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Rural Retreats

With the countryside at its summery best, this is an ideal time for a mini-break in South East England

Your official guide to South East England presents hundreds of options for Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs, Self Catering, Camping & Caravan Sites and Accessible Accommodation throughout the region, many of which are in rural settings.

With its directory of farms offering bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation, Farm Stay UK is another excellent source of information for a real country close-up.

The establishments listed below created a special offer or activity to link in with the COUNTRYSIDE 2010 fortnight of discovery. Do take a look at their websites when you are choosing a place to stay.

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VISITBRITAIN 3 STARS Bed & Breakfast
Oak Tree B&B
76 Oak Tree Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 3EX
Telephone: 01628 475340. E-mail: Sheila.budd@btinternet.com
www.oaktreebandb.org.uk
Marlow High Street, leading to the River Thames National Trail or the beautiful Chilterns countryside, is within a 10 minute walk of Oak Tree B&B. Walking, cycling or driving in the area can be rewarded by relaxing in the many pubs. Summer river trips can take you to Windsor or Henley.

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AA 4 STARS & AA 2 ROSETTES FOR FOOD EXCELLENCE
Villiers Hotel
3 castle Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1BS
Telephone: 01280 822444. E-mail: /jean.rush@villiershotels.com
www.oxfordshire-hotels.co.uk
Villiers Hotel is an old coaching inn of more than 400 years old, situated in the Market Town of Buckingham. The hotel houses 49 guest rooms with the Villiers Bar and award winning Restaurant. The Buckinghamshire Countryside is close by with lovely walks and National Trust Gardens of Stowe are well worth a visit.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS SILVER AWARD Bed & Breakfast
The Dairy at Packridge
Packridge Farm, Packridge Lane, TootHill, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9LL
Telephone: 02380 733073. E-mail: mike@packridgeestate.com
www.packridgeestate.com
The Dairy is set in a rural location just a couple of miles from central Southampton and Romsey. It is a converted Milking Shed/Dairy on the farm courtyard. Breakfast is served in the main house (circa 1608) and we are members of Hampshire Fare using mainly local produce.

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AA 4 STARS Bed & Breakfast
The Lake Hotel
Shore Road, Lower Bonchurch, Isle of Wight PO38 1RF
Telephone: 01983 852613. E-mail: reception@lakehotel.co.uk
www.lakehotel.co.uk/
Our family-run rural haven is set in a lovely spacious garden in the old-world village of Bonchurch, ½ mile from Ventnor and 400 yards from a quiet beach. Our COUNTRYSIDE 2010 Explorer provides inside information on where to find the best local walks, food, attractions and events.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS SILVER AWARD Bed & Breakfast
Becketts
Plygate Farm, Hartfield Road, Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7HE
Telephone: 01342 850514. E-mail: jacqui@becketts-bandb.co.uk
www.becketts-bandb.co.uk
Stunning Listed barn with a wealth of beams throughout set in a glorious area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of Kent. Three double rooms en suite including antique four poster. Breakfast in the beautiful vaulted dining room overlooking the garden. Within 4 miles of Hever, Chartwell and Penshurst.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS Guest Accommodation
Broadacre
North Street, New Romney, Kent TN28 8DR
Telephone: 01797 362381. Email: info@broadacrehotel.co.uk
http://www.broadacrehotel.co.uk/offers.php
Broadacre is situated in the Historic Cinque Port Town of New Romney on the quiet haven of the Romney Marsh. Our local countryside includes National and RSPB Nature Reserves, The Royal Military Canal, part of The Saxon Shoreway, Coastal and Marsh walks and National Cycle Route 2.

