Curated boutique hotels in England

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

Located in Alfreton, Boundary, Alfreton by Marston's Inns is a 5-minute drive from Alfreton Golf Club and 6 minutes from Notts Hollinwell. This inn is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Peak District National Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from University of Nottingham.

With a stay at Old Colonial Hotel Weston-Super-Mare | Marston's Inns in Weston-super-Mare, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Weston-super-Mare Beach and 6 minutes by foot from The Grand Pier. This beach inn is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cineworld Weston-super-Mare.

Built on one of Henry VIII’s old hunting spots, The Oatlands Chaser by Innkeeper's Collection is located 1.5 miles from Weybridge city centre and 5 minutes’ drive from Weybridge Rail Station. The on-site pub features roaring log fires and serves seasonal food and drink.

A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in all rooms at The Oatlands Chaser by Innkeeper's Collection.

Modern British classics and tapas-style sharers are on offer in the cosy Oatlands Chaser pub.

Vintage cars and motorcycles are on display in Brooklands Museum, which is a 10-minute drive from the accommodation and also features Mercedes Benz World. Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures are both within a 20-minute drive.

Foxhills Club & Resort Club & Resort is set within 400 acres of stunning Surrey countryside with Olympic-standard leisure facilities, elegant accommodation and three unique dining options, as well as a stately Manor House, built in the 19th century, at the heart of the estate.

The family-friendly resort features plenty of activities for children, as well as facilities for groups of golfers, couples, corporate guests and those looking for an active getaway.

The golf club is home to two of the UK’s most highly-regarded Championship golf courses – Bernard Hunt and Longcross – as well as a par-three nine-hole Manor Course and extensive practice facilities, including a short game area and covered driving range.

The Fox dining rooms serves high-quality dishes in a relaxing and comfortable setting. ‘Nineteen’ offers a brasserie-style menu, while Flo’s ‘grab and go’ deli serves delicious dishes with an East Mediterranean flavour.

Other highlights include the resort’s modern Pavilion, which is home to two of Foxhills Club & Resort’ four swimming pools (two indoor and two outdoor), as well as spin studio, games room, soft play area, creche, and two fitness studios. There is also an award-winning luxury HealthSpa offering relaxing treatments and therapies, a gym, further fitness studios, a Yoga Cabin, 11 multi-surface tennis courts, as well as conference and meeting facilities. With more than 200 activities a week on its timetable, there’s plenty for hotel guests to enjoy.

Each of the resort’s range of 70 bedrooms and suites come with free WiFi, a digital TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Conveniently located just minutes from the M25 and M3, and close to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the resort is also easily accessible.

The Farm House has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in West Malling. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Ightham Mote is 14 km away and Rochester Castle is 17 km from the hotel.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Brands Hatch is 17 km from The Farm House, while Chatham Train Station is 20 km from the property. London City Airport is 53 km away.

The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection has been fully refurbished in 2023, each room has a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, flat-screen TV, desk and is furnished in a modern design. Each en-suite bathroom has also been fully refurbished and includes a powerful shower, toiletries and plenty of fluffy towels

The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection is a restored 18th-century hotel, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just a 5-minute drive away, and the accommodation offers free private parking.

Fresh, seasonal food is served in the The Hand and Sceptre pub, which features modern British dishes interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. A traditional Sunday roast is also available, and guests can enjoy their drinks on the pub terrace which overlooks Southborough green.

Groombridge Place Gardens is a 15-minute drive and features a moated manor house with a secret garden. Lamberhurst Vineyards and Hever Castle are both around 10 miles from the accommodation.

Set in a listed colonial-style building which was formerly an 18th-century army barracks, Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection is just a 15-minute walk to Maidstone city centre, and features free private parking.

This lodge offers a Miller & Carter Steakhouse serving tasty grills. So if you are a Steak fan this is the perfect location to indulge in one of our 30 day aged English and Irish Steaks.

A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection.

Maidstone city centre is home to Leeds Castle, which boasts 500 acres of scenic parkland and a popular golf course. Theatres, bars and a large shopping centre are also on offer. Canoes can be taken along the River Medway, and paddle boat trips are also available.

Just metres from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn has an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It dates back to the 1800s, and is known for its fantastic food.

The restaurant’s chef has worked in Jamie Oliver’s first restaurant, as well as Gorden Ramsey’s 3 Michelin Starred establishment. The diverse menu features Asian influences and British classics, with food made from seasonal produce.

Rooms at The Oyster Smack Inn are individually designed, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk are also provided.

The coast at Southend is just 25 miles away, and the centre of Chelmsford can be reached in 40 minutes’ drive. Historic Colchester can also be reached in less than an hour by car.

Situated in Worth, 3.2 km from Sandwich Railway Station, The St Crispin Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 7 km from Deal Castle, 8.1 km from Sandown Castle and 17 km from Granville Theatre. White Cliffs of Dover is 17 km away and Dover Priory Station is 20 km from the hotel.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

Canterbury Cathedral is 23 km from The St Crispin Inn, while Canterbury East Train Station is 24 km from the property. London City Airport is 118 km away.

Hotel De La Matelote is located in the heart of Boulogne-sur-Mer, right on the sea front and opposite the fishing port. Nausicaá National Sea Center is a 3-minute drive away. The hotel has its own wellness centre offering guests complimentary use of its indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and hammam.

La Matelote’s soundproofed guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have with free WiFi access.

A continental buffet breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room.The Michelin-starred restaurant serves a variety of gourmet French cuisine and has an extensive wine list.

The hotel has easy access to the ferry ports and the Eurotunnel terminal is 26 km away. Boulogne-Ville Train Station is a 7-minute drive away.

The Kilcot Inn features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Newent. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from Kingsholm Stadium.

At the inn, the rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

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

The Kilcot Inn offers a children's playground.

Wilton Castle is 12 km from the inn, while Gloucester Cathedral is 17 km away. Bristol Airport is 88 km from the property.

Set in its own grounds, this beautifully restored 18th-century lodge offers a rustic pub with seasonally inspired food and cask ales. Convenient for the M6 Toll and M42 motorways, it is half an hour’s drive from Birmingham.

All rooms at The Hedgehog by Innkeeper's Collection are fitted with a work desk and an en suite bathroom including free toiletries. Some boast original features and four-poster beds. Tea and coffee making facilities are also included.

Lichfield’s famous medieval cathedral can be found 6 minutes’ drive from the lodge. Guests can also enjoy a walk in the Darwin Park (0.8 miles) or visit Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum (1.6 miles).

The Hedgehog by Innkeeper's Collection is 1.5 miles from Lichfield City Train Station and 25 miles from Birmingham International Airport. Free private parking is possible on site.

A stay at The Dilly places you in the heart of London, steps from Piccadilly Circus and Piccadilly. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Leicester Square and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.

With a stay at Grange Beauchamp, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Russell Square and 5 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University College London and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tottenham Court Road.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 13 minutes by foot from Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Marble Arch (formerly Sussex), you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Selfridges and within a 5-minute walk of Marble Arch. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Speakers’ Corner and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Christopher's Place.

A stay at Melia White House Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Regent Street and The British Museum. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hyde Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Buckingham Palace.

The Leonard Hotel is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Marble Arch and Selfridges. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Wallace Collection and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at The Park Tower Knightsbridge, A Luxury Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Hyde Park and 6 minutes by foot from Harrods. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hyde Park Corner and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Green Park.