Just a two-hour drive from London, Estelle Manor Hotel will make you feel like the King just knighted you. Architectural firm Roman&Williams has transformed Victorian splendour into a hotel that isn’t just beautifully decorated but also boasts a range of unconventional activities: axe throwing, rifle or archery shooting, paddle tennis, or birdwatching courses. A splendid spa is meant to enter the list before summer. 108 rooms, a cottage, three private residences and four restaurants should make you feel quite comfortable here.