Inspiring Travel Writing from Fiona Duncan: Page 2 of 2

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    Chewton Glen | Fiona Duncan
    I'm going back to Chewton Glen, and that takes courage. Last time I was there, I pitched up with my overnight belongings in a straw basket with fraying handles, perhaps as a subconscious act of rebellion against the coifed perfection of the place....
  • Four Seasons Hampshire | Fiona Duncan
    I was predisposed to like this luxury hotel (The Four Seasons in Hampshire). "We need a complete break in the countryside," said friends going through the toughest of times. "Pampering for mum, activities for the children - somewhere sophisticated...
  • The Samling | Fiona Duncan
    The Samling on Lake Windermere can be rented out in its entirety or by the room. It offers great views, privacy and exclusivity, as well as a less formal management style that intentionally contrasts with the habits of more traditional country...
  • Capital Hotel | Fiona Duncan
    I think The Capital might be my favourite luxury hotel in London. Its grand style, combined with economy of scale, suits me perfectly. This is a luxury hotel I know well and I'd say that it has never been on better form, better run or provided a...
  • Malmaison Oxford | Fiona Duncan
    No self-respecting hip hotel group can hold its head up these days unless it has at least one address in an unusual building. Breweries, churches and hospitals have all been given new leases of life and Malmaison, which specialises in slick city...
  • 42 The Calls : Leeds | Fiona Duncan
    When it opened 15 years ago, 42 The Calls was attention-grabbing evidence of Leeds's regeneration, and the first boutique hotel to open in a city outside London. Would it still seem as fresh now as it did then? An imaginative conversion of a fine...
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