The Newt in Somerset Is an English Countryside Getaway for Every Season | Vogue

"An indulgent English countryside escape between the market towns of Bruton and Castle Cary, this luxurious hotel is an easy two-and-a-half-hour train ride from London’s Paddington and has become a global destination, recently named one of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023. Spread across 800 acres of woodland orchards, labyrinthine gardens, and regal architecture, it’s the perfect place to savor fall’s pleasures—think picturesque pastures, farm-fresh cider, cozy, rustic cottages, and an endless sprawl of burnt crimson, orange, and brown trees. Owner Karen Roos set out to revive Somerset’s classical Georgian spirit while keeping its old-world charm—“As a child, I loved reading about Georgian times when a weekend at your uncle’s pile in an English county was the epitome of civilized life—so why not recreate it?”—and that vision is embodied in its 17th-century Georgian estate, Hadspen House." - Lauren Valenti