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A contemporary four-star hotel and tranquil spa, Stoke By Nayland is a restful retreat surrounded by 300 acres of verdant countryside and its own championship golf courses, making it the perfect retreat for groups of friends, couples, or time to yourself. The Peake Spa is set within the grounds, offering a world of wellbeing from Mediterranean-inspired decor around the pool to 12 treatment rooms and even a rasul mud therapy chamber.
Alongside the Lake’s Restaurant, which has two AA Rosettes and takes in the 18th green, the hotel has a lively Sports Bar, which is open all day. It's the perfect place to fuel up on burgers or hearty breakfasts, spend time on the outdoor terrace, then kick back and enjoy live sports on the undercover 65-inch screens.
Welcoming and warm, Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa is a perfect getaway for a fun family break in beautiful Hampshire. With theme parks nearby for the children and the fascinating harbours of Southampton and Portsmouth for day trips, what better way to unwind and relax than the hotel’s spa, gym and swimming pool. For extreme relaxation, there’s a menu of indulgent spa treatments using Elemis and ishga skincare products for a glamorous and glowing addition to your stay.
There are a couple of dining options at the hotel - the Winchester Restaurant has an AA Rosette, and there's also The Sports Bar and Wickham Lounge. Enjoy light meals or drinks in the Gallery bar. The stylish space includes an outdoor terrace and is perfect for watching live sports.
Situated on Bournemouth's famous East Cliff, Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection is a Victorian building with views across the bay. It has an illustrious history, is close to the beach and is ideal for families, couples, groups of friends and those on business trips. There's an array of spa facilities to enjoy, not least an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and palm trees - perfect for the summer months.
The hotel is home to Frederick’s Restaurant, a casual environment serving British classics and using fresh, seasonal ingredients. For cocktails, light bites, teas and coffees, the cocktail bar and terrace is the place to go. They also show live European and Premier League football and other top events on BT Sport. In the summer they serve pizzas and barbecue, and there’s always 24-hour room service available.
A four-star boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo is the home of The Retreat in the historic centre of Exeter. The modern spa has a carefully curated thermal suite to prepare mind, body and soul for a collection of Elemis treatments, and the whole place is unquestionably romantic thanks to its luxury details, heritage style and high standards. However, it is also a great getaway for mothers and daughters or small groups of friends.
The hotel restaurant is Colson’s Bar & Grill, serving British fare cooked over charcoal and flame, while Becketts is their stylish bar with views of the cathedral green. The Dugout Bar, however, is the place for tasty food and drink and viewing live sports events, complete with a massive ultra-HD screening wall, and coverage from Sky Sports, BT Sport BBC and ITV.
With so many world-class facilities to indulge in at Celtic Manor, you’ll struggle to fit everything into one day, making it the ideal weekend getaway, especially for a special occasion. Alongside its three golf courses and choice of restaurants, the spa is sizable so make sure you take the time to enjoy all that’s on offer. The herbal steam chamber is a must, as are the treatments of which there are many to choose from, all of the highest luxury standard.
Given the sporting credentials of the resort, it's perhaps not a surprise that amongst the many drink and dining spaces the Celtic Manor Resort’s Sports Bars provide the perfect retreat to enjoy a pint and some thrilling live matches. There are several screens which means you won’t miss any of the action from the Premier League, Guinness Six Nations, Major Championship Golf and more. They include the Johnnie Walker Bar at The Twenty Ten Clubhouse, The Grill Bar, The Court Bar, and The Cellar Bar.
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