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Terry Marsh celebrates a wedding anniversary at The Kitchin in Leith.

The Kitchin Reviewed. Discover fine dining in Leith.

Set in a converted whisky bonded warehouse in Leith, the eponymous Kitchin combines British seasonal cuisine with the techniques of French cooking

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Bodysgallen Hall and Spa

Beautiful Bodysgallen Hall, Llandudno

Bodysgallen Hall has been dealt a wonderful hand; its 200 acres of grounds and gardens embrace a mansion full of character and wonderment.

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Pomona's restaurant

Delicious Pomona’s Restaurant & Bar, Notting Hill

They say third time lucky. Ponoma’s is now a neighbourhood restaurant that should be forgiven for any past sins. This is version 3.0 and it’s great.

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The Lebanese Bakery

The Lebanese Bakery. Delicious Levantine Food.

Tucking into a deliciously fresh manousheh I found myself staring at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, directly opposite, and thinking what a great position this is for a pre or post-theatre meal.

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Tom Dick & Harry's

Tom Dick & Harry’s. Essex

There’s clearly a touch of media savvy in this all day eatery; the mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings are bang on trend as is the bar counter dining

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Andy Mossack reviews Hartwell House Hotel, an historical Jacobean mansion with a storied history.

Hartwell House Hotel. Discover Jacobean majesty in Aylesbury

The drive up to the lodge gate at Hartwell House is impressive. No less because Dave, the lodge-keeper, pops his head up seemingly from nowhere

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