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TETBURY UPPINGHAM

Calcot Manor Various outbuildings surround this Lake Isle It’s a surprise to find something so
old Cotswold manor. The renovated stables house e rustic and countrified in the middle of a busy
the superb family rooms, with video, fridge, High Street, even a pretty one like Uppingham’s.
bunks and baby-listening. Children are especially The restaurant-with-rooms is entered through
welcome (there is a playroom supervised by a a flowery courtyard. Bedrooms are cosy, and
nanny). Adults enjoy the excellent cooking in the the bar has a log fire on chilly evenings. Fully
cool Conservatory or the Gumstool Inn. refurbished by new management.
N Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8YJ. Map p74 A3. N 16 High St East, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9PZ.
§ (01666) 890391. ` (01666) 890394. Map p75 E3. § (01572) 822951. ` (01572) 824400.
$ reception@calcotmanor.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 28. $ info@lakeislehotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 11. ∂
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ULEY WOODSTOCK

Owlpen Manor Only superlatives are used to Feathers This exceptionally civilized hotel is
describe Owlpen Manor, hidden in its own little fashioned from four tall 17th-century townhouses.
valley. Once seen, the magical Tudor house is The place is hard to fault: relaxing upstairs
never forgotten. This is luxurious ‘serviced’ drawing room (with library and open fire);
self-catering: stay in a delightful cottage, barn beautifully decorated bedrooms; friendly,
or mill. Eat (Saturdays only) in the atmospheric unobtrusive service; and excellent food in the
restaurant, the Cyder House. lively wood-panelled dining room.
N Owlpen, nr Uley, Gloucestershire GL11 5BZ. N Market St, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX.
Map p74 A3. § (01453) 860261. ` (01453) 860819. Map p74 B2. § (01993) 812291. ` (01993) 813158.
$ sales@owlpen.com 0 b Oct–Mar; l Apr–Sept. Rooms $ enquiries@feathers.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 20.
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STRATFORD-UPON-AVONAA WOODBRIDGE
Caterham House This centrally located B&B, set Ramsholt Arms Right by the water, this pub
in two Georgian houses, is very attractive both makes a perfect base for sailing, birdwatching or
inside and out. Stylish and well run. riverside treks.
N 58 Rother St, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 N Dock Road, Ramsholt, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3AB.
6LT. Map p75 D3. § (01789) 267309. Map p75 F3. § (01394) 411229. ` (01394) 411818.
` (01789) 414836. 0 b. Rooms 10. ]] 0 b,l,d. Rooms 2. ]]
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WARE
Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Old Vicarage Immaculately kept small hotel, with
Club This five-star hotel incorporates modern mostly large bedrooms and a sunny conservatory.
amenities (health spa, golf) in a grandiose setting. N Worfield, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 5JZ.
N Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0SD. Map p75 E4. Map p74 C3. § (01746) 716497. ` (01746) 716552.
§ (01920) 487722. ` (01920) 487682. 0 b,l,d. $ admin@ the-old-vicarage.demon.co.uk 0 b,l,d.
Rooms 161. ]]] Rooms 14 ]]]