"Occupying a restored 19th-century manor once owned by the Marquis of Valle-Flôr, this nationally listed property unfolds across an immaculately manicured private park with palms, sculptures and a former pond now used for swimming. The lavish interiors feature frescoed ceilings, stained-glass windows and grand oil paintings, while leisure facilities include a spa with an indoor pool and Turkish baths and a main restaurant with Regency flair. The hotel’s scale (around 194 rooms) accommodates both refined dining experiences and seasonal events such as an elegant poolside “chic-nic” on the lawn." - Laura Dannen Redman