Curated luxury hotels in East Midlands

Steeped in 16th century heritage, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel offers a distinct escape in the Worcestershire countryside. This Grade II listed former monastery immerses guests in grandly preserved original architecture, from the dramatic stone cloisters to striking gothic stained-glass windows providing an authentic glimpse into monastic life.

Accommodation includes 70 well-appointed bedrooms lovingly updated with modern amenities while retaining period charms. Dine on brasserie fare in The Refectory restaurant, the former nun's cafeteria, or explore the 26 acres of lush gardens and grounds.

As one of Worcestershire's most unique getaways, Stanbrook Abbey seamlessly blends historic ambiance with contemporary comforts. The breathtaking setting provides an idyllic backdrop for romantic escapes, fairytale weddings, special events and meetings.

Whether drawn by the abbey's captivating story or seeking a distinctive venue, Stanbrook Abbey promises an extraordinary experience steeped in heritage and natural beauty.

As a dog-friendly property, pets are welcome to experience this countryside retreat. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are available on-site.

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel is part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection of distinctive country house hotels and coastal resorts across the UK and the Channel Islands.

Overlooking the Malvern Hills, The Bank House Hotel & Golf Club is 3 miles from Worcester and the spa town of Malvern. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway can be reached in 15 minutes’ drive.

Each spacious room at The Bank House Hotel have individually decorated interiors and feature TVs, radios and hairdryers. Most also have work desks and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

Using only fresh English ingredients, the restaurant serves a traditional menu with a modern twist. Panoramic views of the beautiful grounds can be taken in while guests enjoy their meals.

Bank House Hotel & Golf Club also has easy access to the M6 and M40, with Birmingham 50 minutes' drive away. Great Malvern Station is a mile away and offers direct trains to London Paddington. The hotel is situated next to Bransford Golf Club, which features a challenging 18-hole course.

With a stay at Lords of the Manor Hotel in Cheltenham, you'll be 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Cotswold Farm Park and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Snowshill Manor and Garden. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Stanway House and Fountain and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Sudeley Castle.

Set in 9 acres of wooded grounds, the 4-star Weetwood Hall Estate is a 17th-century manor house with an award-winning pub, The Stables, which shows Sky Sports and features a cobbled courtyard.

The hotel is just outside Leeds centre, a 10-minute drive from Leeds Airport with complimentary car parking on-site. The contemporary bedrooms feature Yorkshire biscuits, a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports and Video Cast, a work desk and Wi-Fi access, toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Woodlands Restaurant serves a hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning. Additionally, the Convive restaurant has a grill room offering a varied menu including healthy options, vegetarian and vegan dishes. There is also the option to dine al fresco.

Discounted rates are also available at Cookridge Hall Golf Club, just a 10-minute drive away. Weetwood Hall Estate is located less than 2 miles from Headingley Stadium and within close proximity to all 3 Leeds universities.

Located 22 km from York Minster, Wigeon Secluded Rustic cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Located around 46 km from Bramham Park, the chalet is also 50 km away from Flamingo Land Theme Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from York Railway Station.

The spacious chalet with a balcony and lake views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Humberside Airport is 57 km away.

'Mallard' Secluded Fishermans Lodge is set in Allerthorpe, 22 km from York Railway Station, 46 km from Bramham Park, and 49 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from York Minster.

The spacious chalet features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with lake views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Allerthorpe, like fishing. The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Humberside Airport is 57 km from the property.

Located in Tarporley, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and Oulton Park Circuit. This golf hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Chester Zoo and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Chester City Walls.

Poplar farm annexe is located in Beverley, 20 km from Hull Arena, 20 km from KCOM Stadium, as well as 20 km from University of Hull. With free private parking, the property is 17 km from Hull New Theatre and 18 km from Hull Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Skipsea Castle Hill.

The spacious chalet is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Humberside Airport is 50 km from the property.

Offering a garden and lake view, RedWood Lodge is situated in Ludlow, 39 km from Telford International Centre and 49 km from Chillington Hall. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Ironbridge Gorge.

The spacious chalet comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Birmingham Airport is 75 km away.

Located in Upper Sapey, 44 km from Lickey Hills Country Park, The Baiting House provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Coughton Court.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms have a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At The Baiting House the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Upper Sapey, like hiking and cycling.

Birmingham Airport is 70 km away.

This hotel was renovated in 2023 and features an 18-hole championship golf course and a day spa. Guest rooms are located close to the Trafford Centre and the motorway network.

The Delta Hotels by Marriott Worsley Park Country Club offers a fitness centre and a choice of 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Free Wi-Fi access and car parking are available.

Situated in Great Fransham, 27 km from Houghton Hall, Greenbanks Hotel Norfolk features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 12 km from Castle Acre Castle, the hotel with free WiFi is also 26 km away from Bawburgh Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is set 38 km from Blickling Hall.

