10 hotels to daydream about visiting
We’re all going to be in the mood for real escapism post lockdown, and that deserves somewhere extra special to visit. Peppered across the UK are some exquisite gems to stay in, with independent hotels, inns and B&Bs tucked away by beaches, forests and rural bliss, and all ready and waiting to open their doors to us all once again. Giving us the chance to daydream until then, here are 10 hotels to daydream about visiting…
10 hotels to daydream about visiting
Lindeth Fell
Bowness-on-Windermere
'B&B' doesn't do justice to this wisteria-clad Edwardian country house with glorious views of Windermere, seven acres of gardens and elegant interiors.
Bodysgallen Hall and Spa
Llandudno
On the slopes of Pydew mountain, with views to Conwy Castle and the Snowdonia mountains, a 17th-century mansion in parkland and Arts and Crafts gardens, extended over centuries, is today a luxury hotel and spa.
Headlam Hall
Darlington
Guests continue to be delighted by this grand country house – sweeping gardens, historic features, smart bedrooms, swish spa – with a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere.
Seaham Hall
Seaham
A striking sculptural fountain in front of a white classical porticoed facade is a clue that this spa hotel offers luxury with a contemporary edge.
Burgh Island Hotel
Bigbury-on-Sea
A sea tractor ferries guests across the sands to this white concrete Art Deco edifice on a tidal island, built as a party venue in the 1930s, and what a swell party it is!
The Scarlet
Mawgan Porth
Serenity and space are the two words that crop up most in the wealth of praise we receive for this 'utterly relaxing' adults-only spa hotel with sublime views over beach and sea.
The Pig near Bath
Pensford
Everything proved to be hog heaven for Guide trusties on a winter weekend break at this Georgian country house in its own deer park.
Gara Rock
Salcombe
Drive down 'tiny country lanes', putter across from Salcombe aboard a little motorboat ferry, or walk the South West Coast Path to reach this remote hotel and spa with 'a commanding cliffside position and sublime views'.
The New Inn
Tresco
In a ‘fantastic location’ close to the harbour, the only pub on Robert Dorrien-Smith’s private, car-free island is a ‘relaxed’ gathering place where the ‘lovely staff’ warmly welcome locals and holidaymakers alike.
Barnsley House
Cirencester
Even hardened townies are seduced by the surrounds of 17th-century Barnsley House, created by visionary gardener Elizabeth Verey who moved here in the 1950s.