Guests can also get complimentary room upgrades at selected hotels across the UK, from a Victorian country house near Edinburgh to an idyllic forest escape in Hampshire
Rhinefield House Hotel in Hampshire is one location offering autumn breaks with added spa and dining treats(Image: Hand Picked Hotels)
The sun-drenched days of summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean that this year’s holidays have been and gone – autumn is the season of the cosy staycation. As the weather turns crisp, booking a peaceful retreat on UK shores can be the perfect way to unwind before the chaos of the festive period gets under way.
One hotel group has launched special offers for the season, offering guests spa treatments, afternoon tea, dinner and room upgrade deals for a luxurious mini break to have something to look forward to on the dull and dreary days ahead. Hand Picked Hotels has sites across the South East and South West, up to the Midlands, Cheshire and Yorkshire and into Scotland, giving staycationers plenty of locations to choose from for their next getaway.
Available to book at all hotels for stays up until November 30 is the new Amber Hours Retreat, which will see guests staying for one night treated to an Autumn Champagne Afternoon Tea and a complimentary room upgrade. Stays of two nights or more will also see a specially created three-course autumn dinner added on.
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Those looking to relax and unwind can also book an Amber Hours Autumn Spa Break for Two, which is available at selected mainland spa hotels. This two-night experience includes breakfast, an Autumn Champagne Afternoon Tea, a 50-minute Tranquillity Pro Sleep Ritual for two, and use of the spa facilities, as well as a complimentary 200ml Tranquillity Pro Sleep Bath and Body Oil by Comfort Zone to take home.
The afternoon tea menu puts a seasonal twist on the classic offering, with orchard fruits, warming spices and seasonal ingredients across both its sweet and savoury bites including apple and cinnamon chutney, spiced apricot, pear, dark chocolate and orange. And at the spa, the Tranquillity Pro Sleep Ritual is a massage treatment designed for optimal sleep, dialling up the relaxation factor.
Book an autumn hotel break
There are hotels to choose from across the country, with offers for luxurious autumn breaks with spa and dining perks until November 30.
Staycationers wishing to explore Yorkshire can book a stay with these extra autumn perks at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa just outside the market town of Wetherby. With views across the idyllic Wharfe Valley, this countryside escape with centuries of history has rooms priced from £159 during the autumn season.
For more spa hotels in Yorkshire, the best-rated option according to reviews on Booking.com is The Parsonage Hotel & Spa outside York. This four-star hotel set with six acres of landscaped gardens and woodland is home to a swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room, and is a 15-minute drive away from York city centre.
Back with Hand Picked Hotels, in Scotland there’s the Norton House Hotel & Spa, situated just outside the captivating city of Edinburgh where there is a wealth of attractions to explore from its castle and medieval old town to its many shops, eateries, museums, galleries and more. Surrounded by 55 acres of gardens and grounds with autumn getaways starting at £165 per night, this Victorian country house is ideally situated for exploring the beauty of southern Scotland.
Elsewhere in Scotland, the top-rated choice of spa hotels on Tripadvisor is Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG in Edinburgh’s New Town. Overlooking a private garden square, this hotel consists of seven interconnected Georgian townhouses, and is home to an acclaimed Middle Eastern restaurant.
When it comes to breaks in the south, one option where both Amber Hours autumn packages are available to book is the award-winning Rhinefield House Hotel. Nestled within Hampshire’s New Forest National Park for a picturesque retreat surrounded by breathtaking scenery, rooms here are priced from £190 per night this autumn.
Further up the country a short distance from Stratford-upon-Avon is Ettington Park Hotel and Spa, a Neo-Gothic mansion set within 40 acres in a serene valley sure to help guests switch off from the stress of daily life. With autumn stays starting from £189 per night, this Warwickshire break is a 15-minute drive away from Shakespeare’s famous birthplace for history buffs and theatre lovers.
On Trustpilot a Hand Picked Hotels customer said: “We had a great stay at Fawsley Hall, Hand Picked. “The stay from start to finish was enjoyable and relaxing.”
Another one mentioned they struggled with the customer service when making a phone call to Hand Picked Hotels. However, another said: “We made a reservation through Hand Picked Hotels but unfortunately had to cancel. I telephoned on a Sunday and the call was answered immediately by a very friendly and helpful young lady. The booking was cancelled and the refund received within 2 days. I will not hesitate to use Hand Picked Hotels again.”
The Amber Hours autumn retreat and spa break offers are available to book on the Hand Picked Hotels website.
