Gifts that deliver
Fortnum and Mason Mother's Day Hamper
Fortnum and Mason's luxurious hampers are a classic gift for a reason, and this version comes generously packed with everything to make this year's Mother's Day one to remember. She can start the day with a cup of the famous department store's fragrant rose and violet tea, before unpacking an array of other treats including biscuits, preserves and a box of sea salted caramel truffles.
£100; fortnumandmason.com
Maitre Choux Choux Box
Can't choose between a bunch of flowers or a box of sweet treats? Combine the two with this bumper assortment from high-end patisserie Maitre Choux. Each gorgeously wrapped package comes with a selection of four signature eclairs, accompanied by a beautiful and bright bouquet from florist All For Love.
£125; maitrechoux.com
Flowerbx carnations
This florist specialises in chic single-variety bunches, available in a dazzling array of types and colours. Opt for a traditional choice such as carnations, often gifted on Mother's Day due to their association with love and admiration. The sweetly scented flowers survive well, staying fresh for two to three weeks even after they are cut. Choose from a variety of both classic and contemporary colours, from simple whites and yellows to hot pink and pistachio green.
£35 for 20 stems; flowerbx.com
Daylesford Relaxation Gift Set
If you can't take your mum to Daylesford's opulent wellness retreat in the Cotswolds, this pampering set from the organic specialists is the next best thing. Equipped with everything needed for a relaxing night in, she can start with a calming soak in the tub with the Bamford geranium bath oil and lavender candle, before preparing for a good night's sleep with a Daylesford dreamtime tea and pillow mist.
£75; daylesford.com
Weekend spa breaks
Lucknam Park, Wiltshire
Featuring a Michelin-starred restaurant, renowned cookery school and equestrian centre, there's little reason to leave Lucknam Park's expansive grounds. Make sure to allow ample time to make the most of its world-class spa and wellness facilities, including indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, saunas and steam rooms as well as a diverse menu of massages and treatments.
From £270 per night for a classic double room; lucknampark.co.uk
Coworth Park, Berkshire
Ensure every need is catered for at this idyllic five-star country house hotel in picturesque Ascot, just a short journey from the capital. For a weekend that will leave you and your special guest feeling as good on the inside as the out, spend a leisurely day at the spa and its accompanying restaurant. Enjoy a pampering day of facials, manicures and massages before catching up over a healthy, yet indulgent, meal at the Spatisserie.
From £360 per night dorchestercollection.com
Gainsborough Bath Spa
Set in a Grade II-listed building in the heart of historic Bath, this grand hotel is the perfect vantage point from which to take in the quaint delights of this popular destination. The city's association as a spa town dates back to the Roman era, and here guests can experience its treasured waters with natural thermal pools, steam rooms and saunas, coupled with a range of aquatic and aromatherapy-based treatments.
From £240 per night thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk
Eat out
Afternoon tea at Rosewood London
At the glitzy Rosewood London, executive pastry chef Mark Perkins offers up a creative, art-inspired feast that has earned the accolade of 'Best Contemporary Afternoon Tea' in the UK. It's easy to see why, as famous works by the likes of Jeff Koons, Wassily Kandinsy, Banksy and Jackson Pollock are deftly transformed into patisserie masterpieces that deliver on both visuals and flavour.
Image by Patricia Niven. From £55 per person; rosewoodhotels.com
Mother's Day at Marcus, London
For one day only, Marcus Wareing is opening up the doors of his flagship restaurant on a Sunday in honour of mothers everywhere. Treat yours to either a five, seven or eight-course tasting menu, each of which comes with a signed copy of the celebrity chef's latest book New Classics, alongside a gift of handmade chocolates to take home. If dining out as a family, splash out on a private room or take a seat in the centre of the action at the Chef's Table.
From £69 per person; marcusrestaurant.com
Sunday lunch at Hispi, Didsbury
For a hearty Sunday lunch with a modern edge, head to Hispi on the outskirts of Manchester. The acclaimed bistro by Gary Usher, the chef behind the Sticky Walnut in Hoole and Burnt Truffle in Heswall, offers a well-priced menu of contemporary British fare, from succulent roast beef served with all the trimmings to contemporary takes on crowd-pleasers including crumble, eccles cake, banana loaf and spotted dick.
Three courses for £25 per person; hispi.net
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