Curated boutique hotels in England

Surrounded by farms and historic buildings, Innkeeper's Lodge Exeter is a 19th-century lodge set in the pretty village of Clyst St George. Overlooking a picturesque valley, the lodge is situated between the beaches of Exmouth and the town of Exeter.

A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at The St George and Dragon by Innkeeper's Collection.

A roaring log fire and a beer garden are featured in the on-site St George and Dragon pub, which serves real cask ales and fine wines. Braised pork belly and cheese-topped fish pie are just some of the classic dishes provided in the restaurant. A traditional Sunday roast is also on offer.

The historic city centre of Exeter can be reached in a 15-minute drive, and Dartmoor National Park is just 15 miles away. The seaside resort of Exmouth is less than 10 minutes by car.

With a stay at Novotel Rouen Sud Zenith Parc Expo in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, you'll be connected to the convention centre, just a 4-minute walk from Rouen Expo Park and 11 minutes by foot from Zenith de Rouen. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Jardin des Plantes and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Clinic Europe.

With a stay at Novotel Bayeux in Bayeux, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux and Museum of the Battle of Normandy. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Gold Beach.

Located in Knutsford, Cottons Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Tatton Park and Mere Golf & Country Club. This spa hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Anderton Boat Lift and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Arley Hall.

Located in Altrincham, Delta Hotels Manchester Airport is in the suburbs – a 3-minute drive from The Runway Visitor Park and 10 minutes from Dunham Massey Hall and Gardens. This eco-friendly hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from University of Manchester and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Manchester Academy.

Beautifully situated on the edge of the woods, the 4-star Strandhotel Bos en Duin also borders the dunes and the beach. Walk to the sea after a nice breakfast.

The rooms are fitted with all modern conveniences, including a private bathroom. Coffee and tea facilities are available in each room. The breakfast buffet is tasty and varied, giving you an energetic start of the day.

The attractive bar, lounge and sun terrace are nice places to sit and have a drink, free Wi-Fi is provided. Unwind here after a day full of activity, or spend your day reading and enjoying the views. The delicious restaurant serves quality food during the evening.

Escape busy life in Strandhotel Bos en Duin. Take a long stroll on the broad beaches or sit out on 1 of the many terraces in Oostkapelle.
You can even relax on the rooftop terrace that also has a Finnish sauna.

With a stay at Fletcher Hotel - Restaurant Arion - Vlissingen in Vlissingen, you'll be on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Zoutelande Beach and CineCity Vlissingen. This beach hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Domburg Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from De Kazematten Museum.

Seventeen acres of beautiful formal gardens and parkland surround this grand Victorian hotel. Fresh produce, grown on Willington Hall Hotel’s grounds, is used in the restaurant's modern British dishes. Antique furnishings are in each individually designed room.

Afternoon tea can be taken on the terrace or in the elegant drawing room. The homemade pie of the week is a popular choice in the bar, and snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. A sunny day out in the Cheshire countryside can be complimented by one of Willington’s picnic hampers.

Egyptian cotton linen covers each bed and guests can relax in front of the flat-screen TV. Most rooms have lovely views across the surrounding parkland and countryside.

Free private parking is available and Delamere Rail Station is a 10-minute taxi journey away. Bike rides can be enjoyed through the woodland and around the lakes in Delamere Forest, which is also just a 10-minute drive away.

Located in Knutsford, Mere Court Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Mere Golf & Country Club and Tatton Park. This hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Old Trafford and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Trafford Centre.

With a stay at Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa in Chester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chester City Walls and Chester Zoo. This spa hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Chester Racecourse and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Located in Warrington, The Park Royal Hotel & Spa is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Apple Jacks Adventure Farm and 5 minutes from Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden. This eco-friendly hotel is 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Walton Hall and Gardens.

A stay at Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of AO Arena and Deansgate. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Old Trafford.

With a stay at BRIT HOTEL PRIVILEGE LISIEUX – La Villa des Arts, you'll be centrally located in Lisieux, just a 5-minute walk from Lisieux Cathedral and 7 minutes by foot from Carmel de Lisieux. This hotel is 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Deauville Beach and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Old Harbor of Honfleur.

• Two golf courses
• Elemis spa
• Countryside setting

Oulton Hall Hotel is a grade II-listed mansion set in acres of countryside, on the edge of Leeds. It’s a 20-minute drive into Leeds city centre, or to various attractions like the Royal Armouries Museum and Tropical World. But you probably come here for the R&R. And that’s easy.

For starters, there’s an Elemis spa, complete with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and relaxation room. You can choose from pampering in all forms – from facials and manicures to lashes and brows. The health club also has a gym, with a full timetable of Pilates, aqua workouts and core-strengthening sessions. Golfers will be in their element with two golf courses, totalling 27 holes. There’s also a driving range, a putting green and a golf shop.

And you can refuel at a couple of restaurants and bars. The Calverley Grill has an elevated menu of seabass, pork belly and risotto, along with options for kids. The Claret Jug, which has views over the golf greens, specialises in pub classics and Sunday lunches. Or, you can go all fancy with a visit to the Champagne Bar, or afternoon tea in the Drawing Room.

With a stay at The Imperial Torquay in Torquay (Torquay City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Marina and Little Theatre. This spa hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Inner Harbour.

When you stay at Fletcher Duinhotel Burgh Haamstede in Burgh-Haamstede, you'll be near the beach and 8 minutes by car from Zeepeduinen Hiking Trail. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Renesse Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Westerschouwen forestry.

Located in Huddersfield, Cedar Court Huddersfield is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Greenhead Park and Magic Rock Brewing Co. Ltd. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Peak District National Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from LaserZone.

Located in Val-de-Reuil, Mercure Rouen Val De Reuil is in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Golf du Vaudreuil and Biotropica Zoological Conservatory. This golf hotel is 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Château du Champ de Bataille and 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny.

Located in Paignton, Marine Hotel Paignton is a 3-minute drive from Paignton Zoo and 5 minutes from Paignton Beach. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Torre Abbey Sands and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Princess Theatre.

Located in Bradford, Cedar Court Bradford is in the business district – a 2-minute drive from Odsal Stadium and 5 minutes from Hollywood Bowl. This hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from University of Leeds and 13 mi (20.9 km) from First Direct Arena.