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Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
SN16 0RB
Whatley Manor
- Style
- Unadulterated luxury
- Setting
- Landscaped Wiltshire gardens
This West Country boutique hotel and spa is grade II-listed Cotswold stone set in magnificent grounds. The Whatley Manor restaurant has a Michelin star.
Need to know
- Rooms
- 23.
- Rates
- £285–£850 including full English breakfast, use of the spa and VAT and 10 per cent service charge.
- Check-out
- Midday.
- Facilities
- Aquarias Spa with hydrotherapy pool, thermal cabins and small gym; 40-seat cinema. All rooms Bang & Olufsen-fitted.
- Children
- Over-12s welcome.
- Also
- A minimum two-night stay is required at weekends.
In the know
- Our favourite rooms
- Rooms with garden views, especially 10 and 12. Room 2 has a chapel-like feel.
- Packing tips
- Suitable attire for the spa.
- Also
- Picnic hampers and rugs available on request.
Food & drink
- Hotel restaurant
- The Dining Room is formal, and serves Michelin-starred French cuisine. Le Mazot is the Swiss-style brasserie. Snacks in the lounge areas, and a café in the spa. Breakfast is served 7.30am–10.30am.
- Dress code
- Stealth wealth.
- Top table
- The Dining Room: request a garden view. In Le Mazot, ask for a table away from the kitchen.
- Last orders
- Food: 10pm.
- Room service
- 24 hours.
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Local restaurants
The Old Bell in Malmesbury (+44 (0)1666 822344) for lunch and dinner. Calcot Manor near Tetbury (+44 (0)1666 890391) has two restaurants: the Conservatory for traditional food in a fine-dining setting and the Gumstool Inn for a rustic feel.Local bars
The Wild Duck in Ewen (+44 (0)1285 770310) is an excellent local pub. The Village Pub in Barnsley (+44 (0)1285 740 421) has gastro food and an inventive wine list.Worth getting out of bed for
Have a spin in a racing car or off-roader at Castle Coombe race circuit (+44 (0)870 2408385; www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk). For a flying lesson or trip in a microlight, contact Kemble Flying Club (+44 (0)1285 770077; www.kembleflyingclub.com). Westonbirt Arboretum has a fine tree and wild-flower collection (+44 (0)1666 881208; www.westonbirtarboretum.com). Beaufort Polo Club, favoured by the Prince of Wales and his sons (+44 (0)1666 880510; www.beaufortpoloclub.co.uk).Diary
March Cheltenham Festival and the Gold Cup (+44 (0)1242 537642; www.cheltenham.co.uk). April/May Badminton Horse Trials (+44 (0)1454 218272; www.badminton-horse.co.uk). August the British Horse Trial Championships, Gatcombe Park (+44 (0)1937 5411811; www.gatcombe-horse.co.uk).
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- Number of people
- 2-120
- Licensed for weddings
- Yes
Wow factor
Vows can be taken in the enchanting loggia garden.
Need to know
Exclusive use is required for wedding parties of more than 60 people. 90 people can be accommodated at the hotel without the use of marquees. Whatley Manor can also organise all catering, flowers and entertainment, including pianists, harpists or string quartets. The bride and groom also receive a six-month gift membership to the Aquarius spa.
Inspiration
Whatley Manor has been the keen host of some incredibly stylish weddings, including grandly luxurious and private two-day events. A recent wedding featured sumptuous Moroccan tents pitched in the grounds and courtyard.
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