Advantages: fun for all the family
Disadvantages: none

...Because my daughter loves barbie so much i decided to buy her this movie. My daughter really enjoyed watching this movie not only because it was a barbie movie but because it is also a ballet movie. Barbie swan lake is the third animated movie that has been made. PLOT ****** Barbie stars as a young bakers daughter Odette. Odette comes across a beautiful unicorn and the unicorn goes into the enchanted forest where she follows it deep into the forest. Odette gets caught by the evil wizard Rothbart who then casts a spell on odette which transforms her into a swan,although the fairy queen counters the spell Odette still ends up being a swan by day and a human by night. The evil wizard is trying to defeat his cousin the fairy queen and take over the enchanted forest and it is the job and destiny of Odette to save the enchanted... Read review

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Advantages: Picturesque part of the country, fairly luxurious, Fantastic Gym
Disadvantages: No Spa, Prices can be steep, Summer Hols are too busy

...The Swan Hotel at Newby Bridge is situated at the Southern most tip of Lake Windermere. It is in a beautiful location, overlooking the river Leven (which flows into Windermere) and is set back from the main road, accessible by a traditional stone bridge which has been there for centuries. HISTORY ********** The Swan was formerly a small, traditional guest house and the old part of the building dates back to the 18th century. It's owners, Mrs Bardsley and the late Roland Bardsley subjected it to a huge overhaul in the mid nineties, spending a vast amount of money converting it from a homely 7 bedroomed inn to what it is today. THE HOTEL ************** It has 55 bedrooms, 7 of which are in the old part of the building. The further 48 rooms, 6 of which are suites, are spread over two floors in the new wing of the hotel... Read review

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Advantages: Very tranquil, pretty setting and beautiful hotel
Disadvantages: Car park is about 500 yards from entrance - when it rains you get very wet!

...My partner and I stayed at The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge last weekend and i felt compelled to share our experience with others... The hotel is located at the Southern tip of Lake Windermere and overlooks the River Leven. It is in an absolutely beautiful setting, is accessed via a small bridge and is set right back from the main road. I think in total it has 55 bedrooms, some of which are suites - but we opted for a standard double during our stay. We were in room 313 and this had a river view - as do all the odd numbered rooms i think. The room was very spacious and the bed was extremely comfy (although very soft). The bathroom was perfectly pleasant, although decorated in a slightly 'old fashioned' way. You get a few select Sky Channels in the rooms and also broadband is available. The minibars are well stocked but... Read review

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Advantages: don't worry, they only seem to do it to me!
Disadvantages: they hiss, they bite, they pinch!

...Ornithophobia Since I was a little devil of 8 years old I have always feared birds, the feathered kind that is! One in particular…… Swans. Wherever I go, they always seem to find me, day or night. Swans look so pretty don't they? Beautifully gliding through the rivers and lakes, showing off their snowy white feathers ever so gracefully. Once upon a time, I too used to think they were one of the most beautiful birds nature had to offer. Well let me tell you, they are bloody vicious! Like the phoenix but instead these birds rise straight from the flames of hell! Interested yet? Still want to know more of why a devil like me is scared to of a swan? Here is my story……….. October 7th 1989 - The Country Park Here we have a little Dempsey at the sweet and innocent age of eight years old. Often after school... Read review

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Advantages: Good location, great food and memorable functions
Disadvantages: Might be too close to town, quite pricey

...The Bedford Swan Hotel Location The Bedford Swan Hotel The Embankment Bedford Bedfordshire Mk40 1RW Telephone: 01234 346565 Fax: 01234 21200 Distance from local towns Cambridge 25 miles London 50 miles Oxford 50 miles Distance from Airports Luton 20 miles Stansted 50 miles Heathrow 55 miles Car parking is available free of charge for 100 cars. www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk The Hotel The Bedford Swan Hotel is located in the centre of the lively town of Bedford, occupying a great position on the banks of the River Ouse right next to the Town Bridge. The hotel was built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford and was acquired by Paten Hotels in 1916, who remain the long run owners to this day. The Hotel is the ideal base for exploring the local area featuring 104 Standard... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic tracks
Disadvantages: Does not include "I Can Help"

...In 1976 I was listening to Billy Swan singing "I Just Want to Taste Your Wine" and enjoying a long, hot summer! At the time I bought the original LP (yes, vinyl!) - the one entitled "Billy Swan" with the grey border - and loved every track on it, which was pretty amazing because for me the odds of that are astronomical!! So when I saw this combination CD advertised I decided to indulge my nostalgia and buy it - and no, I was NOT disappointed with the other 10 tracks from the original LP entitled "Four". All together this CD provides a history of what I think is the best period of Billy Swan's career and it certainly takes you back to those lazy days of summer (when it really was hot all the time!).... Read review

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Advantages: One of the nicest pibs in York, live music, Millionaire, massive toilets
Disadvantages: A little bit out of the way

...Here's number 5 in my short series about my pubs in York. The Old White Swan is one of my favourites, and in my opinion I definitely under-use it. Firstly, how to get there. From my general start point of the fountain in Parliament Street, head north-east towards Efe's kebab van. If you have any sense, stop there and get some food, and your photo taken (which will be posted on the van the following week). Incidentally, I rate Efe's 6 out of 5 for food. Anyway, from Efe's, head east down the street containing the F1 shop, and Cappucinos. Continue past Wine Rack, past Boots, and thw Old White Swan is on the left. On Fridays, there will be 2 bouncers. The large one with the waxed head is Andy - he's cool. Enter. The Old White Swan has distinct areas. There is a nice courtyard with vines and stuff in the centre, which is excellent... Read review

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Advantages: Original, intense, powerful, melodic, epic
Disadvantages: An acquired taste for those who don't like a challenge!

...It seems that very few people have heard of My Dying Bride, outside of rock & metal circles. They've never made it big in the way that some of their contemporaries have, which to me is more than a shame- it's criminal. They are one of the most original bands of their kind and every new album brings with it something new to be admired. "Turn Loose the Swans" was released in 1993, at a time when "goth metal" and "doom metal" was emerging (if only a little) from obscurity. Bands such as Paradise Lost had already achived a small measure of success, and My Dying Bride, who also hail from West Yorkshire, brought out this, their first (vaguely) commercial effort. "Turn Loose the Swans" is dark, epic, and mournful, an album that suddenly turns from peace and tranquillity to visceral, shuddering noise- great slab-like riffs of enormously... Read review

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Advantages: All the tracks are better then their older stuff
Disadvantages: You only get 13 tracks, it makes their older stuff look pale.