Family Treats Itself to a Five-Night Stay at a Tudor-Era English Manor

Long accustomed to economical trips, the family decided to celebrate their eldest’s high-school graduation with a more indulgent three-week UK itinerary, centering on a five-night stay at Severn End, a 15th-century manor in Worcestershire. The property, costing roughly $500 each night, is partially occupied by Sir Nicholas, the 8th baronet of Lechmere, and features grand rooms, a large fireplace, taxidermy displays, and two-and-a-half luxurious bathrooms.

Over the stay, the children played croquet on the estate’s lawn, the parents explored the surrounding Malvern Hills and Cotswolds, and evenings were spent strolling along the River Severn. The family also took time to read a family-authored history of the house and capture photos with the decorative animal heads. The experience, described as a blend of relaxation and fantasy, left them convinced the expense was justified. They highlighted the value of uninterrupted family time in an extraordinary setting as the true reward of the trip.