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is this the mumsnet soapgate hotel place ???????

35 replies

melsy · 22/10/2007 11:43

Strattons hotel.

If so , should we stear clear of it ??? Dh and I had to cancel our anniversary trip this weekend due to a tragic bereavment and we desparately need to get away together withought the dd's.

I love the feel of the linen room or the Opium the best. So need to find somewere like that in UK no more than 2 hrs away.

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zippitippitoes · 22/10/2007 11:45

i can't remember but if it is they have changed their website

chonky · 22/10/2007 11:49

I think it is.

Sorry to hear about your bereavement. Whereabouts are you, so we can maybe recommend somewhere for you to go?

zippitippitoes · 22/10/2007 11:52

the name of that hotel is the same i think and i'm very sorry i didn't read your whole post... my sympathy for your bereavement

themoon66 · 22/10/2007 12:00

It looks lovely. Just remember not to steal the soap!

Carmenere · 22/10/2007 12:02

I am 99% sure that it is that hotel.

melsy · 22/10/2007 12:03

Sorry meant to say were at the top of London, just on outskirts.

Thank you for your condolences

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WideWebWitch · 22/10/2007 12:11

Yes it is soapgate
I wouldn't go there after that tbh
What are your criteria?
Sorry about your bereavement.
If you want Norfolk, what about The Victoria at Holkham

WideWebWitch · 22/10/2007 12:11

Soapgate was DEF Strattons

chonky · 22/10/2007 12:12

WWW - that's very spooky, I was just about to post the link to The Victoria!

BreeVanDerCampLGJ · 22/10/2007 12:12

Thats the one......

WideWebWitch · 22/10/2007 12:14

What do you want? Beach? Country?

The Grove looks fab for a country hotel and they never discount but I've heard they're worth it

Malmaison in Oxford looks nice or The Crazy Bear in Oxford

RTKangaMummy · 22/10/2007 12:14

Sorry for your bereavement

Please could someone link to "soapgate hotel" thread

melsy · 22/10/2007 12:15

ahh ok so deffooo soapgate , not sure I want to stay somewere that precious. Cant be doing with it.

The Victoria looks nice, may want a spa though , but not footballers wife sorta of place iykwim!!!! understated modern casual lux iykwim !!!

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melsy · 22/10/2007 12:16

Grove is gorge , eaten there and done the day spa thing when it 1st opened , oh what a lovely day siiiiiiiiiiiigh . Its not that far from us , so doesnt feel like a get away.

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WideWebWitch · 22/10/2007 12:17

Sopagate

melsy · 22/10/2007 12:20

oohhhhh what was that place before malmaison in Oxford www ??????? Im getting all creeped out big big time spirit wise looking at those pictures.

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Lilymaid · 22/10/2007 12:22

As an alternative to the Victoria, there is also the Hoste Arms at Burnham Market. Holkham/Burnham areas are much nicer than Swaffham - unless you like the Brecks and a good selection of wind farm turbines.

melsy · 22/10/2007 12:23

ohh the suites at the crazy bear look really great, I like the garden rooms too. Very rock chic there !!!!

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MrsBadger · 22/10/2007 12:28

melsy, it was the prison

WideWebWitch · 22/10/2007 12:30

Melsy, what do you mean? It was a prison

Just re read through Soapgate, 800 posts and a lot of bad publicity and people not going there, strattons are mad.

melsy · 22/10/2007 12:31

ahhhh that explains everything , wouldnt be able to stay there !!!!!!! Id not sleep for all the spirits coming at me!! I feel totally ick in a BIG way justn looking at the pictures !

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WideWebWitch · 22/10/2007 12:34

Melsy, what, you get vibes through a picture on a computer? Seriously?

RTKangaMummy · 22/10/2007 12:34

Thanks www

melsy · 22/10/2007 12:35

yes seriously , no joke

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milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo · 22/10/2007 12:35

We went to the Beechwood in North Walsham for our first anniversary... have never had food anywhere that was as good as here.

Another vote for the Victoria at Holkham.