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the spread eagle west sussex

The Spread Eagle, West Sussex

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The Spread Eagle, which dates from 1430, was described by Hilaire Belloc as ‘that oldest and most revered of all the prime inns of this world.’ Originally a coaching inn—both Elizabeth I and Admiral Nelson were patrons—it retains … Read more →

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101 Hotel, Reykjavik

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Iceland is garnering a real reputation as one seriously cool destination (and we’re not just talking about the weather—though pack a parka if you’re there over winter), especially among the trendy younger set of travellers. And in Reykjavik … Read more →

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La Maison Favart

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Dating from 1824, La Maison Favart is tucked away down a quiet street in one of Paris’ most prestigious postcodes, the 2e arrondissement. Next to the Opera-Comique, which dominates the Place Boieldieu, the hotel’s bedrooms are like exclusive … Read more →

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Hotel Rangà, Hella, Iceland

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The landscape of southern Iceland is a breathtaking and awe-inspiring thing, almost prehistoric in its bleakness. Eerie plains of black rock give way to windswept grasslands and towering glacier-edged mountains in less time than it takes the flip … Read more →

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Four Seasons Moscow, Russia

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Formerly the Hotel Moskva, which was designed by acclaimed Soviet architect Alexey Shchusev in the 1930s, the Four Seasons Hotel replicates the iconic façade of the original 1935 building. It opened in 2014 and now boasts 180 rooms … Read more →

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Palazzo Consiglia, Valletta, Malta

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Palazzo Consiglia, one of Valletta’s newest boutique hotels, is a converted 400-year-old townhouse that was once home to an aristocratic family. The well-preserved Baroque architecture with Roman and Arabic features reflects Malta’s rich history, and displays of antique … Read more →

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Dewsall Court, Herefordshire

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Dewsall Court is a 17th century, grade II listed building, tucked away among acres of lush greenery, five miles from Hereford. On arrival, the late afternoon sun gently illuminated the house’s Gothic-style, ivy-clad walls, and the labyrinthine gardens … Read more →

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Casa Fayette, Guadalajara, Mexico

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Opened in 2015, this boutique hotel, located in the popular Lafayette neighbourhood of Guadalajara, combines classical European design with a colourful Mexican aesthetic. As part of the Grupo HABITA hotels collection, you can rest assured that every effort … Read more →

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Le Méridien St Julian’s Hotel & Spa, Malta

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Le Méridien chain’s Maltese outpost is a large, modern, five-star haven overlooking pretty Balluta Bay in the bustling area of St Julian’s. With a wide range of rooms and suites, al fresco dining, indoor and outdoor pools, and … Read more →

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Zagreb, Croatia

Ironically, language has never been my forte. Growing up in deepest, darkest Norfolk I spent years grappling with English, let alone the French and German they optimistically hurled at us in high school. However, often finding myself in foreign climes … Read more →

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