Weekends away
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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10 lovely hotels for a family-friendly break in Britain
If you're looking for a place to take the family in the holidays, Bonnie Friend of the Good Hotel Guide has ten wonderful suggestions across the country.
By Bonnie Friend Published
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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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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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Bedford Lodge & Spa review: A hunting lodge-turned hotel and spa near the centre of Newmarket
Newmarket's Bedford Lodge & Spa is a ten minute walk from the town centre and a stones throw from the world famous training gallops. Lucy Ford paid a visit.
By Country Life 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