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					<description><![CDATA[Why are some places so much more comfortable to be in than others? Taking a cue from our fourteen-year-old retired guide dog, Mardle, and his favourite spot by the hearth, discover how finding your own 'harbour with a view' can change the way you rest.]]></description>
		
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