Example sentences of "set amidst [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Set amidst panoramic views of snow-capped mountains of up to 11,000 feet , the lake is one of earth 's outstanding features ; 400 miles long and up to 50 miles wide , its dazzling blue , crystal clear water is over a mile deep in places and is reckoned to be one fifth of the world 's supply of fresh water .
2 Set amidst lush shrubs and pine woods , everywhere you turn you find unexpected vistas of the shimmering bay .
3 Set amidst pretty gardens , this modern hotel enjoys splendid views of Mount Etna and the bay of Taormina .
4 The 36-box yard is set amidst 17,000 acres of glorious scenery in Clumber Park , owned by one of Glover 's most loyal patrons , Lady Anne Bentinck .
5 One of Berkshire 's distinguished country houses , set amidst landscaped Gardens and natural woodlands of 11 acres in idyllic rural hamlet ideally located for easy access to London and the West Country .
6 It is a district of small houses set amidst winding lanes , quite cut off from the world .
7 Leaving Mossop sitting in his car , Harry took a slow , considered circuit of the red-brick chapel set amidst tended lawns and flowerbeds on a summit above the town .
8 The ideal location of the Paloma Blanca , set amidst orange trees and attractive gardens means you can enjoy the best of both worlds — daytime relaxation and night-time life .
9 Blair 's Aberdeenshire home was a less perilous residence , a delightful cottage at Shivas , set amidst mature woodlands , loud with bird song and surrounded by rich , fertile fields .
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