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Appletree Cottage

Appletree Cottage

Sussex, England

Type of Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

An enviable position facing south for this old hung-tile farmer's cottage, covered in roses, jasmine and wisteria; views are over farmland towards Fairlight Glen...

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Daffodil & Daisy

Daffodil & Daisy

Cumbria, England

Type of Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

Who wouldn't love it here? Teen and David, young and friendly, live in a bright-white-and-pale-green farmhouse in soaring countryside with the waggiest dog...

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Special places with inspiring gardens

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Allt-y-bela

Ryder Cup!

Due to a cancellation Allt-y-bela is now available over this period.

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Daffodil & Daisy

Complimentary supper each night

when you stay for three nights or more in August or September

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22 Lansdowne Road

Bottle of wine with dinner on first night.

Yarlington House

Use of studio area. Tour of house (interesting pictures & furniture) & of garden.

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