UK escapes
AN oasis of calm – from £145 per night (family of four) at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa, Chester.
In the midst of the Cheshire Plain, agricultural landscape emerges the Delamere Forest.
The largest area of woodland in England, this shady oasis is the perfect spot for families to enjoy some peace and quiet together, or to get active with some wild running, cycling, or orienteering.
Just 30 minutes’ drive away, the beautiful Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa boasts an 18-metre heated indoor pool and leisure facilities in an historic setting.
Prices from £145 bed & breakfast per night (based on two adults and two children sharing). Call Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa on 01244 851666, www. crabwallmanorhotelandspa. com NEW escapes in the New Forest – from £90pp at Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton.
The New Forest National Park may be a well-known gem in the south east, but even frequent visitors can find something new with each visit.
Explore 140 miles of tracks and footpaths, the unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest by foot, bicycle, or on horseback.
Book a restful stay at the nearby Chilworth Manor with prices from £90pp for a two-night stay (two sharing) with stunning leisure facilities and sprawling landscaped grounds.
Call Chilworth Manor Hotel on 023 8076 7333 or www. chilworth-manor.co.uk AUTUMN splendour at Blenheim Palace, from £142pp, Vanbrugh House Hotel, Oxford.
Admire the Autumn hues in Blenheim Palace estate while staying at the boutique Vanbrugh House hotel, just 20 minutes’ drive away.
Stately Blenheim Palace offers over 2,000 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and formal gardens.
Walk through this World Heritage Site and marvel at the Great Lake, created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, and High Park - home to the greatest collection of ancient oak trees in Europe – one is over 1,000 years old!
Then relax in the boutique Vanbrugh House and learn about its history in central Oxford.
Accommodation from £142pp based on two sharing (room only). Call 01865 244 622 or visitwww. vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk/ ENJOY the ultimate digital detox in the South Devon countryside and retreat to Beyond Escapes with the whole family.
During your stay, explore the great outdoors and make the most of the complimentary BE Wild! den-making kits – taking part in a competition that raises money for Save the Children.
Showcase your den-building masterpiece on social media using #BEADenHero, and Beyond Escapes will donate to the charity.
When you’re not re-wilding and connecting with nature, you can relax in your boutique-style accommodation or enjoy BE Devon’s spa, gym and restaurant.
Lodge 2, Beyond Escapes, Paignton, Devon.
PRICE: £467 for three nights’ self-catered accommodation in a lodge with hot tub, arriving September 14.
Mansion suite 43, Beyond Escapes, Paignton, Devon.
Price: £334 for three nights’ self-catered accommodation in a Mansion Suite, arriving September 18.
Apartment 39, Beyond Escapes, Paignton, Devon
Price: £344 for three nights’ self-catered accommodation in an apartment, arriving September 14.
Complimentary den kits are available to hire from the Beyond Escapes reception desk on a first come, first served basis on these properties. Children should seek adult supervision when using the den kits.