To finish the month of January of getting fit and health,
there is nothing like a bit of fresh air, so we look a look as some of the best
weekend retreats around Britain. These are some of our ‘ heros of hotels’ and weekend escapes around Britain.
The Pig, near Bath
A personal favourite the Pig near Bath boasts beautiful grounds and lovely spacious
traditional rooms. www.thebathpig.com.
Crab and Lobster
Sidlesham, West Sussex (01243 641233; www.crab-lobster.co.uk; from £120). The 350-year-old pub overlooking Sidlesham Quay makes a perfect retreat for the weekend. The dining room has a great menu and one room even has a telescope for surveying the marshes.
Sidlesham, West Sussex (01243 641233; www.crab-lobster.co.uk; from £120). The 350-year-old pub overlooking Sidlesham Quay makes a perfect retreat for the weekend. The dining room has a great menu and one room even has a telescope for surveying the marshes.
Park House
Bepton, West Sussex (01730 819000; www.parkhousehotel.com; from £125). A country house hotel that feels like a family home. On the grounds, you can play tennis on a grass court or golf on a private course, walk on the Downs or enjoy reading one of the many a book in the drawing room.
Bepton, West Sussex (01730 819000; www.parkhousehotel.com; from £125). A country house hotel that feels like a family home. On the grounds, you can play tennis on a grass court or golf on a private course, walk on the Downs or enjoy reading one of the many a book in the drawing room.
The Pig, New Forest, Hampshire
Robin Hutson, the man behind the hotel is one
of the country's most inspired hotelier. Bedrooms are Snug, Cosy
and Spacious. There are lots of things todo as it has a outdoor tennis court, bicycles
and long walks. The food is homemade
from the fabulously fresh garden – a favourite.
Pheasant Inn
Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria (01768 776234; www.the-pheasant.co.uk; from £133). If you fancy a trip further north, then the Pheasant Inn is a good stop off. There’s a timelessness about this ancient post house, a great old-fashioned bar, with panelling and oak. The 19th-century huntsman John Peel was a regular.
Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria (01768 776234; www.the-pheasant.co.uk; from £133). If you fancy a trip further north, then the Pheasant Inn is a good stop off. There’s a timelessness about this ancient post house, a great old-fashioned bar, with panelling and oak. The 19th-century huntsman John Peel was a regular.
27 Hambleton Hall
Hambleton, Rutland (01572 756991; www.hambletonhall.com; from £205). This beautiful Victorian house is set on the edge of Rutland Water with superb views.
Hambleton, Rutland (01572 756991; www.hambletonhall.com; from £205). This beautiful Victorian house is set on the edge of Rutland Water with superb views.
Scotland
Some of my favourite escapes can be found in Scotland and if
you get chance to visit, we recommend these fabulous weekend retreats.
Kinloch Lodge
Sleat, Isle of Skye (01471 833277; www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk; from £130). This is a place for Foodies, home to Lady Claire Macdonald, one of Scotland’s best-known cooks. It is a beautiful old fashioned white country house with 8walls hung with family oils and comfortably muted rooms. Cookery demonstrations are laid on too.
Sleat, Isle of Skye (01471 833277; www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk; from £130). This is a place for Foodies, home to Lady Claire Macdonald, one of Scotland’s best-known cooks. It is a beautiful old fashioned white country house with 8walls hung with family oils and comfortably muted rooms. Cookery demonstrations are laid on too.
Knockinaam Lodge
Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway (01776 810471;www.knockinaamlodge.com; half board from £250 for two). It is worth a visit just for the fact it was used by Churchill for secret wartime meetings with Eisenhower. The Victorian hunting lodge stands in a beautifully secluded setting overlooking its own cove. It also has stylish rooms and a Michelin-rated restaurant.
Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway (01776 810471;www.knockinaamlodge.com; half board from £250 for two). It is worth a visit just for the fact it was used by Churchill for secret wartime meetings with Eisenhower. The Victorian hunting lodge stands in a beautifully secluded setting overlooking its own cove. It also has stylish rooms and a Michelin-rated restaurant.
Airds
Port Appin, Argyll (01631 730236; www.airds-hotel.com; half board from £245 for two). This was an old ferry inn on the shores of Loch Linnhe, where most of the comfortable rooms allow you to enjoy thrilling views. It has been done up exquisitely and thoughtful extras include wellies for guests to wear on muddy walks.
Port Appin, Argyll (01631 730236; www.airds-hotel.com; half board from £245 for two). This was an old ferry inn on the shores of Loch Linnhe, where most of the comfortable rooms allow you to enjoy thrilling views. It has been done up exquisitely and thoughtful extras include wellies for guests to wear on muddy walks.
If you have a few days to escape and enjoy treking, then why
not visit Pyg in Wales. The Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd (01286 870211; www.pyg.co.uk; from £80) is old-fashioned and welcoming. The climbing inn has been in the
hands of the same family for more than 60 years. It is simple, sweet and the
family ensures hearty cooking to the simple, spotless bedrooms. Open weekends
only in January and February.
Let us know which of these escapes you enjoy!
Written by Rosie May Reddington
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