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A luxurious castle hotel in the Yorkshire Dales, offering fine dining, spa, cookery school and extensive grounds.

Nestled in a tranquil bend of the Helford River, the Budock Vean Hotel is an award-winning sanctuary for rest and relaxation. Set in 65 acres of beautiful gardens, woodlands and a golf course, guests can be as active or relaxed as they wish. The hotel offers fine dining in the main restaurant as well as tasty lunches, dinners and afternoon tea served in the cocktail bar, terrace and conservatory.
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\nGuests can choose to stay in traditional, dog-friendly or signature hotel rooms, or opt for luxurious self-catering holiday homes and cottages within the estate grounds. The hotel boasts a natural health spa with Elemis products and CBD massage oil, as well as leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis courts and kayaking on the river, making it an ideal retreat for family getaways.
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\nThe hotel's location just outside the village of Mawnan Smith, six miles from Falmouth, provides easy access to two of Cornwall's top gardens, the coastal footpath and quiet coves. Budock Vean also offers the perfect place to celebrate special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa has been operating as a hotel since 1890, when it initially opened in order to accommodate all the new tourists that came in the area because of the construction of the railway. Steeped in history, this hotel boasts luxurious and absolutely comfortable rooms, ideal for families, couples and single travellers alike. An invigorating spa and wellness club is available as well, offering guests countless moments of relaxation and rejuvenation in this breathtaking environment.

The elegant property is surrounded by 163 acres of green parkland and the River Maine flowing through its gardens.