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Apsley House, BATH

'From the moment we walked through the door (held open for us), we knew that Apsley House was special.' More praise this year for this 'elegant' Georgian house, built by the Duke of Wellington in 1830 for his mistress...

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Seatoller House, BORROWDALE

'The setting is superb and the welcome is warm' at this popular, unpretentious guest house at the head of the beautiful Borrowdale valley. It has received walkers and ramblers for more than a century...

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Abbey House, ABBOTSBURY

'Strongly recommended' again in 2009, this 15th-century building is 'beautifully situated' next to a remaining fragment of an 11th-century abbey. 'A warm welcome, comfortable stay and excellent breakfast,' say visitors...

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Magnolia House, CANTERBURY

In residential street 1/2 mile from centre, Isobelle Leggett's late Georgian guest house. Dinner by arrangement (no alcohol licence but BYO; complimentary soft drinks)...

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Rayanne House, HOLYWOOD

With its rooms revamped and modernised (there is Wi-Fi access throughout), Conor and Bernadette McClelland's guest house offers 'high standards of comfort and food', and an ambience of 'cheerful luxury'. The 'lovely' Victorian building, above this attractive small town, has wide landings, sweeping stairs, display cabinets, bookshelves; 'a wonderful Art Deco theme'...

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