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On the road leading to the harbour in a Saxon village, this hotel has been owned by the Wild family for almost 40 years. Clare Sherlock, née Wild, is the manager. Originally a row of 17th-century
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'A great experience', chef/patron Alain Roux's restaurant-with-rooms has a 'lovely' setting on the bank of the River Thames. The restaurant has held three Michelin stars since 1985 for the classic
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'Standards are high' at this modern seafront hotel formed from two white stucco Regency town houses. It is owned by Andy Shearer, and managed by Richard Hayes with 'courteous, helpful' staff. Some
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With a 'state-of-the-art' breakfast buffet and 'big, comfortable beds', this branch of the du Vin chain is a 'favourite in Brighton' for some Guide readers. It is in a 'handy' position in the Lanes
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In 'beautiful' landscaped grounds with a lake, a church and a Gothic tower, this 'excellent' stately home is run by Richard Broyd's Historic House Hotels for the National Trust. 'Sumptuous' public
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'An excellent restaurant with pleasant rooms and welcoming staff.' Guide inspectors found much to like at this restaurant-with-rooms, a Grade II listed Regency building at the top of the High Street
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'A busy country pub with a warm and cosy restaurant', Charles Ullmann's 200-year-old inn is in a village at the foot of the South Downs. 'The decor is rustic, with bare brick, flint walls and oak
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In a 'delightful position' opposite the quay of an 'attractive little town', Ramon and Karen Farthing's restaurant-with-rooms occupies a 'sympathetically modernised' 17th-century fishermen's inn.
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'A charming hotel, highly recommended.' More praise this year for Rona and David Pitchford's restaurant-with-rooms, an elegant Georgian manor house near an old market town. Rona Pitchford is the
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In a pretty village above the Ouse valley, the Pullan family's 16th-century Grade II listed coaching inn has a large garden with extensive views over the South Downs. It returns to the Guide after a
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'Extremely good value', Patrick and Heather Birchenough's B&B is 'in an excellent position for exploring Chichester and the countryside'. Close to the Goodwood estate, the Grade II listed Georgian
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'We arrived to a warm reception from owner Tobias Feilke,' say visitors to this unusual B&B, which is formed of two houses opposite each other. The 'enthusiastic, amiable' host has created 'a warm and
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The train on the platform may not be going anywhere but it provides 'a unique and nostalgic experience' that more than 'lives up to expectation'. On a disused railway line, a renovated Victorian
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In a 'stunning' setting by a links golf course on the Kent coast, Clinton and Lisa Lovell's small hotel 'exceeded our expectations again', say Guide readers on their third visit. An earlier comment:
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On a cobbled street in the old town, Jenny Hadfield's B&B is a conversion of a 17th-century wool store and neighbouring buildings. 'The staff are charming and helpful,' says a visitor in 2014. 'They
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At the 'posh' end of Hastings, Max O'Rourke has renovated his five-storey Victorian town house with a touch of 'South Coast boho'. Inspired by his own travels, he has given the house an international
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Mike and Carole Hailston's small, traditional hotel stands in a public park on a cliff above Sandown Bay. The house was built in 1863 as a gentleman's residence, with Gothic, Tudor and Georgian
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Once a farmhouse, this restaurant-with-rooms is run in informal style by the 'experienced' owners, Jayne and Mike Womersley. 'We enjoyed a relaxing dinner, bed and breakfast; Jayne is an excellent
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Facing Calverley Park, this outpost of the du Vin group occupies an 18th-century Grade II listed sandstone mansion in a Georgian spa town. Some of the smart, handsomely furnished bedrooms overlook
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'All in all, a very pleasant stay.' Opposite a lovely church and a pub, Rowena and Barry Gittoes's tastefully furnished B&B is in a Grade II listed former rectory in a tiny village mentioned in the
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'A real treat. The two-night Glyndebourne break (one night opera, one night dinner) is very good value.' A regular visitor received the 'usual warm welcome' this year at Clive James and David Stott's
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'A lovely, peaceful place to stay', the O'Brien family's 'pretty' country hotel stands in 'immaculate' gardens between Midhurst and the South Downs. Rebecca Coonan is the manager. 'All the staff were
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In large, well-kept grounds close to the airport, this ‘beautiful’ Elizabethan timber-framed manor house (part of the small Alexander Ggroup) has many period features (exposed beams, oak panels and
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On a quiet residential street in the St Dunstan's area close to the centre, this comfortable Georgian guest house is owned by Isobelle Leggett. There are many thoughtful touches: well-equipped
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'We enjoyed our stay.' Liked for its 'olde-worlde charm', this traditional seaside hotel close to the seafront and town centre is owned by William Bailey and managed by Philip Wilson. Gracious country
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'Impeccable.' Regular guests at this 'beautifully run' Victorian hotel on the seafront like its 'old-fashioned' feel and 'wonderful service'. Traditionally furnished rooms are 'sumptuous'; many have
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Susan and Roger Marlowe's environmentally friendly B&B occupies two Grade II listed 19th-century houses near the seafront in Kemp Town. Bedrooms are immaculate and 'comfortable', though small.
