Clifton Lodge Apartments, London

Advantages: The Best Hotel in Lytham St Annes.
Disadvantages: Whoa! is it pricey!

...This Hotel is in the prime position in Lytham. It faces the 2 or so miles of Lytham Green. There are scenic views of the Welsh hills and the Pennines in the distance and views of the Ribble Estuary. Close by is the famous windmill. The hotel takes its name from the Clifton family. They were the main landowners in the area. There are many references to the Clifton family locally. Their family seat was Lytham Hall. This is open to the public on occasion. It is now owned by an insurance company. (AXA) The Clifton Arms Hotel was first erected on Clifton Street, in the space that is now Park Street, on or around 1794. This was apparently a coaching inn. Its successor, the current hotel, was built in 1840 on West Beach. In 1875 all buildings comprising the hotel were raised to the same height. Clearly the hotel was built at the height... Read review

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Advantages: A Lasting Tribute to a Great British Engineer. A National Landmark. Beautiful Setting.
Disadvantages: That I do not Live Closer to it!

...visited Bristol before drawing this incredible (in the true sense of the word) bridge. BRISTOL NEEDS A BRIDGE, ANY IDEAS? In the early 1820's, bridge building had become something of a British pre-occupation, spurred on by Thomas Telford bridging both the Menai and Conway Straights. Bristol, being a very important and prosperous city, did not want to be left behind. Apart from which, there were by now several thousand pounds burning a hole in their pockets, thanks to Mr Vicks trust fund. A bridge committee was set up, headed by Bristol's mayor, in order to consider the options with regards to designing, funding and building a bridge at Clifton. In 1829 a competition was launched to design the bridge, a 100 guinea prize was to be awarded to the successful designer. This captured the imagination of architects and engineers all over... Read review

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Advantages: One of the world's great cosmopolitan centers
Disadvantages: So much city . . . so little time

...establishments are also available. In general, hotels further removed from the central city or in less fashionable districts tend to be less expensive. As with the rest of Britain, bed-and-breakfast and guesthouse lodgings offer a budget-minded alternative to hotels. Although B&Bs are a bit scarcer in London, a determined tourist armed with Internet access can find a suitable accommodation. Pay attention to Tourist Board and similar ratings for B&Bs, as these truly are indicators of value for money. Once again, the closer one stays to the city center, the higher the rate is likely to be. For those willing to commute into the city from the outlying suburbs, true bargains are possible. For budgets that are tighter still, hostels are an option. Hostel beds range from the about £15 to £35 per night, though this usually entails sharing rooms... Read review

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