by Tami Vickery | May 21, 2026
When we heard someone on TV recently say that Surrey was the most treed county in England, we must confess that our first thought was ‘is treed a word?’ Well, indeed it is, and indeed we are. Depending upon which statistics you use, up to a staggering 31% of our...
by Tami Vickery | May 15, 2026
We can think of no better place to start than with the exciting news that Guildford is bidding to be the UK’s first Town of Culture 2028. We love the confidence shown by Guildford Borough Council who along with partners such as Experience Guildford and the University...
by Tami Vickery | Apr 9, 2026
Perhaps the most basic requirement for any hotel is the bedroom, and we really are very proud of ours. Here’s a few reasons why. We have bedrooms to suit most requirements, and almost any budget. From crash pads to junior suites, executive doubles, family triple rooms...
by Tami Vickery | Mar 18, 2026
It is fair to say that afternoon tea is something of a speciality at Mandolay, and while the beautiful hand-cut sandwiches, homemade cakes, jams, scones and savoury delights often take centre stage, we never overlook the importance of the tea itself. So, in a month...
by Tami Vickery | Feb 26, 2026
Sunday March 15th is the day that we celebrate our mum’s, moms, step mothers, mummy’s, and ma’s, and whatever you call yours we think every day should be Mother’s Day. After all, these wonderful women are quite literally responsible for it all, they are the reason...
by Tami Vickery | Feb 20, 2026
A series of articles featuring tales of Kings, Queens, Ruins, Hollywood Stars, Murder, Ghosts, and Satellites Every town has them, those hidden, sometimes secret places, usually only known to a select few, often kept alive by local enthusiasts and amateur historians...
