In homage to nature in all its verdant greenery, this journey winds between the valleys, plains and mountains from Wales to the north of England. These lands, studded with lakes and walking paths, lead to the hidden treasures of Hadrian’s Wall, passing by the extraordinary Lake District National Park and Scafell Pike, the highest point in the country.
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. Standing high above Dee Valley, with the beautiful Welsh hills as a backdrop, Palé Hall is a luxurious Victorian manor. Alan, Angela and their team welcome guests into this relaxed country house filled with their own collection of antiques and art. Think stained-glass ceilings and light-filled rooms. Enjoy the added luxury of bathing in a bath used by Queen Victoria or staying in the impressive suite dedicated to former guest Winston Churchill.Chef Gareth Stevenson and his team deliver acclaimed seasonal signature menus, which feature fantastic local and, where possible, organic produce. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. Following the path of the River Skell, past mature woods and a lake, Grantley Hall will leave you in awe. This stately manor house, with its honey-hued stone, immediately exudes an aura of serenity. From the rooms, a feeling of majesty will take hold as you gaze out over the surroundings. The view from the bath in the Royal Suite gives onto vast parkland and the estate’s beautiful gardens.For a pastoral stroll, could anything be better than the Yorkshire Dales? Amid hills covered with heather moors, each of the valleys has its own charm, its own flowered stream, its own dry stone walls. Back at Grantley Hall, the elegant drawing room and oak-panelled bar promise an evening of cosiness and warmth, the perfect cap to a day outdoors. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. In an extraordinary place — the Lake District National Park — you will find Gilpin. With two charming luxury country houses on two separate estates, this very passionate family and team are dedicated to creating lasting memories for their guests, who return time and again for special celebrations and short getaways.At Gilpin Hotel, all the rooms have lovely views, most leading onto the gardens, many with their own hot tubs and private ensuite spas. Just a mile away at Gilpin Lake House, six beautiful rooms enjoy exclusive access to 40 private hectares with a lake, boathouse, pool, hot tubs and saunas; and the stunning Jetty Spa boasts its own bespoke organic products. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. This beautiful old manor house stands on mature grounds sheltered by 100-year-old trees, a haven of peace and quiet. Covered in ivy and climbing vines that change colour with each season, the house blends effortlessly into its surroundings, and its presence is only betrayed when the little lake reveals its reflection. Farlam Hall has always been a mix of relaxed country living and formality.The highly knowledgeable staff will introduce you to Farlam and its environs as a walker’s (and picnic’s) paradise, with the unspoilt North Pennines and the western part of Hadrian’s Wall, with its fabulous museums recounting the Roman occupation of Britain, all nearby. Lastly, three golf courses, located close to the manor, wonderfully complement the range of activities. ... Learn moreless
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** Offer cannot be combined, valid for an itinerary in at least 2 different Relais & Châteaux establishments, reserved with Relais & Châteaux concierges, discount applicable on certain rates and certain establishments. List available from our concierges.
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