Reviews Archive: Bit on the Side

At The Chapel ~ Somerset

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“Settle into your room and then come on down for cocktail,” we’re told – these are our kind of people…

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The Hoxton ~ London

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

More like a cool club than a hotel – it’s sexy, dark, a little louche.

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Cowley Manor ~ Gloucestershire

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Cool and romantic, Cowley Manor is all about life’s indulgences. Sip Taittinger on the terrace, cosy up on the love-seat, and relax…

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The Soho Hotel

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 

Sexy, glamorous, and eccentric in a very English way, with the kind of personal touches that that make it stand out as a exceptional place to stay.

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Witchery by the Castle ~ Scotland

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The levels of luxury and service, the fabulous food, the decadence of the décor and its fascinating history make this a very special place. We hate to leave, but one thing’s for sure – we can’t wait to come back.

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Glazebrook House | Devon

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Furnished like the home of a rock star, Glazebrook House is so fabulous we’re momentarily lost for words. It’s themed around Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and has some of the most beautiful rooms we’ve ever seen.

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Aviator ~ Hampshire

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 

“Now this is what I call going up in the world!” Monsieur 2 jokes as we step into possibly the most stylish lift we’ve ever seen. Lined with alligator-effect leather and polished walnut, clouds passing by through a porthole ‘window’, the feeling is of being in a vintage private jet. We love it!

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The Reading Rooms ~ Kent

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The Reading Rooms is the epitome of modern bohemian style and about as perfect as a bed and breakfast gets.

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Cliff Barns ~ Norfolk

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Standing ready to greet us at the double doors of Cliff Barns is George, whose birthday we’re here to celebrate, wearing a stetson. “Welcome to Cliff Barns y’all!” he beckons in his best Texan drawl. “C’mon in and join the par-dee!”

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