A door led out into a terrace complete with table and chairs which gazed out upon Rockcliffe Hall's 375 acres of stunning grounds on the banks of the River Tees, just outside the village of Hurworth .

I'm in the sleep retreat at Rockliffe Hall, tucked beneath a blanket with a towel folded over my eyes. A gong sounds, signalling the end of our guided meditation session. Any longer and I would almost ...