Hotel review: Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire

Thornbury Castle is the only Tudor castle hotel in the UK, boasting luxurious and in-keeping trappings, pretty garden vistas and memorable dining.

Hotel review: The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow, Derbyshire

A charming Peak District stay just a stone’s throw from Chatsworth House.

Hotel review: The Devonshire Arms at Beeley, Derbyshire

A delightfully quaint old pub with modern rooms and a pretty garden to walk around in picturesque Derbyshire village Beeley, perfect for countryside pursuits.

Hotel review: Fowey Hall Hotel, Cornwall

A grand mansion overlooking the fabulous Fowey Estuary, this luxury retreat is perfect for families, couples or a solitary break.