Amongst the manicured lawns, rose beds, box hedges, and woodland, hoar cross hall has space for jogging, cycling, croquet, boules, archery, golf and tennis. Indoors there is also a gym, personal training, and classes including tai chi, yoga, and pilates.

The spa is where this place really shines however, with every element of detox and relaxation covered. There is a 26-metre saltwater vitality pool, flanked by two whirlpools. There is a plunge pool, saunas, steam rooms, saunariums, body jets, foot and shoulder massagers, kneipp pools, heated loungers, a snooze room, and a slumber lounge. The spa also offers more than 40 treatments from elemis and voya.

Spa facilities: vitality pool, whirlpools, plunge pool, saunas, steam room, saunariums, body jets, kneipp pools, heated loungers, snooze room and slumber lounge.

Hotel & accommodation

Surrounded by 50 acres of grounds and gardens in the staffordshire countryside, hoar cross hall sits at the end of a winding driveway. Built in 1871, the jacobean manor house was commissioned by hugo meynell ingram, whose family presence is still evident in the form of hand carved monograms in the ballroom, and has jacobean overtones by way of turreted water towers, lofty gables, 48 chimneys and mullioned windows. The hotel has 104 bedrooms, all with the traditional sumptuousness of a stately home. Comfy rooms are from 25 sqm and comfy suites from 65 sqm.

The hotel has two restaurants. One is in the former ballroom and is characterised by william morris wallpaper, sienna marble mantelpieces, and the 19th century ‘wedding cake’ ceiling. The second, henry’s opened in 2021 and provides a luxe lounge vibe from breakfast all the way through to dinner. You can enjoy anything from healthy smoothies and hearty bowls to sweet treats and light bites in this convivial environment - there’s also dining on the terrace for sunnier days. Wherever you eat, the menu from their award-winning head chef showcases local and seasonal produce.

Hotel facilities: cycling, croquet, boules, archery, golf, tennis, gym, tai chi, yoga and pilates.

Recommended for

• Luxury

• Romantic

• Hen night

• Pregnancy

• Groups

• Country escapes

• Girly escapes

• Mother and daughter

• Pools