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A night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at the magnificent Hartwell House
Garsington Opera and Hartwell House both celebrated their 30th anniversaries in 2019 – and we teamed up with them to offer a spectacular prize.
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Bucket List inspiration: The golden beaches, towering jungle and incredible wildlife of Sri Lanka
A new short film showing the beauty of Sri Lanka has us feeling inspired.
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Hartwell House hotel review: The former royal refuge offering gardens, gods and unbeatable luxury
Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire, where the exiled Louis XVIII took refuge in the early 19th century, has now become a grand country house hotel. Annunciata Elwes paid a visit.
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Skiing in Colorado: Spectacular powder, free pancakes and that incredible feeling of having a mountain to yourself
Skiing in the Alps is great, of course – but a winter trip to the Rockies is a completely different experience, as Victoria Marston found out during a visit to Colorado.
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Bressingham Hall review: A splash of Georgian luxury and a stroll in stupendous, award-winning gardens
In the heart of Norfolk the beautiful Georgian pile that is Bressingham Hall makes a wonderful spot for a break, says Martin Fone.
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Joali, Maldives: An immersive art hotel founded in the name of peaceful wellness and quiet decadence
The latest addition to the Raa Atoll, Joali is the perfect spot for those looking to sit back and recharge in a resort where every possible need or desire has been anticipated and catered to. Alexandra Fraser paid a visit.
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La Clusaz: An Alpine destination full of traditional charm, beautiful views and superb skiing
If you're looking for an Alpine retreat that's still offering traditional rustic charm, La Clusaz will most likely hit the spot says Dean Usher.
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: A cat hotel with an a la carte menu, magical night lights and Ariat's latest offering to boot
Forget about the big things. You can keep the necessities. Don't tell us about the must-haves. Alexandra Fraser takes a look at a few little luxuries which, in a world too full of strife and woe, will help ease your way through life with a smile on your face.
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Where to ski, what to do and where to stay in Les 3 Vallées
Les 3 Vallées is unarguably one of the greatest ski areas in the world. Kate Green, Mark Hedges and Hugh Anderson pick out their favourite things to do and places to stay.
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Pinkmead review: A private estate all to yourself in one of the Isle of Wight's prettiest spots
A twenty minute boat ride from the mainland lies a 24-acre private estate on the Isle of Wight which you can have to yourself.
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Tahiti: Lush mountains, glorious beaches and paddling with sharks in the paradise that entranced Captain Cook
Edwin Smith visits Tahiti and finds that away from the resorts, the surfing and the boutique hotels, the islands are as unspoilt as when Captain Cook first landed there 250 years ago.
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Gstaad: The year-round gem of the Swiss Alps that's 'Hollywood with snow'
One of the great year-round destinations in the Alps, Gstaad has long been a hotspot for A-listers. Kathryn Bradley-Hole spent a weekend at Hotel Park Gstaad and came away understanding exactly why they flock here.
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A wine tour of Malta: New tastes, a wine-making sage and endless rough and ready charm
Malta has long had a reputation for beautiful scenery, great weather and majestic architecture, but it also has a burgeoning wine scene which is beginning to grab some notice. Sophia Constant paid a visit to the island to find out more.
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10 gorgeously cosy hotels for a winter break
If you're looking for a cosy, comfortable place to get away during the winter months, we've got ten lovely suggestions.
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Country Life’s best travel stories of 2018: Honeymoons fit for royalty, domestic paradises and top tips for ski trips
2018 saw us travel to Mauritius and back, to the finest hotels in the Alps and to some of our classically British country manor hotels, just a short drive from home. See our best stories from this year for some inspiration: where will you go next year?
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Armathwaite Hall review: Man-made elegance surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lake District
A stunning 16th century country house overlooking Brassenthwaite Lake and surrounded by all the amenities an outdoorsman could hope for has become an elegant luxury hotel, complete with a 16 metre infinity pool. Giles Kime paid a visit.
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Wokefield Estate Mansion House review: A weekend break with a gin-loving twist
The grand Mansion House on the Wokefield Estate is within easy reach of London – and also Bombay Sapphire's distillery at Laverstoke Mill, a fact which has inspired a gin-themed weekend.
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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire review: A deeply luxurious hotel that still retains a country-house feel
A grand country estate that's become a fine place to stay, The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers swish opulence and country charm within easy reach of London. Victoria Marston paid a visit.
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Villa Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia review: The pearl of the Adriatic
Rosie Paterson visits Villa Dubrovnik and gives her top tips on how to make the most of the gorgeous, historical city which lies outside its walls.
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11 Cadogan Gardens hotel review: An SW3 refuge for the country-house owner dragged into London
In a city where more and more hotels now have the charm and individuality of a suburban shopping centre, 11 Cadogan Gardens promises something rather more cosy. James Fisher paid a visit.
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10 of the best hotels in Britain to have earned themselves a spot in the latest Good Hotel Guide
Which are the best hotels to come on to the radar in the last 12 months? We asked the editors of the Good Hotel Guide for their favourite new spots.
