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England--Liz Drake, San Juan Capistrano: “Neighbrook, Aston Magna, Moreton-in-Marsh, Co. Glos.; tel. 011-44-1386-593-232. Country manor house on 37 acres in Cotswolds, with extensive gardens, trout lake.” Rate: $67 per person, with breakfast.
France--Harry Roe, Newport Beach: “Villa Roseraie, 51 Av. Henri-Giraud, 06140 Vence; tel. 011-33-4-93-58-02-20, fax 011-33-4-93-58-99-31. Charming 14-room hotel with pool, 14 miles northwest of Nice. Delightful owners.” Rates: about $88-$123; breakfast about $11.
New Zealand--Brian O’Malley, Santa Monica: “Alma Motel, State Highway 1, 18C RD, Oamaru, North Otago; tel./fax 011-64-3-434-6531. Clean, comfortable units in relaxed country atmosphere on the South Island. Great Scottish hosts.” Rate: about $35 double.
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