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Down Hall review: A country house hotel retreat where you can try out the sport which has the A-listers buzzing
Down Hall Hotel and Estate is a 110-acre playground just a few minutes outside the M25 where fun and games are part of the attraction. Toby Keel paid a visit.
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Palácio Príncipe Real hotel review: A 19th century pink palace in the heart of trendy Lisbon
Mary Lussiana checks into the Portuguese capital's prettiest hotel.
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Boys Hall hotel review: A moreish restaurant with rooms in Kent
A manor house in the Garden of England — rumoured to once have hosted Charles I — is now a buzzy restaurant with rooms. Gilly Hopper checks in
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The Farmstead review: The log cabins of your dreams in the heart of Suffolk
The lodges at The Farmstead in Suffolk, not far from the world famous site at Sutton Hoo, are cosy, charming, quirky and fun. Toby Keel paid a visit.
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F Zeen hotel review: Reconnect, recharge and rejuvenate at this adults-only wellness retreat in Kefalonia
Looking for somewhere to live out your 'New Year; new me' mantra? Then follow in the footsteps of Victoria Marston who discovers a perfect break from reality on the Greek island of Kefalonia.
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Atlanta Trevone review: The apartments making waves in Cornwall
Lydia Stangroom discovers a New England-style beach house on the Cornish coast that's as enchanting in the winter as it is come summer.
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Gleneagles Townhouse review: The contemporary townhouse hotel with a beguiling history
Gleneagles Townhouse has seemingly, and impressively, matched the lofty standards set by its country cousin, Gleneagles hotel, finds Mary Miers, on a visit to the hotel, member's club and all-day restaurant rolled into one.
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Treasured islands: The Maldivian hotels leading the way when it comes to sustainability and ocean conservation
Sustainability has never been more luxurious than in the Maldives, where innovative methods are being employed to ease environmental pressures without sacrificing style, finds our Travel Editor Rosie Paterson.
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The Country Life guide to Northumberland: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
Crowd-free beaches, coastline, marshes and meadows, and plenty of wildlife make Northumberland a superb place to go. Here's our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
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Wild Thyme & Honey hotel review: A genuinely dog-friendly, boutique country inn in the heart of the Cotswolds
Many hotels promise to be dog-friendly, but few are as truly welcoming as Wild Thyme & Honey in the Cotswolds, say Paula Lester and her labrador Nimrod.
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Thornbury Castle: A castle-turned-hotel where you can sleep in the room that Anne Boleyn shared with Henry VIII
A few miles from Bristol lies Thornbury Castle, a creation that's been a beautiful place to stay for half a millennium — though the guests today are tourists rather than the Tudor royal household.
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Idyllic hotels in the Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius, as picked out by the experts at Turquoise Holidays
The Turquoise Holiday Company partners with boutique-hotels on the world’s best beaches for the perfect winter-sun break.
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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.
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Gleneagles: The iconic Scottish golf hotel that is a perfect Highland haven for the non-golfer
From falconry to fly fishing, there's something for everyone at Gleneagles, says Country Life's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges, who checked in for his honeymoon.
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A Country Life editor's pilgrimage to Lindisfarne
Country Life magazine's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges pays a visit to Lindisfarne, the castle owned and restored by the magazine’s founder as his Northumberland retreat.
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Wish you were here? Eight of the world's most unusual beaches
From towering sea stacks to endangered penguins, the world’s most interesting beaches offer more than pristine sand and crystalline waters, finds Antonia Windsor.
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How to get a touch of country life in London in the summer, from treehouse hotel to outdoor pools and al fresco dining
From swim spots and pick-you-own sunflowers farms to hotels with unbeatable views, Rosie Paterson tells you how to make the most of London while the sun is still shining and where to stay
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The Swan Hotel: a luxury Lake District bolthole with a brand new spa to boot
The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge recently celebrated the opening of its new multi-million pound Holte Spa. Emily Anderson checks in and spaces out
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Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa review: The picturesque French village that became a luxury hotel
Phoebe Hunt checks into a village-style hotel in the Luberon Valley, famed for its cycling and vineyards.
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Keythorpe Hall: A beautiful country house and walled garden to call your own (for the weekend, at least)
Teresa Levonian Cole checks in to Keythorpe Hall, a refurbished Georgian house a few miles outside Leicester that's perfect for celebrations big and small.
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F Zeen: The good life at a retreat on Kefalonia
Luxurious F Zeen, in Kefalonia, is the perfect place to soothe body and soul.
