Flackley Ash Country House Hotel in Peasmarsh, England

The award-winning restaurant at Flackley Ash serves an a la carte menu that features English dishes with Mediterranean influences, including fresh fish and seafood. Guests can also order from a lunch menu and a Sunday roast, with the trio of meats served with fresh vegetables in separate bowls. The dining room opens onto a terrace, and the bar and lounge areas offer additional spaces for drinks and light meals.

The on-site spa offers a range of treatments including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services in dedicated treatment rooms. A 40ft heated indoor swimming pool with a shallow end and a pool cover is open all year, complemented by a hot tub, separate male and female saunas, and a fitness centre with gym equipment. Guests have access to fitness/spa locker rooms, and spa packages can include use of the wellness facilities alongside booked treatments.

Each of the 45 bedrooms is individually styled, showcasing Georgian character, and includes a private bathroom with a shower and bath, toiletries, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, and a DVD player. Some rooms have a French balcony or a terrace with countryside views, and the superior double rooms offer extra space and garden access. The hotel also provides family rooms and board games/puzzles, with options for garden rooms and rooms close to a garden door for easy outdoor access.

Flackley Ash is set in 5 acres of mature gardens in the Sussex countryside, 4 miles from the historic town of Rye with its medieval architecture and 4 miles from Camber Sands beach. Bodiam Castle is a short drive away, and the hotel is about 100 km from London Gatwick, with free parking on site. Guests can also explore Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, the Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, and the nearby town of Hastings.

Pets are welcome at the hotel, with special amenities for dogs including treats, beds, and bowls, and the extensive grounds provide plenty of space for walks. Families can use the indoor swimming pool and the children's play area on the lawn, and kids' meals are available in the restaurant. The hotel also allows families to book adjoining rooms or garden rooms for easier supervision.

Award-winning restaurant: English dishes with Mediterranean influences and fresh seafood

Spa & wellness: Massages, facials, 40ft indoor heated pool, hot tub, and saunas

Rooms: 45 individually styled bedrooms with Georgian character and garden or terrace views

Location: 4 miles from Rye and Camber Sands, 5 acres of mature gardens

Pet-friendly: Special dog amenities including beds, bowls, and treats

Parking & access: Free parking, express check-in/out, 100 km from London Gatwick