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Ffestiniog Railway

Exploring North Wales by Rail

This area of Wales is home to probably the highest concentration of narrow and standard gauge steam train lines in the UK. Rupert Parker climbs aboard.

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The Principal Edinburgh

Things have changed since I last stayed at 19-21 George Street. The former George Hotel is now The Principal Edinburgh and its facelift is looking good.

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Highcliffe Contemporary B&B

After a long day exploring the Cornish beaches and hills, Highcliffe, an exceptional B&B where every guest is made to feel very special indeed.

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Searcys St. Pancras Restaurant & Bar

Searcys St. Pancras Restaurant & Bar overlooking the Eurostar platforms, is aiming to create the same experience as travellers experience in Paris

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Congham Hall Hotel

An inquisitive deer was tiptoeing like a child playing hopscotch across the lawn, as we sipped Earl Grey on the breakfast terrace at Congham Hall Hotel..

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Grant Arms Hotel

One ‘word’ admirably sums up the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey – WYSIWYG: What you see is what you get. There are no pretensions here, just the welcoming and quiet efficiency of a mainstream 3-star Gold hotel and restaurant.

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