Crafted At Powdermills in Battle, England

Crafted at Powdermills sits on a 78-acre estate with a private seven-acre lake, ancient woodlands, and wildflower meadows. The property includes a heated salt-water outdoor swimming pool, a lakeside wood-fired hot tub, and a sauna with panoramic views over the lake. Guests can borrow wellies for woodland walks, use the electric vehicle charging station, and park free on site.

The hotel has a pub, a restaurant, and a cocktail bar, all using local produce from the estate's own allotment and beehives. The Orangery Restaurant serves dishes like côte de boeuf and locally caught oysters, while the pub menu includes fish and chips with curry sauce and aged beef burgers. Special diet menus are available, and the hotel offers wine and champagne from English vineyards like Chapel Down.

The year-round wellness programme includes cold-water lake swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, forest yoga, and lakeside sauna sessions. A well-stocked gym, padel courts, and fitness classes with a personal trainer are available on site. Guests can also book pottery classes in the Craft Barn or explore the Art Studio's creative workshops.

Location: 78-acre estate with private lake, 10-min walk to Battle Abbey

Wellness: Cold-water swimming, lakeside sauna, hot tub, yoga classes

Rooms: 55 individually designed rooms plus three cottages with private gardens

Dining: Estate-grown produce, Orangery Restaurant, pub, cocktail bar

Activities: Padel courts, gym, pottery classes, paddleboarding, kayaking

Eco: Electric vehicle charging, allotment, beehives, on-site composting