Mother’s day is fast approaching and if you’re searching for a present with more of a ‘wow’ factor not whisk your Mum off for the day or perhaps the weekend? We’ve assembled a number of our favourite Mothers day break ideas and destinations . With prices starting from #17.50 pp for an afternoon tea in Hotel Felix you do not need to break the bank either…
Simply the best sea views in Newquay — North Cornwall for #113 pp with Aspects Holidays
To spectacular sea views and more in the town of Newquay Cornwall, treat her for a Mother’s Day to remember. Stroll across the South West Coast Trail, while there, dine at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall or watch the latest film at the Lighthouse Cinema. Aspects Vacations has more than 20 cottages in Newquay. Brand-new Fistral Beach Apartment (sleeps four) overlooks one of Newquay’s finest shores. A week’s stay, from 5 March, costs #113 pp (#451 total). Call Aspects Holidays on 01736 754 242 (www.aspects-holidays.co.uk). Fly from London Gatwick to Cornwall Airport Newquay in under one hour from #30.99 one way with FlyBe. Regional departures available.
Secret Spa Retreat for Mum — Cheltenham from #188 pp with Pride of Britain Hotels
Using a spa that is bijou and oozing style, Ellenborough Park — on the border of Cheltenham racecourse — is an Cotswolds manor home. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and a spa containing a pool, seven treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, relaxation room and monsoon showers. The Secret Spa Retreat prices from #375 complete/#188 pp and includes a 55-minute spa treatment per person (select from a revitalising complete body massage, facial, manicure or pedicure), a night’s accommodation, two-course dinner in the Brasserie, full English breakfast and use of the spa. Valid Sunday to Friday. Telephone Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 (www.prideofbritainhotels.com).
Afternoon tea with fizz and sea views — for #29.50 per individual at the Alexandra
Treat mum to sweeping sea views along with afternoon tea overlooking the Pearl of Dorset, Lyme Regis. The Alexandra resort is perched on a cliff-top on the Coast and tea could be taken airy conservatory, from the elegant restaurant, the cosy lounge, or should the weather be nice, outside on the patio for sea, beach and bay views. Afternoon Tea (served daily between 3pm — 5.30pm) costs #19.50 per person and includes a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked fruit and plain scones, Dorset clotted cream and strawberry jam, a selection of homemade cakes and a choice of leaf tea. Alexandra’s afternoon tea with a glass of local sparkling English wine (Furleigh Estate Classic Cuvee) costs #29.50 per individual. Treat mum to a overnight stay from #180 per room (two sharing) including full English breakfast. Call the Alexandra on 01297 442 010 (hotelalexandra.co.uk).
Mum goes to Mayfair — from #88 pp with Great Small Breaks
Purchase a break in London to get Mum for Mother’s Day, remaining at the Cumberland Hotel. As world-famous because of its dimensions (1,019 guestrooms) and place — Marble Arch and Mayfair are on the doorstep — as it is for its modern style and design, Mum will surely be thrilled to obtain this stay as a present, which also contains two free river cruise tickets. The cost is from #88 pp including one night’s lodging with two river cruise tickets and breakfast. Telephone Great Little Breaks on 01905 792 801 (www.greatlittlebreaks.com).
Pamper-perfect retreat by the ocean — from #125 pp in Seaham Hall, County Durham
Three hours by train from London, the Seaham Hall — on Durham’s Heritage Coast — boasts a spa, complete with pool, hammam with hot tubs and snail showers. Spend an afternoon here and Choose an treatment, utilizing Sundari products, using a Champagne Afternoon Tea. Or why not take and select Thai treatment with Ytsara along with also a two-course lunch with a glass of champagne? Both packages include a voucher for Mum to spend in the spa boutique. The cost is from #125 pp (1-5pm) or from #165 pp (9am-5pm). Legitimate on 6 March. Telephone Seaham Hall on 0191 516 1400 (www.seaham-hall.co.uk).
Treat mommy to afternoon tea Cambridge at Hotel Felix — for Number17.50 per person
This villa is the perfect place for indulging in a delicious afternoon tea. Pick to take tea in the airy and light orangery, on the sunny terrace or by the fire at the restaurant. Enjoy a pot of tea and a selection of freshly-baked scones mouth-watering sandwiches , caramel cream puffs, lime meringue tarts and chocolate and chocolate cake. The Felix Afternoon Tea prices #17.50 per person and is served daily from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Stay overnight from #220 per night (two sharing) including breakfast, parking and WiFi. Contact Resort Felix on 01223 277977 (www.hotelfelix.co.uk).
Mum & Me Spa Day — #275 for two at Armathwaite Hall at The Lake District
Armathwaite Hall in Keswick is a former stately home set amongst hills and striking parkland. Its spa features hot-tub and an infinity edge pool overlooking odor room pool, gardens, steam room, sauna, rain and tropical dance showers, 10 therapy rooms and a area with veranda looking over the gardens and fells. The Mum & Me Spa Day prices #275 for 2 and includes use of the luxurious spa amenities, 60 minute treatment of your choice, two course Brasserie lunch and glass of bubbly from the spa. Available on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March, subject to availability. Call Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 (www.prideofbritainhotels.com).
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