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UCKFIELD WINCHESTER

Hooke Hall In the centre of Uckfield, this elegant t Wykeham Arms Plain outside, but convivial
Queen Anne townhouse makes a smart, yet within. Guests tuck into top-notch pub food,
informal hotel. Public rooms and bedrooms washed down by real ales and an impressive
(some named after famous lovers) are decorated selection of wines. Cosy, low-ceilinged bedrooms
with designer fabrics by owner Juliet Percy. upstairs; less characterful but smarter ones in the
Despite the homely atmosphere, there are such annexe across the road.
unexpected accoutrements as trouser presses. N 75 Kingsgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9PE.
N 250 High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1EN. Map p75 D4. § (01962) 853834. ` (01962) 854411.
Map p75 E4. § (01825) 761578. ` (01825) 768025. $ wykehamarms@accommodation-inns.co.uk
$ a.percy@virgin.net 0 b. Rooms 10. ∂ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14. z∂¢ Christmas Day.
¢ 23 Dec to 6 Jan. / MC, V. ]] / AE, MC, V. ]]
YARMOUTH,ISLE OF WIGHT
WINCHESTER Y Y

Hotel du Vin The owners of this extremely George Hotel The carefully restored former
popular modern-day hostelry wrought a miracle 17th-century governor’s residence sits in the
when they took over a dowdy town centre hotel. centre of this breezy and historic little harbour
Stylish but unpretentious, its heart is the bustling town. It has much to recommend it, including
Bistro (be sure to book), serving zesty food and a panelled sitting room and elegant bedrooms.
excellent but affordable wines. The elegant The amiable brasserie, where lunch is served all
bedrooms are sponsored by wine companies. week, is preferable to the sombre dining room.
N Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9EF. N Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO41 OPE. Map p75 D5.
Map p75 D4. § (01962) 841414. ` (01962) 842458. § (01983) 760331. ` (01983) 760425.
$ reservations@winchester.hotelduvin.com 0 b,l,d. $ res@thegeorge.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 17. ∂
Rooms 23. ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]] ¢ Never. / MC, V. ]]]

WHITSTABLE WILLITON
Continental Breezy, youthful, Deco-style White House Comfortable house with pretty
hotel, plus six simple, gaily decorated courtyard garden run for 30 years by the
fisherman’s huts for a bit of seaside fun. affable Smiths. They have a passion for good
N 29 Beach Walk, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2BP. food and wine: their list has won awards.
Map p75 F4. § (01227) 280280. ` (01227) 280257. N 11 Long St, Williton, Somerset TA4 4QW. Map p74 C4.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 24, plus 7 fisherman’s huts. ]] § (01984) 632306. 0 b,d. Rooms 10. ]]
WICKHAM Y Y
YATTENDON
Old House A Georgian house in an ancient Royal Oak Village pub transformed into a
market square. Contemporary comfort with suave, sophisticated and pricey restaurant and
award-winning restaurant. buzzing brasserie; attractive bedrooms upstairs.
N The Square, Wickham, Hampshire PO17 5JG. Map N The Square, Yattendon, Tatcham, Berkshire RG18 0UG.
p75 D5. § (01329) 833049. ` (01329) 833672. Map p75 D4. § (01635) 201325. ` (01635) 201926.
$ enq@theoldhousehotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 8. ]] 0 b,l,d. Rooms 5. ]]]