Curated luxury hotels in England

Gorse Hill is an elegant mansion in the beautiful countryside of Surrey. It has a peaceful location surrounded by green gardens, yet only a few minutes from the centre of Woking and 67 bedrooms.

Gorse hill is located between the M25 and M3, offering easy access to London and a number of local attractions. Woking Golf Club is right on the doorstep and a number of other popular destinations are near by.

The stylish bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV, work desk, luxury modern bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and high-speed Wi-Fi is which is also available in public areas.

Guests at Gorse Hill can relax in the bar, or enjoy a meal within the hotel’s restaurant which offers a seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients or relax on the terrace overlooking the manicured gardens.

This 17th century former coaching inn is set in the historic town of Berkhamsted, and features luxurious boutique-style rooms with iPod docking stations and private en suite bathrooms.

All rooms at The King’s Arms are decorated in a mix of traditional and contemporary design, each room is individually decorated and furnished, and named after a character from Graham Greene’s novels. Rooms offer luxury toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.


The central point of the elegant new restaurant is an open plan charcoal grill. Aged steaks, fresh fish and the best of local produce feature in an innovative menu throughout the day across breakfast, lunch and dinner.


The stylish bar and lounge area offers a diverse range incorporating local real ales and fine wines, as well as champagne and cocktails. A bar food menu is available all day, and the bar is open until midnight mid-week and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG in Basildon, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Festival Leisure Park and Festival Wakeboard Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hollywood Bowl Basildon.

Located in East Grinstead, Elite Venue Selection Felbridge - Gatwick is 16 km from Hever Castle and provides various facilities, such as a garden, a restaurant and a bar. With a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna and room service.

At the hotel, each room has a desk. Guest rooms in Elite Venue Selection Felbridge - Gatwick are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

The accommodation offers a hot tub.

Elite Venue Selection Felbridge - Gatwick can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Ightham Mote is 36 km from the hotel, while Nonsuch Park is 36 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 16 km from the property.

Set in Penshurst and with Hever Castle reachable within 8.9 km, The Leicester Arms Country Inn offers a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Bluewater is 41 km away and Crystal Palace Park is 46 km from the hotel.

At the hotel, every room has a desk. The units in The Leicester Arms Country Inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. At The Leicester Arms Country Inn you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penshurst, like hiking and cycling.

Ightham Mote is 14 km from The Leicester Arms Country Inn, while Brands Hatch is 30 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 39 km from the property.

The 4-Star Crowne Plaza Marlow is located beside a lake, in the heart of the Thames Valley. Guests can relax in the leisure centre which includes an 18-metre swimming pool, an indoor hot tub, sauna and steam room. Free WiFi is available throughout

Each of its stunning rooms is styled with modern furniture, all rooms have a queen-size bed, a large 4-piece en suite bathroom, satellite TV, and blackout curtains.

The Glaze Restaurant is AA Rosette-awarded, offering a unique setting for guests to enjoy modern British and Indian cuisine with stunning views of the lake and landscaped gardens.

Agua Bar & Lounge is a relaxed and comfortable alternative serving light snacks and creative dishes with an outdoor terrace. Room service is also available 24 hours a day.

The Quad Club offers keep up with your fitness regime with a variety of machines. The team of in-house beauty therapists provide a full menu of Monu and Jessica beauty treatments.

The business facilities including 10 meeting rooms with the largest room accommodating up to 450 people. Free WiFi is available in each meeting room.

The hotel is easily accessible from the M40, M4 and M25 motorways via the A404, and has free car parking. London, Oxford and Reading are all within a 30-minute drive of the hotel,as is Heathrow Airport.

Close to the city centre and only a 10-minute walk from the railway station, Holiday Inn Stevenage has a mini-gym and boasts a modern and stylish Destinations Bar and Restaurant. The hotel is easily accessible from junction 7 of the A1 (M).

Holiday Inn Stevenage has air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and black-out curtains. Tea/coffee making facilities, desk and en-suite facilities are also featured. Free WiFi is available through the hotel.

The hotel offers conference facilities for up to 400 guests and guests can start the day off with a a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items.