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VISITBRITAIN 5 STARS GOLD AWARD & SILVER BREAKFAST AWARD
GREEN BUSINESS SCHEME
Gardeners Rest B&B
Nemesis, Queensdown Road, Kingsdown, nr Deal, Kent Ct14 8EF
Telephone: 01304 371449. E-mail: Sandra@gardenersrest.me.uk
www.gardenersrest.me.uk
Individually designed and built to high specification, set in 1 acre garden with spectacular views of English Channel, AONB and Clifftop Golf Course. Walking distance of Saxon Shoreway (along Heritage Coastline), National Trust ancient Bluebell woods and The Freedown. National Cycle Network Routes 1 & 2. Local & home grown & home baked breakfast ingredients.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS Self Catering
The Gulls and Sea Watch
51 The Strand, Walmer, nr Deal, Kent CT14 8EF
Telephone: 01304 371449. E-mail: ken@holidaysdeal.co.uk
www.holidaysdeal.co.uk
Apartments centrally situated on Walmer seafront between Deal and Walmer Castles. Uninterrupted Sea views. Opposite paddling pool, Walmer Green and Bandstand. Ideal for Saxon Shoreway & National Cycle Network routes 1 & 2. Local cycle hire. Sleeps 5 – 6.

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VISITBRITAIN 3 STARS Bed & Breakfast
The White Cottage
Ashford Road, St Michael’s, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6SR
Telephone: 01233 850583. E-mail: ruth@thewhitecottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk
http://thewhitecottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk
We enjoy a village location in the heart of the Weald, with a colourful garden and country views. Gardens, castles, steam railways and vineyards amongst the many rural attractions within easy reach.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS Restaurant with Rooms
The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse
Ferry Lane, Moulsford, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF
Telephone: 01491 651381. E-mail: boathouse@beetleandwedge.co.uk
www.beetleandwedge.co.uk
Set on the banks of the River Thames on the stretch of the river immortalised in “The Wind in the Willows” and “Three Men in a Boat”. You can enjoy the tranquillity and peace of the riverside location in one of our charming rooms.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS Self Catering
Garden Flat
Chartfield, Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey RH4 3LG
Telephone: 01306 883838. E-mail: gardenflat@chartfield.biz
www.chartfield.biz/gardenflat/
Spacious, elegant flat with lovely views and garden, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Direct access to footpaths and bridleways leading to vast expanses of NT property. Cycling, riding and fishing available locally. Pretty village with a bakers, post office and three pubs. Sleeps 2+. Minimum stay: one week.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS GOLD AWARD
Linacre Lodge
Baynards, Rudgwick, Horsham, Surrey RH12 3AD
Telephone: 01403 823 522. Mobile: 07980 003135.
E-mail: chrisandlauraanstead@mac.com
www.linacrelodge.co.uk
Set in the glorious Baynards Park right on the Surrey /West Sussex border, the Linacre Lodge country escape offers 2 luxurious, en-suite bedrooms and great breakfasts. Great walking / cycling routes on our doorstep. Dogs welcome. Great pubs / restaurants, plenty to see and do close by.

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VISITBRITAIN 4 STARS
The Studio
Oak Apple Barn, The Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 5PY
Telephone: 07763 384468. E-mail: siobain.davies@virgin.net
www.visitsussex.org/oakapplebarn
Delightful self contained double bed/sitting room within part of a green oak barn, set back from road and approached along a winding path, running beneath a canopy of mature trees. One mile north of Chichester City centre and Festival Theatre and close to the sea, Goodwood and the South Downs.

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AA 5 STARS, AA 3 ROSETTES 2009, 1 MICHELIN STAR 2009
VISITBRITAIN 5 STARS GOLD AWARD RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS
West Stoke House
West Stoke, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9BN
Telephone: 01243 575226. E-mail: info@weststokehouse.co.uk
www.weststokehouse.co.uk
Set in over five acres of lawns and gardens, West Stoke House sits in glorious countryside on the edge of the Downs. West Stoke’s Michelin Star restaurant offers a modern British menu with French influences and the eight large bedrooms all command views over the Sussex countryside.

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Your official guide to South East England also presents hundreds of options for Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs, Self Catering, Camping & Caravan Sites and Accessible Accommodation throughout the region.

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