Short stay: Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, West Midlands, UK

The country house party is stylishly back at the foodie estate of Hampton Manor. In the parlour, lavish books and board games sit invitingly on coffee tables. Wellies are ready for country rambles. The croquet lawn awaits. Guests gather for pre-dinner cocktails, gins or wine. After dinner Frazer guides guests through a tour of whiskies.

History’s hand has always shaped Hampton Manor. Sir Robert Peel, a Victorian Prime Minister, bought the land. But after he fell from his horse and died in 1850, his son took on the task of designing the Neo Gothic pile.

Now, lockdown has given the Hill family, who own and run the property, time to reinvent Hampton Manor. Twice a week, the family host a three day, two night foodie break.

The welcome

You’re welcomed like old…