Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire is so grand and packed full of original features that you could easily imagine you're living the Downton Abbey dream. Except of course, you'll have a few more modern comforts than they would have done, and hopefully less drama.This grade-one listed, four-star hotel is a magnificent 16th century(…)
If peace and quiet is high up on your priority list, then how about an island where no motor vehicles are allowed? The four-star Lafodia Sea Resort on is on the tranquil Lopud Island, just off the clear blue coast of Dubrovnik in Croatia.In this modern and super-stylish beach-front hotel, you're overlooking the sea and(…)
Step aside St Tropez, Monte Carlo and Cannes, the Côte d'Azur’s most bronzed, high-rolling starlet is unquestionably Nice; with its charming old town, fin-de-siècle residences and sun-drenched Promenade des Anglais. Not to mention superb shopping, culture and fine dining.Located in the heart of the French Riviera’s capital, the four-star Hotel Ellington is a typical 1920s(…)
The Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe is a grand and imposing building constructed in the majestic Saxon Baroque style. Sitting on the Neumarkt, it's a modern four-star hotel within a short walk of many of the city's top historical landmarks, including the Semperoper and the Zwinger Palace. Guests at the Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe have the(…)
A sienna and sandstone land with some of the most dramatic scenery in the world – Jordan is a Pandora's box of sights that date back as far as two millenia. From eerie desert sands to Byzantine mosaics; this is a destination to take a little time over and there are few better places to(…)
An elegant Georgian heritage, immaculate lawns and exquisite dining make a stay at The Norfolk Mead Hotel INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (just outside Norwich) the perfect country retreat. Husband and wife team Anna and James come from high profile catering background, which explains the emphasis on exceptional produce and truly delicious dining. Stroll around the(…)
Just ten miles from the heart of Norwich, Barnham Broom Hotel is set in 250 acres of pristine Norfolk landscape. It's the perfect base for exploring the stunning landscape of the Norfolk Broads and the long sandy coastline of East Anglia, as well as visiting some of the region's stunning heritage sites.If all that sounds(…)
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, set behind wrought iron gates in over 38 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside, is a country mansion originally built in 1816 which recently secured the coveted Four Red Stars award. Now a luxurious hotel and spa, Rookery Hall is a wonderful example of traditional architecture merging beautifully with modern comforts(…)
The luxurious, four-star Ettington Park Hotel is a Gothic mansion set within 40 acres of lush parkland, through which the River Stour meanders. The beautifully furnished property boasts spacious and stylish bedrooms, lavish gourmet dining and an unmistakable flair for style.Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare and the RSC, is just a ten-minute drive away, so you're(…)
This really is the English rural dream – a beautiful, cosy thatched cottage in the middle of the countryside, with a rich and interesting history. Woodford Country Club was once a 15th century coaching inn playing host to weary travellers and is located in the idyllic surroundings of Milton Damerel, North Devon.You'd be hard pushed(…)