Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
About as authentic as English country house hotels get, this magnificently appointed pile boasts a world-class spa.
Louis XVIII lived here in exile, and one can see why he was in no hurry to leave. Owned by the National Trust, its staircase is one of the finest in England and its dining room serves food of corresponding seriousness.
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