THE FACTS ABOUT LARTINGTON HALL

England

Lartington Hall is a 17th-century, Grade II-listed house set in three acres of parkland with an imposing hall and staircase, a ballroom, billiards table and a squash court. SLEEPS 30 PRICE £2,850 for a three-night weekend, on a self-catering basis. Catering (dinner only) £20-£25 a head CONTACT Lartington Hall, Barnard Castle, County Durham (through Blandings: 020 7947 3290; www.blandings.co.uk)