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If jetting off on honeymoon is not an option, there's plenty of pampering and romance in the English countryside. We head to Hampshire...

British honeymoons have had a bit of a revival with couples cutting back on carbon emissions and big day budgets. At the same time, the British hotel scene has got a whole lot better with luxury spas and designer interiors replacing the tired chintz. Even the most traditional country house hotel is now re-vamped as a luxurious haven.

In the neatly-ordered countryside of Hampshire, Tylney Hall is the perfect spot for a honeymoon getaway. Originally built in 1898, the Hall has great character with its red brick, gabled facade and stunning Italianate gardens. Oozing aristocratic romance, it offers deep luxury and a top-ranking restaurant, the Oak Room, under Head Chef Stephen Hine. Picture the pianist playing, the twinkling silverware and the vintage-draped floor to wall windows as your pan-fried skate with mango, avocado and chillis is served...

Summer honeymooners will love the pool in the walled garden while in the winter, log fires roar in huge fireplaces with comfy sofas drawn up. You can choose to stay in the original mansion or the adjacent Orangery which has the advantage of being able to step straight from your room into the gardens. For the ultimate in pampering, go for a four-poster suite with a luxury bathroom. If you book the Tylney Hall Honeymoon Package (from £425) you'll also get lots of romantic treats such as a rose on your pillow, Molton Brown travel packs and Champagne Breakfast served in your room. And if you are jetting off somewhere, you can leave your car at the hotel until your return!

To find out more about Tylney Hall, go to elitehotels.co.uk