Reviews Archive: Bit on the Side

The Pavilion ~ Dorset

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We couldn’t feel more relaxed in this gorgeous self catering country idyll – Cleo and Andrew have thought of everything, and more. There’s even a Power Plate.

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The Punch Bowl ~ Lake District

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A sign by the door of The Punch Bowl advises that it is also the village post office – very Larkrise to Candleford; we’re beginning to feel like Pearl and Ruby Pratt – we can tell we’re going to like it here!

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Milsom View ~ Bath, Somerset

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Is Bath the most perfect place in Britain? They’ve got it all: Roman bits, Regency swank, stunning countryside and some of the most contented locals we’ve ever met.

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Crazy Bear ~ Buckinghamshire

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More paradise lust than ‘Paradise Lost’, the Crazy Bear is maximalist in every sense. And seduction is top of its agenda.

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Southernhay House ~ Devon

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“Right in the heart of a lovely city, but all the comfort of a country house,” says Monsieur 2 – I couldn’t have put it better myself.

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Pixie Nook ~ Cornwall

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With its dinky doors, gorgeous garden and fabulous hot tub, we’re sure whoever’s lucky enough to stay here next will love it as much as we have.

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The Scarlet ~ Cornwall

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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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Burrow House ~ Kent

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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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