DESTINATIONS UK & IRELAND |MANOR HOUSE STAYS
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Temple Guiting Manor, Cheltenham, England In the heart of the Cotswolds, this petite early-Tudor manor dates from the 15th century, but comes with plenty of 21st-century creature comforts. Twelve guests can be spread across five bedrooms, while the vaulted dining hall is a fine setting for a Sunday roast. The creeper-covered home offers an array of entertainment including a heated outdoor pool (shared with the estate’s barn accommodation), tennis court, cinema room and private lake with rowing boats. For a day out, Sudeley Castle, a medieval stronghold-turned-
museum, is nearby, while Cotswold Wildlife Park is a little farther afield. Book it: Abercrombie & Kent offers a seven-night stay from £14,726 including a welcome hamper, two complimentary massages and rowing equipment.
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Gilmerton House, East Lothian, Scotland Only a short drive from Edinburgh, this inviting Georgian property includes 10 pretty bedrooms – each tastefully decorated with historic touches, from plaques dedicated to the original owners to antique books the noble family once read. There is also a billiards room, a music room with a grand piano, an
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expansive woodland trail and a golf driving range. Book it: A week’s stay starts at £15,000 with golf, whisky tastings and clay-pigeon shooting available on request. The Lodge, which can accommodate six guests, can be booked for an additional charge.
gilmertonhouse.com
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Christie Mansion, Isle of wight, England
Both sea air and an air of mystery preside over Christie Mansion, an impressive six-bedroom 1929 house that’s all art deco on the outside and stained-glass grandeur on the inside. The house is tucked away on the eastern coast of the Isle of Wight and offers the perfect setting for a seaside holiday, with two beaches and the Hideaway cafe and bar within walking distance. Amenities include an 18-seat dining table, sun terrace,
barbecue and a games room with a poker table. Book it: Luxury Cottages offers a week’s stay from £4,354, with spa treatments available at extra cost.
luxurycottages.com
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Dabton House, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Dabton House, a stout villa on the huge Queensberry Estate, was designed in 1820 and in recent years has served as the family home of the Earl and Countess of Dalkeith and their four children. Dabton House opened its doors to overnight guests last summer, offering the chance to stay in storied pastel-coloured halls and explore its 27 acres of woodland. The property features 11 en suite bedrooms, a games room, drawing room, library and sauna with spa treatment room. The Queensberry Estate offers miles of walking and cycling routes with bike (and e-bike) hire available,
alongside activities including fishing and clay-pigeon shooting. Book it: Weekly rates start at £12,000, with catering and activities available at extra cost.
dabtonhouse.co.uk
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PICTURES: Walter Dalkeith; Jamie Bennett
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