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A sharp right off the poker-straight road from Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst and our weekend is laid bare before us. We kill the engine and exhale, the thrum of Friday night traffic long gone, replaced by a trio of ponies grazing in the fields before us. New Park Manor, a former 17th century hunting lodge , sits in one of the prettier patches of Hampshire’s New Forest, with the surrounding pastures, woodland and glades looking exactly as they might have done 500 years ago. When antiquity met modernity : 17th century hunting lodge New Park Manor lies between Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst and promises oodles of mod cons in a historic setting perfect stomping ground for little ones" class="blkBorder img-share" /> Mother Nature's playground: The New Forest is a perfect stomping ground for little ones Blonde of mane, friendly of face: The New Forest's wildlife wanders on the highways and byways of this picturesque portion of southern England History may abound, but ...

Natives know where to go for a real San Francisco experience : the city's neighborhoods. What better way to make family and friends comfortable than to have them stay close by in one of Noe Valley's guesthouses. While many local guesthouses and bed-and-breakfasts have been hit by the current economic slump --and by the competition from a drop in downtown hotel prices --the good news is guests no longer have to book six months in advance and can sometimes negotiate a lower room rate . Still, most guesthouses report business is steady, at least on the weekends. In Noe Valley we are fortunate to have a mix of lodgings that serve a wide range of needs. You can find a cottage with handicapped access for grandparents, several places that welcome children, or a quiet room in a house, for a friend. In this survey, which updates our B&B roundups in the June 1997 and May 1999 issues, the Voice uncovered a variety of hospitality styles: a European- style tourist home , a fully furn...

Rooms They're not short of space at Rigaud: 16 original stone fireplaces , 4 staircases, 2 kitchens, 4 lounges and terraces - see Floor Plans. With ancient wooden beams , soaring ceilings, and long cool passages you don't expect any of the bedrooms to be poky. What you find are 8 large bedrooms where original features mix with contemporary boutique style : floors of dark wood or ancient terracotta , retro crystal chandeliers and big comfy wooden beds - either four-poster or sleigh - with high thread count cotton sheets and maybe a faux-fur throw. Colours are moody Farrow and Ball - perhaps dark blue in the Ballroom or more earthy tones in the Maroc room. All have en suite bathrooms - some with roll-top baths, others with walk-in showers; all have lovely organic Ren products , hairdryers and bathrobes. Additional children's beds and cots can be provided. Ballroom : one of the largest rooms with giant 4-poster bed and double aspect windows with views over meadows and...