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Burgh Island Hotel, BIGBURY-ON-SEA

Like a great white Art Deco liner, this hotel has dominated its private tidal island in Bigbury Bay since its opening in 1929. Early guests included Edward and Mrs Simpson, Agatha Christie, Noël Coward...

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Hartwell House, AYLESBURY

'Exquisite in 18th-century pastoral style', this magnificent stately home is run as a luxury hotel by Richard Broyd's Historic House Hotels on behalf of the National Trust, which acquired it in autumn 2008 (see also Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, York, Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, Llandudno, Wales). The Trust will receive all profits...

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Arundel House, ARUNDEL

'Food, service and ambience are excellent' at this 'comfortable' restaurant-with-rooms owned by Luke Hackman (the chef) and Billy Lewis-Bowker. The bow-windowed 19th-century merchant's house stands opposite the castle, at the foot of the steep High Street of this attractive town...

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Colwall Park Hotel, COLWALL

'Excellent food and friendly service' were enjoyed this year at Iain and Sarah Nesbitt's 'traditional hotel with high standards'. It stands on a road in the middle of a pretty village below the western slopes of the Malvern hills...

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The George Hotel, HATHERSAGE

In the Peak District village that inspired Charlotte Brontë when she wrote Jane Eyre, this 'welcoming' 600-year-old grey stone inn is owned by Eric Marsh, who also runs The Cavendish at nearby Baslow (qv), and managed by Philip Joseph: he and some of the 'helpful' staff work at both. The large lounge and bar have a 'rich brown carpet, dramatic fabrics, modern tables; seating in hospitable groups', one couple wrote...

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