Conveniently located just 20 minutes from London Luton Airport by car, 25 minutes by train from central London, and 40 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Cambridge

The boutique, 5-star Alexander House and Utopia Spa is just 6 miles from Gatwick and close to M25 junction 6 and M23 junction 10. It offers luxurious rooms, award-winning spa facilities, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a choice of restaurants and bars.

Set in a country house surrounded by 120 acres of parkland, rooms at Alexander House feature large beds and marble bathrooms, many with Victorian baths, double showers or oversized baths for 2. Rooms also include designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Guests can relax in The Utopia Spa subject to a surcharge, which features plunge pools, a yoga studio and a wide range of beauty treatments. There is also a gym, fitness suite and tennis courts.

The AG's 3-Rosette restaurant offers fine dining Thursday through to Sunday whilst the Reflections Restaurant which is open all week overlooks the courtyard and has its own champagne bar. There are terraces for al fresco dining and various luxurious lounges.

Just a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport, Great Hallingbury Manor & Lodges London Stansted Hotel offers free overnight parking and free high speed internet access. The Tudor style Manor is surrounded by scenic gardens, and has a bar and lounge on site.

Each of the stylish bedrooms has a plasma-screen TV and a luxury modern bathroom. Free WiFi access, and all feature a work desk and tea/coffee facilities.

Surrounded by Hertfordshire countryside, Manor Hotel at Great Hallingbury is just a 5-minute drive from Bishop’s Stortford. There is free on-site parking, and the M11 motorway is a 2-minute drive away.

Great Hallingbury Manor & Lodges London Stansted is an eco-friendly hotel that aims to be carbon neutral.

Situated in Luton, 22 km from Woburn Abbey, Spark by Hilton Luton features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Hatfield House.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Speaking Bulgarian, Bengali, English and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area.

Knebworth House is 26 km from Spark by Hilton Luton, while Watford Junction is 29 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 4 km away.

A warm welcome awaits at the Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham. During your stay, make full use of the You Fit Health Club with swimming pool, perhaps unwind in the relaxing open lobby, or enjoy something delicious from the tempting menu, plus kids stay and eat free!

The Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham has fully air-conditioned bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, plentiful parking on-site for every guest plus 24-hour room service.

The fully equipped You Fit Health Club features an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room and gym.

This Holiday Inn has a modern, bright and spacious Open Lobby, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst meeting up with family, friends or colleagues. Children under 12 eat free when a paying adult is also dining.

Access to the Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham is easy via the M2 or M20, making it a central base in Kent or an easy stop on the way to Folkestone and Dover.

This Holiday Inn is well located for Rochester Castle (3.7 km), Chatham Historic Dockyard (5.6 km), Dickens World (5 km) and the Brands Hatch Race Circuit (28 km).

Set within 50 acres of Berkshire countryside, Cantley House Hotel, Wokingham is a spacious 38 bedroom boutique hotel boasting a 2 Rosette restaurant and convenient access from Reading, Windsor and Heathrow Airport. As the former home of the Marquis of Ormonde, the Victorian property boasts many original features.

All the spacious bedrooms at Cantley House Hotel feature modern, en suite bathrooms as well as TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some bedrooms also boast garden views, garden access and Jacuzzi baths.

Set in private gardens the hotel has easy access to many attractions including Windsor Castle, Legoland, Ascot Racecourse, Lapland UK and the historic town of Henley.

Closely located near the M3 and M4 and with excellent railway links, the busy commercial areas of Bracknell and Reading are easily reached, while London Waterloo is only short train journey away.

Surrounded by Sussex countryside, Random Hall is just 10 minutes’ drive from central Horsham. Set in a 16th-century farmhouse, the inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant.

With satellite TVs and tea/coffee facilities, the cosy rooms at Random Hall Hotel each have a private bathroom and a trouser press. Rooms also feature a radio and telephone.

Flagstones Restaurant features exposed beams, and serves a modern British menu and world wine list. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily, and there are 2 comfortable guest lounges.

Just 20 minutes’ drive from Crawley, Random Hall is a 30-minute drive from historical Arundel. Guildford and London Gatwick Airport can both be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.

