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    Cliveden House hotel review: Where Italianate splendour reigns supreme 

    Undoubtedly one of England’s finest — and most expansive — country house hotels, Cliveden is steeped in history, glamour and political scandal, but is it resting on its heritage laurels? Emma Earnshaw pays a visit to find out.

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      Henley Festival: 13 things you'll see at the 'posh Glastonbury'

      Revellers in ball gowns and dinner jackets, turning up on board £200,000 boats to dance and party while knocking back magnums of vintage champagne? It can only be the extraordinary Henley Festival, the high-end musical extravaganza that's a sort of Glastonbury-on-Thames for the (very) well heeled. We sent Emma Earnshaw along to see what it was like.

      By Emma Earnshaw Published 10 July 23

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      Retreat East: The Suffolk weekend escape with Nature at its heart

      Emma Earnshaw checks into Retreat East and finds a new hotel that's paving the way for more sustainable hospitality.

      By Emma Earnshaw Published 29 October 22

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      Where to ski, sleep and spa in Courchevel when money is absolutely no object

      Emma Earnshaw visited Aman Le Melezin in Courchevel and was blown away by the attention to detail, not to mention the €70 pizza...

      By Emma Earnshaw Published 22 February 20

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