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Recommendations for a luxury countryside hotel within a few hours of London

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Tripideas · Today 06:41

Any recommendations for a luxury spa hotel in the countryside within 2 -3 hrs of London please?

Places I have already looked at:

Heckfield - stayed here once years ago and loved it but would like somewhere new and budget may not stretch this time

South Lodge - stayed there before and the rooms are quite dated

Penny Hill Spa - felt too big

Anywhere else? Would love nice interiors and relaxing atmosphere and not too busy.

budget between £1.5-2k for 2/3 nights

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hahabahbag · Today 21:14

Buxton crescent, it’s changed hands since I went but rooms are gorgeous and walking distance from a lovely French restaurant too

mishmashmess · Today 21:19

Lucknam Park - straight down the M4. Fantastic tasting menu and a good spa.

I also rate Coworth Park and Estelle Manor (though be prepared for spa entry being an extra fee at the latter, which is painful as the place isn't cheap).

PapayaMarmalade · Today 21:21

The Newt is absolutely incredible, the spa in particular. Although it may be out of budget if Heckfield is.

Tripideas · Today 22:38

Thank you all, lots to consider here!

@PapayaMarmalade is the Newt nicer than Heckfield? Do they add a service charge at the end of your stay like Heckfield does? This really annoyed me about Heckfield but it is so lovely. Heckfield is closer to get to but I have had my eye on the Newt for a while but I also like the look of a few of the others mentioned here too. If I go midweek I might be able to stretch the budget a bit further.

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