At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. The rooms in Greenbanks Hotel Norfolk are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub. Guests at Greenbanks Hotel Norfolk will be able to enjoy activities in and around Great Fransham, like fishing.

University of East Anglia is 31 km from the hotel, while Castle Rising Castle is 34 km from the property. Norwich International Airport is 34 km away.

Located 8.9 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from University of Cambridge, 34 km from Knebworth House and 41 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Cricketers Clavering also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clavering, like fishing and cycling.

Freeport Braintree is 44 km from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 45 km away. London Stansted Airport is 13 km from the property.

The Aubrey Park Hotel is set in woodlands a short drive from Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, being only 8 miles from Luton Airport, 5 minutes' drive from junction 9 of the M1 and 10 minutes' drive from the M25. Ample free parking and a cocktail bar are also on offer.

Free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries are featured in each room at Aubrey Park.

The on-site brasserie restaurant features dishes made with locally sourced produce. A traditional English breakfast is also on offer, as well as a variety of continental options.

Attractions close to the hotel include Harry Potter Studio Tours, Hertfordshire Show Grounds, Historic St.Albans, Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park and Hemel Hempstead Snow Center.

This 17th century former coaching inn is set in the historic town of Berkhamsted, and features luxurious boutique-style rooms with iPod docking stations and private en suite bathrooms.

All rooms at The King’s Arms are decorated in a mix of traditional and contemporary design, each room is individually decorated and furnished, and named after a character from Graham Greene’s novels. Rooms offer luxury toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.


The central point of the elegant new restaurant is an open plan charcoal grill. Aged steaks, fresh fish and the best of local produce feature in an innovative menu throughout the day across breakfast, lunch and dinner.


The stylish bar and lounge area offers a diverse range incorporating local real ales and fine wines, as well as champagne and cocktails. A bar food menu is available all day, and the bar is open until midnight mid-week and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

The 4-star The Milner York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, is set in quiet gardens, with views into the new Garden Room overlooking York Minster. Free WiFi is available through the hotel, and the leisure club includes a sauna, steam room and heated indoor pool.

It has stylish and modern rooms featuring a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a work space area. Guests will find an iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the wardrobe and each bathroom has a rain shower.

The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace, and Chapter House bar offer fresh, seasonal food with a local flavour, while traditional afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning.

With a gym and indoor pool the hotel is next door to York Train Station, with fast and frequent connections to London, Scotland and across the north of England. The property offers parking for guests driving to the property. The historic city centre and York Shambles are a 5-minute walk from the hotel and York Racecourse is 5 minutes' drive away.

Located in Burlton and with Telford International Centre reachable within 37 km, Burlton Inn provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space. Whittington Castle is 20 km away and Attingham Park is 23 km from the inn.

Guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

A continental breakfast is available at Burlton Inn.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Burlton, like fishing and cycling.

Ironbridge Gorge is 40 km from Burlton Inn, while Shrewsbury Cathedral is 16 km away. Manchester Airport is 83 km from the property.

The 17th-century Fox Inn is set on the banks of the River Windrush, in the lovely Cotswolds countryside. It offers individually styled rooms with free Wi-Fi, a charming pub and riverside dining.

The Fox’s 4 luxury river mews rooms boast Cotswold stone walls and wooden beams, with traditional pub rooms also available. All rooms feature a TV, private bathroom and fishing rights for a private area of the river, with expert lessons also available.

Guests can enjoy home-cooked breakfasts made with locally-sourced ingredients, and a refined evening menu. Food is served in the pub bar, the beautiful riverside conservatory, and on the outdoor terrace looking across the gardens.

The Landlord’s father, a recently retired local butcher of 50 years, has joined the team, preparing only the best and tastiest meats.

Just 3 miles from Burford, the Inn is in perfect country for walking and cycling. Historic Oxford and Stratford-Upon-Avon can both be reached in about 40 minutes’ drive.

Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 offers an excellent location just off the M1 (Junction 8) and is easily accessed from the M25. This hotel offers high-speed internet throughout.

A flat-screen HD TV and pillow menu is provided in each air-conditioned room at the hotel.

Guests can enjoy a fully equipped leisure club including a swimming pool and fitness centre. The hotel's restaurant serves traditional British dishes and hosts regular themed menus. Enjoy Pizzas and steaks in the hotel bar and Starbucks Coffee is served in the lounge. Kids under 13 eat for free.

The Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 is just 8 miles from Luton Airport, 21 miles from Heathrow Airport and 15 miles from Wembley Stadium. There are also good local rail links to London Euston. The Warner Brothers Studio attraction can be reached in a 10-minute drive.

Silverstone Race Track is 53 miles away.

The Fountain Inn Tenbury Wells is a 4-star property situated in Tenbury. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Ludlow Castle.

At the hotel, each room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

Hampton Court Castle & Gardens is 20 km from The Fountain Inn Tenbury Wells. Birmingham Airport is 81 km away.