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Glebe House, Devon
Inspired by
agriturismos, this former vicarage in the Coly valley, east Devon, is being turned into a smallholding, guesthouse and restaurant. There are five bedrooms and a self-contained annexe (due to open on 12 April), plus three dining areas and two living rooms. The house sits in expansive gardens and woodland, with a tennis court and outdoor heated pool. The owner recently retrained as a chef and will be serving simple nightly suppers (pies, casseroles) and a four-course set menu from Thursday to Sunday, using ingredients from the polytunnel and kitchen garden, and surrounding farms. Cookery classes are planned in the on-site bakery and charcuterie room. The room rate includes home-baked refreshments on arrival and a farmhouse breakfast. It is a short drive to the Jurassic Coast and fishing villages such as Beer and Branscombe.
Wiltshire, England
Longleat’s new luxury self-catering cottages
Longleat safari park has launched a range of new exclusive rural retreats on its estate in Wiltshire. Visitors will be able to choose from six individually designed country getaways, each with its own stunning setting.
East Lodge, Keeper’s House and Keeper’s Cottage will be available for bookings from 12 April, while Deer Keeper’s House, Gardener’s Cottage and Prairie Lodge will be added in time for the summer.
Prices start from £375 per night for East Lodge, Gardener’s Cottage (including a private tour of Longleat’s grounds and gardens with the head gardener) and Prairie Cottage; £500 for Deer Keeper’s House and Keeper’s Cottage; and £750 for Keeper’s House (including an exclusive 4x4 tour of the Safari Park). All accommodation options include Longleat park tickets for the duration of the guests’ stay.
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From a converted 18th century jail to an upscaled townhouse, these are some of the promised hot properties for super sleeps, says Sarah Marshall. “The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life,” claimed writer George Bernard Shaw. He had a point. Following a year of being cooped up in our houses, the idea of a future change of scenery has never been more appealing and the thought of having someone else cook, clean and even pull the curtains at night is blissful. Although lockdowns and tier restrictions have created barriers for hoteliers, many plan to open new properties in 2021.