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Still haven't got around to
booking that Easter getaway?
Well, neither have we. But surprisingly, we're not out
of luck yet.
Below are list of last minute greats that - at the time
of print - still had space.
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Surfing: Croyde,
North Devon
Perfect weekend getaway for sporty types. Seawater, coastal walks, pasties,
ice cream, cold beer and good pub grub. Must do: learn how to hang ten
at surf school - or try to at least (do fear the wet suit though). Accommodation
here is tight this time of year, but you can still rent a cottage or
B&B it.
Check out marsdens.co.uk
for self-catering cottages or croydedevon.co.uk
for places to stay. Four hours by road.
Poncing: Sussex
Don the tweeds and wellies and hit the hills. There is still quite a
bit of accommodation
in the area, but we like the York House. Like a stylish city pad, but
with all the cosy trimmings of a luxury cottage, this cosy B&B is
set in teeny hamlet with great pubs, clay pigeon shooting and country
walks nearby.
York
House Rooms from £90. 2.5 hours by road.
Shopping: Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
Looking for antiques and quaint shops, and don't mind being overrun
with tourists, then the Cotswolds are for you. If you don’t already
have your own favourite spot, you could do worse than 'slumming' it
at the Cotswold
House Hotel. (01386 840330)
Double from £130 per night. Not feeling so flush? Then check
out the Kings
Arms Hotel (01386 840256) with B&B from £100. 2.5 hours
by road
Eating and Drinking: Ludlow,
Shropshire
Want to know where the nation's foodies spend Easter? No, not Bray,
try Ludlow, the market town with six Michelin recommended restaurants.
Here you'll find the two-starred Hibiscus
(French) and Mr
Underhills, a riverside Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms -
so perfect for the 'roll' home, then.
Stay at The
Stag Inn. 3 hours by road.
Playing: Everywhere
And if you just want a house big enough for you, your mates, and an
Easter egg hunt, then check out cottages4u.co.uk
who seem to still have a great selection of properties available. But
as this is the site we're banking on, we aren't stupid enough to highlight
our favourite picks. |
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