Unique Easter Breaks and Day Trips in the British Isles
Ellenborough Park Hotel
Are you looking for somewhere special and unique to visit this Easter? Our hotel team work with some of the finest boutique and luxury hotels across the British Isles. We’ve asked for their insider tips and recommendations for special places to visit for a memorable day out, afternoon tea, event or mini break this Easter.
A Cotswolds Country House Estate
Ellenborough Park is a beautiful 15th century English manor, complete with spacious grounds, spa facilities and some of the most lavish bathrooms we’ve seen. Easy to reach from London, it allows you to experience all the Cotswolds has to offer on your doorstep or to enjoy a day trip to historic Cheltenham. The estate’s gardens have a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside and Cheltenham’s iconic racecourse.
This Easter, Ellenborough Park are offering an exclusive Taittinger Touch package with extras worth more than £200 including complimentary access to their spa garden retreat. Kids stay and eat for free and can enjoy fairy-lit teepees, in-room Yoto players and a milkshake bar. There’s also a special Easter afternoon tea and Easter egg hunt for those staying on Easter Sunday. Find out more here.
City Luxury and Historic Charm
Boasting one of the most picturesque city addresses in the British Isles, the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath is perfectly placed to discover all that Bath has to offer.
As well as the afternoon teas for which it is known, the hotel offers a range of experiences including hot air balloon rides over Bath, a Jane Austen tour led by an official Blue Badge Tour Guide, stand-up paddleboarding experiences and even climbing and abseiling lessons. Find out more here.
Foodie and Gardeners’ Paradise
Just 30 miles from central London is Gravetye Manor Hotel, with a Michelin-starred restaurant set within acres of magnificent gardens.
This Easter, Gravetye’s head florist, Sharon Coote, is offering a workshop where you’ll learn how to create a stunning vase arrangement using Gravetye Manor’s famous homegrown tulips.
The workshops take place in the oak-framed Gazebo in the Little Garden. Group sizes are kept small and a two-course lunch, wine and refreshments are included. Find out more here.
Family Fun in the Garden of England
This Easter at Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, you can enjoy an action-packed schedule to keep all the family entertained.
Hever Castle is known for its array of spring colour and you can expect to see swathes of tulips, hyacinths, camellias, and late-flowering daffodils. Children can enjoy Easter crafts, face painting and growing their own cress, as well as helping the head gardener to track down some cheeky rabbits who’ve been digging up the vegetable patches – in return for a chocolate reward.
If you are looking for a guilt-free vegan gift, take a look at our perfect gifts for Easter, luxurious chocolate-box style boxes filled with our best-selling colourful Bath & Shower Gels. You can discover our gifts collection here.
