On a clear sunny day there's little to equal the Solent, off Hayling Island in Hampshire. And Sinah Warren Hotel, at the island's south-west tip, is the ideal spot from which to enjoy the very best of the English coast and beach.
Particularly fascinating is Fishbourne: established as a military supply base during the Roman invasion of AD43, it features the remains of a once palatial palace with 20 mosaic floors.
Indispensible too, is a trip to Portsmouth Harbour to see HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and Henry VIII's famous warship the Mary Rose all within easy reach of this superb hotel.
There's a glorious outdoor swimming pool, plus an indoor one, with spa pool, sauna and steam room, fitness studio, Decléor health and beauty therapies*, fun croquet, cycle hire* tennis and other indoor and outdoor games and facilities.
Sinah Warren is a tranquil paradise of pines and flowers, sea-birds and butterflies. The gardens are an explosion of joyous colour, with stunning views over Langstone Harbour; a stroll around here will uplift and soothe you.
(*available at extra cost)