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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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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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The New Hassle-Free Way to Airbnb

Like many of my friends and neighbours, we can only afford our west London pads by working ungodly hours and often having to leave our domestic chaos to go on obligatory work trips several times a year. And if we … Read more →

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Bailiffscourt, West Sussex

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Bailiffscourt was built in the late ’20s and early ’30s (completed in 1933) for Lord and Lady Moyne of the Guinness family, who enjoyed yachting and lazy days on the coast at Climping, West Sussex. Lady Moyne was … Read more →

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Bovey Castle, Dartmoor

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Even lifelong city girls like myself can feel the itch to get away from it all. Amidst a frenzied travel schedule, I partitioned off a weekend to enjoy the scenic quiet of the South West. It was a … Read more →

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Anywhere you can do, we can do better…

Yearning for Michelin cuisine in Provence? Teutonic grandeur in a Saxon castle? Desperate to get away from it all in a West Coast treehouse? Or does a dirty stop-out on a real-life film set float your boat? Whether you want

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Moving abroad after retirement? What you need to consider

More and more of us are deciding to seek sunnier shores for our retirement years, as we wish to make the most of life and perhaps learn something new about living in a foreign country. With the most popular destinations … Read more →

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Everything you need to know about relocating abroad

Shifting your life and everything you own to another country is not a small decision. It’s not easy, and not necessarily quick. The rewards can be spectacular, but the research should be arduous if you want to make a successful … Read more →

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Luton Hoo Hotel

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A: A short ride from London via St Pancras, Luton Hoo is the sort of place that has a story round every corner, a secret history behind every painting or statue. The Romanov Chapel is so called because … Read more →

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'The hotel is decorated with a cool, cutting edge elegance that combines modernity with tradition'

Blythswood Square, Glasgow

The award-winning spa at Blythswood Square 'is worth an entire trip in and of itself' for Kat McAthley, on top of the gorgeous dining room and general elegance.
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