TRAVEL Recharge with a weekend at one of the finest country house hotel

AUTUMN ESCAPES

Swap city living for the peace of the countryside, with these tranquil weekend getaways

MALLORY COURT HOTEL, WARWICKSHIRE

Near Royal Leamington Spa, Mallory Court Hotel is the epitome of an English country house. The Luteyns style main house, above, is nestled within ten acres of grounds. All 43 rooms have been indiviudally designed, mixing traditional country house charm and contemporary design. The three AA Rosette restaurant, The Dining Room at The Manor House, offers an award-winning menu. Rooms start from £230 per night. mallory.co.uk

ELLENBOROUGH PARK, CHELTENHAM

The 15th century English manor house complete with a luxury spa, is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds. Gloucestershire’s only five-star hotel is on a sprawling 90-acre country estate, the perfect autumn getaway. The manor is characterised by original stone flags, wooden beams and glorious fireplaces. There are 12 dog-friendly rooms, left, and guests are welcome to borrow complimentary wellies and coats from the Boot Room. Rooms start from £299 per night. ellenboroughpark.com

GLENAPP CASTLE, AYRSHIRE

This five-star baronial-style Scottish castle hotel is situated near Galloway Forest Park, the UK’s first accredited Dark Sky Park. Set in the beautiful and remote countryside of southwest Scotland, it is the perfect spot for autumn stargazing. There are 17 rooms, furnished with period interiors. Its newly launched Azalea restaurant is set in the original Mackenzie and Moncur Victorian glasshouse and bothy, pictured left, one of only a few remaining in Scotland (another is on the Balmoral Estate). Rooms from £408 per night. glenappcastle.com L