My family usually books budget-friendly accommodations, but we spent $500 a night on an English estate. It was worth every penny.

The author said staying in this manor house in the English countryside gave her family a chance to rest and enjoy something completely different. Courtesy of Sarah Garone. Our family always tries to book budget-friendly stays when we travel. For a change, we splurged on a $500-a-night English manor house for a family trip. The accommodations exceeded our expectations and gave our family some very special memories. From the time our three kids were little, our family has always prioritized l...