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The
best weekend breaks and holidays go hand-in-hand with good
food. It's all very well to find a fabulous B&B or a
stylish self-catering cottage, but you don't want to travel
miles to track down the gourmet treasures of the area. Which
is why we've decided to highlight a few of our favourite
places to stay within a stone's throw of some fantastic
restaurants. Opt for one of our Unique Home Stays foodie
havens and prepare for a full-pelt holiday feast of luxury
accommodation, stunning scenery and fine food served in style.
Tuck in and enjoy...
Destination:
Broadway, Worcestershire
Where to Stay: Mill Hay, country house B&B
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Bed
and Breakfast in style in one of just three lavish en
suites in an old English country house situated at the
gateway to the Cotswolds. |
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After a day out in
England's largest designated Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty you'll have worked up an appetite for
the culinary extravaganza waiting in the wings. But
wherever you choose to eat out, make sure you save
room for a sumptuous full English breakfast, boiled
eggs with lumpfish caviar or oak smoked served up in
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How
much: From £140 to £180 per room per night
Where
to Eat: Just a 15-minute walk from Mill Hay, the
award-winning Russell's
has quickly gained a reputation as one of the best restaurants
in town, with its modern British food served in a contemporary
interior, alfresco in the courtyard or in the 12-seater
private dining room. Also in the heart of the olde English
village are the highly acclaimed hotel restaurants at the
Lygon Arms and Buckland Manor, and it's just a short hop to
Bourton-on-the-Hill's Horse
and Groom Inn - a quintessential country style pub serving
fresh local produce in cosy style.
More
Info: www.millhay.uniquehomestays.com
Destination:
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Where to Stay: Abbots Lodge luxury B&B, or the
Catherine of Aragon Suite
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Sink
into the lavish surroundings of our historical
properties, and sink your teeth into some of the
finest local produce in Shropshire. A 15th Century
family mansion with four-poster beds, roll-top baths
and spa treatments at the click of your fingers,
Abbots Lodge oozes with quintessentially English style
and bedazzling modern comforts. |
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The Catherine of
Aragon Suite - a private suite for two in the wing
of a magnificent Tudor home - houses two double beds
(firm or soft), a spacious drawing room overlooking
the garden, a wood panelled medieval bathroom with
underfloor heating, and an array of mod cons to cater
for business and leisure travellers. |
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The sumptuous
accommodations aren't easy to tear yourself away from,
but rest assured the restaurants on the doorstep are
worth deserting your pad of pure luxury for an evening
or two. |
How
much: Abbots Lodge from £90 to £120 per room per night
(based on 2 people sharing); Catherine of Aragon Suite from £85
to £125 per night per suite.
Where
to Eat: Within weeks of its opening Mad Jacks established
itself as one of Shrewsbury's best restaurants, with diners
flocking here for champagne cocktails, fine wines and a fresh
ingredients fused with innovative flavours (01743 358870). For
something a touch less modern and a touch more formal, sample
traditional flavours dipped in the historic ambience of
Drapers Hall fine dining restaurant (01743 344679); or for a
quirky and scrumptious blend of contemporary and classic
throughout the food and the venue, dine at Shrewsbury's oldest
and most characterful public house, The
Golden Cross.
More
Info: www.abbotslodge.uniquehomestays.com;
www.aragon.uniquehomestays.com
Destination:
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Where to Stay: The Old Granary Cottage, luxury
riverside B&B or self-catering accommodation
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Retreat
to a beautiful 18th Century Old Granary Cottage
situated beside Suffolk's famous Tide Mill on the
river's edge. Make yourself at home in the
nautical-themed interior bedecked with French and
English antiques, and enjoy stunning waterside views
from the two double en suites. |
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How
much: £85 per room per night B&B; £395 to £750 per
week self-catering
Where
to Eat: Owned by a chef with over 25 years experience, The
Captain's Table boasts two AA rosettes and a platter of
accolades to accompany its exceptional food and personal
service; or for the finest local produce in a more informal
ambience, The
Galley restaurant sits at the top of Market Hill.
Footsteps from your accommodation, The Waterfront Cafe serves
fine food and wine in the stylish setting of the 300 year-old
granary overlooking the River Deben (open daytimes only).
Being an arm of the Woodbridge
Fine Food Company you can expect the freshest local
produce to adorn the daily changing menu.
