Travel offer: country pursuits in Leicestershire
Set off with your man for a luxurious weekend at Stapleford Park, near Melton Mowbray. With a history that dates back to the Battle of Hastings, there’s a smörgåsbord of sweeping staircases and ornate fireplaces to enjoy. Fifty-five bedrooms are match-your-mood individual: equestrian types will love Colonel, while for sumptuous romance plump for Zoffany.
Facilities are fantastic and pursuits strictly authentic – where else could you try your hand at duck herding? For more reliable period romance, choose archery or a hawk walk, including the chance to experience falconry for real (both from £35 per person). If golf’s your passion, a round on the gorgeous Capability Brown-landscaped course is a leisurely delight.
Doubles are from £210 B&B.
Find out more: goleicestershire.com
Woman and Home exclusive offer: Get a 20 per cent discount on a two-night spa break at Stapleford Park from Sunday to Thursday (based on two sharing), including dinner, bed and breakfast, plus a one-hour treatment per person, for £700 (a saving of £182). Valid for stays from 1 October to 23 December 2009, excluding bank holidays, and subject to availability. Please call 01572-787000 or visit staplefordpark.com to book and see what treatments are available.
