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Romantic breaks

History-lovers’ dream

The William Cecil, Lincolnshire Set in the picturesque Burghley Estate in Stamford, here’s the perfect escape for history and romance. The buildings may be centuries old but the service and hospitality are very much of the 21st century. The 27 rooms are a mix of traditional dark wood furnishings, up-to-date touches (such as a claw-foot bath in the bedroom) and some of the comfiest Egyptian cotton bedding. Per room, per night from £100