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, Northumberland, Hexham

Langley Castle

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
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.

England, Northumberland, Slaley

Slaley Hall

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
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.

England, Northumberland, Alnwick

Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
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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Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa

England, Oxfordshire, Great Milton

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
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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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

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.

England, Hertfordshire, Saint Albans

Sopwell House

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
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.

England, Oxfordshire, Oxford

Artist Residence Oxfordshire

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
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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Artist Residence Oxfordshire

England, Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

Hartwell House Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 46 Individually Decorated Rooms & Suites located in the Main House & Adjacent Hartwell Court
Amenities Facilities Include a Fine Dining Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Spa, Gym, Two Tennis Courts, Pet-Friendly Suites, Helipad & Chauffeur Services
More Set Within 90 Acres of Landscaped Parkland in the Vale of Aylesbury, Approximately one Hour from London

This stunning 17th-century property in Amersham is part of the Relais and Chateaux portfolio, promising high-quality gastronomy. Hartwell House was once the court of Louis XVIII in exile and while the exteriors are from Jacobean times, inside you’ll find elegant Georgian and rococo interiors. Baroque furnishings, antiques and high ceilings are found in the public rooms, whereas the bedrooms (which include everything from singles to multi-room suites) have a cosy traditional country style. Guests can savour Chef Daniel Richardson’s fine English cuisine in the elegant dining room.

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Hartwell House Hotel & Spa

England, Suffolk, Lavenham

Rectory Manor Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 7 Individually Designed Rooms Including Classic Superior Deluxe Grand Deluxe Suite & Four Poster Categories with Traditional Decor Antique Furnishings
Amenities Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool, Sauna, Tennis Court, Croquet Lawn, Breakfast Served in the Dining Room, Honesty Bar in the Drawing Room
More Located in the Village of Great Waldingfield near Lavenham Suffolk and set in a Historic Georgian Manor House Dating Back to the 14th Century Surrounded by Extensive Gardens

Mismatched furniture, an honesty bar, copious family photos, a resident dog and an obliging butler give the sense that you’ve arrived to spend the weekend in an aristocrat’s home, rather than a public hotel. Rectory Manor is just along from the town of Lavenport and provides a range of activities (tennis, croquet, an outdoor pool), that add to this high-end home vibe. There are just three classically styled guest bedrooms in the main house, with further accommodation in a converted stable. In the morning, a hearty English breakfast is served, alongside a continental buffet.

England, Suffolk, Tuddenham

Tuddenham Mill

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 21 Rooms Including four Suites with Contemporary Design & Historic Features
Amenities On-Site Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine With Local Produce
More Located in Tuddenham Suffolk within 12 Acres of Countryside near Newmarket & Cambridge

Located in a peaceful idyll just a few miles from the university town of Cambridge, is the 17th century Tuddenham Mill. 12 acres of grounds include a pond with resident swans, weeping willows and a meadow. Stay in one of 21 boutique bedrooms (Nooks and Lofts) with lavish contemporary furnishings and rustic features. Dine in The Mill’s sleek three AA Rosette multi-award-winning restaurant or grab a drink in the airy lounge bar. The hotel is dog and child friendly, with special menus geared to younger visitors.§

England, Suffolk, Ipswich

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 32 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites including Principal Suites with Unique Historical Features
Amenities On-Site Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine, Spa Treatment Rooms, Access to Adjacent Golf Course, Pet Friendly Rooms Available
More Located in the Suffolk Countryside within a Grade I Listed Building Dating Back to the 1400s

Set in 175 acres of land on the outskirts of Ipswich is Hintlesham Hall Hotel, a 32 bedroomed 16th-century hall with Georgian facade. The pale terracotta coloured main house is accompanied by two wings with an array of intact period features and shuttered windows. Climb the grand oak staircase to an expansive beamed suite in the eaves furnished in rich fabrics, or stay in a courtyard room close to the orchard (one of which had a former life as a culinary school kitchen). Chef Alan Ford cooks French cuisine eaten in Carrier’s Restaurant – a la carte or table d’hote, the choice is yours.

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Hintlesham Hall Hotel

England, Hampshire, New Milton

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 72 Accommodations Including 14 Elevated Treehouses with Private Hot Tubs
Amenities Fine-Dining Conservatory Restaurant, Casual Bistro & a Spa Cafe, Spa with Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Gym, Pickleball Courts, Football Pitch, Nine-Hole Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Kids' Club & Pet-Friendly Services
More Located on the Edge of the New Forest National Park in New Milton, Hampshire, near the Beaches of Highcliffe & Barton On Sea

It’s one of the best-known spa hotels in the country, attracting celebrities and well-heeled guests seeking serenity. But there’s much more to this country house hotel. Hands-on foodies can build on existing culinary skills with a course at the kitchen school, nature lovers can explore the New Forest or take a trip to the sea, while family-friendly treehouse apartments complete with hot tubs make for an unusual and memorable school holiday getaway. And of course, you mustn’t miss some of the most exquisite body and facial treatments in the UK. If you’re short on time or passing through the area, spa day packages are also available.

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Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

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