Curated luxury hotels in East of England

• 18-hole golf course
• Elemis spa
• Close to Norwich

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, has been serving as a country retreat in some way, shape or form since 1859. It sits in 150 acres, on the outskirts of Norwich. You can reach the city centre, with its cathedral, castle and popular market within 15 minutes’ drive. But there are plenty of reasons not to leave.

Starting with an 18-hole golf course and a 22-bay floodlit driving range for practising your swing. There’s also an Elemis spa and a health club with an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. The trio of dining spots includes a Bar & Lounge and Bunkers Bar, by the golf course, where you can grab sandwiches and lighter dishes, as well as hearty mains. The Brasserie Restaurant serves the likes of pork belly, goat’s cheese risotto and baked cod fillet, all in sight of the hotel’s beautiful gardens.

As for rooms, the ones in the main house are the best. They flaunt original features and extra perks, like a complimentary minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and fluffy robes. Lots of the rooms come with views of the countryside or golf course, as well.

When you stay at Champneys Henlow in Henlow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club. This spa hotel is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Shortmead House and 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Top Field.

Located in Woodbridge, Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf and Ufford Park Golf Course. This golf hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St. Audry's Golf Club and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Suffolk Coast and Heaths.

With a stay at Graduate by Hilton Cambridge, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 7 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Backs.

Located 18 km from Hedingham Castle, Long Melford Swan offers 5-star accommodation in Long Melford and features a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 23 km from Ickworth House, 32 km from Freeport Braintree and 42 km from Audley End House. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from The Apex.

Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The units at the inn come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Guests can access the free WiFi or use the business centre.

Clare Castle is 13 km from Long Melford Swan. London Stansted Airport is 47 km away.

Located in Waltham Abbey, Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey is in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Epping Forest and Royal Gunpowder Mills. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Paradise Wildlife Park.

Located just 1 mile from Thetford Forest Park, the Bridge Hotel Brandon offers bed and breakfast accommodation, free WiFi and rowing boats for hire. This cycle-friendly property benefits from stunning riverside views.

All the en suite rooms at the Bridge Hotel Brandon feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea/coffee making facilities. A hairdryer and free toiletries are included.

A hearty full English breakfast is served every morning in the riverside conservatory dining room. Guests staying in the Brewery House Annexe can take breakfast in the main hotel which is just a two minute walk across the bridge.

Guests can relax in the garden, and hire a boat in the summer season. A bike shed with lockable bike storage is available.

Brandon Rail Station is only 5 minutes’ stroll away. Both Norwich and Cambridge are within a 50-minute drive.

When you stay at Novotel London Stansted Airport in Stansted, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Hatfield Forest Country Park. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mountfitchet Castle and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from House on the Hill Toy Museum.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

Located in Epping, Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms is in the historical district – a 4-minute drive from The Epping Golf Course and 7 minutes from Epping Forest. This hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Westfield Stratford City.

Situated in Worlington, 21 km from The Apex, Worlington Hall features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Ickworth House.

Some rooms also boast a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.

At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American, British and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

University of Cambridge is 36 km from Worlington Hall, while Audley End House is 46 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 70 km away.

A stay at Holiday Inn Norwich by IHG places you in the heart of Norwich, within a 10-minute drive of Norwich Theatre Royal and The Forum. This spa hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Norwich Cathedral and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Norwich Castle.

Located in Saffron Walden, The Cricketers is within a 10-minute drive of Audley End House and Saffron Walden Museum. This inn is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Market Square and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Bridge End Gardens.

Situated in Duxford, 12 km from Audley End House, The Lodge Duxford features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are fitted with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, while certain rooms come with a kitchen. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

University of Cambridge is 16 km from The Lodge Duxford, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 33 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 31 km away.

With a stay at Chantry Hotel in Bury St Edmunds, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St Mary's Church and Greene King Brewery. This guest house is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Theatre Royal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Located in Fyfield, 17 km from Chelmsford Train Station, The Black Bull Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Hylands Park.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle.

Woodford is 27 km from The Black Bull Inn, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 27 km away. London Stansted Airport is 22 km from the property.

Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, Creeksea Place Barns is a 5-minute drive from Ramblers Stadium and 6 minutes from Mangapps Railway Museum. This spa hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park.

Located in Cambridge, Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG is in the suburbs – a 5-minute drive from Cambridge Business Park and 5 minutes from St John's Innovation Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cambridge Regional College and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from The River Cam.

With a stay at Banyers House in Royston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford and Priory Gardens. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital and 14 mi (22.6 km) from University of Cambridge.

With a stay at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns in Ipswich, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Sir John Mills Theatre. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from New Wolsey Theatre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Portman Road.