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Our Black Friday Sale 2022

Our exclusive Balck Friday Sale is now on! GET THE BLACK FRIDAY RATES TODAY We have started our sales earlier just for you! Find your great Winter Escape with a fantastic discount. Good to know: Black Friday rates displayed are the discounted rates Use promo code BOOKDIRECT for an extra 10% Minimum length of stay […]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Musical, Edinburgh 2021

The hit musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is coming to Edinburgh this Autumn. Showing at Edinburgh Playhouse, less than a 15-minute walk from Braid Apartments by Mansley this massively popular show remains in the top 10 longest-running shows in Broadway history The five-week run which kicks off Edinburgh’s Winter season is the only Scottish […]

Watch Wimbledon Outdoors in Mayfair

Game, Set and Match! Wimbledon 2021 runs from 21st June to 21st July, and as the weather gets brighter and better, take some time out to enjoy a few sets, just as intended – outdoors with a punnet of strawberries and some bubbles in tow! Whilst tickets and entry to the courts at Wimbledon its […]

London’s Calling

London is calling… … and you must go! London has woken up from its lockdown slumber, Yes, London is Open! We’ll be honest, it feels a little different, but it is still the same amazing, surprising and inspiring place. only better. The capital is ready for the visitors and has a whole range of new […]

Edinburgh’s Festivals are Back

Edinburgh’s much-loved festivals are back this Summer It’s been a long wait but Summer 2021 sees the return of some of the long-awaited festivals. Here’s the latest: Edinburgh Fringe Festival The world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Billed as one of the biggest festivals celebrating art and culture, the festival caters for everyone and includes theatre, comedy, […]

Summer Nature Escapes with the Family from Edinburgh

Escape to Nature with the City in Reach The perfect summer staycation combines the luxuries of a city break with the relaxation of a nature escape! Edinburgh is perfectly poised, offering a lot to see and do with the family. And when you want to escape the city buzz, there’s everything from unspoilt beaches to […]

Shepherd Market – Mayfair, London

Located directly behind 44 Curzon Street by Mansley, Shepherd Market was developed in 1735-46 by Edward Shepherd and comprises a number of small side streets with a charming square and piazza. Today it houses a variety of boutique shops, restaurants and impressive Victorian pubs. In the 1680’s, King James II established a fair on the […]

Edinburgh’s Historic Grassmarket

Edinburgh’s Grassmarket is a historic market place and an events space in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Just a short walk away from The Knight Residence by Mansley The Grassmarket is located directly below Edinburgh Castle and forms part of one of the main east-west vehicle arteries through the city centre. It adjoins the Cowgate […]

Christmas In Edinburgh

Celebrate the festive period in style and experience Edinburgh’s spectacular Christmas this year. Situated in New Town, in the heart of Edinburgh City centre for 6 weeks, there are dazzling, exciting and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Treat your loved ones and engage in some Christmas shopping. Peruse elegant shops situated near George Street, […]

The History of Inverness – Places to Visit

Inverness is one of the oldest towns in Scotland and the history dates back to 6th century AD, when it was an ancient city where St Columba was meant to have visited King Brude a Pictish King. Inverness means ‘Mouth of the River Ness’ and is known as the capital to the Highlands of Scotland. […]

North Coast 500 Route

The official North Coast 500 Route (NC500) is a circular road trip that starts and ends at Inverness Castle and is Scotland’s version of the famous U.S. Route 66. With 516 miles (830.4 km) of breathtaking scenery, this is Scotland’s largest road trip around the north coast of Scotland. Originally created as a tourism project […]

Cheltenham – Historical Town

The vibrant town of Cheltenham, located on the borders of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, is an attractive weekend break favourite amongst tourists. Also known as a regency spa town, Cheltenham has been a popular holiday area for almost 300 years, with a fabulous and stylish variety of restaurants, shops and nightlife. Cheltenham is submerged by it’s […]

Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show is the world’s most famous flower and gardening event since 1912. Located in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, London, this prestigious show runs annually in every May, kicking off British Summer time for a period of five days. With over 157,000 visitors attending each year, the Chelsea Flower […]