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Michael Edwards enjoys glamping in a Shepherds Hut at the Merry Harriers in Godalming Surrey Jake David llamas MH

The Merry Harriers. Enjoy Great glamping in Surrey

The huts, the king-size beds and the patio of sun-loungers with fire-pit focus on the pond and glorious views over the Surrey Hills.

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Kahani Indian restaurant

Kahani Indian Restaurant. Stunning fine dining food in Chelsea

Tamarind may well have its Michelin star, but Peter Joseph’s Kahani, already with 2 AA rosettes, will not have to wait very long for its own Michelin accolade.  A truly memorable Indian dining experience.

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Rupert Parker reports back on a stay at the Bristol Hotel a citycentre staple for decades.

The Bristol Hotel. Discoer this fabulous riverside haven.

The waterside views from my 5th-floor room afforded a sense of space and I didn’t feel like I was in the heart of a bustling city. Best of all was taking breakfast right by the side of the harbour.

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Andy Mossack reviews Bustronome Voyage Gourmand, where you can enjoy dinner while touring London atop a red London double decker bus. Bus e1580301110824

Bustronome Voyage Gourmand. Discover London while deliciously dining on a double decker bus.

We had just rounded Trafalgar Square when the cheese was triumphantly delivered. A brie with a very tasty pear cooked in balsamic vinegar.

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Hans Bar & Grill. Discover and taste a delicious touch of Chelsea class.

In a welcome nod to old fashioned fine-dining theatre, Enrico carved the chateaubriand tableside, plating it with loving care alongside a grilled portobello mushroom and a generous square of crispy dauphinoise potato.

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Boodle Fight RAPSA @ 100 Hoxton. London

Of course, we go for the Full Boodle and it’s served on a banana leaf board, filling the table. Frankly there’s a lot of food and the waitress guides us round the different dishes. 

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