However the scenic, historic and cultural diversity of the surrounding area, featuring an abundance of outdoor activity riches, is what really brings the hotel into its own as a sensational touring and activity base. Read on and find out why the glittering array of things to see and do in all directions, usually fairly close to the hotel but all well within a short drive or fulfilling day trip, is attracting so many discerning visitors, both from the UK and overseas, to the hotel every year, and choose for yourselves why you must come and share some quality time with us.