Treat yourself to the pampering of a lifetime at Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, a 17th century mansion, once the home of the poet Shelley. Set in 170 acres of gardens and parkland, this romantic getaway has a lavish spa, an inviting brasserie and an award-winning restaurant.

The 17th century building belies the stylish contemporary interiors where rich-colored fabrics blend with modern, floral motif wall paper in the rooms and suites. Via a tall gothic marble and granite corridor, you reach the spa, where you will find a subterranean palace of pools, domed ceilings and stone pillars, aptly called Utopia, with over 50 spa treatments to choose from; for him a Detox cocoon wrap for her, a Caci Quantum beauty lift.

In the evening, you have a choice of dining in the more formal Alexander’s Restaurant or the modern Reflection Restaurant, which has its own champagne bar.