Lakeside walks in Ireland
In County Galway, on the banks of a river and at the foot of the Twelve Bens, this little jewel at the end of the world, planted in a setting of nearly 300 hectares of sublime nature, is the ideal starting point for hiking in Connemara.
We will return, galvanized by the invigorating air and the great outdoors, to sit down at the Fisherman's Pub, HQ of local fishermen, or at the Owenmore Restaurant with a breathtaking view of the vibrant valley of giant rhododendrons… Before falling into our arms de Morphée in one of the pretty Classic Riverside rooms of the original building, built in the 1700s.
Ballynahinch Castle
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From 230 € per night.
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Botanical manifesto in Sussex
Less than 60 km from London, the manor of Gravetye appeals to lovers of English flower gardens.
Gravetye Manor / Photo press
Take a lesson in gardening at the source in a 16th century manor, classified Relais & Châteaux with Michelin starred table.
Less than 60 km from London, a delight for all the senses!
The iconic park is the work of William Robinson, visionary inventor of the English garden and owner from 1885 to 1935. Here, you will taste a certain art of living in the countryside, comfortably installed in one of the 18 rooms and suites overlooking the flower gardens, meadows or the lake.
At the moment, the life of the garden is punctuated by the last floral workshops of the season (creation of bouquets or wreaths with the florist Sue Flight) and the "Garden Tours".
Gravetye Manor
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From 245 € per night.
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Daydreams at the Castle in the Cotswolds
Surrounded by 55 acres of parkland, meadows and gardens with Victorian waterfalls, Cowley Mansion plays the laid-back country house card.
Cowley Manor & Spa / Photo press
Inspired by Villa Borghese, this sumptuous residence dares to mix heritage and contemporary design.
A lesson in style in a region with villages, each more charming than the next!
It was in the gardens of Cowley Manor that Lewis Carroll began writing Alice in Wonderland.
Today, this hot spot for stylish Londoners who go green, displays an inimitable relaxation, from the lounge where you play chess in socks to the majestic heated outdoor swimming pool.
The icing on the cake: the C-Side Spa and its indoor pool lined with Cotswold green slate with a view of the majestic trees.
Cowley Manor & Spa
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From € 227 per night.
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Delicious Yorkshire Inn
At the Shibden Mill Inn in the home of the Brontë sisters, guests are immersed in British culture.
Shibden Mill Inn / Photo press
A 17th century mill in the hollow of a valley near Halifax.
A few cozy rooms and a multi-award-winning gastropub.
The simplicity of hospitality, dinners by the fireside as in a tavern.
How about going to Yorkshire to rest and get a cure in British culture?
You are in the territory of the Brontë sisters but also of Anne Lister, the heroine of Gentleman Jack, the historic English series probably the most followed after The Crown and shot in Shibden Hall, a stone's throw away.
It traces the tumultuous story of this adventurer, author of a diary in 24 volumes written on the spot.
Shibden Mill Inn
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From 110 € per night with breakfast.
