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SOUTHERN ENGLAND

LONDON • SOUTHEAST • SOUTHWEST
ISLE OF WIGHT • ISLESOF SCILLY • CHANNEL ISLANDS
HE DEEP lanes, hidden valleys Sussex and Kent are favoured with
and sheltered creeks and a crop of delightful traditional
Tcoves of Cornwall and buildings, some of them medieval,
Devon make magical settings in which to stay. London had spent
for a range of charming places to many years in the doldrums,
stay, from sophisticated seaside but the city and its environs
hotels to simple farmhouse B&Bs. In now have an impressive
Dorset, Somerset and Avon there are range of beautifully run,
a wealth of gracious mansions and highly individual hotels.
manor houses which have been Note, however, that they are
turned into hotels, perfect choices expensive and there are as yet few
for a weekend treat. In the southeast, which stand out in the budget category.

BATH BATH

Bath Priory This is a perfect choice for a Queensberry Discreet, quiet and beautifully
weekend treat, combining the seclusion of a decorated central Bath haven, with a lift to all
country house hotel with the attractions of Bath a levels. Along the characterful maze of corridors
stroll away. The bedrooms are luxurious yet are spacious bedrooms with lovely cotton sheets
homely; the sophisticated drawing room is done on the (mainly) king-size beds and lavish
out in deep reds and ochre yellow. Smooth bathrooms. Two attractive drawing rooms and a
service and excellent food (Michelin star). popular basement restaurant, the Olive Tree.
N Weston Rd, Bath, Somerset BA1 2XT. Map p74 C4. N Russel St, Bath, Somerset BA1 2QF. Map p74 C4.
§ (01225) 331922. ` (01225) 448276. § (01225) 447928. ` (01225) 446065.
$ mail@thebathpriory.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 32. $ enquiries@bathqueensberry.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 29.
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AMBERLEY ASHWATER
Amberley Castle The real thing, complete with Blagdon Manor Small country house hotel, lost
battlements and portcullis in a charming village. in lovely countryside, run on personal yet
Baronial luxury, plus Jacuzzis. professional lines. Pretty bedrooms; good food.
N Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9ND. Map p75 N Ashwater, Devon EX21 5DF. Map p74 B5.
E5. § (01798) 831992. ` (01798) 831998.$ info § (01409) 211224. ` (01409) 211634.
@amberleycastle.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19. ]]]] $ stay@blagdon.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 7. ]]
ASHBURTON BATH
Holne Chase Quiet, restful former hunting Sydney Gardens This large Italianate house
lodge inside Dartmoor National Park. Perfect for overlooking a small park on the edge of town
sporting enthusiasts: fishing and shooting on tap. makes a light, attractive and spacious B&B.
N Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7NS. Map p74 B5. N Sydney Rd, Bath, Somerset BA2 6NT. Map p74 C4.
§ (01364) 631471. ` (01364) 631453. $ info@ § (01225) 464818. ` (01225) 484347.
holne-chase.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 17. ]]] $ book@sydneygardens.co.uk 0 b. Rooms 6. ]]