Lucknam Park, Emblems Collection in Chippenham (Wiltshire), England

Lucknam Park offers Michelin-starred gourmet dining at Restaurant Hywel Jones, led by an acclaimed chef with 20 consecutive years of Michelin recognition. The Walled Garden restaurant provides stylish all-day dining with dishes that emphasize locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is served in the Walled Garden, where guests can order from an extensive à la carte menu that includes poached eggs done to perfection.

The award-winning spa features a 20-metre indoor pool, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, and a range of thermal cabins including a Japanese salt room and an amethyst room. Guests have access to a steam room, sauna, hot tub, and a hydrotherapy pool that is partly outdoors and partly indoors. The spa also offers a full menu of body treatments, facials, and massages, with a spa lounge and relaxation area for post-treatment rest.

The private equestrian centre houses 35 horses and offers personalized horse riding experiences for all ages, including lessons and escorted rides across the estate. Beyond riding, the hotel has two floodlit tennis courts, a 5-a-side football pitch, a croquet lawn, and mountain bikes available for exploring the 500 acres of parkland. Archery, clay pigeon shooting, and table tennis are among the additional on-site activities that can be booked.

The Hideaway is a dedicated children's activity room offering board games, puzzles, an indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Babysitting and child services are available upon request, allowing parents time to enjoy the spa or dining. The hotel also provides a children's playground and a games room, with a range of activities tailored to younger guests.

The hotel sits within a private 500-acre estate with a walled garden, mature parkland, and views of grazing horses from the tree-lined driveway. Lucknam Park is 9.7 km from Bath, placing guests close to Bath's historical landmarks and museums as well as the Avonvale RFC adventure park. The estate itself offers walking trails, a picnic area, and BBQ facilities for outdoor dining.

Location: 9.7 km from Bath on a private 500-acre estate

Dining: Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones & Walled Garden brasserie

Wellness: Award-winning spa with hydrotherapy pool, thermal cabins, and Japanese salt room

Activities: Private equestrian centre with 35 horses, floodlit tennis courts, mountain bikes

Family: The Hideaway children's room with indoor and outdoor play areas

Awards: Gold List 2024 by Condé Nast Traveler & Best Hotel Spa 2023