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This is our collection of characterful and special places to stay, all within 2 hours of London by car or train. For those of you who want to escape the city and head off on a relaxing short break, we’ve rounded up our favourite places that are still close enough to home. Find your perfect place below.

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    Harlington Manor

    Harlington, Bedfordshire
    • From £88 p/n
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    Atmospheric manor with heaps of history, sumptuous bedrooms, a cornucopia of quirky finds, an open-hearted host – it’s a treat to stay here

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  • The Mill Gallery

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    The Mill

    Long Melford, Suffolk
    • From £165 p/n
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    • 2 rooms for 2

    Gorgeous rooms and splendid breakfasts – for sybarites, history-lovers, cyclists and canoeists - bang in the middle of ancient Long Melford

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  • Farmhouse at Redcoats Gallery

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    Hitchin, Hertfordshire
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    Come for sumptuous bedrooms, fine dining, colourful gardens and charming staff at this smart hotel and restaurant

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    The Hovel

    Lewes, Sussex
    • From £120 p/n
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    Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way; close to Brighton and the coast

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  • The Hare & Hounds Gallery

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    The Hare & Hounds

    Newbury, Berkshire
    • From £125 p/n
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    • 30 rooms for 2

    A light, bright, Georgian coaching inn with super-efficient staff, lovely terrace, sumptuous rooms and excellent, seasonal food

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