Curated luxury hotels in Bristol

The Manor House is a stunning 14th-century building set in 365 acres of secluded parkland on the outskirts of Bath. Untouched since the 17th century, the Cotswold village Castle Combe, is home to the definitive country hotel retreat.

With 50 individually designed bedrooms, located in either the Main House or the Mews Cottages adjacent to the main building, no two rooms are the same. Rooms are luxurious and perfectly combine the traditional with the modern. Each room has luxury toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and a pillow menu.

The award-winning Michelin starred Bybrook Restaurant has a diverse, imaginative menu and the hotels very own pub, The Castle Inn, located in the heart of the village, serves traditional pub food from 12:00 until 21:00 everyday. The oak-panelled Time Bar has a relaxing atmosphere. The Peter Allis designed 18 hole Championship golf course is located adjacent to the hotel where residents can take advantage of reduced green fee rates. Guests will also find the hotel's gym here, The Loft.

There are many things to do at the hotel including putting, tennis, croquet and fly fishing in season. Nearby attractions include Castle Combe Skid Pan 4x4 & Kart Track which is a 5-minute drive away. Bath can be reached in 30 minutes by car and Stonehenge is an hour away.

With a stay at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Royal Crescent and No. 1 Royal Crescent. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bath Assembly Rooms and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jane Austen Centre.

With a stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Thermae Bath Spa and Little Solsbury Hill. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Little Theatre Cinema.

With a stay at The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa in Bath (Weston), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thermae Bath Spa and Royal Victoria Park. This luxury hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from University of Bristol and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal.

With a stay at Bathen House Boutique Hotel in Bath (Newbridge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thermae Bath Spa and Kennet & Avon Canal. This luxury hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from University of Bristol and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Royal Victoria Park.

With a stay at Lucknam Park, Emblems Collection in Chippenham, you'll be 7 mi (11.3 km) from Jane Austen Centre and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Bath Abbey. This family-friendly hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Roman Baths and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Westonbirt Arboretum.

• 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.

With a stay at Macdonald Bath Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bath, within a 5-minute drive of Thermae Bath Spa and Kennet & Avon Canal. This luxury hotel is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from University of Bristol and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Holburne Museum.

A stay at The Roseate Villa Bath places you in the heart of Bath, within a 15-minute walk of Thermae Bath Spa and Great Pulteney Street. This luxury guest house is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from University of Bristol and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Holburne Museum.

Located in Bath, Homewood Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Farleigh Hungerford Castle and Iford Manor and the Peto Garden. This family-friendly hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.

With a stay at Francis Hotel Bath, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Jane Austen Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Pulteney Bridge. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from No. 1 Royal Crescent and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Crescent.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House in Bristol, you'll be 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Clevedon Court and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Noah's Ark Zoo Farm. This spa hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Sand Bay Beach and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Chew Valley.

With a stay at Apex City of Bath Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Theatre Royal Bath and within a 5-minute walk of Roman Baths. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Jane Austen Centre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from No. 1 Royal Crescent.

Located in Radstock, Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel is in the historical district – a 4-minute drive from Downside Abbey and 7 minutes from Chew Valley. This golf hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.

With a stay at The Queensberry Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bath, within a 10-minute walk of Royal Crescent and Theatre Royal Bath. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bath Christmas Market and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Roman Baths.

With a stay at Harington's Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Milsom Quarter and Atticus Art Gallery. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Trim Bridge Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Jane Austen Centre.

With a stay at The Priory Hotel and Restaurant in Newport (Caerleon), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre. This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club.

The Bear in Bath offers luxurious accommodation in addition to its relaxing restaurant and bar. A 15-minute walk from Bath Spa Train Station, The Bear has outdoor decking, free on-site parking and free WiFi.

The Bear features original 1960s and 1970s furnishings, locally handmade beds, wooden floors and cow-hide rugs. A selection of spacious guest rooms feature 100% cotton sheets and fluffy bath towels. The modern bathrooms feature natural stone tiling and free-standing sinks.

Most of the city’s main attractions, including the Roman Baths and Royal Crescent, are within 5-10 minutes’ drive of The Bear. More of the region’s notable cities are within easy reach, with Bristol less than 30 minutes’ drive, and Salisbury a little over 1 hour away.

Surrounded by Wiltshire countryside, The Northey Arms is just 10 minutes’ drive from historical Bath. With free Wi-Fi and elegant bedrooms, the hotel has a traditional restaurant and a cosy pub.

The individual rooms at Northey Arms have period features and stylish decor, and all have a TV and work desk. Rooms also feature a luxury modern bathroom with free toiletries, fluffy bathrobes and slippers.

Featured in the Michelin Guide, Northey Arms restaurant serves a creative British menu using fresh, local produce. The traditional bar offers beverages and snacks, and cooked breakfasts are available daily.

Situated in picturesque Box, Northey Arms Hotel is just 15 minutes’ drive from Chippenham. Lively Bristol can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive and the M4 motorway is a 15-minute drive away.

Located in Corsham, Methuen Arms is a 1-minute drive from Corsham Court and 6 minutes from Lacock Bakery. This luxury inn is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Thermae Bath Spa and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Lacock Abbey.