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New media agency Southbourne Internet were commissioned to build a website for the Langtry Manor Hotel the former home of Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry.

(25/07/2004) Historic Country House the Langtry Manor Hotel Bournemouth hotels in Bournemouth is the former home of King Edward VII of England and his mistress Lillie Langtry. Built in 1877, Edward wanted a residence that was discreet and away from public attention.

The former home of Britain’s celebrated romantic couple has been restored to it’s former glory by the Howard family who have run and owned the hotel for the last 25 years. This warm and inviting home of Edward VII and Lillie Langtry (also known as the Jersey Lilly) is not only steeped in history and romance, but offers the highest standards of award winning food and personal service. All the bedrooms are individually designed many which feature four-poster beds and Jacuzzi baths. Lillie paid particular attention to Edward’s suite when designing the House. A spacious room, with a high ceiling, contains the royal bed alongside a beautiful wooden fireplace. Lillie’s own suite includes a heart shaped corner bath and romantic balcony. http://www.langtrymanor.co.uk/bournemouth_hotel.htm

The Guardian has voted The Langtry Manor as the best hotel in Bournemouth.

The award winning Lillie’s Restaurant is now one of the foremost fine dining restaurants in Bournemouth. Set in the magnificent dining room with Minstrel’s Gallery, inglenook fireplace and stained glass windows and offers an award winning Edwardian Banquet.

Recently the hotel commissioned Southbourne Internet - http://www.southbourne.com - a New Media Agency based in Bournemouth to build the hotel website with several key features that included a virtual tour, online booking system, WAI Level A accessibility and search engine optimisation criteria.

One of the key services that the Langtry Manor Hotel provides are Wedding Services http://www.langtrymanor.co.uk/weddings.htm Tara Howard the proprietor of the Langtry Manor quoted a sentence from the website when she said:

“Practically every bride dreams of transforming herself into a princess and having a wedding suitable for royalty. While many wedding ideas may be entertained, those of a grand nature are the ones brides have dreamed of their entire lives. The focus of wedding planning services from Langtry Manor Hotel is to create your special day in royal splendour.”

Southbourne Internet’s Director of New Media services Vincent Marcello said that the ‘new hotel website was built to add modern functionality and design with a hint of Edwardian style and fancy.’

“The Langtry Manor Hotel website will be an ongoing online solution with new additions being added regularly including taking the website to level AAA accessibility in the near future. There is also a Flash format version available of the website”

Other services the Langtry Manor provide are wedding reception ideas

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