With winter drawing in quickly, it's easy to go into hibernation. But, if you feel in the need to retreat, at least make it a stylish one. Just an hour from London, the Four Seasons Hampshire is set in a Georgian mansion house, in the middle of a picture-perfect countryside, resplendent with old-school charm and heritage-listed gardens.
But while the setting is historic, the facilities are anything but. The 133 rooms have all the character you'd expect from a manor house, with the added bonus of high-speed internet, DVD players, satellite TV and hypo-allergenic pillows. In the Grade-II stable block, you'll find a spa with 15 treatment rooms, using ESPA and local products, such as lavender, rosemary and mint, and all the latest holistic methods. And afterwards, head to the spa's café - or one of the hotel's sought-after restaurants - for a delicious (but healthy) meal. All that? Yes, it's definitely worth getting out of bed for!
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, Dogmersfield Park, Hampshire; 01252 853 000; www.fourseasons.com/hampshire.
