eep in the gorgeous Kent countryside, the Dower House of Knowlton Court is a beautiful Grade II listed building dating from Elizabethan times and recently restored to a high level of comfort. Set in it’s own private gardens, the house has stunning views of the magnificent parkland of Knowlton Court estate. Inside it is has a cosy atmosphere of large fireplaces, comfy sofas and spacious ensuite bedrooms. Originally built to house the widow of Knowlton Court Dower House has the [...]
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n the Sussex coast, close to the dramatic white cliffs and sea, Florence House sits impressively in a wild, windswept landscape of downland. It dates from the 1920s when a local merchant built it as a wedding present for his daughter. On the edge of South Downs National Park, the house is set in 6 acres of outstanding natural beauty. The abundant gardens have lots of special, enchanting places to visit and there are many idyllic, stirring walks to have [...]
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Since its first steps, the home of Mamaheaven has been the beautiful and enchanting Penrhos Court, where we have grown with the wonderful support of Daphne Lambert, owner and chef. Daphne Lambert runs a wonderful kitchen where fresh, organic ingredients are prepared so they offer the utmost in nutritional value. Bread is baked fresh every day and there is also a fine selection of organic wines. Penrhos Court was the first restaurant to be awarded the Soil Association organic symbol [...]
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Set in the heart of the West Kent Rural Conservation Area, the ancient Manor of Oxon Hoath is a chateauesque-style former manor house with 73 acres of its own beautiful, tranquil gardens and parkland. The gardens are a joy to explore with the exotic trees and romantic gardens, sweeping lawns and mysterious woodlands; hidden dells; secret gardens; courtyards and a sculptured lake that create the perfect environment for retreating. The interiors are stunning too – the work of fabled architects [...]
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Can Talaias On the beautiful island of Ibiza Can Talaias, “the house on the hill” is perched above the pretty village of San Carlos, in an unspoilt area with beautiful beaches, forests and caves nearby, While riding horseback one morning in the late sixties, actor/comic Terry-Thomas and his wife Belinda discovered “Can Talaias” and it is now run by their son, Cushan and his wife, Laetitia. It was just an old, rundown hilltop finca surrounded by dry wheat fields and carob [...]
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