5 Exciting Exmoor
Located in the rolling hills of the beautiful
Exmoor National Park, The Hunter’s Inn is
owned by the National Trust, meaning that
every stay helps to preserve the local
wildlife and ecology. The inn lies at the
heart of the Heddon Valley, surrounded by
2,000 acres of picturesque countryside.
With the South West Coast Path just
minutes from the door, put on your
walking shoes and explore the rolling
hills, rocky beaches and windswept
cliffs that inspired Shelley, Coleridge
and Wordsworth.
l Rooms from £80 for a double,
thehuntersinnexmoor.co.uk
6 Have a ball
n Brighton
Set within a townhouse in iconic Regency
Square, Artist Residence Brighton is a
25-bedroom boutique hotel full of quirks
and surprises. Nestled directly opposite
he old pier and i360 tower, there are
stunning views of the coastline and sea.
ome of the rooms have been decorated
by local artists.
l From £95 a night (double room only)
artistresidence.co.uk/our-hotels/brighton/
7 A Surrey retreat
Set in 200 acres of parkland, De Vere Selsdon Estate isa countryhouse
hotel providing a dream escape from the daily grind. Tracingitshistory
back to 861AD, it’s been a former Anglo-Saxon hall, a medievalestateof
the Knights Templar and a Victorian country seat. Aftera revamp,there’s
now a brand-new restaurant and bar as well as a gorgeousspa,opulent
glass orangery and beautiful bedrooms.
l From £89 a night (bed and breakfast), devere.co.uk/selsdon-estate/
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8 Live it up
in Liverpool
Just opposite Liverpool’s Lime Street
station, Holiday Inn City Centre is in
a great position. Visit the World Museum,
a short walk away, where you’ll find great
exhibitions. Even better, kids aged 17
and under stay free when sharing their
parents’ room. Up to four children
aged 12 and under eat free all day
in the restaurant.
l Rooms from £77.60,
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serveslocally-sourcedseafoodinits
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entertainmentonthesunterrace,too.
l£100foradoublestandardroom
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