Built in 1816, Rookery Hall Hotel is set in 38 acres of scenic wooded parkland. It offers an award-winning restaurant, a luxurious spa and fitness centre, and free designer toiletries.

The elegant Victorian mansion has maintained its original features, which include mahogany panelling, ornamental ceilings and colourful stained glass. The classically-decorated rooms feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV, and some have garden views and luxury bathrobes.

There is a grand, candlelit…