From the classic four-poster rooms to The Great Hall with its oak-panelled walls, ornate carvings, tapestries and King James I coat of arms above the fireplace, the sense of history at this manor house spa hotel is palpable. It was even mentioned in the Domesday Book. Yet what makes Boringdon Hall special is the seamless interweaving of the modern, too.

Housed in the newest wing are the wellness suites, which each come with an outdoor bath and are positioned closest to the adults-only GAIA Spa. It’s a serious set-up, with everything from alfresco hot tubs and a relaxation room overlooking the wildower meadow to a Finnish sauna and treatments such as GAIA Raindrop therapy and a jade facial.

Then there’s the Michelin-starred Àclèaf restaurant, led by head chef Scott Paton, whose signature seven-course tasting menu is rooted in heritage flavours; the informal Mayower Brasserie; and a drink offering that includes the hotel’s own gin, distilled in the grounds. The showstopper, though, is the three-level Royal Suite: set within the original turret, it has a dining area and a hot tub on the terrace with uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside.

Competition closes on 17 September 2026.

For more information, please visit boringdonhall.co.uk