Reviews Archive: Culture

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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The Pig in the Wall ~ Southampton

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The perfect slice of Old England, The Pig in the Wall is a beautifully-designed and very welcoming bijou boutique hotel, in a coastal city steeped in history.

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George in Rye ~ East Sussex

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The George is a great hotel, in a beautiful town that we’ve fallen just a little bit in love with.

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Tudor Farmhouse ~ Gloucestershire

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Its bewitching Old England setting, its charm and its luxe make the Tudor Farmhouse hotel in Gloucestershire impossible to resist. Romantic walks, excellent food and friendly staff combine for the perfect weekend in the country.

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The Garden House ~ Somerset

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A combination of rural charm, urban style and plain good taste, packed with quirky features we love. And a 15m indoor swimming pool.

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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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Swan House ~ East Sussex

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On the outside the 1490 Swan House looks fresh off a chocolate box; but inside it’s a marvellous mash-up of exposed beams and Farrow & Ball, with a happy clash of contemporary and vintage furniture.

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