Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Pyramus and Thisbe, 1906. Two figures on a marble terrace above the sea.

Five days between
the hills and the sea

To celebrate the most special person in the world. I am so honoured to spend such a special time with you.

Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Pyramus and Thisbe, 1906

The weekend

26 November – 1 December 2026

  1. Alexander House, the red-brick manor and gardens at Turners Hill.
    Arrive at Alexander House Check-in from 3pm · Comfy King · 2 nights Utopia Spa · Turners Hill, East Grinstead
  2. The indoor pool at Utopia Spa, with blue water and stone columns.
    Utopia Spa day The pools and the spa, still at Alexander House
  3. A car on a quiet country road through autumn fields.
    On to Brighton Check out by 11am · about 40 minutes
    A sea-view room at Drakes, looking out toward Brighton Pier.
    Check in at Drakes Double room with a sea view · 2 nights
    A table at The Salt Room, with the sea and the West Pier through the windows.
    The Salt Room Reservation · 106 King's Road, on the seafront
  4. Brighton Palace Pier in the daytime, over the sea.
    A day in Brighton From Drakes, along the seafront
    The circular bar at The Coal Shed, with stools, bottles, and hanging plants.
    The Coal Shed Reservation · Clarence House, 30–31 North Street
  5. A passenger plane above the clouds.
    Fly back to Madrid Check out of Drakes
  6. The sushi counter at Hotaru, with wood, lanterns, and a row of chairs.
    Hotaru Birthday dinner · Calle de Alcalá 99