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Tregildry Hotel,
Helford River, Cornwall

The best places to start planning your UK & Ireland travels are the British Travel Authority and the Irish Travel Board. You can find the best airfare deals from November through March (excepting holidays); lodging and travel costs are often lower, and crowds blissfully absent. Admittedly, winter weather can be cold and damp, but that can be equally true in July and August in this part of the world. You'll always find lots of historic homes, museums, theaters, churches and more that are great to explore, regardless of the weather, and as we learned on a recent August visit to Ireland, "It never rains in the pub!"

Wonderful Inns of the UK & Ireland
Getting Around
Balgeddie House, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland
By Marilyn Messik, Selected Hotels: Distinctive Hotels, Family Resorts, and Country Inns United Kingdom & Ireland Follow us on a trip across the Atlantic to discover some of the wonderfully historic hidden treasures of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Although each one has a different background, style, and atmosphere, they all share the warmth of true hospitality.
England
Eagle House Bath, Avon, England: Built in 1750 by John Wood, this grand Georgian house, set on a quiet street, welcomes you with warmth, informality, and a true family atmosphere that immediately puts you at your ease with hosts Rosamund and John Napier. Tregildry Hotel, Helford River, Cornwall: A delightful small hotel in a tranquil corner of the Lizard Peninsula with sweeping views over the Helford River and beautiful South Cornish Coast. Guests are offered a peaceful haven in elegantly comfortable surroundings, far from the bustle of everyday life. Riverside House, Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire : Located in a picturesque village, this small ivy-clad Georgian mansion sits in secluded grounds with the tranquil river Wye flowing past landscaped gardens and lawns. It has an award-winning restaurant. Bridge House Hotel, Beaminster, Dorset: Surrounded by its own walled garden and built of time-mellowed stone, this delightful small inn can trace its history back to the thirteenth century. It's located a small, historic market town. The Grapevine, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire: At the heart of this historic Cotswold market-town village is this delightful seventeenth century small hotel with a renowned conservatory restaurant. Hoste Arms Hotel, Burnham Market, Norfolk : In the historic and picturesque village of Burnham Market is the Hoste Arms, dating back to the seventeenth century. Each of the bedrooms is decorated and furnished to ensure maximum guest comfort.
Cottage In the Woods, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire: Surely one of the most enviable locations in England, with stunning 30-mile views of the Cotswold Hills. The Cottage in the Woods offers accommodations in three nearby buildings: The Main House, Beech Cottage, and the Coach House.
Scotland
Balgeddie House, Glenrothes, Fife:, Set within beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens in the centre of Fife, Balgeddie House retains its authentic country house character, combining old world charm with modern facilities. Culzean Castle, Maybole, South Ayrshire: Exclusive accommodation on the top floor of the castle in what was once General Eisenhower's Scottish holiday home. Six bedrooms, the best of Scottish food and one of the best sea views in Scotland.
Wales
Bodidris Hall, Wrexham, Denbighshire: This 900-year-old manor house enjoys a tranquil setting in the scenic Welsh countryside. Original oak beams and inglenook fireplaces, together with period pieces in the bedrooms, enhance the pleasure of a quiet stay and fine dining.
Ireland
Coopershill House, Riverstown, County Sligo, Ireland
Coopershill House, Riverstown, County Sligo: This fine Georgian mansion has seen seven generations of the O'Hara family since it was built in 1774. Now you are welcomed to a fine small country house hotel to enjoy the elegance and comfort of an earlier age, together with all modern amenities for a luxurious stay.