Pale Hall

It’s the full Downton Abbey experience at this luxurious, stately pile in the North Wales countryside.

Think sumptuous rooms, sumptuous food, and the kind of unobtrusive service that only comes naturally to a first-class establishment.

There’s a sense of history, too, including the Victoria Room, where Queen Victoria stayed in 1889.

If you can drag yourself away, then country pursuits include walks in the wilder, less-visited Berwyn Mountains on the doorstep.

Notably, this is Wales’ first Michelin Green Star-awarded hotel for its environment-first ethos. For example, expect free electric vehicle charging points and a menu based around seasonality.