the great places to stay – why not check
them out?’
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August 2007
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The
Independent
50 Best British B & B’s
(Park Hall, St Osyth features in the top 10)
‘Not only is Park Hall a 14th century former
monastery, it’s a 600 estate set in beautiful
countryside. The hall is peppered with original oak
beams and open fires, and there are spa treatments
available too. There are a number of luxurious
suites available designed for romance and
relaxation.’
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August 2007
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Jeremy
Brinkworth – General Manager for Quality at
VisitBritain
‘has country-house grandeur mixed with a feeling
of homeliness’
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December 2008
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Essex Life
‘Log fires, sparkling baubles and the scent of
cinnamon candles make Park Hall Country House
irresistible at Christmas.’
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April 2003
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VisitBritain
- Excellence in England
‘Park Hall Country Cottages judged the overall
winner of the Self-Catering Holiday of the Year.’
‘For the crème de la crème of the English tourism
industry, take a look at the winners of the
Excellence in England awards. These awards run by
VisitBritain in association with England’s regional
tourism boards, are considered to be the ultimate
accolade for the tourism industry.’
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June 2003
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Her Majesty
The Queen
At a reception given at Buckingham Palace for
representatives of the Tourism Industry
‘You obviously do what you do very well’
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January 2002
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Good Holiday
Cottage Guide
‘Beautifully finished and spacious single storied
cottages whose interiors reminded us of rural five
star hotels.’
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October 2005
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Tom Vaughan –
Movie Producer
‘A wonderful place to return to after a hard days
filming.............’
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December 2008
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Quality in
Tourism
‘Presented to a very high standard and fully
deserve the high rating awarded.’
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October 2007
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Derek
Langslow – Chairman East of England Tourism
‘These awards recognise the excellent standards
being achieved within the tourism industry
throughout the East of England. There are some
marvellous examples of high quality and excellent
customer service.’
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January 2009
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East Anglian
Daily Times
‘Ideal for honeymooners and those wanting a
romantic break away, Park Hall was a treat, with
great cooked breakfasts, lovely rooms and set in an
idyllic spot.’
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May 2004
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VisitBritain
‘Awarded the coveted five star gold award for
their accommodation Park Hall Country Cottages enjoy
a very peaceful location, that offer an excellent
spacious standard of comfortable accommodation and
benefit from attentive standards of customer care
and service.’
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July 2006
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St. Osyth
News
‘Park Hall Country House in St. Osyth, Essex has
won another Oscar in the 2006 best ‘B & B’ awards
from VisitBritain to add to the gold Oscar they
scooped in 2003 when they ran away with the award
for the Best Holiday Cottage of the Year.’
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February 2007
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Essex
Magazine
‘There is room for romance in most people’s lives
and an ancient Essex Hall (Park Hall Country House)
has lots of rooms full of romance. Walk into the
house through an elegant portico and a comforting
welcome awaits, log fires burn, chandeliers glint
and deep sofas beckon’
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October 2005
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Visit
East of England
‘Helping to ensure England’s place as a world
class destination.’
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June 2007
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Essex
Life
‘An English Summer On Location – Park Hall
Country House in this countryside setting in the
picturesque village of St. Osyth, provides the
freedom to enjoy a getaway break in the middle of a
600 acre estate.’
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March 2006
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Gazette
‘A village business which tries to bring a little
romance back into people’s lives is in line for a
tourism Oscar.’
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October 2005
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East
Anglian Daily Times
‘Romance is definitely in the air in St. Osyth –
and it has proved a most successful formula for one
business. All the effort has certainly paid off as
Park Hall Country House have scooped another top
accolade from the tourist industry.’
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April 2003
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East of
England Tourist Board
‘Congratulations. Once again, warmest
congratulations from all at EETB on winning Gold.
It’s a magnificent achievement in the face of very
strong competition.’
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March 2006
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Tourist
Information Centre
‘Congratulations to Park Hall Country House in
St. Osyth awarded the title of Guest House of the
Year. These awards are recognised as the premier
awards for the tourism industry.’
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June 2005
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Tendring
Council Web Site
‘Park Hall’s owners are no strangers to success,
in 2002 their holiday cottages won the Regional
Tourist Board award for ‘Self-catering holiday of
the year’ and in 2003 they were the national winner
of the 2003 Excellence in England Award ‘Holiday
Cottage of the Year’. The cottages have also just
been inspected for 2005 and once again received 5
stars and a Gold Award from Visit Britain.’
‘A winning formula that impresses judges, inspectors
and visitors on all levels.’
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October 2005
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East of
England Tourist Board
‘Many congratulations on being judged
B&B/Guesthouse of the Year in this year’s regional
Enjoy England Awards for Excellence.’
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December 2008
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Essex Life
Magazine
‘An astonishing series of top awards from the
industry, partly due to Trisha’s decorating eye,
have flowed into this gorgeous house.’
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November 2007
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Kate Hadley –
Interior Freelance Journalist
‘Sheer gorgeousness is the key to Christmas at
Park Hall Country House’
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March 2004
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Daily Mirror
‘English Holiday Oscars - Park Hall, St. Osyth’
‘The stars of the country’s tourism industry who
have been shortlisted in our own ‘Holiday Oscars’
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March 2008
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Simon Ward –
Actor
‘Quite remarkable background to the most
brilliant and relaxing treatments’
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August 2009
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Lord Bassam
of Brighton
'Another
lovely stay thank you - we think the breakfast is
the best we have ever had'
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