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Bishopstrow House B
ishopstrow House is without doubt one of the finest luxury hotels in Dorset and Wiltshire, and is a temple to relaxation where guests receive the warmest of welcomes and the ultimate in hospitality. Whether you choose to retreat from stress and pressure in the Halcyon Spa or take time to reflect in the calm, contemporary surroundings, the ambience of Bishopstrow House makes you feel as though you have arrived in a truly magical place. The bedrooms are as characterful as the public rooms and all are beautifully furnished. Each of the 32 rooms has their own distinct personality - from the luxurious country house opulence of the Oval Room to the understated elegance of the Longleat Room. Award-winning Head Chef Frank Bailey has the reigns of the Mulberry experience, an all-day foodie extravaganza set in three restaurants. Using the finest, freshest ingredients, sourced locally wherever possible, the result sees genuinely imaginative dishes that delight and inspire on the 2 AA Rosette Ă la carte menu. Aside from the main restaurant there is also a conservatory with a casual and informal approach to dining or the Mulberry Terrace, where the menu has a variety of dishes from healthy salads and snacks to indulgent cakes and cocktails. All areas overlook the wonderful Bishopstrow gardens. The cool design of the classical and contemporary Halcyon Spa, complete with thermal and treatment rooms, fill you with an air of peace and tranquillity. Take in some tennis on the indoor or outdoor courts
or a workout in the gym before finishing off your pampering in the highly rated hair salon. You may feel a little over-cooked now so there can be nothing better than to sit by the outdoor heated swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail or glass of Champagne over a lazy West Country sunset. Bishopstrow House is the ideal getaway and, combined with the spa, it is the perfect romantic retreat or place to visit with the whole family. Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and The City of Bath are also a stone’s throw away. There is something for everyone, and everyone should leave Bishopstrow with a few less wrinkles and a few more smiles. Bishopstrow House Hotel and Spa Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9HH 01985 212312 www.bishopstrow.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE READER OFFER Stay for two consecutive nights on either room and breakfast or room, dinner and breakfast and receive 15 per cent off the daily best available rate. Offer includes a complimentary ancient Arabic cleansing ritual in the Halcyon Spa for two. Additionally, you receive 15 per cent off all pre-booked treatments in the spa. Offer available until 31st August. Reservations must be booked by 8th August. Please quote flavour when booking.
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