The Goodwood Hotel, Chichester, West Sussex

Goodwood is a destination in itself with its racetracks, golf courses, spa and aerodrome.

Set on the 12,000-acre Goodwood Estate, the hotel also has the South Downs National Park on its doorstep.
By car: There is plenty of free parking around the site. The hotel is a 2 hour drive from London and 1 hour from Brighton.
By train: Trains from London Victoria to Chichester run reguarly and take 1 hour 30 minutes. There is also the coastal service from Brighton and Portsmouth. The hotel is a 15-minute taxi ride from the station. thetrainline.com

Golfers, racing fans, corporate groups, those on experience days, and foodies dining in the farm-to-fork restaurant will all love it here. The crazy finds from around the estate that are in the restaurant - like fossils under tabletops, fire buckets sprouting herbs and old hoses on the walls - make for an atmospheric space!

We love the wide range of experience days you could give as a gift. You can even have a go at flying a biplane - under instruction - at the estate's aerodrome.

• Health club
• Indoor pool
• Gym
• Three restaurants
• Bar
• Gardens
• 24-hour room service

• Free parking

​The 18th century wing has stylish Character Rooms, better suited for leisure guests who are here to lounge. Aeroplane ornaments in the rooms are a nice touch too.

Signature Rooms, Garden Rooms, Character Rooms, Suites
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, satellite TV, desk, seating area, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, hair dryer, iron, safe

So little meat is wasted - the Lamb Butcher Board, for instance, incorporates glazed belly, a shoulder hot pot and liver. We love the comfort food starters and sides too, like blue cheese doughnut, ale infused rarebit and truffled potatoes.

Farmer, Butcher, Chef: nose-to-tail dining, organic meat from the estate. Mains from £17. Open daily 11am-11pm.
The Bar & Grill: relaxed bistro, wide choice of classic British mains and light bites. Open daily 6.30am-8pm.
The Kennels: refined European cuisine, seasonal dishes, produce from the estate. Mains from £17. Open daily 8.30am-11pm.