Keswick Hall at Monticello

Although it's now owned and operated by Orient Express Hotels, this super-luxury estate was the creation of Sir Bernard Ashley, widower of famed designer Laura Ashley. Many of the 1912 vintage Italianate Crawford villa's rooms and suites have fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, and views over a golf course redesigned by Arnold Palmer, but don't expect to find these in the 14 least expensive "house rooms." All guests can roam around the vast public rooms on the main level, including a lounge with fireplace. English afternoon tea is free to guests. Fossett's restaurant, also espying the links, offers a mix of fine cuisine and excellent service plus special wine tastings of the estate's own vintage. Guests can also have lunch or dinner at the bistro in the adjoining Keswick Club, a private country club whose spa, fitness center, and indoor and outdoor pools are available. All these facilities make Keswick Hall more of a resort than the nearby Clifton .

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; golf course; health club; Jacuzzi; 4 pools (1 indoor); room service; sauna; spa; 5 tennis courts

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