Daventry Hotels ()

This magnificent Grade II listed Victorian Gothic mansion is set in 7 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, two miles from Rugby. The M6 is 3 minutes away and Warwick, Coventry, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and M1 are all within easy reach. Brownsover Hall exudes period charm, no more so than in grand Gothic setting of the Sir Gilbert Scott Restaurant. Here, diners can savour the best of English cooking and, from autumn 2010, there will be 40 handpicked wines available by the glass. Bedrooms are spacious and offer free Wi-Fi. The converted stable block features charming rooms with original oak beams.

Whittlebury Hall enjoys a rural setting, with golf course views, just over 3 miles from Silverstone and 10 minutes from the M1. Its Day Spa is world-class, featuring a full thermal suite of invigorating heat and ice experiences, ancient bathing rituals - including a Hammam chamber and Rasul room - and spa treatments by Elemis, ESPA, Jessica and Clarins. The Spa has its own hair studio and the full leisure club features an indoor pool and Cybex gym. Award-winning Murray's Restaurant serves fine cuisine, fusing flavour with fashion, and is one of 3 restaurants on-site.