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Beautiful space - an amazing gothic Victorian building with great views, 11 acres of land, organic walled garden (lots of the food is grown on site) and a farm - and a really good atmosphere. It's three miles from Charmouth and Lyme Regis for seaside fossils and swimming. You can also go there as a volunteer - help out in return for free board and lodging.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18396 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17555
Take a picnic, enjoy sand, windsurfers and, on a good day, jaw-droppingly lovely views of the Welsh coast and Hilbre Island. Only walk to the island if you know what you're doing as the tide comes in fast, often behind you, and it is easy to get stuck!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17555 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16660
The stone built artisans cottage was once a cooperage for the long gone brewing pub next door. Lovely walks along the beaches and fields away from the Edinburgh crowds, but within walking distance of the city (four-five miles).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16660 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16381 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16381 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13458 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13458 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13443 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13443 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13442 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13442 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13135
The tea room is like stepping inside a memorabilia shop, like someone's front room, with an eclectic mixture of decor dedicated to the Royals, with Union Jacks ablaze, a grand piano and pictures of Diana adorning the walls.

The house rules are hilarious (not to be taken too seriously) ie no dunking of biscuits, no clanking of spoons when stirring your tea etc!

The menu is humorous, with items such as "The Duchies Cream Tea, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth High Tea, The Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales Afternoon Tea" and the unforgetable "The Julie Goodyear High Tea" (aka Corrie's Bet Lynch!) [you get the idea!)

It kind of epitomises Brighton's eclectic campness. Well worth a visit for a fun cream tea.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13135 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13084 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13084 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13068 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13068 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13064 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13064 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12947
The light is pearlescent - and the fish & chips at The Bay Hotel very good indeed.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12947 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12932 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12932 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12894 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12894 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12801 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12801 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12794 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12794 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12792 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12792 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12705 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12705