The minimoon - a short stayover immediately after the wedding - is now a must-have addition to the wedding experience. We've rounded up our favourite stop-overs at home and abroad.
THE NEWT IN SOMERSET
The ultimate in luxury mini moons, The Newt's famously instagrammable interiors are about as amazing as it gets. Choose between the pared back classic Georgian interiors or the rustic chic “Farmyard Rooms.” Stunning spa too. Rooms from £383 per night, thenewtinsomerset.com
THE RECTORY, COTSWOLDS
A contemporary, relaxed Cotswolds country house hotel & restaurant with 18 bedrooms, proper cocktails and hide-and-seek English gardens to explore. Rooms from £156 per night, therectoryhotel.com
SINNER HOTEL, PARIS
One of the more unique options on the list, The Sinner is the coolest new luxury hotel in Paris. In its review FGUK Magazine says, “Everything at Sinner Hotel, Paris is considered to gain this New kid-on-the-block, an instant win. Both modern and classic, elegant but provocative.” J’adore. Rooms from £360 per night, sinnerparis.com
HECKFIELD PLACE
A Georgian family home, lovingly restored into a luxury hotel. In 400 acres of secluded Hampshire landscape, everything is carefully considered. The kitchens are headed up by wonder chef Skye Gyngall (Spring Restaurant, Petersham Nurseries.) All massages and facials in the Little Bothy Spa are completely bespoke and use ethically-sourced, all-natural products from the hotel’s own Wildsmith Skin range. Rooms from £350, heckfieldplace.com
THE PIG
Everyone’s favourite bolthole. If you’re a foodie, this is an amazing destination - The Pig describes itself as “Restaurants with Rooms - our Kitchen Gardens are at the heart of what we do.” Locations available in Hampshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Kent, Cornwall, West Sussex. Rooms from £295, thepighotel.com
HOTEL TRESANTON, CORNWALL
Hotel Tresanton is a beautiful collection of whitewashed buildings set on the cliff-face of the Cornish sea. Formerly a yacht club, its beautiful setting and dreamy interiors creates a very relaxed, almost Mediterranean vibe. Each of the 30 rooms has a different feel – and a view of the sea. Rooms from £207, tresanton.com
THE FISH HOTEL, COTSWOLDS
Set in stunning surroundings, this is a back to nature bolthole with a touch of luxury. We love the Treehouses for something a bit different. Treehouses from £500 per night, thefishhotel.co.uk \
HOTEL ARMOUR, PARIS
An amazing option for a fun-filled mini moon, the Telegraph calls this hotel “playful, quirky, highly individual and just a little bit risqué.” Located in trendy Monmartre, visit Hotel Costes for dinner and cocktails to remember. Rooms from £130 per night, hotelamourparis.fr
WATERGATE BAY, CORNWALL
Sandy feet, soft sheets… the Watergate Bay Hotel was one of our favourite discoveries of 2021. Stay in one of their seven unique beach lofts with floor to ceiling windows, private access to the beach and surf-in surf-out access. Some have deep Japanese baths or freestanding window baths, some have hanging chairs and relaxed seating areas by the fire. We are obsessed. From £545 a night, watergatebay.co.uk
BABBINGTON HOUSE, SOMERSET
It wouldn’t be a mini moon list without a Soho House recommendation … in our opinion, laid-back Babbington is the one to visit for more of a relaxed, chilled out vibe. Make sure you have a swim in the heated outdoor pool before the rest of the hotel wakes up. Beautiful settings, luxe interiors - you’ll literally never want to leave. Rooms from £290 per night, sohohouse.com/houses/babington-house
SIX SENSES IBIZA
The newest and chicest wellness retreat on the party isle, this beautiful hotel is based in the North, well away from the hustle and bustle. The property's 20 acres have been meticulously laid out so it "promotes a deep sense of wellbeing" according to Jonathan Leitersdorf, architect and developer of the hotel. Read VOGUE's review here. Prices start from £545 per night, sixsenses.com
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