Overlooking the bay you will find the Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel, an impressive modern hotel which is the perfect base from which you can explore the local area and attractions which include the Eden Garden Project and Cockington Court and Country Park.

The hotel has 152 bedrooms, including 77 Premium rooms, all of which are facing the sea to give you the very best view, and 17 Suites. There is onsite parking available for a small daily charge and it is even possible for dogs to stay in the Garden Rooms for a one off charge per stay.

If you decide to do something more active than simply enjoy the stunning views then there is a fantastic health and leisure club which offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully equipped gym and a spa to really help you relax after a long workout.

The Regatta Restaurant is on hand to serve you with exceptional quality food. The dress code here is ‘smart casual’ and while you dine you can enjoy the views out over the bay, not to mention the fantastic Imperial Band who perform live music every Saturday night. For a more informal affair, why not try the family friendly Conservatory & Lounge area, which also offers a children’s menu.

The Combe Grove Manor hotel is surrounded by its own 69 acre wooded estate and offers stunning views over the Limpley Stoke Valley.

The 42 bedrooms are made up of 33 Signature and Premium rooms housed in the Garden Lodge, with the remaining 9 Deluxe rooms and suites inside the Georgian Manor House.

The hotel also has an excellent country club, meaning that you are sure to find the perfect way to relax during your stay. Take advantage of the swimming pool, or if you don’t fancy braving the British weather there is always an indoor pool too, not to mention the sauna, steam room, and gym featuring the latest in personal fitness equipment. There are also tennis courts, a golf driving range and a 5 hole golf course.

However, if all that sounds too much like work for you, then you will be happy to hear about the full range of beauty treatments and therapies on offer to really make you feel pampered.

At the end of the day you can enjoy the AA Rosette award winning cuisine from the Georgian Rooms, or if you want a more informal setting, the family friendly atmosphere of the Eden Bistro is the perfect place to meet up and plan what to do tomorrow.

The hotel is in the very heart of the city centre, allowing guests to enjoy views of the stunning Brighton Seafront, as well as being conveniently placed for all the other attractions that this famous city has to offer. The distinctive Royal Pavilion is a popular destination, and the cosmopolitan boutiques found in the Lanes area are just waiting to be explored by shopaholics and bargain hunters alike.

The hotel has 154 en suite bedrooms, including 48 Premium rooms, each of which are colourfully decorated in a contemporary style, giving you the very best combination of modern chic and luxurious comfort. There is also a super-exclusive suite with truly jaw-dropping views out over the seafront.

The hotel offers secure on-site car parking for a small daily charge and whist there aren’t any ‘in-house’ leisure facilities, there are several gyms nearby, not to mention the mile-upon-mile of seafront promenade. Bike hire is easy if you fancy exploring, or if you don’t mind getting your feet wet there are a whole host of activities, from sailing to windsurfing, canoeing and swimming.

Brighton Pier is always popular, while the beaches offer Sun-seekers the chance to soak up some rays. And of course, because you are in the middle of one of Britain’s most famous cities there are plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs to enjoy.

For those looking for more energetic adventures there are a wide range of attractions, which are all easily reachable from the hotel, including Sandown Park, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace, and with London just minutes away it is extremely easy to have a day in the city enjoying everything that the capitol has to offer, from cosmopolitan shopping sprees to sightseeing, or even taking in one of the  famous ‘West End’ shows.

There’s even fun for families with little ones, as Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland are both nearby.

The hotel has recently undergone a modern refurbishment, ensuring that each of the 100 exceptionally comfortable rooms, including 8 Barceló Premium rooms, are beautifully decorated in a modern, contemporary style.

The hotel also offers a health and leisure club which is free for all guests to use, allowing you to take advantage of the latest fitness equipment, a steam room, sauna and solarium, a large heated swimming pool and even a wide range of beauty treatments to really help you relax and unwind.

You don’t even have to worry about finding somewhere to dine, as the informal, family friendly setting of the Scures Brasserie offers a comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy fine food, whilst the cocktail bar/lounge offers lighter snacks and bar food and is a great place to meet up.

The Barceló Basingstoke Country Hotel has it all; stunning countryside views, exceptional facilities, and is close enough to London and other attractions to ensure that you will always find a way to enjoy your day.