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110 SEPTEMBER TURN YOUR EVERYDAY INTO FLIGHTS AND REWARDS
DESTINATIONS
LIMOGES
As the name implies, La Table du Couvent is
housed in a former Carmelite convent and it’s one
of the city’s most popular eateries.
The Best Western Hôtel Richelieu is nestled
between two historic pedestrian areas in Limoges,
and began life as a hotel 80 years ago.
Fancy a dip? L’Aquapolis is a swimming pool
complex in Limoges with a range of pools
including an Olympic pool and also a fitness and
wellbeing offering including saunas, steam rooms,
Jacuzzis, relaxation area, massage benches, a games
lagoon and much more.
LA ROCHELLE
Christopher Coutanceau has two Michelin stars
and serves delicious dishes such as Breton lobster,
steamed in shellfish butter.
L’Hôtel Saint Nicolas is situated in a lively area of
the city. Rooms are air-conditioned and there is
free Wi-Fi.
Visit La Rochelle in a chauffeur-driven 2CV on a
half- or full-day trip.This will be an unusual way to
discover the history, coastal landscapes and sights of the
area, with lots of photo opportunities to capture the
view… and the car!
LEEDS BRADFORD
Head to the rooftop for innovative, contemporary
fare in the strikingly-decorated Crafthouse. The
three-course set menu is great value.
42 The Calls in Leeds is a boutique hotel set within
a converted 19th-century grain mill by the river.
There are 41 rooms, and the hotel is well located.
Charlotte Great and Small is an exhibition at
Brontë Parsonage Museum on until 1st January
2017, looking at the contrast between Charlotte Brontë’s
life and her huge ambition.
JERSEY > KIRKWALL > KNOCK > LA ROCHELLE > LEEDS BRADFORD > LIMOGES…
KNOCK – IRELAND WEST
Café Le Chéile at Knock Museum is the perfect
vantage point for viewing the beautifully-
landscaped gardens and grounds of Knock Shrine.
Knock House Hotel is located in 100 acres of
parkland, 20 minutes from the airport, and many
of its 68 comfortable bedrooms enjoy beautiful views.
The Church of the Apparition was built next to
the church where religious apparitions were seen
in 1879. Dutiful worshippers are always found praying
at the chapel built to commemorate the scene. Above
the altar is a sculptural representation of the apparition.
JERSEY
Tiffin is a newly-built, 220-seat eatery by
Elizabeth Harbour in St Helier. Perfect for seafood
and Champagne!
Jersey’s Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel boasts
views across St Aubin.
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre is Jersey’s Heritage Cider
Festival, on from 8th-9th October at Hamptonne
Country Life Museum.
KIRKWALL, ORKNEY
The cosy Kirkwall pub Helgi's serves cheerful,
well-priced comfort food for both lunch and
dinner, from 12pm-9pm.
The Albert Hotel is minutes away from the beach
and Kirkwall’s top visitor attractions.Though small
– there are five bedrooms – the hotel is well equipped.
Orkney Storytelling Festival is a four-day
programme of walks, talks, story sessions and
workshops with renowned storytellers from Scotland and
beyond. It’s on from 27th-30th October.
“Fancy a dip? L’Aquapolis is a swimming pool complex in Limoges with a range of pools including an
Olympic pool and also a fitness and wellbeing offering including saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis and more…”