Summer is here and there’s not any better time to reserve encounter and a staycation some of the most beautiful parts of the country the UK has to offer you. Why not visit a (or a couple) of this national park’s for unrivalled beauty and calmness? Here is a list of our best picks for one to relish. Tell us your ideas in the comments below…
1Lake District — Holbeck Ghyll
Holbeck Ghyll is place overlooking the Langdale Fells and one of plain water — Lake Windermere. A fine country house hotel built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge for Lord Lonsdale. The Arts and Crafts home stands in extensive grounds that slope down to Lake Windermere. Stay overnight from #125 pp (two sharing) including dinner and a full Cumbrian breakfast.
2New Forest — Montagu Arms
The Montagu Arms is a magical 17th century country house hotel in the idyllic village of Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest. The hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the forest’s flora and fauna when you look out of the windows as past roam regularly and you’ll be remined of your location. Following the walking of a day, indulge in Head Chef Matthew Tomkinson’s attractive menu of richly comforting dishes laced at the hotel’s Terrace Restaurant. Stay immediately from #219 per room (two sharing) including full English breakfast.
Read: Our stay in the Montagu Arms
3Dartmoor — Bovey Castle
Situated in the magnificent Dartmoor National Park, Bovey Castle crosses 275 magnificent acres with expansive gardens and gardens. The estate, with 22 luxury lodges and its 60 uniquely-appointed bedrooms, is well-known for outside pursuits — try your hand at tennis, archery, cider and sloe gin-making. Yet, to really make the most of the moors, saddle up and join the resident of the hotel falconer hawks to fly . Stay overnight at Bovey Castle from #179 per room (two sharing; room only), including full access to this Elan spa.
Read: Our stay at Bovey Castle
4South Downs — Ockenden Manor
On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Ockenden Manor is a glorious Elizabethan Manor Country House Hotel & Spa. Get the Most out of the South Downs with the resort’s Nordic Walking retreat with Nordic Walker Jacob Parsons that is resident. Intersperse walks along the High Weald Landscape Trail and the South Downs Way with fine dining and massages. The two-night Nordic Walking break (16-18 September) prices from #645/#323 pp (two sharing) or #439 (single occupancy) including accommodation, full English breakfast each morning, two massages (a neck, back and shoulder massage and an indulgent foot massage), two dinners, a picnic dinner, a comprehensive plan of Nordic walking along with complete utilization of the resort’s spa and leisure facilities.
Read: Our stay at Ockenden Manor
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