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Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in the United Kingdom, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

The Devonshire Arms Revisited. The brilliant legend continues.

15/07/2019 by .
Devonshire Arms Revisited

I’ve always been wary of going back to hotels and restaurants I’ve previously enjoyed because of the risk of finding that it no longer matched our expectations.However, the Devonshire Arms revisited didn’t disappoint.

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Compleat Angler Hotel. Experience an unforgettable Marlow destination.    

03/07/2019 by .

Macdonald Randolph Hotel. Discover Oxford’s TV star. 

15/06/2019 by .

Royal Hotel, Isle Of Wight

13/06/2019 by .
Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel has pedigree. Queen Victoria liked to call in at the hotel, it was called Fishers back then, for afternoon tea or dinner, whenever she was in Ventnor. An immaculate striped lawn, dating back to 1832, could tell a tale or two.

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Knockinaam Lodge. Discover luxury lodging in Dumfries and Galloway

11/06/2019 by .

Eastbury Hotel And Seasons Restaurant, Sherborne

28/05/2019 by .
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This is quintessential England. A generous decanter of sloe gin to welcome you. Inviting deckchairs around the immaculate croquet lawn.

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The Northgate, Bury St. Edmunds

21/05/2019 by .
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There was a wedding reception in full swing at the Northgate and all the bases were loaded. We had just checked in flush from an epic tour of the Greene King brewery where, as a fitting finale, free beer was literally on tap; cue desperate need for food to soak up our excess.

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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel. Worcester has never looked more lovely

20/05/2019 by .
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In the 21st century, we have Mindfulness Apps to find calmness and tranquillity. So, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel is a reminder of the simplicity with which people once found their contentment in beauty and peace.

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The Swan at Lavenham

07/05/2019 by .
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The Swan has been a focal point of Lavenham’s landscape for hundreds of years. And, like so many of her ancient neighbours, the years have left a lasting legacy on this remarkable Suffolk village.

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The Arch London. Boutique luxury in Marble Arch.

01/05/2019 by .