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Cornwall

Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall
As you sweep up the drive to the Headland (which is in name and in position) you would be forgiven for feeling you have taken ...More

Cumbria

Sweeney's Bar, Restaurant & Rooms, Keswick, Cumbria
Good sign from the off - at Sweeney’s the young kiwi who served was friendly, attentive, and above all quick. The red and cream walls, black ...More

Gloucestershire

Gumstool Inn, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large Room, with dining areas off and a blazing log fire - The Gumstool Inn is a nice place to while away a few hours. ...More

Hampshire

Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Winchester, Hampshire
Quite simply the best lunch we have had in the 21st Century. Served in a sort of gallic bistro room with huge aplomb all ...More

Lancashire

Barton Grange Hotel, Preston, Lancashire
Barton Grange has a great feel to it, something that comes from a mix of factors. In type it falls comfortingly between the rather stuffy ...More

London

Hole in the Wall, Chiswick, London
Hidden away in a backstreet near the A4, since its recent refurbishment the Hole in the Wall has become a very pleasant place to go ...More

Pissarros on the River, Chiswick, London
Super spot by a very nice stretch of the river with a lovely conservatory to sit and watch the view. It was quite busy for ...More

The Roebuck, Chiswick, London
We really enjoyed the food here and judging by the number of punters in on an early saturday evening we are not alone. A large ...More

North Wales

Ye Olde Bulls Head Inn, Beaumaris, North Wales
In need of rapid refreshment before a fishing trip three of us hit the Brasserie and took the tapas option, a good decision. At £6.25 ...More

Northamptonshire

Fawsley Hall, Daventry, Northamptonshire
Our stay was quite simply perfect, even the weather was kind although that was unlikely to be down to fawsley. We had a terrific room ...More

Surrey

Jolly Farmers, Betchworth, Surrey
more a restaurant with deli than a pub I would say but still a great place nonetheless. Service was efficient yet relaxed and i had ...More

Wotton Hatch, Wotton, Surrey
Remembering this place of old it was with trepidation that we stopped here (15 of us) for a light bite. Need not have worried - ...More

Sussex

Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, Climping, Sussex
This is a really super spot, alongside a wind swept beach but totally comfortable throughout. The level of service was very very good, the spa ...More

Warwickshire

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire
The Castle was packed on the day the four of us went (and I mean really busy with a queue to get in the car ...More

Wiltshire

Horse And Groom, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
tues lunch. Menu looked good. My chicken very well cooked and delicious. Partners salad not such a success. However best bit was the owner who ...More

Whatley Manor, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Whatley Manor is a very serious hotel and the sum of its parts really do add up. A very energetic and seemingly young general ...More