Lords of the Manor

This honey-colored stone rectory is the perfect place to relax and unwind while enjoying Michelin-starred chef Richard Edwards’s delicious cooking.

Ignore the ridiculously clichéd name—this place is actually rather handsome. The onetime 17th-century rectory recently underwent a complete refurb and emerged triumphant. Bedrooms are light and elegant, and all are individually decorated. In one of the rooms, there is a chaise longue at the foot of the bed and a well-placed decanter of delicious fruity sloe gin on the sideboard.

But as pretty as the rooms are, the food is the shining star here. The menu leans toward classical French cooking but uses as much locally sourced produce as possible. The tasting menu is scrumptious, with ultrafresh ingredients. With eight acres of parkland, lakes and walled gardens, you can borrow a pair of Wellies and walk off the excesses of the weekend.

Adults looking for refined activities both on and off the property, including wine tastings and falconry.