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Stanwell House hotel review: A central Lymington bolthole that perfectly marries forest and sea
Stanwell House — located in the harbour town of Lymington, Hampshire — isn’t all about the New Forest; it’s also fresh from refurbishment, has a new chef and a new partnership with Land & Water. We sent Emily Anderson to take a closer look at this Georgian hotel’s new lease of life.
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'Sometimes I like to think I have my finger on the pulse when it comes to design and fashion. I am incorrect' — Celebrating one of Europe's biggest street parties in the cushion of contemporary luxury
On King's Day, Amsterdam drops everything and comes alive. That euphoria and joy has also spread into the Hotel De L'Europe, one of the city's most historic hotels.
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Latimer Farm in Oddington: 'One of the most charming places that you could spend a few days'
Country Life's Editor-in-Chief returns to his childhood stomping ground in the Cotswolds — with his own children in tow — to celebrate his 60th birthday.
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Glebe House, Devon: 'The antithesis of big brand hotels'
Anna Prendergast pays a visit to Glebe House in Devon — and already can't wait to go back.
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: 'Who knew that winding coastal lanes could be so lucrative?'
Stretching for 1,600 miles between Donegal and west Cork, the longest defined coastal touring route in the world has been a resounding success. Nigel Tisdall took a test drive to mark a decade since it launch.
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Is this the best holiday house to rent on Cornwall’s north coast?
The Great British summer (and May half-term) is looming large and trying to find the perfect place to holiday in is no easy feat. Until now, says Rosie Paterson, who went to stay in what might just be one of the best houses in Cornwall right now.
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Sterrekopje: A centuries-old sanctuary hidden in a blessed corner of South Africa
Jane Broughton pays a visit to the meticulously wonderful Sterrekopje, a place to stay where words like 'hotel' and 'spa' simply don't seem enough.
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'As if a cathedral had been flooded with turquoise waters': The Spanish hotel where Gothic and stained glass meet time off in the sun
Siobhan Reid checks in to the extraordinary and unique Landa, in northern Spain.
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The Carlyle hotel review: The New York hotel that's covered in stardust
Designed by Dorothy Draper and stayed in by Kennedys, royalty and Michael Jackson, The Carlyle is a New York institution that cannot be bettered, argues Steven King.
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A converted reservoir in Devon that might be the UK's most interesting holiday home
With some 7,500sq ft of space and room for 16 guests, Woolbrook Reservoir in Sidmouth is a unique property that has to be seen to be believed.
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Elmley Nature Reserve – an island of nature in Kent that vibrates with birdsong
Spending two days in the wilderness on the Isle of Sheppey shows how much we've lost and how much we have to gain.
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The Fall foliage of New England and Canada, as witnessed from the deck of a cruise ship
Steven King journeys from New York to Montréal, via Nova Scotia, in search of the Americas' most famous natural phenomenon.
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Estelle Manor review: The Oxfordshire hotel and private member's club that will appeal to honeymooners and families alike
Estelle Manor is a sanctuary from the rest of the world — a place where life is easy and everyone gets on. Jo Rodgers checks in.
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The Isle of Skye and the world’s last manual turntable ferry
You may no longer see droves of cattle crossing the waters to the Isle of Skye, but the world’s last manual turntable ferry is almost as quaint a sight, says Joe Gibbs.
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Deplar Farm hotel review: A turf-roofed farmhouse in Iceland that offer some of the world's best adventures
This all-inclusive, luxury adventure lodge in Iceland's northern wilderness is a must-visit for active travellers — and if you're lucky you might just get to see the Northern Lights. Our Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, checks in.
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Hotel La Palma review: The dazzling new place to stay on the island of Capri
Hotel La Palma has some big shoes to fill — sister hotels include Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes and Eden Rock in St Barts — but its well on it way to stardom, says Rosie Paterson.
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Inside the extraordinary hotel that put a remote Indonesian island on the map
Sumba is famous for three things: surfing, wild horses and NIHI. We sent Emma Love to investigate whether the island and hotel that everyone is talking about is really worth the hype.
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Four Seasons Fairways review: A family friendly paradise in Portugal's Quinta do Lago
There's more to the Algarve, Portugal, than package holidays and golf, says Emma Hiley, you just have to know where to look.
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Jaipur: Rosanna Falconer's unbeatable guide to India's most intoxicating city
In our first of many expert-written, insider travel guides, Rosanna Falconer reveals everything you need to know about Jaipur — India's Pink City — from when to go, to where to stay.
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1 Hotel Mayfair review: A masterclass in marrying luxury and sustainability in the capital
High-brow neighbours include The Ritz, Brown’s and Dukes, but 1 Hotel Mayfair is determined to shake up Mayfair and Piccadilly with its own brand of Nature-inspired, California cool, says Emma Hiley.
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Top travel tips for making your journey better, from celebrity-style transfers to sushi at 33,000ft
Modern-day commercial flight leaves plenty to be desired, but there’s lots you can do to stop the experience from ruining your holiday, says Richard MacKichan.
