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Live like a lord in one of these heritage houses that are now welcoming guests as showstopping hotels
HECKFIELD PLACE
Climb into one of its fleet of Land Rovers and be whisked to this 18th-century manor house found an hour outside of London. Designer Ben Thompson took the cue that Heckfield Place in Hampshire should look like a country house that belonged to your cousin. So he used a warm palette with locally-sourced materials. Enjoy your weekend – or week – in the country, wild swimming in the lake, relaxing at the Bothy Spa, watching movies in the underground cinema and enjoying a tipple or two in the old English pub in the grounds. Open now.
THE LANGLEY
The former home of the Duke of Marlborough is now a glittering new hotel. The heritage hotel will feature 41 rooms that can be found within the main house and the 18th-century Brew House, and these will sit alongside a world-class spa and a fitness centre that has been designed by celebrity personal trainer Matt Roberts. The gardens don’t need to be touched as they were designed by none other than Capability Brown. Opening February 2019.
BABYLONSTOREN
South African hotel Babylonstoren is about to set up its eco-friendly luxury brand on UK shores. The 17th-century boutique property will feature 30 guest rooms, a restaurant, spa, and a pool that it’s believed will be tucked away within one of its barns. Babylonstoren is the only hotel outside of the UK to work with the Royal Horticultural Society, so we will be expecting great things from the 300 acres of parkland they have to play with. Opens 2019.
Suggested Itineraries
Active Relaxation in Bhutan
Paro, Thimphu & Punakha Gangtey, Bumthang & Beyond
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Hike to the Taktsang Tiger’s Nest Monastery
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Visit the 108 memorial chortens on the Dochula Pass
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Enjoy gentle nature walks in the Bhutanese countryside
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Watch rare black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha Valley
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Explore Bhutan’s vibrant temples, monasteries and dzongs
ideal length
9 nights
Finnish Lapland For Families
- Whiz through Lapland on a snowmobile to visit a reindeer farm
- See Finland’s winter scenery from the back of a sleigh and meet excited husky dogs
- Try ice-karting and make friends with some Finnish polar bears
- Stay in a cosy glass igloo offering potential views of the Northern Lights
- Get the chance to meet Father Christmas and his cheeky elves!
ideal length
6 nights
Island Hopping in the Philippines
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Stay on three beautiful and remote Filipino islands
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Island hop around Guyam Island, Daku Island and Naked Island
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Relax in the hanging day-beds at luxurious Nay Palad
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Snorkel, hike, visit waterfalls and discover secret beaches
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Take a private sunset cruise around the islands of El Nido
ideal length
10 nights
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