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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
James Beveridge

This UK hotel is more like cluster of authentic French cottages – here’s what it’s like to stay

Rebecca Tappin

Everything about Middleton Lodge is delicately and exquisitely arranged to deliver tranquility, contentment and small moments of deep pleasure.

Take the mossy green ceramic dish carrying its calming cargo of frozen grapes and a herbal tea brewed from hibiscus, lemongrass and ginger – especially concocted to compliment the treatment I’ve just had (a reviving back of body massage, as you asked).

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