Luxury Britain
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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