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.

Europe, Powys

Peterstone Court Country House & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 12 Individually Designed Rooms Including 8 In the Main House & 4 Duplex Loft Rooms in the Converted Stables
Amenities Features Include a Restaurant Serving locally Sourced Cuisine, Spa Offering Natural Treatments, Fitness Centre & Seasonal Outdoor Pool
More Located in Llanhamlach within the Brecon Beacons National Park with Scenic Views of the River Usk & Surrounding Mountains

Opt for an inland stay at the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This graceful country house hotel sits close to a multitude of hiking and bike trails, as well as proffering opportunities to fish, golf and climb. Many of the Georgian rooms have mountain views, with contemporary furnishings complementing the period features. Meals at Peterstone Court are simple and sustainable, with much of the meat coming from the local farm. And be sure to head down to the cellar where you’ll find a beautiful gym, jacuzzi and blissful spa with organic products.

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Peterstone Court Country House & Spa

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.

Scotland, Argyll and Bute, Oban

Barcaldine Castle

Bed & Breakfast
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 6 Individually Designed Rooms Featuring Antique Furnishings & En-Suite Bathrooms
Amenities Breakfast Served in the Great Hall With Local Produce & Cooked-To-Order Options
More Located on the South Shore Of Loch Creran offering Views Towards Glencoe

For the quintessential turreted fairytale castle experience, book a stay at Barcaldine, on the outskirts of Oban. Beams, wood panels, a great hall, a turnpike staircase, a secret passage and a bottle dungeon below stairs all contribute to the sense of stepping back in time here. The decor is traditionally Highland, with plenty of tartans, tweed, brown leather and claw-footed roll-top tubs. Accommodation is offered on a bed and breakfast basis, with friendly hosts Liz and Ronnie serving a full Scottish and an optional afternoon tea. If you don’t fancy an evening picnic, dinner can be served at the nearby restaurant.

United Kingdom, England

The Pig

Hotel

The Pig is another superb New Forest hotel, found in the village of Brockenhurst. Rooms are a mix of lodges, huts and forest hideaways with wood stoves, This trendy new brand is where luxe meets rustic, with earthy interiors, organic local produce, home comforts and family-style dining. It’s committed to 25-mile menus and many ingredients come from the kitchen garden. Head past the beehives, take the bridge over the lake and you’ll come to the charming spa housed in a Potting Shed and Shepherd’s Hut.

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, Somerset

The Newt In Somerset

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 40 Individually Designed Rooms Across a Historic Manor & Converted Farm Buildings
Amenities Features Include a Spa With Indoor-Outdoor Pool & Sauna, Multiple Dining Options Showcasing Estate Produce, a Gym, & Complimentary Cream Tea
More Located in the Somerset Countryside Near Bruton, Offering Expansive Gardens, a Cyder Mill, & a Replica Roman Villa

Independently owned, The Newt is a remarkable property dating back to 1687. Set in a Palladian mansion, Hadpsen House, it’s on a working estate close to Castle Cary. The grounds are home to an orchard, maze, walled garden, cyder press, swimming ponds, a farm shop, ice cream parlour and even a gardening museum. Karen Roos, one of the owners, was once editor of Elle Decoration South Africa and has brought her exquisite taste to the 23-bedroomed hotel. Spend time rejuvenating at the Scandi-style spa and feast in its two fine restaurants.

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.

England, Hampshire, Winchfield

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 133 Rooms & Suites Including Heritage Rooms & the Royal Suite
Amenities Features Include Multiple Dining Options, Full-Service Spa with Sauna & Steam Room, Fitness Centre with Zen Studio, Indoor Infinity Pool with Outdoor Vitality Pool, Pet-Friendly Amenities, Butler Service, Kids Programme With Adventure Pool, Two Outdoor Tennis Courts & Limousine Services
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

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, 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, 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, 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




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