Best Luxury Hotels in United Kingdom

Discovering the best luxury hotels in the UK is a journey into refined elegance, modern comforts, and impeccable service. From grand countryside estates to chic city retreats, these hotels offer more than just a place to stay. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, a family-friendly retreat, or an exclusive adults-only haven, the UK is home to a diverse selection of luxury accommodations. With lavish spas, fine dining, and personalised service, these properties set the standard for excellence, ensuring every moment of your stay is extraordinary. Explore our curated list of the finest luxury hotels in the UK and find the perfect setting for your next unforgettable getaway.

England, Hampshire, Beaulieu

The Montagu Arms Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 33 Individually Styled Rooms & Suites Including Courtyard Retreats & Hayloft Suites
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant with Seasonal Menus & a Relaxed Country Pub Serving Traditional Fare
More Located in the Heart of the New Forest National Park offering Easy Access to Scenic Walks

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the New Forest in Beaulieu, Grade II listed hotel The Montagu Arms offers a chic and stylish escape. With its elegant bedrooms and suites, three AA Rosette Terrace Restaurant led by new Head Chef Matthew Whitfield (previously of Eleven Madison Park), and stunning grounds and gardens; it’s the perfect getaway for those looking for a luxury, gastronomic experience.

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The Montagu Arms Hotel

England, Hampshire, Brockenhurst

Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa

Hotel
(4 stars)

Nestled between the New Forest and the Solent, Careys Manor & SenSpa is the perfect escape for a pampered getaway in the countryside. Located in Brockenhurst, the stunning manor house offers 18th-century grandeur with traditional charm. Home to the world-class SenSpa, and three restaurants including modern British brasserie Cambium, traditional French bistro Le Blaireau, and authentic Thai eatery The Zen Garden, Careys Manor & SenSpa is the ultimate destination to relax and rejuvenate.

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Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa

England, Hertfordshire, Bishops Stortford

Down Hall Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 98 individually Designed Bedrooms including Luxurious Suites
Amenities Features include a Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine, a Stylish Cocktail Bar, Boutique Spa with Hydrotherapy Pool, Steam Room & Sauna, Health Club, Enclosed Pool, Pet-Friendly Rooms with Garden access & Outdoor Tennis Courts
More Located amidst 110 acres of Woodland & Gardens on the Hertfordshire & Essex Border, approximately 45 Minutes From Central London

Down Hall has 98 grand and elegant rooms decorated in theatrical rich fabrics and sporting freestanding mirrored tubs. Close to Stansted Airport, it’s ideal for those seeking a base before jetting abroad, or vacationers from the far end of the UK seeking a break just a short domestic flight away. The hotel is very family-friendly and treatments at the Eden Spa can be booked ahead of your stay. Walk, play tennis or have a game of giant chess in the 120 acres surrounding the property and dine at the Grill Room Restaurant with its excellent daily changing menu.

England, Buckinghamshire, Iver

The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 41 Rooms & Suites Including a Signature Three-Bedroom Suite with Estate Views
Amenities Features Include a European-Inspired Restaurant & Bar, Extensive Spa With Thermal Facilities, 24-Hour Fitness Centre, Indoor & Outdoor Pools, & Pet-Friendly Options
More Located in Iver, Buckinghamshire, within 150 Acres of Landscaped Gardens near Heathrow Airport

The Langley is part of the Marriott group and is located not far from the famed Pinewood Studios, in Iver. There’s a timeless feel to the Palladian mansion, accompanying Grade-II listed Brew House, lake and gardens, which were re-designed in the 18th century by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The hotel has a range of rooms and suites – 41 in total – as well as a glitzy spa and luxe fitness suite. Dine with a view at Cedar, take tea in the drawing-room and sip on cognac in The Churchill Bar.

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The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire

England, Hampshire, Lyndhurst

Lime Wood Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 33 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Including Forest Hideaway options With Private Outdoor Spaces
Amenities Multi-Level Spa With Sauna & Pools, Rooftop Gym with Forest Views, Italian-Inspired Dining, Pet-Friendly Accommodations & Helipad Access
More Located in the Heart of the New Forest National Park Offering a Tranquil Countryside Retreat

Found in the beautiful little Forest town of Lyndhurst, The Lime Wood was once a mediaeval hunting lodge. It belonged to the Duke of Clarence in the 1700s and is now an extravagantly decorated 32 roomed boutique hotel. The Herb House Spa and heated outdoor pool epitomises country chic. The main dining room, Hartnett, Holder & Co, serves foraged foods and hand-reared meats that have been smoked on-site. Velvet couches and funky Tracy Emin artworks adorn the walls. Guests can also dine at Raw & Cured or The Courtyard for lighter bites.

