Curated boutique hotels in England

With a stay at Novotel Lens Noyelles in Noyelles-Godault, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park and Esplanade de Barrouze. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Thumeries Moncheaux Golf and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Douai Renault Factory.

• Grade I-listed surroundings
• Romantic wine cellar bar
• Four-poster bed rooms

Hotels don’t get much more romantic than Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire. I mean, it’s a castle. So your surroundings will include arrow slides, spiral staircases, suits of armour and French tapestries. It’s easy to see why so many celebs have got hitched here. And why it’s the backdrop for TV series, like Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

It’s not all looks and no substance, though. The 48-bedroom castle hotel has nailed dinner and drinks, as well. There’s the award-winning 1851 Restaurant, which blends the best of French and British. Or, fancy dining in the castle’s former kitchens? Head to 2010 Brasserie for a more informal meal of burgers, fish and chips, or pasta. The pièce de résistance is the wine cellar bar. It oozes ‘date night’ with its lantern lighting and dramatic vaulted ceiling.

You don’t come here for the location. It’s the kind of place you go to drop off the map and spend all weekend in bed. And they’ve got some seriously impressive ones of those. The Four Poster rooms give off fairytale vibes, while Executive rooms come with charming rolltop baths. And some of the rooms even have fireplaces that can be lit in the chillier months.

With a stay at Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bayeux, within a 5-minute drive of Museum of the Battle of Normandy and Baron Gerard Museum of Art and History. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Omaha Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux.

Located in Manchester, Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of The Runway Visitor Park and Trafford Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from University of Manchester and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Deansgate.

• Free 24-hour shuttle to airport and train station
• Family and interconnecting rooms
• Early and late dining options

The Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport takes the stress out of travelling. It’s walking distance to all the terminals at Manchester Airport, but you don’t even have to pound the pavements. Why? Because there’s a free 24-hour shuttle service that will drop and pick you up from the airport and train station.

If that wasn’t obvious already, this is an airport hotel with a difference. You can grab pre-ordered takeaway breakfasts from 5.30am – perfect for early flights. Plus, there’s 24/7 room service, for late landers. The Grill Restaurant’s open the rest of the time for locally sourced, freshly prepared meals. And the Aviator Bar’s the place to come for coffee or cocktails, depending on the hour. And there’s a garden terrace to sit out on when the weather’s playing ball.

Young diners have their own menu here, too. But that’s not the only family-friendly feature. You can also book dedicated family rooms for up to two adults and two kids, or interconnecting rooms for up to nine guests across three rooms.

If you’re in town for business, you’re in luck. Manchester Conference Centre and MediaCityUK are 25 minutes’ drive away. But the Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport also has 13 meeting rooms with space for up to 70 people. Shopaholics, meanwhile, can reach the popular Trafford Centre in 20 minutes.

With a stay at Hotel Du Vin Exeter, you'll be centrally located in Exeter – a 3-minute drive from University of Exeter and 13 minutes from Dartmoor National Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Exeter's Historic Quayside.

Located in Brough, Cave Castle Hotel is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Drewton's Farm Shop and North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve. This golf hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Humber Bridge Country Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Skidby Windmill.

Located in Wakefield, Waterton Park Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Hepworth Wakefield and Chantry Chapel of St Mary. This golf hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Wakefield Cathedral and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Wakefield Theatre Royal.

With a stay at The Bluebell Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Neath, just a 3-minute walk from Gwyn Hall and 6 minutes by foot from Victoria Gardens. This hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Mumbles Pier.

Hotel de Timmerfabriek I Kloeg Collection features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Vlissingen. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Vlissingen Beach.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Hotel de Timmerfabriek I Kloeg Collection have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Nollestrand is 2.6 km from the accommodation.

Located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Village Hotel Manchester Ashton is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live Arena. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Canal Street and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from AO Arena.

With a stay at The King's Head in Llandovery, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Llandovery Castle. This upscale inn is 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from Pen y Fan and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from The Cambrian Woollen Mill.

Located in Wrexham, Ramada Plaza by WyndhamWrexham is a 3-minute drive from Racecourse Ground and 9 minutes from Wrexham Industrial Estate. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Coed Llandegla Forest.

With a stay at Townhouse Hotel Manchester, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, steps from Canal Street and 7 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Manchester Central Convention Complex and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Deansgate.

You'll be centrally located in Manchester with a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester City Centre, within a 15-minute walk of Manchester Arndale and AO Arena. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Royal Exchange Theatre and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Manchester Art Gallery.

A stay at The Ainscow Hotel places you in the heart of Salford, within a 15-minute walk of Manchester Opera House and Deansgate. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Manchester Central Convention Complex and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Old Trafford.

With a stay at Osborne Hotel in Torquay, you'll be by the sea, just a 3-minute walk from Meadfoot Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Little Theatre. This beach hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Torquay Marina.

Located in Llangollen, The Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Llangollen Bridge and Llangollen Scenic Railway. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Plas Newydd and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct.

Located in Chester, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester is a 3-minute drive from Chester Zoo and 5 minutes from Chester Cathedral. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Grosvenor Museum and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Chester Racecourse.

With a stay at The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection, you'll be centrally located in Chester, within a 5-minute drive of Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.