GRANTLEY HALL

Nr Harrogate, Yorkshire

Grantley Hall is a Palladian gem swathed in rugged woodland and prim ornamental gardens.

Besides the tearooms, antiquesshopping galore, inspiring art galleries and quaint architecture, Harrogate’s rich history as an 18th-century spa town is still a key pull for modern-day visitors. And the Royal Pump Room Museum still o ers the chance to see (and smell!) Europe’s strongest sulphur well.

For an impressive stay with all the mod-cons of a luxury hotel, Grantley Hall (near Ripon, 30 mins from central Harrogate) is a Palladian gem swathed in rugged woodland and prim ornamental gardens. Rooms start from £350 per night – but this escape o ers far more than a standard hotel.

The vibe is classic luxury, with bedrooms clad in creamy neutrals, sash windows with traditional pelmets, plus decadent marble bathrooms and minibars lled with seasonal treats – damson gin, anyone? And, when it comes to dinner options, the hotel boasts ve restaurants (including menus from the Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin), plus a late-night champagne and cocktail bar that’s prime for dancing the night away.

The aptly named Three Graces Spa is blissful to its core. An underground swimming pool is encircled in marble and stone, looking more akin to an Ancient Roman bath than a contemporary spa. While outside, guests can unwind in nature, thanks to the cedar hot tub, sauna and snow room. The treatment menu is varied and unique – while the Inner Peace Immersion (including a body scrub, shower, massage and Ananda face therapy) promises a boost in positive energy, there’s also reiki, re exology and crystal healing therapies to enjoy. Prepare for pure relaxation in God’s own country… grantleyhall.co.uk

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The grand Palladian exterior has 17th-century roots; take a dip in the indoor-to- outdoor hydrotherapy pool; classic charm in an Executive room; sink into a velvet sofa with a gin and tonic in hand in the Norton Bar.