Upon arrival at the hotel you will be shown to your room which will be yours for the duration of your stay.
A three course gourmet dinner with a bottle of house red or white wine to share is included on one evening of your stay and breakfast for two is included on both mornings.
You will also be issued with two Hidden England tickets each to visit two historic properties. You will need to choose from the list below when checking in and will be issued with a voucher for each chosen property valid for the duration of your stay. Each property is within a one hour drive from the hotel.
You may choose to visit two of the properties below:
Belton House
Featured in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth, Belton House is one of the finest historic Restoration properties in the country. The house was built between 1685 and 1688, with stunning interiors containing exceptionally fine plasterwork and wood-carving, as well as important British museum collections of paintings, furniture, tapestries and silverware.
Burghley House
Famed world wide for the Burghley Horse trials, Burghley House is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan age, and has been home to the Cecil Family for over 400 years. It is a superb example of British heritage and an English mansion. A visit to this historic home transports you back through the centuries as you explore the quarter of a mile of staterooms, containing breathtaking ceilings painted by Antonio Verrio, including his Heaven Room and Hell Staircase, over 400 paintings, and a wonderful collection of Japanese porcelain.
Belvoir Castle
Well known for its open air concerts and spectacular firework displays is the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. Belvoir Castle enjoys breathtaking views over the Vale of Belvoir and costumed guides are on hand to show visitors the impressive collection of English history, period art and furniture.
Rockingham Castle
Rockingham Castle stands on the edge of an escarpment with dramatic views over five counties and the Welland Valley below. Built by William the Conqueror, the British Castle was a royal residence for 450 years and for 450 years it has been a family home. The predominantly Tudor building has a vast array of architecture, furniture and works of art, including a remarkable collection of 20th century pictures. Charles Dickens was a regular visitor to the Castle and based Chesney Wolds in Bleak House on Rockingham.
Grimsthorpe Castle
Built for a visit by Henry VIII in 1541, this imposing Castle sits amongst rolling Lincolnshire countryside surrounded by formal gardens, extensive woodland and a 50-acre lake.The striking North Front is the last work of the Baroque architect Sir John Vanbrugh. Descendants of the deer that King Henry hunted now roam the parkland, grazing under the ancient oaks. Here is the chance to soak up British history, atmosphere and 'Spirit of Place' in a Castle that has been home to the same family since 1516 and is filled with fine furniture, paintings and tapestries.
Doddington Hall
Doddington Hall is a much loved family home which has never been sold since it was built in 1595 by Robert Smythson, one of England's foremost Elizabethan architects. The mellow brick exterior with its walled courtyards has barely changed, while the interior was redecorated in Georgian times in a light and elegant style. The original courtyards now enclose fabulous gardens, whilst beyond the walls you will discover romantic wild gardens and nature walks.
All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a gift pack to you or directly to the recipient. A voucher and booking information will be included in the pack so you just need to check the info and book your experience.
Lincolnshire - Marston
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