This modern Orida hotel has spacious rooms, an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym. Maidstone town centre is within a 10-minute drive and the M20 motorway is less than 0.5 miles away.

Orida Health club has a steam room, a state-of-the-art sauna and a spa bath. There is also a treatment room offering beauty therapies and massages.

The rooms at at Orida Maidstone feature 49-inch TVs, work desks and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.

Seasons Restaurant serves both modern and traditional dishes. Guests can also enjoy coffee and evening drinks in the café and bar.

A wide range of hot and cold options are provided with the buffet breakfast.

Orida Maidstone is 4 miles from Leeds Castle. Gatwick Airport is within a 45-minute drive.

New luxury Crowne Plaza Reading, provides a stylish, contemporary look and feel to suit the business traveller, leisure and spa guest.

The hotel, set in landscaped gardens, delivers exceptional dining experiences within the new 2 AA Rosette Caprice Restaurant & Terrace and Monty’s Bar & Lounge. Guests can relax and unwind in Esprit Wellness & Spa with 19m heated indoor pool, extensive life fitness gym, and pampering spa treatments.

Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in one of the brand-new spacious bedrooms offering complimentary secure underground parking, 50” LED TV and new King-size beds.

The Crowne Plaza Meetings & Events Centre offers the latest conferencing facilities including 75” Samsung TV’s with Clickshare wireless technology. Conferences facilities for up to 260 pax in eight state of art, flexible meeting rooms with natural light and fibre Wi-fi. There is a breakout area for networking and our dedicated conference manager is ready to assist with any details.

The Hotel is situated within minutes of the M4, within walking distance from adjacent Winnersh Triangle Train Station, and within close proximity to Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham and Heathrow. It provides easy access to Reading, the new Western Terminus of the Elizabeth Line and local attractions such as Legoland & Windsor Castle.

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant.

Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries.

In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals.

In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer.

Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.

Located 8.9 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from University of Cambridge, 34 km from Knebworth House and 41 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Cricketers Clavering also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clavering, like fishing and cycling.

Freeport Braintree is 44 km from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 45 km away. London Stansted Airport is 13 km from the property.

Holiday Inn Reading South M4 Jct 11 offers air-conditioned rooms, just off junction 11 of the M4 motorway. It is 3.2 km south of Reading’s town centre, railway station and university. The hotel features a fully equipped fitness centre with flat-screen TVs.

The Holiday Inn Reading South offers excellent access to the region’s major roads and is only minutes away from Reading’s major business parks. It is within walking distance of the Madejski Stadium. Other nearby attractions include Legoland, Windsor Castle, Ascot and Newbury Racecourses, and the Oracle Shopping Centre.

All of the air-conditioned en suite rooms offer free high-speed internet, LCD TVs, air-conditioning, ironing equipment and tea/coffee-making facilities.

The hotel's Open Lobby serves international dishes, including regional specialities. You can enjoy a Starbucks coffee in the lounge.

Once an ancient monastery, The Star and Eagle Hotel dates back to the 14th century. It offers charming accommodation in the Kent countryside, 20 minutes’ drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Much of the old stonework is still visible throughout the building, and guests can admire the exposed brickwork, wooden beams, and an open log fire while dining in the restaurant.

A wide-ranging menu is available, including tapas, seafood and meat, and there are vegetarian options to choose from. Guests can also dine outdoors, with picturesque views of the surrounding Kentish Weald.

Rooms at The Star and Eagle have carpeted floors, seating areas and TVs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and free private parking is possible on site.

Situated just 3 miles from the A21, the hotel is a 35-minute drive from the historic coastal town of Hastings. Maidstone is just a 25-minute journey by car.

Located in Reading and with LaplandUK reachable within 28 km, The New Inn provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 30 km from Legoland Windsor, 31 km from Cliveden House and 34 km from Newbury Racecourse. University of Oxford is 38 km from the inn and Windsor Castle is 40 km away.

All units in the inn are fitted with a TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at The New Inn also provide guests with a balcony.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Reading, like cycling.

Notley Abbey is 37 km from The New Inn, while Dorney Lake is 38 km away. London Heathrow Airport is 50 km from the property.