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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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    Fritton Lake

    Fritton, Norfolk
    • From £154 p/n
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    25 sleek cabins by a shimmering lake, a clubhouse with rooms, restaurants, gym, pool and activities galore around these 1000 acres of wild nature

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    The Milkhouse Gallery

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    The Milkhouse

    Ashurst, Sussex
    • From £118 p/n
    • Self-catering
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    A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs

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  • Old Whyly Gallery

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    Old Whyly

    East Hoathly, Sussex
    • From £150 p/n
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    • 4 rooms for 2

    All the luxuries that make a B&B very special - wonderful food, smart rooms and a garden replete with pool, orchard, tennis and lake

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  • The Cottage in the Garden Gallery

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    The Cottage in the Garden

    Rotherfield, Sussex
    • From £195 p/n
    • Self-catering
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    An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter

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  • Farmhouse at Redcoats Gallery

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    Hitchin, Hertfordshire
    • From £125 p/n
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    • 27 rooms for 2

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

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    The Kings Arms Gallery

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    The Kings Arms

    Egham, Surrey
    • From £125 p/n
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    • 6 rooms for 2

    A lavish makeover for this roadside pub, now a boutique inn with clever design, delicious food and supremely comfortable bedrooms

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