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Hampton Manor

Hampton Manor is a wonderful country pile set in 45 acres of landscaped grounds a stone’s throw from the tiny village of Hampton-in-Arden just outside Solihull. It may be just a few miles from Birmingham, but light years away by comparison.

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 Chateau de Mercues

Stunning Chateau de Mercues, Cahors

Cahors gave the world Malbec – and Chateau de Mercues, which makes some of the best, has added food worthy of the rarefied appellation, not to mention “grand confort” in which to sleep off a multi-course dinner slaked with many vintages.

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St Anne Alderney

Guernsey and Alderney – Channel Islands at War

The new film ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ focusses on Guernsey’s experience during WW2. Indeed the Channel Islands were the only British territories to be occupied by the Nazis and it was a tough time.

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The 25 Boutique B&B

The Awesome 25 Boutique B&B. Torquay

I’m sipping bubbly in the sunshine and eating a delicious homemade brownie, watching the birds in the front garden. Yes, The 25 Boutique B&B is the place to relax, and I’ve only been here 10 minutes.

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Guide To Madeira's Restaurants

Great Insider guide to Madeira’s restaurants

Terry Marsh is a veteran of Madeira having spent over fifteen years writing about the island. Here, he gives us an insider guide to his favourite restaurants and foods you can find on Madeira.

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Aus 16

Insider Guide to Schladming in Summer

When the snow melts and the skiers head home, the Austrian Alps don’t just disappear. Some people prefer their mountains served green and pleasantly warm rather than chilled.

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