From our britain country collection
Boating cross river to a private island for the day would normally be wishful thinking. Not so on Queen's Eyot: four acres steeped in Eton College rowing history cause the...
You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd walked onto a film set. Every room has a view, every detail is perfect. Built in the 1880s, this heavenly, beautifully restored Arts & Crafts...
Travel needn't be hurried and harried and far-flung: take a slow holiday or arrange a gathering nearby - and enjoy the huge diversity of British landscapes and architecture. We've tramped all over Britain to find truly special places to stay – or to gather for a wedding, party or meeting, from the grand or stylish to the cosy or quirky. We've found interesting and friendly people who will look after and feed you beautifully. We particularly like to celebrate those who promote Slow Food and sustainability generally - and Britain is home to some of the most enlightened establishments in the world, whose owners share our commitment to authenticity, individuality and conservation.
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Look up a village, a town, a city or a region to find your Special Place to Stay in britain »
Summer Bed and Breakfast offer
A two night midweek B&B stay includes a pair of tickets to a local garden, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cotehele, or Port Eliot, & tea and scones on arrival (offer valid 26/04/12 – 16/08/12).
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Quirky, comfortable, independent self-catering places.
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A collection of beautiful and quirky places of a camping kind!
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