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The Swan, Pangbourne

By the banks of the River Thames     About the place: The Swan is a beautiful 17th century listed building, situated in the picturesque village of Pangbourne with three open fires in the winter. There is a spacious terrace

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The Ferryboat Inn, Helford

Sixteenth Century Pub overlooking the Helford River     About the place: The Wright Brothers’ Ferry Boat Inn is on the opposite side of the lovely Helford river from the Shipwright Arms (also in Bird and Dine!) It dates back

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Beach House Restaurant, Oxwich

On the golden sands of Oxwich Bay     About the place: The Beach House Restaurant enjoys a stunning natural setting on the soft golden sands of Oxwich Bay with magnificent coastal views. Head Chef Hywel Griffith has extensive experience in

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Dunmore House, Clonakilty

In a stunning location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.   About the place: The Dunmore House Hotel has been run by the same family for 3 generations.  It is perched on cliffs on the edge of Clonakilty Bay, which is a

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Ferry Inn, Salcombe

Great views across the estuary     About the place: The Ferry Inn is located on the waterfront, right by the jetty for the Portlemouth and Kingsbridge ferries.  The lower level bar opens on to a sheltered waterside terrace with excellent

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Shipwright’s Arms, Helford

The thatched pub on the river     About the place: This seventeenth-century thatched pub is in one of the most picturesque riverside locations in Cornwall.  Visitors need to park their cars at the top of the hill and stroll

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Newport Wetlands Cafe, Newport

Spectacular estuary views on the edge of the City     About the place: The Visitor Centre Cafe has large, panoramic windows overlooking the reserve and surrounding countryside. There is a large outdoor decking area providing additional seating.  Cetti’s warblers and

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Old Moor Cafe, RSPB Dearne Valley

Teeming with wildlife and in the heart of the Dearne Valley     About the place: The Cafe is in the RSPB Visitor Centre which was built in the 1700s, and still has the original oak beams. It looks out over the

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Pandora Inn, Restronguet

On the edge of a wooded creek in the beautiful Falmouth estuary   About the place: This spectacular setting on the edge of Restronguet Creek is timeless. Parts of the Inn date back to the 13th Century and, with its

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