“On 240 acres near Ascot, Coworth Park blends Georgian manor grace with meadow-wild luxury. Sunlit rooms and cottages, some with copper tubs and terraces. Ride at the equestrian centre, wander meadows, unwind in the eco-spa and pool, then dine at Woven by Adam Smith. Windsor Great Park, Guards Polo nearby.”

“Art Deco royalty on Brook Street, Claridge’s pairs glamour with whisper-soft service. Light-filled rooms and suites feel serenely residential and elegant; penthouses spill onto terraces. Linger over afternoon tea, sip at The Fumoir, book spa and pool, dine with polish. Moments from Bond Street, galleries, and Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.”

“Set within Bath’s iconic Georgian crescent, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is elegance incarnate: manicured gardens, antiques, and hush. Calming rooms and suites feel period-perfect; some with garden views. Unwind in the spa and pool, take afternoon tea, and dine at Montagu’s Mews. Steps to museums, crescents and riverside walks.”

“ Above the Ayrshire coast, Glenapp Castle is a turreted Victorian fantasy wrapped in woodlands, walled gardens and sea views. Cosseting rooms and suites feel antique-rich and serene. Linger over afternoon tea, dine seasonally, book spa treatments, and sail to Ailsa Craig. Remote yet reachable, with beaches, trails and forests nearby. ”

“In Broadway’s honey-stone heart, The Lygon Arms is a storied coaching inn refreshed with contemporary country polish. Cosy rooms and suites, many with beams and fireplaces. Dine seasonally in the Grill, sip in the lounges, unwind at the spa and pool. Walk to boutiques and trails; Hidcote and Snowshill are nearby.”

“In a leafy enclave of Bath, The Bath Priory is a honey-stone manor wrapped in award-winning gardens. Elegant rooms and suites feel country-calm. Unwind at the spa and indoor pool, take afternoon tea, dine seasonally, then wander Georgian crescents, the Roman Baths and riverside paths within easy strolling distance nearby.”

“Beside Windsor Great Park, Fairmont Windsor Park is a contemporary English manor of limestone, glass and lawns. Calm, spacious rooms and suites; some with terraces and lake views. Drift between the vast spa and pools, padel and gym, dine across restaurants and afternoon tea. Windsor Castle, country walks, and Heathrow is close by.”

“In West Sussex near East Grinstead, Alexander House is a Jacobean-style manor wrapped in 120 acres of gardens and woodland. Cosseting rooms and suites, some with terraces and hot tubs. Unwind in the Utopia Spa’s pools and thermal circuits, dine at AG’s or Reflections. Ashdown Forest and Brighton are nearby.”

“Set on a 500-acre estate in Dogmersfield, Four Seasons Hampshire pairs an 18th-century manor with polished, family-friendly ease. Light-filled rooms feel country-calm. Ride at the equestrian centre, try falconry, cycle lanes, and unwind in the spa and conservatory pool. Dine at Wild Carrot. Windsor, Winchester and London sit within reach.”

“Just outside London, The Grove is an 18th-century Hertfordshire estate reimagined with glossy, relaxed polish. Light-filled rooms and suites look onto parkland. Swim in the Walled Garden pool, book the Sequoia spa, play the championship golf course, wander woodland trails, then dine across restaurants. Watford Junction is minutes away; the Chilterns beckon nearby.”

“On a wooded peninsula above Rutland Water, Hambleton Hall is a Victorian country house wrapped in manicured gardens and lake views. Cosseting rooms mix antiques and modern comfort; fireside lounges invite lingering. Dine at its Michelin-starred restaurant, stroll the terraces, sail or cycle the shoreline. Oakham and Stamford lie close by.”

“In North Wales near Bala Lake, Palé Hall is a Victorian baronial mansion of carved wood, stained glass, and hushed, country-house polish. Elegant bedrooms and suites, some with roll-top baths and fireplaces. Wander through formal gardens, dine seasonally, and take afternoon tea. Snowdonia trails, rivers, and steam railways unfurl close by, too.”

