RUDDING PARK - Harrogate

One of the AAs top 200 hotels in the UK, Rudding Park sits in 300 acres of stunning parkland 3 miles south of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate and within easy driving distance of Leeds, Bradford and York. The Grade 1 listed Regency house has been sympathetically extended to incorporate 21st century comforts by fusing contemporary design with traditional elegance. The stylish 90 bedroom hotel also includes a spa, gym, 14 seat private cinema and championship golf. Rudding Park has achieved numerous accolades, including being voted Number One Hotel in the UK in TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Awards 2011 and 2010. n nNinety contemporary bedrooms have been designed using modern fabrics and tasteful colours. Four bedrooms are Spa Rooms which feature an ensuite spa bath, sauna or steam room. Some of the rooms in the Follifoot Wing have private terraces and balconies and all the suites have ensuite steam rooms. n nIf food is your passion, then look no further than Clocktower, with monthly menus using local, seasonal ingredients served in stunning surroundings. Dine in the restaurant underneath the striking pink glass chandelier, relax in the bright and airy conservatory alongside the 400 year old olive tree or simply enjoy a drink at the cosmopolitan bar. n nFor golf enthusiasts, the facilities are second to none. From the 18 hole parkland Hawtree course to the 6 hole Repton Short Course which includes a replica of the notorious island hole at Sawgrass, Florida, there is something to tempt even the most seasoned Pro, as well as the novice. A team of resident PGA Professionals, cutting edge practice facilities and an 18 bay floodlit driving range make Rudding Park Golf Academy the ultimate golfers venue. n nThe Spa consists of four treatment rooms, including a Hammam, steam room and two further relaxation rooms. From facials to massages, Hammam scrubs to manicures, using some of the worlds finest product ranges, there are many ways to relax and re-energise. n