If you want to feel like you have your own country pile for the weekend, this is your place. Tucked away on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Swinton Park Hotel is where countryside grandeur meets contemporary cool. Set in 20,000 acres of jaw-dropping estate – think rolling parkland, whispering woodlands, and even its own river gorge – it’s the kind of place where you arrive and immediately exhale. Just a skip from the charming market town of Masham (hello, Black Sheep Brewery), this luxe castle-like retreat is impossibly romantic yet refreshingly unstuffy. Whether you’re plotting a posh weekend of spa lounging, foraging and feasting, or countryside stomps followed by fireside fizz, Swinton Park nails the rural-chic brief with style.

Foodies, prepare yourselves – Swinton Park is a full-blown culinary playground with not one, not two, but three dining spots that seriously deliver. First up is The Terrace – the low-key cool sibling of the trio, where you can tuck into seasonal plates in a chic yet relaxed setting. For something a little more “fancy” Samuel’s is your showstopper. Set in the grand dining room with sweeping views over the deer park, it’s all high romance and fine dining without the formality. Then there’s the Chef’s Table with Josh Barnes – a next-level, behind-the-scenes experience for serious gourmands, where the creativity in the kitchen takes centre stage. Add to that the classic afternoon tea (best enjoyed fireside in one of the drawing rooms), and you’re well on your way to a weekend of pure indulgence.

What can you do here I hear you ask? What can’t you do more like! With an award-winning spa that you won’t want to tear yourself away from, cookery school, and a programme of daily taster sessions on offer to hotel guests ranging from sustainable wine tasting to bird of pray demos, one thing you won’t get there is bored. Of course, if you do just want to wander around the grounds aimlessly and sink into a squidgy sofa for a snooze, it lends itself perfect to that as well. Heaven.