Enjoy the English countryside like a nobleman
If you have a few free days during your business trip, it’s the perfect opportunity to pamper your exhausted body and give your overworked brain a break. You’re in the right place – we have just what you need. How about a trip across the English countryside to indulge in a well-deserved royal spa treatment or unwind in a manor house? Check out our travel guide, hop into your rental car, and enjoy your well-deserved leisure time.
Erase the memories of your exhausting flight
Barnsley House is just a 30-minute drive from Swindon in Gloucestershire. It is a dreamy countryside retreat in the incredibly charming village of Barnsley. After your massage in this secluded spa, you will hardly remember your stiff neck. Later, you can call your assistant from the heated outdoor hydrotherapy pool, wrapped in a fluffy bathrobe, and quietly discuss your travel plans.
Barnsley House, Barnsley, Cirencester GL7 5EE
Forget conferences thanks to incredible landscapes
Rent a car in Poole or Bournemouth and return to the real world. In the stunning landscapes of South Dorset, your tired mind will welcome the invigorating fresh air of the Jurassic Coast. Your getaway can start in East Devon, and you can continue your journey to the Old Harry Rocks. You can marvel at the 252-million-year-old cliffs and then take a break at Durdle Door, an impressive rock formation in the sea. Refreshed by nature, you can get back in your car to tackle more meetings.
The Jurassic Coast, South Dorset
Indulge your passion for English gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden in Wisley is located 10 km from Guildford and is just right for you. The 90 gardeners keep the lawns and flower beds in immaculate condition. You can also get excited about the densely wooded walking trails and admire the large greenhouse, which covers an area of ten tennis courts. With a wealth of new ideas for your own garden, you will surely invest in a new wheelbarrow.
The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden in Wisley, Wisley Ln, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB
Royal relaxation after a night out
Some say that Ullswater, located about 50 km from Carlisle in Cumbria, is the most beautiful lake in England. Surrounded by steep mountains on one side and gentle hills on the other, this is the ideal place to sail, fish, and unwind after an eventful evening.
Lake District National Park Ullswater, Beckside Car Park, Glenridding CA11 0PD
Put your phone away and take a trip back in time
Bowood House in Wiltshire, near Bath, is home to the Marquess and Marchioness of Lansdowne. With its area of over 1,600 hectares, family chapel, sculpture gallery, and 300 artifacts from the dynasty’s history, this stately home is truly a fairytale castle. But beware: after this enchanting excursion, you may never want to return to your desk.
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Old Rd, Derry Hill, Calne SN11 0LZ
Swap your business suit for a more casual look
Imagine a pretty fishing village nestled on the coast of North Yorkshire, not far from Middlesbrough. Ditch your tie, which you wear 260 days a year, stroll along the harbor of Staithes, explore the winding streets of the village, and admire the cottages of all shapes and sizes. You won’t mind if your hair gets messy and your boots get muddy.
Staithes, North Yorkshire
