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Worth The Trip

We only recommend places we’d happily revisit ourselves and confidently suggest to our friends and family.

Every recommendation must pass The Cross Water Standard: exceptional experiences, fair value and something we’d happily pay for again ourselves.

Every recommendation earns one verdict: ‘Worth The Trip’ or ‘Not Worth Your Time’

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The Coach House, Middleton Lodge
The Coach House, Middleton Lodge

If we’re looking for somewhere special for a date night, this is always top of our list. The food is all locally sourced and freshly prepared to order. Everything we’ve had on the menu has been exquisite. The atmosphere is relaxed, and every visit feels like a treat. They even have homemade dog treats, and the dog-friendly snug means we don’t always have to leave our four-legged companion behind.

Perfect for a special date night & dog friendly

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Garrya Resort, Mu Cang Chai
Garrya Resort, Mu Cang Chai

One of the dreamiest hotels we’ve ever stayed in! From the incredible infinity pool overlooking the mountains to breakfast with views of the rice terraces, Garrya Mu Cang Chai completely blew us away. Here’s why this luxury mountain retreat was worth the trip.

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Osmotherley, North Yorkshire
Osmotherley, North Yorkshire

Osmotherley

We’ve lost count of how many times we’ve visited Osmotherley over the years. Tucked away on the western edge of the North York Moors, it’s the kind of village that quietly wins you over and keeps pulling you back.

Worth the trip!

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