Getaway Guide

Reviews and synopses

The Scarlet ~ Cornwall

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Entering the lobby, we’re both immediately captivated – a huge picture window looks out onto an infinity pool, seemingly flowing into the sea far below, and the beautiful golden sweep of Bedruthan beach.

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Llawnroc ~ Cornwall

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Monsieur 2 sums up our time here nicely: fantastic local food, beautiful coastal scenery, friendly staff and a comfortable stay.

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Artist Residence ~ Cornwall

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 

What a fantastic, friendly, bohemian and chic place it’s been to stay. It seems we found our treasure after all…

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Burrow House ~ Kent

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

All the elegance of any boutique hotel we’ve stayed in, but with the personal feel of someone’s home – we’ll certainly return for more.

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Isle of Eriska ~ Scotland

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Owning a private island maybe a dream for most of us, but Isle of Eriska gives you the chance to live it, and that’s something to treasure.

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The Merchant’s House ~ Somerset

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 

Msr 2 observes that aspects of our room are very ‘Downton Abbey’…the overall effect is quintessentially English without being chintzy – we like it.

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The Neo ~ Brighton

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 

The first thing we see when we enter is a huge stag’s head mounted on the wall – we love a bit of taxidermy…and although it’s not quite as plush as some of the places we’ve stayed, it’s certainly a good base for the night.

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Fox & Anchor ~ London

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

There’s a door to one side marked ‘Hotel’ but finding it locked, we have to elbow our way through the drinkers to the bar to enquire where to check in.

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Bellinter House ~ Ireland

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Arriving at our pied-a-terre, we found that Bellinter House was straight off one of the glossy pages in Country Life that you dribble over inadvertently.

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