Tucked away in the picture-perfect New Forest village of Brockenhurst, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa is a perfect place to down tools, silence the noise and remember what it feels like to properly switch off.

With 77 individually designed bedrooms and suites, the grand 18th-century Manor House and garden rooms beyond blend heritage charm with contemporary comfort: crisp sheets, relaxing lounges and general sense of calm. Think gloriously comfy king and super king beds, plus quietly luxurious touches throughout, from Dorset cotton, silk and lambswool bedding to boutique interior features that nod gently to the surrounding forest.

Dining at Careys Manor is similarly considered. At Cambium, the hotel’s signature restaurant, seasonal British cooking takes its cues from the New Forest itself – fresh, local and quietly confident. And over in the spa there’s Zen Garden, serving vibrant and exotic Thai dishes with authentic flavour.

At the heart of the hotel lies Careys Manor’s SenSpa – one of the UK’s most acclaimed spa destinations. Inspired by traditional Thai wellness rituals, hotel guests and day spa trippers can check in for a dip in the world-class hydrotherapy pool, relax in the herbal sauna, crystal steam room and experiential showers and choose from holistic treatments delivered by expert therapists.

Put it all together and Careys Manor & SenSpa is the Hampshire wellbeing getaway you mightn’t have known you needed (but no doubt really did). A deeply soothing escape where luxury, wellbeing and the New Forest’s quiet magic all conspire to send you home noticeably more human than when you arrived. Bliss.