With treehouses, boathouses and shepherds' huts scattered around 70 acres of glorious grounds on the Consall Hall Estate, ‘the UK’s most unique hotel’ promises bucolic bliss for those who want their own space but enjoy the services of a hotel. A former colliery site, landscaped over 50 years by the late William Podmore, it is a haven for wildlife, with pools, caves and follies. Porters on buggies transport your luggage to your chosen berth, each with coffee machine, free minibar and outdoor spa bath. A hilltop, accessible Lookout family room has floor-to-ceiling windows to take full advantage of the view. In the double-height Plumicorn, with its wall of glass, head chef Andrew Watts applies French classical skills to ethically sourced seasonal British ingredients in such dishes as venison with maple, quince, baby turnip, pearl barley, chocolate. Vegan options, Sunday roasts, afternoon tea and picnic hampers are all on offer. Use of an outdoor pool and adults-only sauna and stone-cave steam room are included in the room price. Perfect for larger groups, in 2025 a collection of rustic-chic, self-catering holiday properties was launched on the adjoining Basford Estate.