Weekends away
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Bucket List inspiration: A long weekend in Morocco
One of the world's most exotic and romantic locations is no further away than many parts of Europe - and therefore you have no excuse not to try to make it happen, as Giles Kime explains.
By Giles Kime Published
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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.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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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.
By Martin Fone Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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A winter weekend in Cornwall by train: No crowds, no cars, just blissful peace and beauty
Cornwall is even more beautiful without the summer crowds, says Kate Green, and you don't even need to drive to get the most out of a trip to the tip of England.
By Kate Green Published
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Petworth: What to do, where to stay and what to eat in one of Sussex's most charming towns
Melanie Bryan spent a weekend in Petworth, the picture-perfect market town in the South Downs that boasts superb shopping, food and one of Britain's greatest country houses.
By Melanie Bryan Published
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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.
By Victoria Marston Published
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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.
By James Fisher Published
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Mousehole: A charming dot on the map perfect for fishing, unwinding and soaking in the Cornish culture
The tiny fishing village of Mousehole, in the farthest reaches of Cornwall, is a charming spot for swimming, spider crab, art and everything in between. James Elwes explores.
By James Elwes Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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Bicester Village: A delicate mixture of luxury shopping, teeming crowds and stunning British countryside
Alexandra Fraser visits ‘the Bond Street of Oxfordshire’ and their delectable new Café Wolseley, just in time for the Christmas rush.
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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Gidleigh Park review: Country house hotel perfection in Devon
Gidleigh Park has been on Toby Keel's bucket list for a decade and a half. He finally ticked it off this summer; was it worth the wait?
By Toby Keel Published
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Chalet Saunton review: A dog-friendly Devonian retreat
Paula Lester is blown away by Chalet Saunton, a contemporary retreat in North Devon situated above a beach that allows dogs all year round.
By Paula Lester Published
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Tottergill Farm review: Cosy cottages perched spectacularly above the Pennines
Few things are more than idyllic than a farm stay in the British countryside, and that's what is on offer at Tottergill Farm, on the edge of the Pennines. Sarah Hart paid a visit.
By Country Life Published
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Jason Goodwin: 'I want to see a city when it’s at work, not merely taking our money at the turnstile'
Our columnist, ever the reluctant tourist, laments his removal from country life for a family holiday.
By Jason Goodwin Published
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The Cary Arms & Spa, Devon: A boutique bolthole in Babbacombe Bay
The Cary Arms & Spa in Devon's delightful Babbacombe Bay is a boutique bolthole by the sea that's won all sorts of awards – Heather Clark paid a visit.
By Heather Clark Published
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10 of the best dog-friendly country hotels in Britain
Bonnie Friend, editor of the Good Hotel Guide, shares her tips for places that will not only welcome your dogs but also keep them entertained.
By Country Life Published
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De Vere Wotton House review: A Surrey Hills getaway with grottoes, temples and griffons galore
In its 400 years of history, Wotton House has been everything from a spectacular home to a school for firefighters. These days it's a beautiful country house hotel, and Annunciata Elwes paid a visit.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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Rivercatcher Log Cabins: Getting away from it all in the heart of Snowdonia
In a remote spot in the heart of Snowdonia you'll find the Rivercatcher log cabins, offering a lovely place to stay amid incredible scenery. Dean Usher went along to try it out.
By Country Life Published