Weekends away
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The Lulworth Cove Inn: A cosy base for exploring some of Britain's most extraordinary coastline
Dorset's Lulworth Cove and nearby Durdle Door are world-famous beauty spots – Lucy Ford paid a visit, staying in a beautiful old inn at the heart of the village.
By Country Life Published
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The Kensington hotel review: 'A charming bolthole that's just what we've been looking for'
West London is full of hotels – does The Kensington deserve to up there with the best of them? Rosie Paterson went along to take a look.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Titanic Hotel, Belfast review: A shipyard escape
John Goodall paid a visit to Belfast's recently-opened Titanic Hotel, a place full of clever themed touches to celebrate the ill-fated ocean liner.
By John Goodall Published
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Birdsong Barn: A holiday cottage getaway set in its own private nature reserve
Birdsong Barn, in the heart of England's '1066 Country', offers a unique break: a beautifully-converted building with a private 350-acre nature reserve on its doorstep. Toby Keel paid a visit.
By Toby Keel Published
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The Maytime Inn review: ‘A tranquil, hidden gem off the usual beaten track’
The Maytime Inn promises an indulgent night away in the charming Cotswolds. Emma Earnshaw paid a visit.
By Country Life Published
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Bruern Holiday Cottages: A cosy Cotswolds getaway perfect for a winter weekend
Bruern Holiday Cottages are the perfect place to spend a winter weekend curled up by the fire, discovers Victoria Marston.
By Victoria Marston Published
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Budock Vean review: A heavenly spot on the Helford Estuary
Kate Green recommends the Budock Vean on the Helford Estuary.
By Kate Green Published
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Queens Hotel, Cheltenham: A Georgian gem in one of England’s prettiest towns
In the heart of the beautiful spa town of Cheltenham you'll find this beautiful neo-Classical hotel where even the wallpaper has a tale to tell. Toby Keel paid a visit.
By Toby Keel Published
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Woodside Bay: An Isle of Wight treehouse hideaway with red squirrels, log burner and a hot tub
The Isle of Wight has long exerted a fascination for artists and writers and can be a blissful spot all year round, as Mark Williamson discovered.
By Country Life Published
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The Angel Hotel review: A heavenly place to stay in Abergavenny
One of Wales's loveliest small towns has one of its loveliest small hotels – and they even have an option for you to stay within the grounds of Abergavenny Castle, as Toby Keel found out.
By Toby Keel Published
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A Cornwall getaway that's perfect for Poldark fans
They can't promise a shirtless Aidan Turner, but the landscape around this Cornish hotel is the real deal.
By Country Life Published
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The Gleneagles Hotel review: Heaven in the Highlands
The Gleneagles Hotel review: Heaven in the Highlands
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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The campsite where you can go glamping in a helicopter
Why sleep under canvas when you can sleep under a 56ft rotor blade?
By Toby Keel Published
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Barsham Barns review: A perfect spot for a family break near the Norfolk coast
For a family get-together, you can’t beat the convenience and home-from-home nature of renting a big house. Heather Clark tried out Barsham Barns, just a few miles from the glorious North Norfolk coast.
By Heather Clark Published
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Bel & The Dragon review: A country inn with a real feel of home
This lovely country inn lies in the heart of the Surrey Hills between Farnham and Haslemere, and is full of touches to make you feel at home, as Toby Keel found out.
By Toby Keel Published
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Dewsall Court review: A home from home in the heart of Herefordshire
Dewsall Court in Herefordshire is a country house for hire that offers a wonderful escape from hectic city life. Country Life's Emma McCall paid a visit.
By Country Life Published
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Review: Idle the winter away in Cornwall at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes
Kate Green recommends The Idle Rocks in St Mawes for a blissful break
By Kate Green Published
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Country Life/Best Loved Hotels offer
If you're booking a weekend away sometime soon take a look at our Best Hotels/Country Life special offer
By Country Life Published
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Hotel Review: Great Fosters
Holly Kirkwood discovers an historic country house hotel near Windsor
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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Escape to Connemara
Agnes Stamp reviews Connemara Equestrian Escapes, one of the best riding holidays in Ireland.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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Hotel review: L'Andana, Italy
Emma Hughes unwinds in true Tuscan style at a palazzo-style hotel with a colourful history
By Emma Hughes Published