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The Horse and Groom in Upper Oddington – a Special Place in the Cotswolds
For centuries the Horse and Groom Village Inn at Upper Oddington in the Cotswolds has served food and drink to locals and visitors to the areas. And the tradition continues under the ownership of Norman and Warren aka Drunken Sailor Holidays Ltd. But their refreshingly different approach – more…
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Review: Holiday Accommodation at Michelmersh Farm in Hampshire
Michelmersh Farm deep in the Hampshire countryside near Romsey offers unique holiday accommodation incorporated in the buildings of a working farm. Guests can take a tour of the farm and watch the fascinating robotic milking of its large herd of cows.
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Folklore - the Essence of the Isle of Man
The Manx people love their folklore and see their affinity with the landscape and the little folk as 'normal'. Share their enchantment on a visit to the Isle of Man by visiting the places where legendary figures and the Mooinjer veggey have appeared.
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Blenheim Palace Lights up for Christmas
Christmas at Blenheim Palace near Woodstock in Oxfordshire is truly something special and bewitches visitors of all ages. Enjoy Blenheim Palace's interpretation of the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty. Then, as darkness falls, marvel at the enchanting displays along the Christmas Illuminated…
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The No1 Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 – A Holiday Extra
Add a treat to your forthcoming trip and book an airport lounge through Holiday Extras which offer discounted prices at quality lounges such as the No 1 Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport.
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A Watercress Lodge
For anyone wanting to experience some unusual holiday accommodation the self-catering Watercress Lodges are ideal. These cosy wooden lodges that mimic wooden railway cottages offer accommodation on two floors for up to six people in a rural setting. An added attraction is the proximity of Ropley…
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Fossils, Fiction and Films in Lyme Regis
Jane Austen, John Fowles, and Henry Fielding are just three of many famous writers who have found inspiration in Lyme Regis, a pretty seaside town on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The town is also famous as the birthplace and home to Mary Anning, a palaeontologist before her time but is now…
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A Walk through Wadebridge in Cornwall
Designated one of the best places to live in Britain, Wadebridge, on the both banks of the River Camel estuary linked by the Seventeen Arch Bridge, the longest stone bridge in Britain. This popular town retains the charms of a typical Cornish town featuring a 1930s cinema, a town hall built in the…
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Stay in a Pub: Pride of Paddington
The United Kingdom is well-known for its huge variety of public houses fondly known as pubs. Many of these pubs offer accommodation, including the Pride of Paddington in London. Stay in a Pub is a website that has created a collection of the best pubs with rooms.
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Houghton Lodge & Gardens - A Top Attraction in Hampshire
Houghton Lodge & Gardens in Hampshire is 230 years old this year. As part of the celebrations the new Oriental Garden was officially opened by Charlie Dimmock, expert gardener and television presenter. Created in a corner of the parkland that surrounds Houghton Lodge, a Cottage Orné, this new…
