Stoke Poges Hotels, England

The epitome of the British country club, Stoke Park is a dazzling vision of white stone, of terraces and cupolas. Once owned by Queen Elizabeth I and William Penn (after whom Pennsylvania was named), it is a paragon of Palladian grandeur with gardens landscaped by Capability Brown and Humphrey Repton. Sweeping stairs, chandeliers, vast marble bathrooms, sumptuous four-poster beds and fine antiques make staying in any of the 21 bedrooms an almost regal experience. The same can be said of the excellence of the food, wine and the palatial dining halls. Such indulgence was recently enhanced with the opening of an award-winning ?14 million Spa, Health and Racquet Pavilion which echoes the magnificence of the mansion. The other great feature is the 27-hole parkland golf course, one of the first of its kind in the world. Stoke Park Club is a perfect harmony of history, sport and contemporary luxury. More on the Stoke Park Club...

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