Best Luxury Hotels in England

Take some time out to explore the beautiful holiday escapes that England has to offer. Scandi-style converted manor houses, Roman spas, extensive gardens and fine dining restaurants are just some of the characteristics our top-pick hotels boast. Ideal for a short ‘get-away’ from it all break and equally suited as a base for a longer UK staycation holiday. Read on and find the perfect place for your next luxury holiday in England.

England, Hampshire, Hook

Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 112 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Featuring Period Furnishings & Countryside Views
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine, Health & Leisure Club with Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Treatment Rooms, Gym, Adjacent Golf Club & on-Site Tennis Courts
More Located in 66 Acres of Parkland In Hook Hampshire, offering Tranquil Surroundings & Historical Charm

Located in Hook close to the town of Basingstoke, Tylney Hall is a Grade II listed building in sweeping landscaped grounds with carefully tended gardens and an 18-hole golf course. There’s a welcoming classic country feel to the place, with florals, artwork and lavish marble bathrooms. It houses 113 rooms, health suite, indoor and outdoor pools, a wood-panelled Oak Room Restaurant and a fancy lounge for sumptuous afternoon teas.

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England, Hampshire, Winchester

Lainston House

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 50 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Including Dog-Friendly Options
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant, Rustic Wood-Fired Venue, Fitness Centre, Two Tennis Courts & Cookery School
More Located in 63 Acres of Hampshire Countryside Near Winchester with Historic Features Including a 12th-Century Chapel Ruin

Stay just outside the bijou city of Winchester in a 17th-century hotel with its own cookery and falconry schools. The hotel has retained its period feel with plenty of velvet textiles and antiques. Some of the 50 opulent rooms have four-poster beds, double showers and freestanding tubs. 63 acres of land provides plenty of outdoor activity, including archery, croquet, tennis and fishing. Menus in the wood-panelled restaurant Avenue, are created by Chef Andrew Birch and include local delicacies.

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England, Hampshire, Winchfield

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 133 Rooms & Suites Including Heritage Rooms & the Royal Suite
More Located in a Restored 18th-Century Manor set within 500 Acres of Hampshire Countryside just 40 Minutes from London

Hotels in the Four Seasons group promise a reliably luxurious standard of living, as well as great food. This one in Dogmersfield encompasses 500 acres of land, with accommodation varying from a Grand Manor Room with estate views, through to an elite two bedroomed Royal Suite. The decor reflects its countryside locale, as does the culinary offer. Meals can be taken at Wild Carrot, Cafe Sante, in the Library, the bar, or Fox Hollow (the latter providing private dining for groups). The hotel is very child and pet friendly, ideal for a family break.

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England, Devon, Plymouth

Boringdon Hall Hotel And Gaia Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 55 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Including Options With Outdoor Hot Tubs & Fireplaces
Amenities Michelin-Starred Dining, Adults-Only Spa With Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Sauna, Steam Rooms, Gym With Peloton Bikes & Fitness Classes, Hidden Cocktail Bar, & Pet-Friendly Courtyard Rooms
More Located on the Edge Of Dartmoor National Park In a Historic Elizabethan Manor Dating Back To The 16th Century

Enjoy a sublime spa getaway at this rural stone-built manor house within easy reach of Plymouth. Facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, alfresco hot tubs, a Finnish sauna, a Crystal Salt steam room, a sensory journey shower experience, a relaxation room overlooking a wildflower meadow and a laconium herbal sauna. The ‘Spatisserie’ serves both healthy and indulgent meal options to nourish and treat guests, and luxe contemporary rooms ensure deep and dreamy sleep afterwards.

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England, Devon, Torquay

Cary Arms & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 21 Rooms & Suites Including Beach Huts & Coastal Cottages with Private Terraces
Amenities Features a Traditional Restaurant & Bar, Spa With Hydrotherapy Pool & Treatment Rooms, Compact Gym, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located on Babbacombe Beach in South Devon offering Panoramic Sea Views & Access to the South West Coast Path

Torquay is famed for the classic sitcom Fawlty Towers. But the popular coastal town is also home to some divine accommodation. Cary Arms and Spa is a luxury five-star property on Babbacombe Bay. It’s a dog-friendly property with 10 sea-view suites, four restored fisherman’s cottages and eight quirky beach huts & suites. Dining takes place in the 19th century Inn, where the fresh catch of seafood and shellfish is a highlight. Book the Captain’s Table, the Pod, or the Wheelhouse for extra special views while enjoying an unforgettable meal.

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England, Northumberland, Hexham

Langley Castle

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 27 Rooms Including Nine Feature & Deluxe Rooms within the Castle Walls & 18 Contemporary Castle View & Lodge Rooms in the Estate Grounds
Amenities Features a Fine-Dining Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine & a Drawing Room Offering Afternoon Teas in a Historic Setting
More Located in a 12-Acre Woodland Estate In Northumberland Near Hadrian's Wall & The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

One of the oldest hotels in the area, this four-storey castle was erected in 1350. The restored medieval tower house has walls seven inches thick, ensuring a quiet night’s rest. Another superb option for couples celebrating a special occasion, it has many four-poster beds (some in the main body of the castle) and a two AA Rosette eatery, the Josephine restaurant. Interconnecting rooms ensure families are well catered for as well and despite its age, the hotel offers a good level of accessibility. Guests can learn more about the Grade I listed building’s colourful history with tours of the battlements.

