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LACOCK LONDON

A At The Sign of the Angel The epitome of the The Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments The
medieval English inn – half-timbered, with great Athenaeum has a caring reputation, but lone
log fires in cold weather, beamed ceilings, oak women are made to feel particularly welcome.
panelling, venerable old beds and gleaming Most rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious,
antique furniture. The village is owned and cared with standard bathrooms, but each has a CD and
for by the National Trust. The pleasures are video player and a proper bar. There is also a
simple, the setting memorable. range of serviced apartments, some sumptuous.
N 6 Church St, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LB. N 116 Piccadilly, London W1J 7BJ. Map p72 C3.
Map p75 D4. § (01249) 730230. ` (01249) 730527. § (020) 7499 3464. ` (020) 7493 1860. $ info@
$ angel@lacock.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 10. athenaeumhotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 157, plus 34 apts.
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THE LIZARD LONDON

Landewednack House This lovely old rectory in Beaufort Consistently praised and with a high
a thatched hamlet has a superb headland percentage of faithful regulars, this is an
position. The views across the garden and the exceptional townhouse hotel. It is noted for the
church to the sea are heavenly, and the three friendly attitude of its mainly female staff, the
bedrooms are supremely elegant and luxurious. smart, tasteful decor, and the wealth of extras
Guests dine en famille; local seafood dishes, included in the rates (airport limo, cream teas,
perhaps lobster or crab, are a highlight. champagne). In a quiet street near Harrods.
N Church Cove, The Lizard, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7PQ. N 33 Beaufort Gardens, London SW3 1PP.
Map p74 A5. § (01326) 290909. ` (01326) 290192. Map p72 B3. § (020) 7584 5252. ` (020) 7589 2834.
$ landewednack.house@amserve.com 0 b,d. Rooms 3. $ reservations@thebeaufort.co.uk 0 b. Rooms 27.
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HOLSWORTHY KINGSWEAR
Court Barn Easy-going warmth is the keynote Nonsuch House Fabulous views across the River
in this reassuringly homely old house. Elegant Dart. Bedrooms named after local sea areas.
dining room; park-like grounds. N Church Hill, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0BX.
N Clawton, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6PS. Map p74 C5. § (01803) 752829. ` (01803)
Map p74 B5. § (01409) 271219. ` (01409) 271309. 752357. $ enquiries@nonsuch-house.co.uk 0 b,d.
$ courtbarnhotel@talk21.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 8. ]] Rooms 3. ]]
HUNSTRETE LEWDOWN
Hunstrete House A refined atmosphere fills this Lewtrenchard Manor Stunning 400-year-old
mellow, Georgian townhouse. Classy cooking. house with a splendid antique-filled interior. New
N Hunstrete, Pensford, Bath, Somerset BS39 4NS. restaurant added recently; reports, please.
Map p74 C4. § (01761) 490490. ` (01761) 490732. N Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4PN.
$ info@hunstretehouse.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Map p74 B5. § (01566) 783256. ` (01566) 783332.
Rooms 25. ]]] $ stay@lewtrenchard.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 9. ]]]
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p71