Crowne Plaza Marlow ****

It’s time to get out of the big city and spend an evening as you like, dining while overlooking an idyllic lake. This weekend you’ll be heading to Marlow, a picture-picture town that’s home to rolling hills, cobbled streets and the best mini-break you’ve ever experienced. After dropping your bags in your room, you’ll head to the spa for an afternoon on your terms. You’ll swim around a huge indoor pool and sweat out your troubles in the steam room and sauna before have a big old soak in the jacuzzi. And whenever you start to feel a bit peckish, you’ll chow down on a satisfying three-course dinner.

What to expect:

🚂 Hop on the train and use the short journey to Marlow to open up a book and get into the groove of 24 hours away from the everyday.

🧳 Drop your bags in your room and have a little squabble over who gets the side of the bed nearest to that idyllic lake view.

🏛️ Head into Marlow and pop your head in the charming independent shops, wine bars and pubs that line the small cobbled streets.

🏊 Spend the latter half of the afternoon indulging in some luxury you-time at the hotel’s sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and indoor pool: splish, splash, soak and sweat out any troubles to your heart’s content.

🍽️ Get changed and take a quick little pit stop on your comfy bed before heading back downstairs for a three-course dinner that features local produce and dishes from around the world. (add-on)

🍷 Cheers your plus one as you continue the party with a bottle of Prosecco back in the room.

☀️ Rise and shine to the peaceful sounds of the countryside.

🍳 Take advantage of the 1pm late check-out by either hitting snooze or hitting the gym before chowing down on your full buffet breakfast.