Rothay Garden, Grasmere, Cumbria
Admire the timeless beauty of the Lake District from the cosy retreat of Rothay Garden, named after the gushing river which flows past its door.
Sitting snugly in two acres of riverside gardens and surrounded by splendid fells, this friendly hotel has five new luxurious loft suites, each named after the fell it overlooks. Prepare for the day in your designer bathroom with huge walk-in shower, Jacuzzi bath and fruity toiletries, then tuck into the fell-walkers’ breakfast, which comes with two of everything!
Food Of Love
The Jumble Room is a vibrant Grasmere restaurant with a bohemian feel. Try haddock risotto, succulent duck and toffee pudding. Dinner costs around £25.
Out And About
Enjoy being chauffeured around the high passes and lovely lakes in a snug VW Caravelle with Swish Travel. The luxury package includes a cruise on Ullswater and a cosy pub lunch.
Plan Your Trip
Dinner, bed and breakfast costs from £85 per person per night. Virgin Trains runs a regular service to Oxenholme.
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Fishmore Hall, Ludlow, Shropshire
Once a grand house, Fishmore Hall has been transformed into a sophisticated boutique country house hotel.
The 15 sumptuous bedrooms have wide beds and crisp linen sheets, and you can choose your favourites from a pillow menu. Luxurious bathrooms feature walk-in showers, double-ended baths and waterfall shower heads. Slip into your fluffy bathrobe and admire the gentle Shropshire countryside from your window.
Food Of Love
Fishmore Hall has a selection of mouthwatering menus, starting at £38.50 per person for two courses and an adventurous Taste of the Marches menu, which serves six courses at £55 per head.
Out And About
Nearby Ludlow is bursting with listed Georgian buildings, with 11th-century Ludlow Castle at its heart. The castle is open to the public and hosts Ludlow’s major festivals throughout the year.
Plan You Trip
Prices at Fishmore Hall start at £140 per room per night, including a full Shropshire breakfast.
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Hotel TerraVina, New Forest
Set in the leafy glades of the New Forest, Hotel TerraVina is a celebration of wine, food, nature and all things lovely.
The eleven outstanding bedrooms are beautifully decorated using a rich woodland colour palette. Spectacular forest photographs adorn the walls, and many of the rooms have their own small gardens or roof terraces. Relax in your spacious bathroom enjoying fragrant lavender toiletries, take a dip in the outdoor pool or sit in the garden with a glass of wine, chosen by master sommelier Gerard Basset, who, together with his wife Nina, runs the hotel with care and charm.
Food Of Love
Hotel TerraVina’s restaurant features a wood-fired oven and open kitchen where you can watch dishes such as roast quail with couscous and crab and leek lasagne being prepared. Three courses cost £26 with many wonderful wines available by the glass.
Out And About
Explore the New Forest, where you can walk, cycle and ride for miles. Visit during February, March and April and stay at Hotel TerraVina from Sunday to Thursday for £300 per night based on two people sharing. Price includes a three-course dinner from the à la carte menu, full English breakfast and a glass of champagne each.
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