CO.ANTRIM, NORTHERN IRELAND For discerning travellers planning a romantic getaway, the newly opened The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat is idyllic. Oozing character, it offers sumptuous yet comfortable accommodation, fine dining, a stylish bar and a moodenhancing outdoor spa. The Rabbit is a fusion of modern living with country life comprising 33 bedrooms in four different stylish room types with scandi-inspired, retro design. Each boasts seriously comfy beds, a Nespresso machine, Dyson hairdryer and a Marshall amp, not to mention fluffy robes and flip flops for a trip to the spa: The Relaxation Burrow. The latter has been carefully created for optimum zen comprising Swedish sauna, aroma steam room, salt chamber, outdoor Roman baths, loungers and cabanas – there’s also a man-made beach and lake bar! The offers at The Rabbit Hotel include the ‘Hop to It’ break from £180 per night based on two people sharing including access to The Relaxation Burrow, bottle of bubbles in your room and breakfast the following morning Check out www.rabbithotel.com SURREY Crockers Henley, based in Henley-on-Thames, is celebrating a year in businesses, although it’s been a year like no other! Only an hour from London, Crockers Henley presents understated luxury at its finest and provides the ultimate staycation destination. Housed in a Grade II listed building, it’s home to seven elegantly designed, contemporary bedrooms complete with rolltop baths, four-poster beds and restored heritage Georgian features. A delight for foodies and those with a discerning palate, The Grill, overseen by Tom Westerland, is a hive of activity offering a casual dining affair including the famed chateaubriand and Tom’s take on English classics. Meanwhile, the two 16-seat Chef’s Tables each present an immersive dining experience over ten courses. The Thames Table, overseen by talented young chef Alex Payne, celebrates the best of modern British dining whilst The Gardiner’s, with Iain Dixon at the helm, shines light on delicate and complex pan-Asian flavours. Starting from £400, inclusive of dinner at one of the Chef’s Tables, overnight stay and three-course breakfast, based on two sharing. Check out https://henley.crockersuk.com LONDON Boutique hotel, The Londoner, has officially opened its doors in the heart of London’s iconic Leicester Square. With a staggering 350 guest rooms spread across 16 storeys and a subterranean series of spaces, it will certainly leave guests amazed. Designed in collaboration with world-renowned architectural designers Yabu Pushelberg, the luxury urban resort features a range of rooms, suites, penthouses, two private screening rooms, an entire floor dedicated to wellness, expansive ballroom, private art gallery and to top it off a mix of several concept eateries. This includes its signature Mediterranean restaurant, Whitcomb’s, plus a contemporary Japanese lounge bar with a rooftop terrace and its neighbourhood bar, Joshua’s Tavern – minimooners would never have to leave for the ultimate staycation! Whilst super in scale, its boutique approach and commitment to hospitality offers the highest levels of luxury with an experience designed to make every guest feel at home. Check out www.thelondoner.com LAKE DISTRICT A chic country house hotel in the picture-perfect village of Grasmere, Victorian House Hotel is launching a Stargazer Experience for the perfect finishing touch to romantic post-wedding minimoons. The Stargazer Experience costs £15pp and includes a backpack and waterproof rug to borrow, a map to the viewing spot, homemade sausage rolls, a generous tipple of Whiskey Mac, a Red Torch specifically designed with map reading and stargazing in mind so guests can flick between the map and the night sky with ease, plus binoculars and a star guide. Couples can choose from Stargazer Rooms complete with telescopes, star maps, dreamy beds, good coffee, organic teas and generous Land & Water toiletries; there’s also a luxurious Shepherds Hut for two on the riverbank. Available all year round ‒ but stargazing in the Lakes is particularly good in the autumn and winter ‒ an overnight stay costs from £123 per room per night including breakfast. Visit www.victorianhousehotel.co.uk HONEYMOON NEWS 87 https://andrewbeasley.co.uk
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