Stones Road - Short trip and holiday experiences shared with photo's and genuine thoughts.

Coity Castle / Castell Coety Coity / Coety Bridgend  Wales  I found an interesting, ruined Castle with a different back story . (explained below) Coity is located in the town of Coity on the outskirts of Bridgend in Wales.  The castle has a children’s play area in its grounds, which adds to the family fun for a couple of hours, the castle is also free to enter with free parking in the grounds and neighbouring streets, so it’s ideal for a nice time without the usual associated costs.  Even though Coity is a ruined Castle, there are several large sections of the Castle still standing which you can see by the pictures below. These create good opportunities to take very good photos, lots of angles and atmosphere, you can immerse yourself in the grounds, with thoughts of what it must of been like back in the day.  The Gatehouse is accessible though the main entry at the back, but also from the front, which crosses over the bridge where the moat once flowed.  The...

Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa  Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa is located in Shrewsbury in Shropshire, we visited as part of a spa day /  night away deal including dinner and breakfast. My wife and I found it to be a lovely relaxing and peaceful stay, with good food ( great breakfast ) and excellent cocktails. (the staff had created their own, the Lady Like is a must try)  The tranquil setting, made for a very nice environment, too switch off and enjoy the short break.  Albrighton is a mix of period style furnishings and modern decor depending on which area you are in, we found it very comfy, warm and inviting.  Prices were very reasonable for food and drink.  Highlights  - Good food ( excellent breakfast)  - Comfy, spacious, traditional in style, large bedroom with en-suite  - Overall decor  - Cocktails  - Thermal (spa)room  - Quiet and peaceful atmosphere and surroundings  - Friendly and efficient staff  - Gym  N...