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On a Georgian square close to the beach and pier, and within easy reach of shops and restaurants, this homely B&B is owned by Caroline and Simon Heath. Rooms are decorated with local artwork and
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In a collection of cottage-style buildings on a rugged, virtually traffic-free island - the smallest of the inhabited Scilly Isles - this seaside hotel is part of Tresco Estates, owned by the
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In a New Forest village, this 'special' hotel is run in pro-active style by the owners, Gérard and Nina Basset. The welcome they and their staff give 'uplifts the spirits', said one visitor.
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On a narrow street of medieval houses in the old town, this 15th-century cottage has been given a rustic chic interior by the owners, Brendan McDonagh (the 'thoughtful' host) and his partner Lionel
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'Our day was perfect,' say a couple who held their wedding reception at Jake Watkins's restaurant-with-rooms in this prosperous Hampshire town. 'The staff were extremely helpful and the food was
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Close to Dover and the Channel Tunnel, this 200-year-old inn (managed by Bespoke Hotels) stands above a sloping cricket pitch in a pretty village at the southern end of the Kent Downs. The modern
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In stunning gardens, a short walk from the town centre, Wendy and David Dugdill's small B&B is in a pink Georgian mansion built on a site once occupied by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem; it also
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Off the promenade of this South Coast town, this white stuccoed four-storey Victorian house is run as an upmarket B&B by Seng and Elizabeth Loy. It is commended by a recent visitor. 'The owner
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'Better than ever.' Peacefully located on the banks of the Pagham Harbour nature reserve, this 350-year-old inn has been renovated in spare, modern style by structural engineer-turned-hotelier Sam
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Packed with character, this 18th-century former coaching inn is managed by Jon Howard for Fullers Brewery, and run with enthusiastic, friendly staff. There are cosy nooks and crannies embellished with
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'Amenable owners, pleasant fellow guests,' were found by a Guide inspector visiting Ron and Lin Allen's Grade II listed B&B. Originally a farmhouse, it is at the foot of the South Downs. 'We were
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In ancient heath and moorland, where wild ponies and donkeys roam free, this 'relaxed', family-friendly country house hotel occupies a 'stunning' Regency manor house and several 'beautifully designed'
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'Beautiful and comforting, even when it rains', Sarah Burgoyne's upmarket B&B, in a Grade II listed Georgian manor house, is 'better than ever', says a regular Guide correspondent this year. 'She
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Named after the family emblem (a shield with five arrows representing each of the Rothschild brothers who founded banks across Europe), this small hotel/restaurant is run by the Rothschild family
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'This was the nicest hotel we stayed at during our two-week vacation in England,' say American visitors this year to this privately owned B&B. The restored Victorian villa, 'very stylish and in a
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Close to the harbour and West Wittering beach, Lloyd van Rooyen's hotel and restaurant are set in 'refreshing greenery, with lots of patios and grassy areas'. Simply furnished bedrooms are in the main
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On the edge of the village green, this restored 14th-century inn has stained-glass windows, medieval walls, 'passageways a bit like a rabbit warren'; a warm, old-fashioned atmosphere. Daniel and
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Owners Louise Oldfield and Liam Nabb have restored their stylish town house with an air of 'dilapidated grandeur'. Intricate plasterwork has been revealed, a mantelpiece or mirror leans artfully;
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Once a 16th-century warehouse used to store contraband seized from smugglers, this cosy inn now has neat, simple bedrooms decorated with a seaside theme. It is owned by Karen Northcote; Theo Bekker is
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Amanda Lane extends a friendly welcome, with tea and freshly made scones, to B&B guests arriving at her childhood home, a 'very impressive' Edwardian house on the North Downs. At the end of a long
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'Highly recommended' by a Guide inspector, this decommissioned lighthouse on the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head has been turned into a B&B with, unsurprisingly, 'fantastic views'. It has been
