Weekend getaways near to London

Sometimes you just need to get away from the big smoke for a few days rest and recuperation. Don't want to spend hours in the car or jump on a plane? Check out our guide to the best boutique B&Bs and hotels near to London
Kate Lough31 March 2014

The Pig in Brockenhurst

Wedged in the wilds of the New Forest, The Pig styles itself as a restaurant with rooms, but in reality it's a very beautiful, cosy Georgian mansion with every comfort. Romp around the forest, lounge in front of the fire with cocktails before a slap-up dinner in the beautiful conservatory-style dining room. The menu's always changing but stick to the theme and go for something piggy. No room at the inn? Stay 20 minutes away at their satellite B&B, The Pig in the Wall in Southampton, a beautiful guesthouse set in to Southampton's medieval wall that super cosy and comfortable — they'll even ferry you to The Pig for dinner in the hotel landrover.

Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QL, thepighotel.com

The Hoste, Norfolk

Can't be separated from your canine pal? The Hoste in north Norfolk if the perfect weekend away for dog-lovers. Slap bang in the middle of picturesque Burnham Market, the Hoste is but minutes from the coastline and its stunning beaches, including the famously wide expanses of Holkham. Despite its pristine rooms, this four star hotel is more than happy to host your pooches — ask for Room 18 with its own private patio. Make the most of the local area's vintage shops, boutiques and chippies. The Hoste also has a decent spa for those that require pampering.

The Green, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 8HD, thehoste.com

The Rosewood, London

Okay, if you're mum point blank refuses to leave the city, take her to the Rosewood, Holborn's new uber grand hotel. After a day shopping on nearby Bond Street or Covent Garden, start off with cocktails at the Scarfes bar with some Basil Gin Smashes — it's got the whole country house library vibe going on — the move to the Holbron Dining Rooms for dinner. If you feel like a massage or a facial, they can take care of that too. If you want to splash some serious cash and get one of the premier suites with your own butler, marble bath and living room.

252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN, rosewoodhotels.com/london

Babington House

If your mum's all about the pampering, it has to be Babington House, the Soho House group's Somerset base where the Cowshed spa originated in 1998. Separated into Cowshed Active and Cowshed Relax, you can book in for mud soaks, massages, facials as well as outdoor hot tubs, swimming pools and sauna rooms. They even have cooking classes for their foodie guests so check what's on before you go.

Babington, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3RW, babingtonhouse.co.uk

Reading Rooms in Margate

Any mum with an arty inclination will love a trip to the seaside in Margate. Tracy Emin was born and bred here and it's home to the new Turner Contemporary Gallery in addition to other museums. The Reading Rooms is a white-washed gem of a boutique hotel with ace breakfast in bed and fautless design. Expect stripped back floors, French-style beds and giant free-standing baths. If you fancy a blustery walk head to Botany Bay or Kingsgate Beach.

31 Hawley Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PH, thereadingrooms.co.uk

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