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The Great B&B Challenge – Nicola Crosse on the French B&Bs that set the standard

Nicola Crosse

Nicola Crosse

Sawday's Expert

5 min read

  • France

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The enduring appeal of La France Profonde

Nicola Crosse

Nicola Crosse

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5 min read

  • France

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Behind the scenes with our Nic from The Great B&B Challenge

Nicola Crosse

Nicola Crosse

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  • France

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Independent shopping in the Cotswolds: An outsider’s guide

Beth Tingle

5 min read

  • The Cotswolds

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Pub hopping through Surrey, the south coast and the city (4 days by train)

Christopher Wilson-Elmes

Christopher Wilson-Elmes

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5 luxury hotels in and around the Cotswolds for an idyllic escape

Beth Tingle

Beth Tingle

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Two days of quiet Cotswolds indulgence: An inspection at Wild Thyme and Honey

Laura Fairman

Laura Fairman

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5 days in County Cork – Nicola Brady

Nicola Brady

Nicola Brady

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Eight towns and villages beyond Dublin and Belfast

Beth Tingle

Beth Tingle

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Romantic places to stay in Ireland

Beth Tingle

Beth Tingle

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