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The 'workation' at The Lanesborough — a little bit of work, a whole lot of luxury
How about a ‘workation’? The new idea which has been coined by London hotels, encouraging professionals struggling with working from home to use hotel rooms as temporary offices. Hetty Lintell prefers a staycation option, where work and relaxation go hand in hand.
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Rothay Manor — The Lake District as it should be: fresh air, breathtaking views, hearty food and a good night’s sleep
Octavia Pollock checks into Rothay Manor in Ambleside, Cumbria.
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Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Munich review: The ever-changing grand dame of Bavarian hotels
Munich's grand old hotel has been in the same family for four generations, yet has kept up with the dizzying change of the past century with aplomb. Toby Keel paid a visit.
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The Harper review: A luxury boutique hotel in the wildest, most beautiful corner of Norfolk
Norfolk’s chicest new hotel has a neighbourly ethos, as Emily Anderson discovered when she paid a visit to The Harper.
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The Honeybridge Estate: A weekend escape that proves you don't need to travel for hours to get away from it all
Giles Kime visited the Honeybridge Estate, a South Downs house available for short stays, and found that splendid isolation is achievable close to home.
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A weekend at the Newlyn School of Art: 'You'll find yourself studying breaking waves, changing colours and shifting light in a whole new way'
The famed art school on the tip of Cornwall promises to help anyone improving how they paint. We sent Victoria Marston along to put them to the test.
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The new hotels in London to book now that won't break the bank
A wave of brand-new, stylish and affordable (yes, really) hotels is crashing down on London — in time for a half term staycation and the Christmas holidays. Rosie Paterson picks three of the best.
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Cliveden House: A weekend away at the former country seat that once homed dukes, princes and queens
Not being able to go abroad has opened many people's eyes to the joys of staying somewhere truly spectacular in Britain — and they don't come more spectacular than Cliveden House. James Elwes paid a visit and finds little has changed since the glamorous house parties of old — just as you’d like it.
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A weekend in Sherborne, Dorset: What to do, where to eat, where to stay
Paula Lester — herself a resident of Dorset — shares tips for those looking to enjoy a getaway in Sherborne.
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Croxton Park House: A weekend getaway in a house decorated by a Duchess
The Duchess of Rutland herself chose the decor and furniture in a newly-refurbished holiday home on the estate just a few miles from Belvoir Castle, on the border of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. Toby Keel paid a visit.
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The Kimpton Fitzroy: A dog-friendly London luxury hotel whose architect created the First Class dining room on the Titanic
The Kimpton Fitzroy is a central London hotel full of history that's perfect for an opulent weekend in the Big Smoke. Kathryn Bradley-Hole paid a visit.
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Budva Bay, Montenegro: Rugged mountains, perfect beaches and a truly regal experience
Tiffany Daneff explores the wonders of this regal isle, rich in history and architecture.
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Leave the kids behind: 10 adults-only country hotels across Britain, ideal for a Valentine's break
We love family holidays; there's nothing like enjoying quality time with the children. Just not ALL the time.
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L'Oscar hotel review: A former church in London's Theatreland that's become a saucily decadent place to stay
Is there a hotel with a more outlandishly sumptuous interior than L'Oscar, a lush spot a short stroll from Covent Garden? If there is, we've yet to see it as Lucy Ford found out.
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A weekend in Berlin: Culture, creativity and laid-back cool, three decades after the Wall came down
30 years after the Berlin Wall came down, Damien Gabet pays a visit to a city which is vibrant, cosmopolitan and has settled perfectly into its post-modern maturity.
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The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow: Fishermen's friend on the Chatsworth Estate
The Cavendish Hotel on the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of Britain.
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How to do a long weekend in the Hamptons, from where to stay and eat to the best place to brush up your surfing
A long weekend in the USA? Yes, it can be done, says Country Life's travel editor Rosie Paterson, who headed to Long Island and returned almost before anyone noticed she'd escaped from the office.
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Lygon Arms, Broadway: A Cotswolds inn with history notched in its ancient wooden beams and hand-hewn stonework
In the heart of picture-perfect Broadway, gateway to the Cotswolds, the Lygon Arms has been a favourite getaway for centuries. James Elwes finds out why.
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic coast: Spectacular clifftops, dramatic castles and world-class golf
The coast of Ireland near Shannon and Limerick is unbearably beautiful and dramatic, whether you pack your golf clubs or not. Toby Keel paid a visit.
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A day aboard the Dartmouth Express: 'You half expect Hercule Poirot to hurry along the corridor with Captain Hastings in tow'
Heritage railway trips offer a slice of 1930s glamour in an era, as Toby Keel found out on a trip on the Dartmouth Express.
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Four fine spas for a bit of pampering this spring
Looking for a treat this Easter? Country Life has taken a look at some of the best spas to visit around England this spring, from pregnancy massages in London to moonlit jacuzzis in the New Forest.
