Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens is a Victorian Grade II listed house in 66 acres of countryside near Hook, Hampshire.

Lined by giant Redwoods it served as a hospital for soldiers in the first World War and then became a school before opening as a hotel in 1985.

The Gertrude Jekyll-designed gardens are a highlight, with striking water features and lakes, an Italian Garden and a wild orchid meadow along with azalea and rose gardens.

There are walking and jogging trails, and garden tours in the summer months with Head Gardener Paul Tattersdill.

Guests enter the hotel via the Great Hall, panelled in Italian walnut.

The hotel has 112 individually-designed bedrooms and suites, all decorated in traditional style.

Afternoon Tea is served in the lounge, which features an ornate ceiling that was originally designed for The Grimation Palace in Florence and dinner is in the 2 AA-Rosette The Oak Room Restaurant.

The hotel's Health Suite features an indoor pool, five treatment rooms with a Manicure & Pedicure studio plus a gym.

Tylney Hall is part of the Elite Hotels portfolio of four privately-owned luxury hotels in the South of England.

Useful links

​ www.elitehotels.co.uk