From our guide to Bed & Breakfast for Garden Lovers
The House: Handy for the M1, this interestingly developed single-storey building appears pleasant enough. But clever Julia has modern English art, dramatic lighting and contemporary furniture - a look to thrill minimalists...
The Garden: A work in progress. The garden is roughly a long rectangular acre, narrower at the house end, and widening at the bottom to take in an informal pond and the...
The House: Meandering lanes lead to this 17th-century cottage - quintessentially English with roses round the door, a grandfather clock in the hall and an air of genteel tranquillity...
The Garden: Twenty years of trial and error have gone into creating this cottage garden which slopes gently down from the house to fields below and which complements the house perfectly. It...
Travel needn't be hurried and harried and far-flung: take a slow holiday nearby - and take the time to enjoy it. Because British landscapes and architecture are so diverse there is a huge choice. We've tramped all over Britain to find the finest places to stay, whether you prefer a swish London hotel or a cosy country inn. We've found interesting and friendly owners who will pamper you and feed you beautifully. We particularly like to celebrate owners 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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