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In a 'peaceful' location close to the seafront, this 'well-kept' B&B is in an elegant Edwardian villa with 'bright, modern' decor. Linda and Chris Wain are the 'pleasant' hosts. Simply furnished
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In a 'beautiful area of the South Downs with lovely walks and attractive villages', this country hotel has 'a nice traditional feel'. Owned by Michael Clinch and managed by James Dopson, it was
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On St Boniface Down, overlooking the Victorian seaside town, this small hotel in a thatched mellow stone villa has 'superb views across the sea'. Gert Bach, the 'hands-on' owner, is 'a most charming
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There are breathtaking views -- of ancient woodland, fields, gardens or the castle’s Elizabethan tower -- from all the bedrooms in Sue and Frazer Thompson’s elegant B&B. The Victorian farmhouse on the
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A short harbourside walk from the centre, this stylish B&B is run by friendly owners Julie Thorne and Tom Sutherland in their discreet, restored Victorian town house. Decorated in heritage whites, the
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In a 19th-century colonial-style house fronted by an elegant veranda, this 'comfortable', 'relaxed' restaurant-with-rooms is owned by Nick Denyer. 'Top-quality' dinners have 'lots of good choices',
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At the end of a cobbled street, with good views over the town and adjacent marshes, this white-painted, family-owned hotel dates back to the 18th century, when it was a watering hole for sailors and
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In parkland opposite a small moated castle, this 'beautiful' old manor house is a 'relaxing place, comfortable and informal'. It is the home of Lynn and Jonathan Matthias, who welcome guests on a
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'A modern take on the traditional pub', Andrew Russell's 16th-century inn is in a village on a spur of the Weald. It is a 'friendly, warm place', say visitors this year. He is a hands-on host,
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Decorated in nautical style, with airy, blue-and-white accommodation and a bright, beachy dining room, this charming restaurant-with-rooms sits on the water's edge, on a little bay just west of Cowes.
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In a pretty hamlet, ten minutes' drive from the port, Christopher and Leonora Oakley offer a wide choice of accommodation at their quirky, family-friendly hotel. There are spacious traditional rooms
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'The definitive country house', this renowned stately home stands above the Thames in 'beautiful' National Trust grounds. In the same private ownership as Chewton Glen, New Milton (see entry), it
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More than 140 varieties of English wine are available at Christine and Colin Munday's English Wine Centre on the South Downs; there are also 'smart and comfortable' bedrooms in a modern barn set in
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There is a 'lovely' ambience at this 'absolutely charming' hotel, in a former hunting lodge in the New Forest. In the main house and a converted stable block, smart bedrooms overlook the forest or
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There is a 'friendly' atmosphere at Sam and Janet Bakose's refurbished 17th-century country inn between the historic market towns of Petworth and Midhurst. 'The service is exemplary, the bedrooms are
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On the 'stylish side of shabby chic', this 'charming' white-painted building is set into the ancient city walls close to shops, medieval buildings and museums. It has been turned into a B&B hotel,
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'Slap bang' in the centre of a popular and prosperous market town, this refurbished medieval coaching inn has an equine theme: there is hunting-scene wallpaper in the Reception area; bedrooms are
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Opposite the cathedral green, Ashton Gray's small, design-conscious hotel is in a Grade II listed 18th-century inn, and 'perfectly situated' for both spiritual sustenance and shopping therapy.
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At the top of a steep hill overlooking Ventnor, Sarah Smith's 'gorgeous' B&B has 'beautiful views'. It is 'a wonderful, relaxing place' where visitors in search of 'privacy and relaxation' are well
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There are comfortable bedrooms, fresh seafood and exceptional sea views at this stylish restaurant-with-rooms in a small port town. In a striking dark-timber-and-glass building cantilevered over
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Annie Rowley's elegant B&B, in a Grade II listed Georgian town house, is well placed for visiting the town. The handsome building is mentioned in the Pevsner architectural guide to Hertfordshire;
