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Andy Mossack reviews Hartwell House Hotel, an historical Jacobean mansion with a storied history.

Hartwell House Hotel. Discover Jacobean majesty in Aylesbury

The drive up to the lodge gate at Hartwell House is impressive. No less because Dave, the lodge-keeper, pops his head up seemingly from nowhere

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Terry Marsh braves a visit to the famous Rosslyn Chapel and finds there's more to it than cracking codes.

Rosslyn Chapel. Experience a piece of history without code cracking

Long before Dan Brown and the Da Vinci Code heaped attention on this extravagantly ornate chapel set on a low hill above Roslin Glen in the Midlothian countryside south of Edinburgh it had been a popular destination for generations of curious travellers.

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Andy Mossack reviews the London Taj Hotel in St. James' Court. taj SJC courtyard 03 57510859 l2753

St. James’ Court London Taj. Discover luxury in Victorian splendour.

Tajj is all about service and style and with a £multi-million renovation almost completed, this magnificent period building has a smile on her face once again.

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Island of Mousa. Shetland Isles

Island of Mousa. Immerse yourself in the Beautiful outdoors in the Shetland Isles

The island of Mousa is a special place for several reasons, and anyone visiting Shetland during the summer months should find time to take the short boat ride from Sandsayre on ‘The Mousa Boat’.

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Rupert Parker reviews the Iron Bloom restaurant in London's trendy east end.

Iron Bloom Restaurant. Great british Tapas in Shoreditch

Wandering around a buzzing Shoreditch on a Friday night, it’s easy to miss Iron Bloom, thinking that it’s just of many identikit bars that are pumping out music

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Tell Me More About Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin. A classy touch of French in Edinburgh.

It’s the Edinburgh Festival and we are in the best position for the fringe fun. Hotel du Vin is near Bristo Square, a peaceful distance from the hoards.

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