Curated luxury hotels in West Country

• Access to central London
• Great business facilities
• Restaurant and bar

This former Georgian mansion in Epping Forest is really well placed for trips into London. The London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is just minutes from the M11 and M25, as well as a five-minute drive from Woodford underground station. From here, you’ll be whisked into London on the Central Line. You can be at Westfield shopping centre, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or the O2 in no time.

Even if you’re not interested in exploring the capital, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is a great choice for business travellers. There are five meeting rooms, all with the latest audio-visual tech. The biggest suite has room for up to 500 people, while the smallest room fits 15. Plus, there are more than 100 parking spaces.

For any downtime, there’s a restaurant serving a mix of modern British dishes and old favourites, like burgers and fish and chips. Breakfast is served here, too. You can tuck into a buffet, or get omelettes, kippers or porridge cooked to order. Next to the restaurant, there’s a bar. You can take your cocktail into the drawing room for a read, watch BT Sports, or enjoy a tipple on the terrace if the weather’s playing ball.

Set in 2 acres of gardens, Talland Bay Hotel, Looe has a 2 AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, by the sea in Cornwall. The coastal path is just minutes away.

The Gold Winner of the Best Small Hotels in Cornwall 2012, offers elegant rooms, which are individually designed, with spacious bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a balcony or a private space in the garden.

With picturesque views, the award-winning Terrace Restaurant serves a fine menu.

When you stay at OYO Tamworth Arms Boutique Pub & Hotel in Tamworth, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Tamworth Castle and Namco Funscape. This golf guest house is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Villa Park and 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from National Exhibition Centre.

When you stay at G Boutique Hotel in Portsmouth, you'll be near the beach – a 4-minute drive from Gunwharf Quays and 6 minutes from Portsmouth International Port. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Ryde Pier Head Terminal.

With a stay at Park Plaza London Waterloo, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of The Vaults and Florence Nightingale Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial War Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Old Vic.

With a stay at Lincoln Plaza London, Curio Collection by Hilton in London (Canary Wharf), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Thames River and 8 minutes from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Tower of London and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Tower Bridge.

This luxury country house hotel is on the North Cornish coast in the village of Mithian, just 2 miles from St Agnes. It has a seasonal outdoor pool (weather permitting) and free WiFi.

The tasteful rooms are fitted with individually controlled central heating, a TV and radio. They also feature tea and coffee making facilities, and some rooms have garden views.

The restaurant has bay windows and a menu using local produce. A full English breakfast is available in the morning.

Friendly staff are knowledgeable about the area and can provide sightseeing information. There are many fantastic walking routes surrounding the hotel, and fishing, water sports and riding opportunities nearby.

A Grade II* Listed building over 400 years old, Rose in Vale Country House Hotel is steeped in history and has old Cornish charm with beautiful gardens of 10 acres in a tranquil valley near the sea.

With a stay at Village Hotel Farnborough in Farnborough (Rushmoor District), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kingsmead Shopping Centre and Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Ascot Racecourse and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from South Downs National Park.

With a stay at Village Hotel Swansea in Swansea (St. Thomas), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mumbles Pier and Pennard Golf Course. This eco-friendly hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Three Cliffs Bay Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dylan Thomas Centre.

Located in Bicester, Weston Manor Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Bicester Golf and Country Club and Bicester Village. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from University of Oxford and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Blenheim Palace.

Located in Hinckley (Burbage), Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island is within a 5-minute drive of Cineworld Hinckley and Concordia Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from University of Warwick and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Burbage Common And Woods.

When you stay at Haven Hall in Shanklin, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Chine. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Dinosaur Isle and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Ventnor Botanic Garden.

With a stay at Angmering Manor in Littlehampton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Rustington Golf Club. This inn is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from East Preston Beach.

A stay at Blandford Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Sherlock Holmes Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Hay Hill Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from King Edward VII's Hospital.

Just 7 minutes’ drive from the centre of Ludlow, The Clive Restaurant with Rooms offers luxurious accommodation alongside its award-winning restaurant. The Clive offers free parking and WiFi and includes an 18th-century lounge and a contemporary bar with courtyard.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV, desk and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite bath or shower with a hairdryer and toiletries. The guest rooms are located in converted outbuildings adjacent to the main building.

The Clive Restaurant has been awarded an AA Rosette and appeared in the Michelin Guide, and provides fine dining in an informal atmosphere. Local produce features throughout the menu, and the bar serves ales from Shropshire brewers Hobsons along with an extensive wine list.

Just south of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ludlow is famed for its food scene, with the town hosting an annual Food Festival each September. The 11th-century Ludlow Castle is just over 3 miles from The Clive, and within a 4-minute walk of the impressive Church of St Laurence.

A stay at The Mount Country Manor Hotel & Golf places you in the heart of Wolverhampton, within a 5-minute drive of Wightwick Manor and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. This golf hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Wolverhampton and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Located in London (London City Centre), Tower Suites by Blue Orchid is within a 10-minute walk of Tower Bridge and Thames River. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tower of London and 0.6 mi (1 km) from London Bridge.

In the heart of London, Hotel Cavendish is within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Oxford Street. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Quorn Country Hotel in Loughborough, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Loughborough University and Mountsorrel Railway. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Great Central Railway.

Located in Liphook, Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is a 1-minute drive from Old Thorns Golf Course and 6 minutes from South Downs National Park. This golf hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Liphook Golf Club and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl.