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Romantic English Weekends
If you're planning a romantic escape in England, you've arrived at the right place. Whether it's the setting, the views or seductive style, these luxury hotels are fabulous destinations in their own right, offering the ultimate in extravagance. Or whether your taste is for the traditional or modern, urban or in-the-sticks, classic country or rustic chic, this collection of romantic places is undoubtedly tailor-made for a most memorable weekend break - rich in ambience, big on style, passionate about great hospitality and - well hang the expense, she's worth it.
Many come with all the romantic escape essentials, four poster beds, bathtubs for two, exotic decor and seductive suites.
A romantic weekend break is not just for Valentine's Day or for birthdays, they are as the mood and moment takes you. One of the top one hundered things you must add to your "list for life" is the spontaneity that comes with snuggling up by an open fire in the mid-winter while your luxury hotel is surrounded with crisp, white snow, or lounging in a candlelit two person bath, warmed by an Italian liqueur. And in spring and summer, taking advantage of the rich tapestry of English life - the festivals, the famous "English season" with its pageantry and occasion, historic celebrations and all the peculiarities of local culture, food and the arts. The world is your - luxury hotel:
1. Sharrow Bay, the First Ever Country House Hotel, The Lakes Cumbria
Since 1948 the world-famous Sharrow Bay hotel and its Michelin star restaurant has had a breathtaking setting on the shore of the beautiful Lake Ullswater in the Lake District.
Opening its doors in 1949 the hotel's internationally renowned kitchen, led by Colin Akrigg, uses the finest local ingredients to produce some of the best -British cuisine you are likely to find. Nico Chieze and his prodigious Sommelier team are always on hand to share their knowledge. The cellar has a growing international reputation for fine and rare wine picked from the very best vineyards in the world. Under the guidance and expertise of Restaurant Manager Alan Farkins, the service is so good that you won't even notice it. Nestled in twelve acres of private gardens and woodland and surrounded by magnificent fells, Sharrow Bay provides the perfect destination for outdoor activities or even just relaxing in the comfort of the hotel.
www.sharrowbay.co.uk/special_breaks.asp
2. Lower Slaughter Manor. The Cotswolds
This lovely manor house displays all the hallmarks of refined, regal luxury and is testimony to inspired contemporary design complementing fine period features to exalted effect.
One of the finest 17th C country houses in the south of England, Lower Slaughter Manor stands in its own lovely gardens next to the historic church in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, regarded by many as the most beautiful village in England. The pretty River Eye, crossed by two small stone foot bridges and a small road bridge, bisects the village as it flows gently by the imposing entrance.
The accommodation at Lower Slaughter Manor is as refined and luxurious as you would expect from such a regal manor house hotel; stunning contemporary design works so well with stately architecture to fabulous effect. The food, created by renowned Head Chef, David Kelman, is always a huge pleasure, whether you?re dining in the award-winning restaurant, perhaps the most superbly designed and most comfortable restaurant in the Cotswolds. Or during during the summer you can eat al fresco in the lovely gardens. In the winter months, if it's cold and wet outside, there's no better way to relax than in front of the real log fires.
www.lowerslaughter.co.uk/special_breaks.asp
3. Baglioni Hotel, London
I am both delighted and proud to welcome you to the Baglioni Hotel in London. This is a prestigious 5-star hotel located in Kensington, one of the most elegant areas in London, opposite Kensington Palace and Hyde Park with its beautiful gardens.
With 67 stunning rooms, 49 of which are suites, the Baglioni Hotel thinks of itself as an exclusive retreat from the pressures of everyday life. Although situated in the heart of London this boutique hotel is Italian through and through, a very fine example of "Uno Stile di Vita!"
I regard every single guest of the Baglioni as a very important person and welcome each one to my hotel as if it were my home. To be welcomed by a smile is certainly a great pleasure, and that very pleasure makes my staff and I feel very gratified.
Mention Italy and all things Italian and everyone thinks of fine wines and great food.
Our restaurant, "Brunello" offers dishes to be enjoyed according to the Italian way and always delights not only our hotel guests but also the numerous aficionados living in the capital who visit us regularly to sample Chef's great food.
Luxury? Luxury is in the simplicity of things, in the care we put into every detail, in our passion for hospitality and in the delivery of a high-quality service.
What has been my greatest satisfaction? A guest who returns to stay with us and the motivation that keeps our team inspired at all times.
Luca Virgilio
General Manager
www.baglionihotels.com/pages/eng_hp_londra.jsp
Many come with all the romantic escape essentials, four poster beds, bathtubs for two, exotic decor and seductive suites.
A romantic weekend break is not just for Valentine's Day or for birthdays, they are as the mood and moment takes you. One of the top one hundered things you must add to your "list for life" is the spontaneity that comes with snuggling up by an open fire in the mid-winter while your luxury hotel is surrounded with crisp, white snow, or lounging in a candlelit two person bath, warmed by an Italian liqueur. And in spring and summer, taking advantage of the rich tapestry of English life - the festivals, the famous "English season" with its pageantry and occasion, historic celebrations and all the peculiarities of local culture, food and the arts. The world is your - luxury hotel:
1. Sharrow Bay, the First Ever Country House Hotel, The Lakes Cumbria
Since 1948 the world-famous Sharrow Bay hotel and its Michelin star restaurant has had a breathtaking setting on the shore of the beautiful Lake Ullswater in the Lake District.
Opening its doors in 1949 the hotel's internationally renowned kitchen, led by Colin Akrigg, uses the finest local ingredients to produce some of the best -British cuisine you are likely to find. Nico Chieze and his prodigious Sommelier team are always on hand to share their knowledge. The cellar has a growing international reputation for fine and rare wine picked from the very best vineyards in the world. Under the guidance and expertise of Restaurant Manager Alan Farkins, the service is so good that you won't even notice it. Nestled in twelve acres of private gardens and woodland and surrounded by magnificent fells, Sharrow Bay provides the perfect destination for outdoor activities or even just relaxing in the comfort of the hotel.
www.sharrowbay.co.uk/special_breaks.asp
2. Lower Slaughter Manor. The Cotswolds
This lovely manor house displays all the hallmarks of refined, regal luxury and is testimony to inspired contemporary design complementing fine period features to exalted effect.
One of the finest 17th C country houses in the south of England, Lower Slaughter Manor stands in its own lovely gardens next to the historic church in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, regarded by many as the most beautiful village in England. The pretty River Eye, crossed by two small stone foot bridges and a small road bridge, bisects the village as it flows gently by the imposing entrance.
The accommodation at Lower Slaughter Manor is as refined and luxurious as you would expect from such a regal manor house hotel; stunning contemporary design works so well with stately architecture to fabulous effect. The food, created by renowned Head Chef, David Kelman, is always a huge pleasure, whether you?re dining in the award-winning restaurant, perhaps the most superbly designed and most comfortable restaurant in the Cotswolds. Or during during the summer you can eat al fresco in the lovely gardens. In the winter months, if it's cold and wet outside, there's no better way to relax than in front of the real log fires.
www.lowerslaughter.co.uk/special_breaks.asp
3. Baglioni Hotel, London
I am both delighted and proud to welcome you to the Baglioni Hotel in London. This is a prestigious 5-star hotel located in Kensington, one of the most elegant areas in London, opposite Kensington Palace and Hyde Park with its beautiful gardens.
With 67 stunning rooms, 49 of which are suites, the Baglioni Hotel thinks of itself as an exclusive retreat from the pressures of everyday life. Although situated in the heart of London this boutique hotel is Italian through and through, a very fine example of "Uno Stile di Vita!"
I regard every single guest of the Baglioni as a very important person and welcome each one to my hotel as if it were my home. To be welcomed by a smile is certainly a great pleasure, and that very pleasure makes my staff and I feel very gratified.
Mention Italy and all things Italian and everyone thinks of fine wines and great food.
Our restaurant, "Brunello" offers dishes to be enjoyed according to the Italian way and always delights not only our hotel guests but also the numerous aficionados living in the capital who visit us regularly to sample Chef's great food.
Luxury? Luxury is in the simplicity of things, in the care we put into every detail, in our passion for hospitality and in the delivery of a high-quality service.
What has been my greatest satisfaction? A guest who returns to stay with us and the motivation that keeps our team inspired at all times.
Luca Virgilio
General Manager
www.baglionihotels.com/pages/eng_hp_londra.jsp
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