From candle-making workshops to decadent afternoon teas, celebrate the most important woman in your life on March 30.
She’s arguably the most important woman in anyone’s life, but how often do we stop to spoil and pamper our mums?
Whether it’s a decadent dining experience in one of the UK’s top restaurants or an indulgent afternoon of relaxation in a glamorous spa, there are dozens of ways to treat marvellous mothers.
Make March 30 an extra special day by booking one of these events or weekends away.
Best for matriarchal majesty… Hensol Castle, Wales
Make your mum feel like a queen by treating her to a champagne afternoon tea at a 17th century regal residence. Located less than 30 minutes from Cardiff, Hensol Castle is a Grade I listed Gothic mansion featuring turrets, sweeping staircases, and impressive towers in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Once home to several notable families, it now serves as an event space with an award-winning distillery producing small-batch gin, tasting experiences and gin-making classes.
Enjoy a spread of speciality teas, champagne, finger sandwiches and sweet delicacies in the castle’s Courtyard Hall, accompanied by a live swing singer.
How: From £40-per-person including a gift from the gin distillery. Sittings at 12:30pm and 3:30pm on March 30. Visit valeresort.com.
Best for gourmands… The Vineyard Hotel, Berkshire
Combining fine cuisine with one of Britain’s most impressive wine collections, this five-star hotel in Berkshire promises an afternoon of gourmet decadence. Executive Chef Tom Scade will be hosting a three-couse lunch, accompanied by live piano performances from Richard Sully.
Expect dishes such as burrata with orange and fennel or cured Berkshire trout, followed by Devon white chicken or South Coast plaice. Meals are accompanied by a choice of 30,000 Old and New World wines from the hotel’s impressive collection.
Afterwards, explore the property’s grounds or book a spa treatment.
How: From £79pp. Visit the-vineyard.co.uk.
Best for a rural retreat… North Gloucestershire
Few places rival The Cotswolds for countryside glamour. Plan a bumper weekend away to the celebrated A-list escape, where several events are being held for Mother’s Day.
The Greenway Hotel, a 16th-century country house, offers flower arranging workshops with afternoon tea (£55pp, March 29 from 1pm – 4pm), while family-owned Tewkesbury Park serves daily afternoon tea with Hattingley Valley English sparkling rosé for a bargain £37.
Enrol in a candle-making workshop at the fashionable Elkstone Studios farmyard complex (March 30, from £30), take cream tea at Sudeley Castle’s Orangery (£14.95) or spend an afternoon of cultural exploration Chedworth Roman Villa.
Best for spa goddesses… AIRE Ancient Baths, London
Give busy mums a chance to unwind, recharge, and indulge in self-care with an afternoon at one of the capital’s most atmospheric spas.
Hidden in the backstreets of Covent Garden, AIRE Ancient Baths resurrects the Roman bathing tradition with a series of subterranean thermal experiences set in candle-lit rooms.
A ‘Love Myself’ treatment begins with a circuit of baths set to various temperatures and includes a stint in a buoyant Flotarium and calming Salt Bath. The experience culminates in a 45-minute therapeutic massage incorporating heated basalt stones to release muscular tension.
How: From £218pp. Visit beaire.com.
Best for creative carers… Rusacks St Andrews, Scotland
Acquire new craft-making skills while gazing at sea views from one of the world’s oldest golf courses.
Set in the surrounds of St Andrews at the Rusacks hotel, local florist Beewildblooms will guide artistic mums through sustainable floral arranging and candle painting activities during a 90-minute session with all materials provided. Afterwards, enjoy freshly prepared scones and champagne at rooftop restaurant 18.
Beyond the hotel, explore medieval cathedral ruins, ascend St Rule’s Tower for town views, or wander West Sands Beach, featured in the film Chariots Of Fire.
How: From £50pp. Visit sevenrooms.com. Available March 26 -28.
