British Travel Journal | Autumn/Winter 2022

Hotel News
SOMERSET
Roman Villa at The Newt
It already has magnificent gardens, a deer park,
and a wealth of on-site activities, from bee
safaris to cider tasting. Now The Newt, one of
Britain’s hottest hotels, has opened a palatial
Roman villa on its estate, reimagined next door
to the original villa ruins found there. Visit the
superb interactive museum before wandering
through Villa Ventorum, with working Roman
baths and formal dining room with frescoes of
The Three Graces and intricate mosaics on the
floor. You can sample authentic Roman food
outside but we recommend eating in one of the
excellent hotel restaurants instead. Rooms with
breakfast and activities from £495. ◆
thenewtinsomerset.com
NEW FOREST
Lime Wood
It’s the ultimate treat for foodies – the chance to enjoy a private
meal cooked by Lime Wood’s Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder.
Using produce from artisan suppliers that aren’t big enough to cater
for usual hotel quantities, the duo will chat to guests seated at a
kitchen table as they cook. It costs £3,000 for ten people. ◆
limewoodhotel.co.uk
LEICESTER
Hotel Brooklyn
The clue’s in the name: this Leicester-based hotel adjacent to
the Tigers’ rugby stadium could be straight out of New York's
Brooklyn borough, just like its sister property in Manchester.
The 191 rooms are done out in a dark palette, while the in-room
service menu includes pillow fights. From £90, B&B. ◆
hotelbrooklyn.co.uk
10 BritishTravelJournal.com