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Galvin HOP. Discover beautiful fine dining in London’s Spitafields.

From Mayfair’s most glamorous sky-room to a gastropub in their native Essex, each is totally different, but on a summer’s day, it’s hard to beat an alfresco lunch at Galvin HOP in Spitalfields.

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Andy Mossack stays at Middlethorpe Hall in York. 

Middlethorpe Hall. Discover fantastic York history on the doorstep.

Middlethorpe Hall is the perfect example of a fine country house hotel with character literally seeping from every creaking nook and cranny. An authentic William and Mary house in 20 acres of manicured grounds, it’s had stories to tell throughout its long life.

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Lazeez Lebanese Tapas. Discover authentic and delicious Lebanese fare.

Lazeez Tapas within touching distance of Selfridges in Mayfair has been quietly establishing a name for itself since it opened over four years ago.

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Join Michael Edwards take you on an unforgettable tour of fancy London with his Insider Guide to Belgravia

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel. In Belgravia, London’s most glamourous neighbourhood.

Whilst London’s urban sprawl screams ever outwards there is green-tinged tranquillity at its heart. Everyday Belgravia looks more like a Victorian or Edwardian village, a nostalgic glimpse of the past but also an optimistic take on the future.

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Solange Berchemin reviews the Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in Keswick in the Lake District.

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa. Beautiful lakeside lodging.

The oak-panelled reception with its magnificent bouquets is truly beautiful. It leads to a grand staircase, lounges with open fireplaces, oil paintings, and hunting trophies hanging from the walls.

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Andy Mossack reviews the pop up Field Restaurant in trendy London Fields

The Field Restaurant. Vegetarian has never tasted so good.

The Field restaurant is not simply box ticking to starved stereotypes. On the contrary. It’s properly researched lovingly-crafted food using quality ingredients with imagination, creativity and shed loads of flair.

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