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Luxury Britain 55 The Treehouse at Harptree Court, Somerset, South West England For those looking for a slightly more eccentric honeymoon, the current vogue for treehouse accommodation offers an unforgettable experience. The Treehouse at Harptree Court is a luxurious billet up in the leafy canopy on the edge of a lake, with a large verandah, spacious kitchen and dining area and a wonderful copper bath with treetop views. Guests can take breakfast in the main house, play croquet on the pristine lawn and book relaxing spa treatments. Harptree Court is around 2.5 hours’ drive south-west of London. www.harptreecourt.co.uk Belmond Royal Scotsman, through Scotland Hell Bay, Bryher, Scilly Isles, South West England Locations don’t come more romantic than the beautiful Scilly Islands, located 30 miles off the Cornish coast. Hell Bay is an elegant boutique hotel on the island of Bryher, with 25 chic suites – honeymooners should book The Emperor suite, which has stunning sea views from every room, and a spacious private decked terrace. The white-sand beaches on Bryher are wonderfully unspoilt and the hotel can organise excursions to the world renowned Tresco Abbey Gardens and the other islands. Skybus operates flights from Exeter airport to the island of St Mary’s; Exeter Station is three hours from London Paddington. www.hellbay.co.uk Ham Yard Hotel, London London’s hippest new hotel makes a fantastic base for a honeymoon spent discovering the sights and sounds of the British capital. Sip cocktails in the giddily stylish bar, lounge in the beautiful rooftop garden and, if you book the Terrace Suite, you can toast to your new life while overlooking London’s unique skyline. The restaurants and bars of Soho, as well as the theatres of Shaftesbury Avenue are all within a few moments’ walk, and the concierge staff at Ham Yard will help plan the perfect honeymoon programme. www.firmdale.com Ruthin Castle, North Wales Follow in Royal footsteps at Ruthin, dating back to the 13th century and originally built for Edward I. Stay in the Prince of Wales suite, named after King Edward VII (depicted in the Kings Speech) who stayed in the castle, and join one of the castle’s