Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa, Alnwick

• Old-world country elegance: Set amid 10 acres of manicured gardens and rolling Northumberland countryside, this award-winning abode makes for a sumptuous country retreat. Housed in a magnificent Georgian manor, Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa is Northumberland’s only hotel to boast four AA Red Stars, and it’s easy to see why. Step inside for meticulously-restored interiors that preserve the property’s original splendour, while modern amenities and cosy touches add a hint of contemporary country-chic.

• Award-winning dining: Savour the finest seasonal cuisine at the hotel’s two AA Rosette-awarded George Runciman Restaurant, serving high-end British cuisine with an innovative twist. Expect refined dining on locally-sourced produce, succulent game, seafood and mouthwatering desserts, topped up with elevated comfort foods, light bites and scrumptious Sunday lunches. And if all that still leaves you feeling peckish, treat yourself to an elegant Afternoon Tea.

• Refresh and restore: Let your worries melt away at the Aqueous Spa, as you float in the heated indoor pool and drift between a soothing sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. Later on, pamper yourself in a private room with a range of indulgent massages and treatments, served with premium plant-based Ytsara products. If you’re looking to get active, hit the hotel’s state-of-the-art gym, or simply step outside for scenic strolls and outdoor pursuits aplenty.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.