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RO O M S E RV I C E

In and out

Some hotels offer everything on a plate, while others serve as the
perfect base for wider exploration. Should you stay, or should you go?

staying in

Going OUT

Great outdoors

World of wellness

Wellness & Wellbeing at Puente Romano, Marbella
What immediately strikes you as you take a casual stroll around the
luxurious Puento Romano mini-village is that you never have to leave. Had
we had our way, we'd still be there. By day, you can take in the outdoor
pools or one of the finest spas we've enjoyed, where giant white slabs
provide a footpath that's otherwise submerged underwater. Sounds
luxurious? Oh, it is. Or you can realise just how hard tennis is as you 'enjoy'
a lesson at the sports club. The food provided the most pleasant surprise.
Yes, there's a Nobu, but the man-of-the-match champagne went to the
Sea Grill, where the fish was so lip-smackingly fresh, you practically got the
bends. However, Puente Romano should come with a warning: upon landing
in London, you will have to return to normal life. puenteromano.com

WORDS: JAMES GILL

Green getaway

Aqua Sana, various
We enjoyed the leafy Nottingham
site, which is as close to the Ewok
village from Return of the Jedi as
you'll ever find. Treetop sauna? Yes
please. Spanning two floors, you'll
never want to leave; given there
are designated sleep pods, you
can actually stay longer than at
most spas (where it can feel like
you're being ushered towards the
exit once your treatment is up).
We tied it to a stay at Centre Parcs
Sherwood for maximum alone
time. aquasana.co.uk

Gliffaes Hotel, Brecon
Beacons, Wales
Yes, there's plenty to do within
the hotel grounds, especially if
you're keen to try fishing.
However, with the Welsh wonder
that is the Brecon Beacons on
your doorstep, you'd be a
gosh-darn fool to not go off
exploring. There's hiking,
horse-trekking, water sports
and all the other things you've
previously promised to do again,
but never quite got round to.
gliffaeshotel.com

Nature calls

Woodman's Hut,
Nethy Bridge, Scotland
Enjoy the freeform fun of Cub or
Brownie camp, minus rain seeping
into your tent. That's because you
stay in a beautiful eco-cabin, your
base camp for exploring the
natural beauty of Cairngorms
National Park in Scotland. Given
how blissfully alone you feel, this
makes for a picturesque spot to
meditate, while there's no better
way to drift off to sleep thanks to
the stargazer window.
lazyduck.co.uk/woodmans-hut

Close to
home

Fit for a queen

Amberley Castle, Arundel
The sort of place to take a partner,
and never leave the grounds. The
food and 12th century dining room
will have you asking why on earth
you'd want to venture to anywhere
else, while the 18-hole putting
green is a hoot regardless of
ability. With tennis courts and a
croquet lawn, Amberley is perfect
for the warmer months, while 12acres of picturesque gardens are
perfect for a postprandial stroll.
And, yes, you should hold hands.
amberleycastle.co.uk

A true original

Brown's, London
If you're going to stay in London, do it in style at the iconic Brown's, the
oldest hotel in the city. Situated in magical Mayfair, the location is perfect
for a walk to Theatreland and beyond. We went to super-cool Kiln in Soho
for Thai food, with the balmy London air making for a dreamy stroll back.
Brown's also specialises in wellness - we were put through our paces by
the in-house personal trainer (our hand is still throbbing from one
mid-work-out high-five), while the treatments on offer will salve any
spiritual wounds. We opted for the Ayurvedic massage (£100 for 50
minutes), which helped relieve stress and tension. And do take a moment
to soak in Brown's; much like Gareth Southgate's waistcoat, it's smart,
traditional-yet-modern and makes you surprisingly proud to be English.
roccofortehotels.com

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