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Luxury in the countryside

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rom taking over an island to creating your own
whisky, the British countryside offers an array of
exclusive experiences.

The Goodwood Hotel, West Sussex, England © Stephen Hayward

Hire your very own island

Out in south-western England’s Solent strait and a half-hour boat
journey from Southampton, Spitbank Fort was originally a gun
emplacement built to repel attacks by Napoleon III. Now a luxury
private island, guests can exclusively hire for 24 hours. Where
once muzzleloaders greeted guests, now await eight bedroom
suites, a champagne bar, a rooftop hot pool and a sauna.
www.amazingvenues.co.uk

Go vintage in a classic set of wheels

The Goodwood Estate in Sussex, around one hour’s drive south
of London, is steeped in motoring history; the race track first
opened in 1948 and now hosts the iconic Festival of Speed and
the Goodwood Revival – a weekend dedicated to vintage cars.
Book a Classic Car Weekend and you can stay at the elegant
Goodwood Hotel and explore the surrounding countryside in
a beautiful Rolls Royce, an E-Type Jaguar, or a characterful
vintage car such as an Austin Healey. Goodwood is surrounded
by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, and the
elegant Roman town of Chichester is just a short drive away.
www.goodwood.com
Luckham Park Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire, England