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England, Northumberland, Slaley

Slaley Hall

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 141 Rooms & Suites Including Individually Styled Options with Four-Poster Beds & Golf Course Views
Amenities Three Dining Venues Serving Modern British Cuisine, Spa Featuring Eight Treatment Rooms, 20m Indoor Pool & a Fully Equipped Gym
More Located in 1000 Acres of Northumberland Countryside Offering Scenic Views & Outdoor Activities

An Edwardian mansion is the centre-piece of this sprawling resort, surrounded by farmland and woods. 141 large bedrooms are decorated in a traditional baronial style. Public areas feature real fires, dark oak panelling and rich velvet upholstery. By contrast, the restaurant is bright and airy, with two additional bars serving child-friendly hearty classics. Guests can play golf on its two championship courses, take part in country pursuits, get pampered in the spa and try a range of malts in the hall’s Whisky Snug. Well suited to families, dogs are also welcome in some of the rooms. And there’s plenty more to see and do in the local area – Hadrian’s Wall and Derwent Water are just two of the attractions close by.

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England, Northumberland, Alnwick

Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 41 Individually styled Bedrooms including Classic Doubles & Four-Poster Suites with Elegant Furnishings
Amenities Facilities include a Fine-Dining Restaurant Serving Seasonal Dishes, Bar, Afternoon Tea, Aqueous Spa with Sauna & Steam Room, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, Indoor Pool & Six Dog-Friendly Rooms
More Located in Chathill Near Alnwick, Northumberland, Close To The Northumberland Coastline & Historic Attractions Such As Alnwick Castle & Bamburgh Castle

15 years were spent transforming this property to create a grand, yet cosy 36 bedroom hotel. Originally constructed in 1818, it’s now Northumberland’s only four AA red star awarded hotel and comes with 10 acres of its own land. Conveniently close to the A1, it’s the perfect luxury stop-off if travelling further afield, or booked for an elegant getaway, and canine companions are made extremely welcome, no matter their size. A spa with an indoor pool, carefully manicured gardens, afternoon teas served fireside in the library and a fancy two AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, add to Doxford Hall’s wide appeal. If you’re planning a romantic trip away, you can request a room with a four-poster bed.

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England, Oxfordshire, Great Milton

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 32 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Including Signature Options
Amenities Two Michelin-Starred Restaurant Serving French-Inspired Cuisine, Bar Offering Fine Wines & Spirits
More Located in the Oxfordshire Countryside Offering a Serene Setting With Landscaped Gardens & a Helipad For Convenient Access

Created by none other than Raymond Blanc in 1984, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons was awarded two Michelin stars in its first year. Each of the hotel’s 32 rooms has been independently styled, inspired by Blanc’s own travels. Lawns, orchards, a large kitchen garden and colourful flower gardens surround the 15th-century property. The hotel is situated in the village of Great Milton, just 11 miles from the centre of Oxford.

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England, Hertfordshire, Watford

The Grove

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 215 Rooms & Suites Including 12 Individually Designed Mansion Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining Venues Offering Varied Cuisines, Sequoia Spa with Indoor Pool, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Heated Pool, Pet Friendly Policy, Butler Service, Kids Club, Championship Golf Course & Tennis Courts
More Located in 300 Acres of Hertfordshire Countryside just 18 Miles from Central London

Just 18 miles from London, The Grove was the ancestral home of the Earls of Clarendon. Perfect for a golf break close to the city, it has a championship course, fine dining options and an award-winning spa. Its outdoor pool is a superb spot to catch some rays as you recline on a lounger with a cocktail in hand – and there’s an activities programme to keep younger guests occupied, so the adults can relax and enjoy a romantic picnic in the grounds.

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England, Hertfordshire, Saint Albans

Sopwell House

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 126 Rooms & Suites including 16 individually Designed Mews Suites
Amenities Asian-inspired Restaurant, Brasserie, Conservatory Bar, Octagon Bar, award-Winning Spa with Pools, Sauna, Steam Room, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre & 15 Event Spaces
More Located in 12 acres of Hertfordshire Countryside near Luton Airport

This was once the country seat of Lord Mountbatten. Now the Georgian mansion is a modern hotel with 126 rooms and a sleek spa (The Cottonmill). For an ultra-exclusive stay, book a Mews Suite, accessed via private gates, and set in gardens designed by the RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Gold award winner, Ann-Marie Powell. Drink and dine in The Brasserie, Outdoor Terrace, Cocktail Lounge and Conservatory.

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England, Oxfordshire, Oxford

Artist Residence Oxfordshire

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 9 individually Styled Accommodations including a Unique Shepherd's Hut
Amenities Dining with Seasonal British Cuisine & Pet-Friendly Options
More Located in the Tranquil Village of South Leigh Near Oxford & the Cotswolds

Once a village pub, this nine roomed bijou hotel has been reimagined with on-trend interior design and contemporary art. But it retains its charming wooden beams, fireplaces, rustic flooring and some antique furniture. For an extra treat book the Farmhouse Suite with its large copper bathtub. Ales and quality pub grub cab be enjoyed in the bar, and there’s a cosy dining area – The Clubhouse serving high-quality British plates.

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