These snuggly UK winter staycations are just what you need now the cosiest season is upon us.
, which you’ll particularly enjoy if the cold winds have left you feeling like you’ve lost your glow.
As part of its Taste Of Christmas package, guests can enjoy everything from afternoon teas and forest walks to winter skating and carriage rides all the way into the New Year, until 3 January. The Grafton Arms is a lovely, little pub in the heart of Fitzvoria, which acts like a local but in the heart of the city. Even if you don’t fancy a sleepover, you should check out the pan-Asian cuisine and secret roof terrace, perfect for an after work drink.
Although the building is gorgeous from the outside, with golden-brown brick work and intricate carvings, even we were surprised at just how beautiful the Kimpton Fitzroy is on the inside. The floors glow like moonlight thanks to a delicate arrangement of metallic tiles, and heavy curtains line the corridors creating a snug, but sophisticated feel.
Of course while you’re there you’ll be spending at least some time in your room , but you also must pay a visit to the outside terrace. Cuddly sofas are ladened with blankets and furry throws, making it the perfect place to sip on a Hot Toddy. Even if you don’t stay at The London EDITION Hotel, just stepping through the door into the impressive lobby and Berner’s Tavern restaurant will have you feeling warmed. With walls decorated in imposing oil paintings and an open fire, you might be in a swanky London hotel but if you closed your eyes for a moment, you might mistake your surroundings for a castle. It also helps that in the air hangs the most darkly delicious scent of oud, peppered with rose, adding to the atmosphere.
And of course, no relaxing weekend away would be complete without a little ‘me time’ so make sure to book yourself into the spa for a facial or massage to truly forget all of those work-related stresses.It would be natural to expect big things of the Michelin-starred restaurant and luxury hotel of Raymond Blanc, a chef who’s known for rubbing shoulders with celebrities. But we’re not sure you’re prepared for just how heavenly his Oxfordshire manor actually is.
Upstairs, every inch of the boutique-style bedrooms have been designed to feel both luxurious and cosy. From the Italian marble bathrooms flaunting stand alone baths and walk-in showers to velvet furniture, wooden parquet flooring and elaborate wallpaper, once you stay for one night we guarantee you’ll never want to leave. We recommend choosing the Luxury Studio Suite for your stay for touches like the deep crimson leather headboard and deliciously thick floor skimming curtains.
If there’s one thing you can’t miss while staying at Down Hall, though, it’s visiting the Eden Spa – it’s a real showstopper. The circular wet spa is designed to be the optimum place for relaxing, offering a hydrotherapy pool which is maintained at 36 degrees to soothe aches and pains, while the steam room helps detoxify the whole body by opening up pores.
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