Set in grounds that contain hundred-year-old trees, this beautiful 17th century manor house seems to have many different faces. Covered in ivy and other climbing plants that change colour with each passing season, it blends marvellously into its surroundings, and only the little lake occasionally betrays its presence by revealing its refl ection. You will love the traditional country house interiors. For fans of extreme sensations, a local aero-club will teach you the rudiments of fl ying above the many historical sites in the area. Enjoy the bird’s eye views of abbeys and castles and be sure to watch out for Hadrian’s Wall, the stone fortifi cations crossing the width of England.