More
Info: www.oldgranarycottage.uniquehomestays.com
Destination:
Whitstable, Kent
Where to Stay: Artist's Beach House, self-catering
beach pad for 6-8 guests
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Made
for a weekend by the beach in the company of good
friends, the beach house is a quirky, New England
style artist's studio that opens its door straight
onto Tankerton beach. |
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The coastal environment is
brought inside, with stunning views, warm seaside
hues, beachy features and a collection of contemporary
artwork. |
How
much: 2 nights from £750; £1,500 to £2,500 per week
Where
to Eat: The fashionable fishing port of Whitstable isn't
short of dining hotspots, so make sure you pack a good
appetite - especially if you've a penchant for fresh fish.
It's only a 3-minute walk the beachfront Hotel Continental
with its East Quay Shellfish Bar that is renowned for serving
some of the freshest local seafood in town. Also just minutes
away in Whitstable's cluster of restaurants is the famous
Wheelers Oyster Bar, where you are invited to bring your own
wine and tuck into a simply delicious platter of cold seafood
(01227 273311).
More
Info: www.artistsbeachhouse.uniquehomestays.com
Destination:
Trebarwith, North Cornwall
Where to Stay: Little Trebarwith, luxury self-catering
barn conversion sleeping 4
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The
epitome of country-living-on-sea, Little Trebarwith
barn boasts staggering ocean views beyond verdant
cliff-top fields. |
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Newly renovated to offer a
traditional cottage-feel finished with stylish,
contemporary décor and all mod cons; luxurious
details include a wood-burning stove, squishy sofas,
an open-plan living area, en suite bathrooms and a
country kitchen. Little Trebarwith can be hired out
exclusively for four, or along with a second barn
sleeping 8 further guests. |
How
much: From £1,500 to £2,000 per week
Where
to Eat: In the heart of one of the UK's favourite foodie
destinations you are spoilt for choice when it comes down to
eating out. On the doorstep at Trebarwith Strand the Port
William pub is fantastically positioned overlooking the rugged
beach (01840 770230), whilst nearby in Port Isaac are the Old
School Hotel and Restaurant (01208 880721) and the family
run Harbour restaurant. A short drive further south in Padstow
you'll find Rick
Stein's cluster of eateries, with the highly acclaimed Number
6 hot on Stein's heels for a gourmet reputation
extraordinaire. Head further south, via Ripley's
Michelin-starred culinary gems at St Merryn (01841 520179),
and onto Jamie Oliver's Fifteen
Cornwall overhanging the golden sands at Watergate Bay.
More
Info: www.littletrebarwith.uniquehomestays.com
Destination:
Midhurst, Sussex
Where to Stay: York House Rooms, a classic Victorian
cottage B&B
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Make
yourself at home in a classic Victorian stone house
with exceptional standards of hospitality, design and
comfort. There are just two luxury suites: The Garden
Suite and The Blue Suite, with lovely sitting rooms,
en suites with power showers, fluffy robes and White
Company toiletries. |
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How
much: From £100 to £200 per suite per night
Where
to Eat: In Midhurst itself the Loch
Fyne Seafood Restaurant is the latest hotspot for
delicious fish dishes, whilst situated between Petworth and
Midhurst, The
Halfway Bridge showcases local produce and fine wines in a
traditional 17th Century inn cum swanky modern pub.
Sophisticated dining in a relaxed atmosphere is the speciality
of West
Stoke House, a gourmet restaurant serving a modern British
menu with French influences.
More
Info: www.yorkhouserooms.uniquehomestays.com
Destination:
St Ives, Cornwall
Where to Stay: St Ives Town House, self-catering
accommodation sleeping 10
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The
perfect place for foodies, St Ives Town House is a
spacious beachside pad, with colourful linens,
comfortable rooms and lovely sea views. One of eight
terraced properties built by a shipping tycoon for his
captains, the light-flooded rooms offer creature
comforts and contemporary décor. |
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How
much: From £1,900 to £2,750 per week; 3-nights (minimum
stay) from £1,400
Where
to Eat: Located footsteps from Porthminster Beach, your
first port of call should be the internationally renowned Porthminster
Beach Café that specialises in Mediterranean and Asian
seafood cuisine served at the ocean's edge. With two AA
rosettes, Alba,
housed in an old lifeboat building on the harbour-front is
also top of the culinary tree, and amongst a plethora of
gourmet gems the award-winning Garrack
Restaurant is worth a steep stroll up the hill.
More
Info: www.stivestownhouse.uniquehomestays.com
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