If you like your weekends away with a side of spa time (don’t we all?), Norton Park more than delivers. Set in 54 acres of Hampshire countryside, this “three venues in one” spot blends a modern spa hotel with a swoon-worthy 16th-century manor house and a charming 17th-century events barn, all a short hop from Winchester – and with plenty of parking.

Bright, modern and generously sized, the spa at Norton Park has got everything you want for a proper switch-off – a heated pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation spaces and those irresistible heated loungers you’ll struggle to peel yourself off. Book a spa day, or if you’re staying, you can dip in and out from check-in to check-out, so there’s no need to rush your R&R.

Rooms in the main hotel are fresh, comfy and unfussy, while the manor house is your go-to for something more characterful (and ideal for group takeovers, complete with roll-top baths and a walled garden for BBQs and fizz-fuelled evenings).

Family-friendly, Norton Park has kid’s menus, dedicated family swimming times, with under 16s staying free in their parent’s room. It’s dog-friendly too, with the option for them to stay over and  snack stations post walkies.

Dining at The Scene Restaurant is solid and satisfying, with a British menu focused on local produce, while the bar and terrace are made for lazy afternoon drinks.

Norton Park is also a conference and dreamy wedding venue, whether you’re planning a big bash for up to 244 guests or an intimate civil ceremony. The 17th-century barn brings the romance, while the spacious Norton Suite is made for dancing the night away – all set against that glorious Hampshire countryside backdrop.

Add in lakeside walks and easy access from London and you’ve got a failsafe, feel-good escape.