Read's Hotel

Michelin-star cuisine in a rural pampered paradise ...

Read's was the dream of Vivien Read who sold his English law practice to spend 7 years restoring a dilapidated 500-year-old manor house. Now it's a luxurious country-house hotel with bags of character and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Fantasy murals of Greek gods and display cases crammed with Victorian curios (reflecting his wife Iris' passion for antiques) give it a unique and homely feel. This is a family affair - one of the Reads is always at hand - and their son, Marcus, runs the exceptional restaurant. Guests are welcomed royally - hire car and luggage are whisked away and recuperation begins with a cool glass of champagne in the bar. Recent accolades include a Michelin star and membership of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group.

It's the perfect place for a restful and romantic escape, as tempting in winter as in summer, with indoor and outdoor pools, bikes, tennis and an exciting new spa (opening March 2007). Golf courses and Palma's shops are not far away.

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