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Beekeeper’s Hut review: A shepherd's hut in North Wales with impressive political links
Liberal politician William Gladstone would likely be pleased to find out that his Welsh estate is still in family hands, but it's hard to know what he'd make of the custom-built shepherds huts that have been newly installed in the grounds. We sent Ben Lerwill to judge for himself.
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Maberly House: A spectacular place to stay in one of Devon's most beautiful corners
In the heart of the South Hams and looking like the set from a period drama, Maberly House is a cut above your average holiday rental, as we found out when we paid a visit.
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The Country Life guide to Kent: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
From its rich history and rugged coastline to fast-evolving cultural and culinary scenes, here's our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat in Kent.
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What it's like to stay at the 'world's best hotel', the pleasure-filled paradise that is Passalacqua on Lake Como
It might look timeless and traditional, but there's a new hotel on Lake Como that's vibrant and fun without compromising on world-class service, finds Rosie Paterson.
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Thyme hotel review: All in good Thyme in the Cotswolds
This Cotswolds idyll – which encompasses a series of cottages, manor houses and barns in the village of Southrop – is a true epicurean haven of tranquillity that’s guaranteed to be unlike any other hotel you’ve stayed at, says Paula Lester.
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Honey, we’re bringing the kids: Why the honeymoon is changing and where to go
The honeymoon as we know it is over, says Amanda Morison, who explores the rising popularity of family-friendly, adrenaline-fuelled and health-conscious post-nuptial travel — and tells you exactly where to go.
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Log cabin escapism is great — but super-luxury cabin escapism is even better
Pamela Goodman falls for the rustic charms of Glen Glack Cabins in Perthshire.
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The Grove hotel review: A country retreat in 300 acres that's still within the M25
The Grove in Rickmansworth, just outside Watford on the north edge of London, has become one of the best-known hotels in Britain. But does it deserve its reputation? Ben Harris checked in.
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The Country Life guide to Suffolk: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
Suffolk is often overlooked in favour of neighbouring country Norfolk, but there's just as much to do here and plenty of fascinating early medieval period history. Here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
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The Three Horseshoes Batcombe review: Touring motorists need more pubs with rooms like this one
The Three Horseshoes Batcombe is a reimagined 17th century pub with fantastic food and rooms is inextricably linked to Country Life, discovers Giles Kime.
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Temple Guiting Manor hotel review: Manor from heaven in the Cotswolds
Temple Guiting Manor is one of the country’s most handsome Tudor manor houses; together with its surrounding barns, it affords lavish and characterful self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Cotswolds. Paula Lester took a trip.
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On the tiger trail in India: ‘I simply couldn’t move from visceral terror’
2024 marks 130 years since Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’ was published. Rupert Uloth has been inspired by that to go on his own tiger trail in India; he journeyed to India and Suján Sher Bagh in search of his own Shere Khan.
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Jason Goodwin in Rome: 'Shelley would have been appalled; Keats would have told them to shut up'
Jason Goodwin heads to the Eternal City and finds a very 21st century mode of transport.
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The Barnsdale at Oakham hotel review: 'A lesson in pure relaxation' next to Rutland Reservoir
Sister hotel to The Mitre and the third hotel in The Signet Collection is now open, but does it live up to the standards set by its siblings? We sent Lucy Ford to find out.
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Gstaad in summer: Chalets, cows and the joys of warm mountain air
Gstaad is a name that evokes winter glamour — yet the Swiss town is just as worthy of a visit in the summer as Rosie Paterson found out.
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Perugia and rural Umbria: Where to go, what to see, and the best places to eat, drink and stay
Mary Miers explores what the capital of Umbria and its surrounding hilltowns have to offer.
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Annabelle Hotel, Cyprus, review: A family-friendly hotel in Paphos
The classic Annabelle hotel in Cyprus is Emma Hiley's go-to hotel for winter sun trips with the whole family in tow. Post-Covid, and with a huge multi-million pound refurbishment complete, she checked to see if it's still at the top of its game.
