Fodor's Expert Review Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Although deep in the peaceful British countryside, this country-house hotel on a 500-acre estate is only a half hour from Heathrow. The manor house's original wing (the others are more contemporary) dates back to 1728, although luxuries like marble bathrooms and Frette linens are thoroughly modern. Relax in the heated indoor pool and spacious spa offering Natura Bissé treatments and hypnotherapy or enjoy country pursuits like horseback riding (there's an equestrian center), fishing in the stocked pond, falconry, and clay-pigeon shooting. For the more adventurous, there's ziplining. There are also family-friendly elements, such as a special kids' pool with a waterslide and a supervised kids' club on weekends. Dining options range from a spa café to a restaurant serving seasonal Modern British food.