
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, Yorkshire
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is set in 20 acres of beautiful grounds, where early risers might glimpse roe deer in the mist-shrouded gardens. The style is smart but not pretentious; sophisticated but not showy. Yes, there are creaky floors and wonky door frames – and the spa is tiny, but it is a 300 year-old country house. Dinner is served by candlelight in the wood-panelled dining room, which dates from 1699, and dishes include locally sourced produce and vegetables straight from the garden outside.