Weekend Escapes
Make your free time count – our carefully-curated guide to the most unique and chic hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, cottages and spa breaks across England.
Alexander House and Utopia Spa, East Grinstead
In need of an escape from the outside world? Hole up at this 5 Red Star hotel with divine spa facilities, plush rooms and a whopping 120 acres of peaceful grounds.
Sussex
Alveston Manor, Stratford-upon-Avon
Looking for a bolthole to explore Shakespeare's birthplace, or somewhere to kick back and enjoy some me time? Let me introduce you to Alveston Manor.
Warwickshire & West Midlands
Ardencote, Warwick
Need a bit of 'me' time? Don't we all. Fear not, I've found just the place, set among swathes of the pretty Warwickshire countryside...
Warwickshire & West Midlands
Aztec Spa, Torquay
If you love to steam away your troubles in a sauna and a relaxing bubble in a hydro-pool, Torquay's multi-sensory Fire & Experience is not to be missed.
Devon
Barnett Hill Hotel, Guildford
A luxury boutique Manor House Hotel, situated in the Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. Perfect for hotel escapes, weddings and corporate events.
Surrey
Barnsdale Hall Hotel
Rutland
Bedruthan, Mawgan Porth
Bringing Palm Springs vibes and mid-century modern glamour to the North Cornish coast, Bedruthan is a family-friendly hotel in Mawgan Porth.
Cornwall
Bembridge Coast Hotel, Bembridge
Picture this: No kids, rooms with sea views, leisurely full-English brekkies, coastal walks and a spa to be completely spoiled in… make way, we’re checking in.
Isle of Wight
Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa, Blackawton
A family friendly 35-bedroom hotel with six self-catering cottgages ideal for a putt, pamper, tennis and coastal walks in the stunning South Hams
Devon
Brooklands Hotel, Weybridge
This luxury four star hotel on the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit will inject va-va-voom into your break. With stunning modern architecture and Art Deco interiors, there'...
Surrey
Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate, St Ives
Set in a 125 acre coastal estate with a privately-owned Blue Flag beach and far reaching sea views, The Carbis Bay Estate is an award-winning luxury hotel, with restaurants and spa...
Cornwall
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, Brockenhurst
Seaside break or forest retreat? The luxury Careys Manor & SenSpa sits perfectly inbetween the two - the ultimate countryside getaway.
Hampshire
Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe
Who needs holidays in the Med when we've got The Cary Arms? Hotfoot it to this sea-facing boutique hotel for a luxury spa and a cracking pub menu.
Devon
Champneys Springs
Leicestershire
Chewton Glen Hotel, The New Forest
We love this super-luxe yet family-friendly hotel where tradition meets 21st century edge — a hard balance this New Forest institution manages impeccably.
Hampshire
Chilworth Manor, Southampton
Be the lady of the Manor at this Edwardian escape with spa, set just outside the city in 12 beautiful acres
Hampshire
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa, near Marlow
A rural luxury hotel based between the towns of Marlow and Henley. Guests can enjoy excellent modern British cooking and decadent spa treatments, lounge by the pool, or wander the ...
Buckinghamshire
Down Hall Hotel & Spa, nr Bishop's Stortford
A grand country house hotel set in 110 acres of rural Essex, where you can relax into a weekend of pampering spa treatments, pro tennis lessons and indulgent afternoon teas.
Essex
Eastwell Manor, Ashford
Eastwell Manor is a luxury spa hotel, in a gorgeous setting. Perfect for a girlie spa trip, couples getaway or family mini-break.
Kent
Ettington Park Hotel, Ettington
Looking for a luxe hotel stay with award-winning restaurant and top spa? Or how about a fairytale wedding venue? Call off the search! Let me introduce you to Ettington Park...
Warwickshire & West Midlands