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Where To Stay In Huddersfield, UK: 10 Hotels & Vacation Rentals

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Located in Almondbury, Yorkshire, this luxurious contemporary cottage is the perfect spot for large groups. The cottage sleeps up to 10 people and has 5 bedrooms. Wonderfully equipped with a kitchen and an adjacent terrace for eating meals, the home also boasts French doors that open out on to the garden. The area is perfect for relaxing summer evenings or for BBQ’s with friends and family. The cottage also has a swimming pool if the weather perks up, along with a gym. Fresh towels and linens are also included with the price. Local highlights include cycling along the numerous cycling routes , scenic walks to Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District National Parks and exploring the numerous shops or pubs within a short walking distance from the cottage. Clouds Hill Price : from 258 USD Number of Guests : 10 Check Price See our full list of recommended hotels in Huddersfield and also compare the prices with vacation rentals in Huddersfield Located in the tiny town of Golcar, West ...

For $1.6M, a 1780s stone house in the Palisades that may have been George Washington's office

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This 18th century stone house , located in the upscale area of the Palisades known as Snedens Landing, was under the care of the landscape designer and photographer Judy Tompkins for some 60 years until she passed away at age 90 this May. But long before, it’s rumored the property served as George Washington’s office when his men were guarding the ferry service from the cliffs of the Palisades. With a rich history, beautiful interiors, and gorgeous perennial gardens tended to by Tomkins, it’s a special offering in a town right outside New York City. And it’s now asking $1.6 million. Judy’s 60-year-old perennial gardens surround the home and spill out onto almost an acre of land. From the lawns, there are Hudson River views . 75 Washington Spring Road " width="1024" height="682" /> There are two terraces and a sun room. Outdoor space is a huge element of the home design, with a fluidity between the indoors and outdoors. That was accomplished with a 1930s h...

Malta, the island nation just below Sicily, is an increasingly popular stopover

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Valletta, Malta’s compact, walkable capital , overlooks its magnificent Grand Harbor . (John McKenna/Alamy Stock Photo) A strategic location can be more curse than blessing. Just ask the Maltese, whose tiny island nation lies 50 miles below Sicily. Early in World War II, when Malta was a British possession, Germany and Italy bombed it almost daily. And centuries earlier it was the site of the Great Siege of 1565, a devastating, yet ultimately unsuccessful, step by the Ottoman Turks toward conquering all of western Europe. For travelers today, Malta’s proximity to Europe’s glamour destinations is a definite plus — if not a widely appreciated one. Often experienced as a day stop on Mediterranean cruises, Malta greatly rewards a longer stay. The 17-by-8-mile island is packed with lovingly restored sites that bring history to life, as my wife and I discovered in mid-May in what served as a perfect four-day prelude to a Venice visit. Beyond its history, Malta’s landscape offers a natu...