A guest room at the Four Seasons Hampshire; PHOTO Jaime Ardiles-Arce
For anyone who has ever dreamed of stepping into a Merchant Ivory film, the Four Seasons Hampshire in the English countryside offers all the British refinement, while keeping any undue drama at bay. Just an hour west of London, the sprawling estate resort centers on a meticulously restored 18th century Georgian mansion and offers a charming array of rural diversions, from skeet shooting and lawn tennis to horseback riding and croquet. Attached to a full-service spa and fitness center, the property’s pool rests under an artfully peaked glass roof reminiscent of a regal conservatory. After a day of activity and a dinner crafted from locally sourced ingredients, retreat to one of the hotel’s 133 richly appointed—but far from old-fashioned—guest rooms or suites. NATHAN COOPER
[C Travel, Winter 2009/2010]
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