Curated boutique hotels in England

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Coniston Water and 6 minutes from Lake Windermere. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Set in Zaltbommel, 34 km from Utrecht, Van der Valk Zaltbommel-A2 features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy dinner at the à la carte restaurant or at the live cooking buffet.

Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Den Bosch can be reached within 12 minutes by public transport. Eindhoven is 43 km from Van der Valk Zaltbommel-A2. The nearest airport is Eindhoven Airport, 39 km from Van der Valk Zaltbommel-A2.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

Located in Boutervilliers, Hôtel & Restaurant La maison des blés offers 4-star accommodation with a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. Every room is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, some have garden views. All units include a wardrobe.

Guests at Hôtel & Restaurant La maison des blés can enjoy a à la carte breakfast.

Barbizon is 41 km from the accommodation, while Versailles is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly Airport, 53 km from Hôtel & Restaurant La maison des blés.

Hotel Kastanjehof is a small cosy hotel, situated in the middle of the beautiful forest of Lage Vuursche. The area surrounding Kastanjehof is perfect for walking, cycling and riding.

The building is surrounded by a lovely garden and a private garden terrace. Most of the rooms offer a view of the garden.

The restaurant of Kastanjehof is widely known for its excellent European cooking. Activities for the whole family can be arranged in the area.

The large on-site car park is available for free.

Golden Tulip Hotel Central is in the heart of 's-Hertogenbosch, within a 5-minute walk of Hieronymus Bosch Statue and Stadhuis. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Zwanenbroedershuis and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from St. John's Cathedral.

When you stay at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Eden Valley and 7 minutes from Yorkshire Dales National Park. This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Courtyard Gallery and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appleby Castle.

With a stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 14 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in St. Agnes, Rose In Vale Country House Hotel is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Trevaunance Cove and St Agnes Beacon. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Wheal Coates Tin Mine and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Perranporth Beach.

When you stay at Fletcher Hotel-restaurant Oud London in Zeist, you'll be in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Pyramid of Austerlitz and Theater Figi. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Slot Zeist and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Golf De Pan.

Located in Driebergen, Buitenplaats de Bergse Bossen is connected to the convention centre – a 5-minute drive from Pyramid of Austerlitz and 6 minutes from Kartbaan Driebergen. This family-friendly hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Theater Figi and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Slot Zeist.

When you stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Lodore Falls.

With a stay at The New Crown Inn in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Eden Valley and 9 minutes from Yorkshire Dales National Park. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Ullswater and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Appleby Castle.

Located in Falmouth, Hotel Meudon is a 5-minute drive from Glendurgan Garden and 5 minutes from Trebah Gardens. This beach hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Potager Garden and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Falmouth University.

With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Lodore Falls.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

When you stay at Parc Broekhuizen in Leersum, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Anderstein Golfclub and Amerongen Castle. This luxury hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Kasteel Huis Doorn and 5 mi (8 km) from Castle Duurstede.

With a stay at Penventon Park Hotel in Redruth, you'll be 13 mi (20.9 km) from Trebah Gardens and 14.9 mi (24 km) from St Ives Harbour. This spa hotel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 25.2 mi (40.5 km) from Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Located in Tiel, Van der Valk Hotel Tiel is within a 15-minute drive of Beldert Beach and Sint Cunerakerk. This casino hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Amerongen Castle and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Castle Duurstede.

Enjoying a peaceful location in the countryside in Wanze, Hotel Domaine de Naxhelet Golf Club offers on-site wellness facilities for an extra cost, a golf course, an indoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant. Guests can benefit from free WiFi and parking facilities.

The Domaine de Naxhelet’s spacious rooms feature a modern décor with hardwood floors, a seating/working area and air conditioning. Extras include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Tea and coffee facilities. Bathrooms are fitted with a shower or bath. Some of them propose a large terrace, a private garden with jacuzzi or a cosy living room.

You can start your day with a freshly prepared breakfast. For lunch or dinner, guests can turn to the hotel’s restaurant or Clubhouse brasserie. Special diet menus are available upon request.

The wellness area includes a sauna, hot tub, hammam and hot spring bath. The property also comprises a fitness centre and billiards facilities.

It is 33 km to the city of Namur and 38 km to Liège. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Huy. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a 40-minute journey by car.