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Something extra special Hotels that offer more than just fine dining and luxury suites can be the perfect weekend antidote to a monotonous city lifestyle, and Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldTM have an impressive selection, here is a pick of some of the best… Beachside Luxury The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey Those looking for a seaside escape without the excessive air miles should head to The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey. Set in beautiful, extensive grounds in a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty this stunning hotel overlooks the dramatic St Ouens Bay and the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean. The influence of the beach and the sea is carried into the Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurant, where head chef Mark Jordan serves up a variety of maritime delicacies from his coastal and countryside larder. To book visit, www.slh.com
Walking in the Wilderness Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, Lake District As you enter Holbeck Ghyll, a heavy teak door, an oak-panelled entrance hall and rows of well-used wellies are an indication of what’s to come at this lovely country hotel. Boasting one of the top 15 views in the world, Holbeck Ghyll is a perfect place to explore the great outdoors, either scaling the high and rocky summits to gain the highest vantage points or discovering quiet lanes, peaceful valley trails and secluded tarns. The hotel also organises brilliant walking weekends. To book visit, www.slh.com
Culture Vultures Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, East Sussex Summer is coming, and so is the opera! Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club is set in a stunning 186 acre parkland estate with lakes and is a great place to enjoy the famous delights of the nearby Glyndebourne Opera. The hotel organises sumptuous picnic hampers complete with food, cutlery, crockery, blankets and wine, which you can either collect from reception, have laid out for you in the grounds or take with you to the open air opera. To book visit, www.slh.com
Sporting Types Bovey Castle, DARTMOOR You know you’re onto a good thing when your hotel stocks endless rows of Hunter wellies and Barbour jackets. Bovey Castle has seemelessly managed to pair subtle grandeur and luxurious Dartmoor living, with traditional country pursuits including golf, clay pigeon and game shooting and archery. Bovey Castle is also the only hotel in the UK to own an eagle that can be flown by guests, and hope Artemis will become a spectacular feature for moorland hunting during winter 2012. To book visit, www.slh.com
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