The world of elevenses (a shooters' morning tea break) and the Glorious Twelfth (of August: the start of grouse season) is an enigmatic one that typically requires either an invitation or a stately home address at birth. If neither of these apply, and a pigeon-emoji’d Whatsapp group has failed to materialise, rest assured, toff pursuits can be accessed via a string of country hotel stays. The posh set even indulge at the same retreats.
North of the border, seasoned stalkers (the deer genre) and novices alike can head into the hills to track roaming stags, while falconry, archery, fishing and clay pigeon shooting are served up at any self-respecting country hotel up and down our Isles. Pack your tweeds and your plus fours — these are the best UK hotels for country pursuits.