England, Buckinghamshire, Marlow

Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 60 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites including options with Four-Poster Beds, Freestanding Baths & Scenic Balconies
Amenities Spa with Indoor Pool Sauna Steam Room Fitness Studio, Multiple Dining Venues offering Seasonal British Cuisine
More Located between Marlow & Henley-on-Thames overlooking the River Thames & Chiltern Hills within 65 Acres of Landscaped Gardens

A full-service spa, two dining areas and 75 unique rooms await visitors to Danesfield Hotel in Marlow. The menus are imagined and created by Head Chef, James Bailey. Meals can be taken on the sun-soaked terrace for a convivial alfresco experience with views of the River Thames and Chiltern Hills. The estate was purchased and given its current name back in 1750 and has had an eclectic and illustrious history. It’s now a luxury, riverside country house hotel.

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Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

England, Hampshire, Hook

Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
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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Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens

England, Hampshire, Winchester

Lainston House

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
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.

England, Hampshire, Winchfield

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
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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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Wales, Narberth

The Grove Narberth

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 25 Rooms Including 13 Suites Spread across a Georgian Manor House & Restored Cottages sith Garden Views & Period Features
Amenities Dining Options Include a Fine-Dining Restaurant with 4 AA Rosettes, Relaxed Brasserie,In-Room Spa Treatments
More Located in Pembrokeshire's Countryside near Narberth the Hotel Sits Within 26 Acres of Parkland & Gardens

Four cottages and a 15th-century longhouse make up the Grove of Narbeth. Here, the old world meets the new with interiors designed by Martin Hulbert. Furniture, pottery and lace come from local artists and makers, along with a few exotic textiles from far-flung lands. The Fernery restaurant operates a low mileage policy on produce and has it’s own veg and herb gardens under the direction of executive chef Allister Barsby. It’s an all-round eco-friendly staycation choice, with electric car charging points courtesy of Tesla, solar panels and recycled water. There’s also a casual dining area, The Artisan Rooms, and 26 plush bedrooms in bold and autumnal classic shades.

Wales, Wiston

Slebech Park Estate

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 15 Individually Designed En-Suite Rooms & Suites with Elegant Furnishings
Amenities On-Site Restaurant Serving Dishes made from Fresh Local Produce
More Located within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Spanning 700 Acres of Countryside & Woodlands Overlooking the Eastern Cleddau River

This stunning 18th-century mansion is perched on the banks of the Dau-Cleddau River, in the Pembrokeshire National Park. It’s a grand building but contains just 15 bedrooms, creating a boutique indoor atmosphere. Surrounded by 700 acres of countryside, the area is home to ospreys, birds of prey, badgers and otters. The decor is evocative of an old country estate and the two AA Rosette restaurant has an elegant, timeless feel. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s vintage kitchen garden, along with Welsh specialities from slightly further afield.

Wales, Anglesey, Menai Bridge

Château Rhianfa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 27 Individually Styled Accommodations Including Standard Lodge Rooms Superior Suites & Cottage Suites
Amenities AA Rosette-Awarded Restaurant Spa Rooms Fitness Centre Private Beach with Jetty & Landscaped Gardens
More Situated on the Banks of the Menai Strait in Anglesey North Wales offering Views of the Snowdonia Mountain Range

Spend your Welsh break in a romantic fairytale castle overlooking the Menai Strait. The magnificent 30 bedroomed, six-storey stately home is situated on the island of Anglesey and has received a five-star rating from Visit Wales. It was built as a gift for Lady Sarah Hay Williams – based on a series of chateaux in the Loire Valley – and contains immense period intricacy both inside and out. A more recent facelift has retained its character but added modern comforts. Guests can take a RIB ride from the hotel’s private slipway, soak under the stars in a hot tub or cosy up by the fireside with a nightcap.





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