Molly’s Travel Edit: 5 Star, Heckfield Place
Molly Cooper, founder of Curated and host of the Curated Spaces podcast, shares her insider lens on the world’s most inspiring boutique stays — those rare places where design, nature, and culinary craft align in quiet, unforgettable harmony.
This week’s UK Staycation Selects?
The quietly elegant Heckfield Place, offering a deeply personal, all-season escape with interiors that soothe and spark in equal measure.
Places that stay with you, long after you’ve left.
Heckfield Place: A Refined Rural Sanctuary for the Modern Luxury Traveller
Hidden within the gentle folds of the Hampshire countryside, Heckfield Place is one of the UK’s most exquisite country house hotels — a place where Georgian elegance meets contemporary eco-conscious living. More than a luxury retreat, Heckfield Place is a celebration of British heritage reimagined for the mindful modern traveller. Set within 438 acres of meadows, ancient woodland, and biodynamic gardens, it’s the ultimate destination for a year-round staycation where nature, nourishment, and nurture take centre stage.
Mollys Thoughts: The design here is immaculate. It perfectly balances nods to the Georgian building’s heritage with a contemporary spiri, making it feel both grand and intimate.
But beyond aesthetics, what really makes Heckfield special is the intention behind every detail, nothing feels overly designed for Instagram; everything stems from the founder’s vision to create a space for people to slow down in.
An Elevated Staycation — Where Luxury and Landscape Converge
Heckfield Place is not just somewhere to stay — it’s somewhere to arrive and belong. From the moment you drive through its tree-lined approach, you enter a world of understated grandeur, where every detail is designed to inspire calm and connection.
Each of the individually styled rooms and signature suites offers a sense of warmth and deep comfort, with natural textures, hand-picked antiques, and views across the rolling Hampshire hills. Whether curled up beside the fire with a book in winter, or picnicking by the lake in summer, the estate offers a profound sense of escape just an hour from London — perfect for both spontaneous getaways and special celebrations.
Heckfield’s commitment to sustainability is quietly woven into every element — from its off-grid energy systems to the biodynamic farm that supplies its restaurants. Here, luxury is defined not by excess, but by thoughtful design, regenerative practices, and meaningful experiences.
A Food-Lover’s Retreat, Rooted in the Land
Dining at Heckfield Place is a soulful, soil-to-table experience that reflects its deeply held values around seasonality, sustainability, and impeccable quality. At the helm is celebrated chef Skye Gyngell, whose culinary vision has made Heckfield’s restaurants a pilgrimage point for food lovers.
Marle, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, is a Michelin Green Star winner that puts the estate’s own produce front and centre. Here, dishes are hyper-seasonal, produce-led, and deceptively simple — a showcase of honest, nurturing food with refined technique. From freshly baked breads to heirloom vegetables harvested just metres from your table, every element is grounded in a sense of place and purpose.
For a more relaxed experience, The Hearth offers a menu cooked entirely over an open fire — a nod to ancient methods reimagined with modern elegance. Rich in flavour and warmth, the dishes here bring a rustic intimacy to your dining experience.
Beyond the plate, Heckfield’s approach to holistic nourishment extends to its drinks. The in-house sommeliers champion low-intervention wines and thoughtful pairings, while the Moon Bar offers seasonal cocktails crafted with botanicals grown on the estate.
If you're dreaming of a British staycation that’s refined yet rooted, luxurious yet laid-back, Heckfield Place is the countryside escape to bookmark for every season. A destination where time slows, senses awaken, and the everyday slips quietly away.
Heckfield Place, Hampshire, RG27 0LD, England
You can also explore an extensions of Molly’s Fluxx finds including, Molly’s Curated Edit: Secret Restaurant Finds—featuring the stays and dining spots that truly bring her design-led philosophy to life.