Turn back the hands of time, with curated trips where luxury and education are combined for an other worldly experience, from rail to literary inspired escapes

Discover a fancy spa hotel, a pub’s cosy shepherd’s huts and a glam camping lodge

The stand-alone spa building at the South Lodge hotel, near Horsham, has to be seen to be believed. From the long, window-lined pool that overlooks an outdoor hydrotherapy area to the Botanic restaura

FROM A CONVERTED BANK WITH A SPA IN ITS VAULT TO A NILE CRUISE THAT ESCHEWS THE CROWDS, THIS IS TRAVEL, ELEGANTLY DONE

In a pretty West Midlands village, chef David Taylor has created a walled garden oasis of Michelin-starred dining and overnight stays. Check in, slow down and enjoy

From riverside daffodils and showstopping rhododendrons to cherry blossom and magical blue poppies, find the perfect place for a spring stroll or new ideas for your own patch