Looking for a luxe hotel that combines old world charm with modern day comforts? This stunning Jacobean mansion in the Hertfordshire countryside is just the thing. Perfectly placed for a romantic weekend, family getaway or special occasion, it also boasts Grade II listed grounds that are truly spectacular.

The manicured lawns are wonderfully peaceful and the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. Explore the woodland and wisteria walkway then soak up the sun by the fountain or pond. All this, plus there’s a pretty Japanese garden to discover with a bridge, waterfall and original tea house.

When it’s time for bed, there are 77 gorgeous rooms (many with views over the listed gardens) to choose from including comfortable and adorable ‘shoebox’ rooms to push-the-boat out 4-poster whoppers.

Feeling peckish? You won’t go hungry thanks to the all-day menu. Plump for a casual bite-to-eat in one of the luxe lounge spaces or indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea in the formal Drawing Room. The light-filled Pavilion is also the place for breakfast and Sunday lunch while in the summer you can linger over small plates on the breezy terrace.

Getting hitched? Make your big day at Fanhams Hall one you’ll never forget, with numerous indoor and al fresco ceremony and reception areas, from the historic Long Gallery to the elegant Gazebo Lawn. There are magical backdrops galore so you’ll be guaranteed stacks of mantelpiece shots plus the grand staircases are ideal for making your fairytale entrance. You shall go to the ball, so why not make Fanhams Hall the start of your happy ever after? Whatever your experience at Fanhams Hall, it’ll be a moment to remember on an estate you’ll never forget.