“Down a mile-long lime avenue, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa is a stately Wiltshire sanctuary set within 500 acres. Elegant rooms and cottages feel restorative. Ride at the equestrian centre, unwind in the ESPA spa and hydrotherapy pool, and dine at Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones. Bath and the Cotswolds sit close.”

“Above the Thames in Berkshire, Cliveden House is a gilded Italianate mansion with storied salons and formal gardens. Rooms and suites feel stately yet cosseting; some with fireplaces and river views. Laze at Pavilion Spa and pool, dine in the Dining Room, wander woodland trails. Windsor and Marlow are nearby, too.”

“In Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, The Merchant occupies a grand Victorian former bank crowned by a glass-domed dining hall. Bedrooms span opulent period style to sleek Art Deco. Linger over cocktails at Cocktail Bar or jazz at Bert’s, unwind in the spa and rooftop hot tub. Steps to St Anne’s and lanes.”

“At the head of Princes Street, The Balmoral pairs baronial romance with polished modernity: clocktower, marble lobby. Calming rooms and suites, many with Castle or Calton Hill views. Dine at Number One, sip at Bar Prince, unwind in the spa and pool. Steps to Waverley Station, Old Town, New Town.”

“Set on a wooded Surrey estate, Beaverbrook is a whimsical country retreat of mint-green halls, murals and cinematic history. Rooms and cottages feel plush and playful. Laze at the Coach House Spa and pools, dine at The Garden House and Japanese Grill. Wander lawns, woodland trails, and the secluded gardens.”

“On the edge of Malmesbury, Whatley Manor is a honey-stone Cotswold haven with 12 acres of gardens and fireside lounges. Calm rooms and suites feel cocooning. Drift between Aquarias Spa, hydrotherapy pool and gardens, then dine at The Dining Room and Grey’s. Bath, Tetbury and Westonbirt Arboretum sit close by.”

“On the western edge of Bath, Bathen House Boutique Hotel occupies a handsome Edwardian villa of marble, antiques and soft Farrow-and-Ball hues. Cosseting rooms feature four-posters and roll-top baths. Linger over breakfast and afternoon tea, park on site, then stroll or bus to Georgian crescents, Roman Baths and independent boutiques.”

“Near Newbury at Stockcross, The Vineyard is a wine-led Relais & Châteaux retreat with contemporary art, soft-light dining rooms and polished, residential suites. Explore the 30,000-bottle cellar with tastings, linger in the spa and pool, then dine seasonally. Highclere Castle, racecourse days and Berkshire’s lanes and walks sit close by.”

“In Dartmoor National Park, Bovey Castle is a granite manor on a 275-acre estate, where country-house polish meets moorland adventure. Cosseting rooms and lodges. Play the championship golf course, try falconry or 4x4, swim and spa, dine at Smith’s Brasserie and Great Western. Tors, trails and wild river valleys beckon.”

“In Great Milton, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons is a honey-stone manor wrapped in potager gardens and orchards. Elegant rooms and suites feel country-bespoke; some with fireplaces and terraces. Dine at Raymond Blanc’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant, visit the cookery school, and wander through the lawns. Oxford and the Cotswolds sit within easy distance. ”

“On the edge of the New Forest, Chewton Glen is an English country-house classic with beachy breezes and woodland hush. Cosseting rooms and treehouse suites with hot tubs. Laze at the spa and pool, play golf and tennis, dine at The Dining Room. Paths lead to Highcliffe’s beach and coastal walks.”

“Near Ripon on the edge of the Dales, Grantley Hall is a Palladian mansion reborn: riverside lawns, chandeliers, quiet corridors. Sunlit rooms and suites feel opulent yet calm. Dine at Shaun Rankin and Bar & Restaurant EightyEight; linger in Three Graces Spa and pools. Gardens, moors and market towns close. ”

“​In County Durham near Darlington, Rockliffe Hall is a grand country estate of riverside lawns and polished service. Spacious rooms and suites feel calm and contemporary. Play the championship golf course, unwind in the spa and hydrotherapy pools, dine at The Orangery. Close to the Dales, coast and market towns. 9.6 ​”