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132 THE ENGLISH HOMEFEATURE``````JILL SHEARER### THE GORINGLONDONThis most quintessentially English ofestablishments offers old-school glamour inabundance in the heart of London’sBelgravia. The fleet of impeccably turned-out,tail-coated footmen have your every wishcovered – from unpacking suitcases to servingcocktails on the newly-opened WinterTerrace, to providing specially tailored giftlists and booking theatre trips – they willeven wrap Christmas presents for you.``````From £605 for an overnight stay for two in adeluxe room, including breakfast and footmenservice. Available 1-23 December. thegoring.com### SWINTON PARKRIPON, NORTH YORKSHIRENestling romantically in the majesticYorkshire Dales, and surrounded bybeautifully landscaped parkland, thisatmospheric ivy-clad castle is brimming withhandsome antique furnishings and ancientfamily portraits. Christmas here consists ofafternoon tea, pre-dinner canapés andChampagne, accompanied by a carollingchoir. A sumptuous Christmas-Eve dinner isalso served in the award-winning restaurant.Midnight Mass at the local church precedesa traditionally English Christmas Day plusa host of traditional Boxing-Day activities,including clay-pigeon shooting, a treasurehunt and a pantomime.``````From £282 a person, a night, based on doubleoccupancy. swintonpark.com### WESTON PARKSHIFNAL, SHROPSHIRESparkling silverware and twinkling glassesglisten under crystal chandeliers whilstimposing family portraits gaze down as thisglorious country house is transformed intoa vision of truly classical festivity atChristmastime. Tucked away in the rollingShropshire countryside, roaring fires warmthe cosy library, creating a luxurious clubbyatmosphere where comfort is paramount.``````From £350 for two for the special Christmas Dineand Stay experience. weston-park.com### DEVONSHIRE ARMSWe would like to make the following correction regarding the Devonshire Arms,which was featured in the Autumn Escapes feature within our October 2015 issue. TheDevonshire Arms featured is located in Derbyshire, not North Yorkshire as stated.TEH UK DEC 15 Festive Breaks.indd 132 22/10/2015 14:56