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Stop Press: The programme of events for 2010 is now complete. See "Events" pages for full details. ---ooo000ooo--- In January 2008 an Arts in Residence course was held at the Bartley Lodge Hotel, in the New Forest. "Heroes and Villains" looked at two operas - Ernani and Eugene Onegin - and sundry other works. Click on any picture below to see a larger version.

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The Old Rectory is a Georgian (1823) Grade II listed building set in two acres in the small country village of Tattingstone, five miles south of Ipswich. The house is very close to Constable country - Flatford Mill, Dedham, Pinmill, Woodbridge, Snape and Aldeburgh are all nearby. The surrounding Suffolk countryside offers gently undulating farmland and the extensive coastline with its many estuaries provide a varied landscape, a wealth of wildlife and many natural attractions.The rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with en suite facilities, and original features abound

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The Venues			Stop Press: The programme of events for 2010 is now complete. See "Events" pages for full details. ---ooo000ooo--- In January 2008 an Arts in Residence course was held at the Bartley Lodge Hotel, in the New Forest. "Heroes and Villains" looked at two operas - Ernani and Eugene Onegin - and sundry other works. Click on any picture below to see a larger version. --ooo000ooo--- Are you in any of these pictures? ---ooo000ooo---
The Angel Hotel is located in the centre of the characterful Sussex market town of Midhurst, situated in the beautiful South Downs countryside. The building has an elegant Georgian façade, which hides a much older building, a former 16^th century coaching inn full of real warmth and character.

The Cotford Hotel, built in 1851, is a beautiful Victorian building, reputedly constructed for the Bishop of Worcester. It retains its original charm and character but possesses all modern amenities. Although just a minute’s walk from Great Malvern town centre, it is set well back from the road in its own mature gardens. There are fifteen en suite bedrooms, individually decorated and furnished.

The Dower House is a charming, Grade II listed Elizabethan house set in its own gardens, including a beautiful courtyard, amid the woods and parkland of Knowlton Estate. The historic city of Canterbury is within easy range for an afternoon visit.

Flagstone Farm is set in twelve acres of idyllic fields and woodland rich in wildlife. The setting is picturesque with superb views over the North Cotswold countryside. The town of Stow on the Wold is situated just two miles away. The farm has been tastefully converted in order to maintain many of the original features, such as exposed beams and stonework. The property is of excellent decorative order, with pine and brass abounding, and most bedrooms have en suite facilities.

Hôtel Le Prieuré, Rancourt, Picardie. Le Prieuré is a modern, well appointed hotel located between Bapaume and Peronne, in the village of Rancourt. It has attractively presented public areas, and menus are based on local specialities and ingredients. The bedrooms are en-suite and arranged on two upper floors.

The Speech House, is a former 17th century hunting lodge set in the heart of the idyllic Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Overlooking the romantic wilderness of the surrounding Forest of Dean, The Speech House Hotel offers comfortably appointed bedrooms, several with four-poster beds have been tastefully refurbished and offer modern facilities while retaining their original charm.

Bartley Lodge Hotel, ideally located at the ‘Gateway to theNew Forest’, this fine listed building once a hunting lodge provides comfortableaccommodation, delicious cuisine in the award winning elegant Crystal Restaurant, beautiful landscaped gardens, indoor leisure with small pool, mini gym and sauna.

New Park Manor is a country house hotel set in the heart of the New Forest. The hotel is superbly appointed and has excellent facilities, and there are sweeping views across the park where herds of fallow deer and New Forest ponies graze. In 1666, King Charles II made New Park Manor his favourite hunting lodge on his return from exile in France, and his royal coat of arms is displayed prominently above the fireplace in the award-winning restaurant.

The Old Rectory is a Georgian (1823) Grade II listed building set in two acres in the small country village of Tattingstone, five miles south of Ipswich. The house is very close to Constable country - Flatford Mill, Dedham, Pinmill, Woodbridge, Snape and Aldeburgh are all nearby. The surrounding Suffolk countryside offers gently undulating farmland and the extensive coastline with its many estuaries provide a varied landscape, a wealth of wildlife and many natural attractions.The rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with en suite facilities, and original features abound

Sheafhayne Manor is a Grade II listed Elizabethan manor house, commanding superb views across the East Devon countryside.Originally a medieval hall, it later became the hunting lodge of Sir Francis Drake. The house has recently been extensively and lovingly refurbished, so that modern facilities (including mostly en suite accommodation) have been combined with the original features. The Tudor panelling, flagstones, mullioned windows, old oak floorboards and doors remain in fine condition, and give the house a special atmosphere.

The Georgian House Hotel, which is situated in Haslemere High Street, is set in attractive private gardens. It has well-equipped modern and period bedrooms, its own car park, leisure spa and swimming pool.
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