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.

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Poplar farm annexe is located in Beverley, 18 km from Hull Train Station and 18 km from Skipsea Castle Hill. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Hull New Theatre.

The spacious chalet is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Hull Arena is 20 km from the chalet, while KCOM Stadium is 20 km from the property. Humberside Airport is 50 km away.

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 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Chester Cathedral.

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.

This hotel features an 18-hole championship golf course and a day spa and an onsite 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.

Hotel restaurant is AA Rosette awarded.

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.

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 Wells next the Sea, 2.2 km from Wells Beach, The Crown Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Houghton Hall.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Crown Hotel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony. Guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Blickling Hall is 33 km from The Crown Hotel, while Holkham Hall is 4.6 km away. Norwich International Airport is 50 km from the property.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Stay at Plattens is located in Wells next the Sea, 22 km from Houghton Hall and 33 km from Blickling Hall. The property is set 4.1 km from Holkham Hall, 11 km from Blakeney Point and 31 km from Sandringham House Museum & Grounds. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.2 km from Wells Beach.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Stay at Plattens also boast a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

Cromer Pier is 34 km from the accommodation, while Castle Acre Castle is 35 km from the property. Norwich International Airport is 52 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.

OYO Lina Guest House offers recently refurbished modern rooms with flat screen TVs and free WiFi. It is north of Oxford City Centre and has free parking.

The Victorian town house has individually designed bedrooms with tea/coffee and CD/DVD players.

You can reach the city centre by bus, and the Oxford University colleges and language school are easy to reach. Regular public transport to London runs for 24 hours a day.

If you head out of the city, Blenheim Palace is about 12 km away, and Bicester Village Shopping Centre is 17.7 km away.

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.

Peachey's Bar and Grill and Terrace, and The Swollen Gambler Pub 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.

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.

Situated 36 km from Kingsholm Stadium, The Swan Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Upton upon Severn and has a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 45 km from Royal Shakespeare Company, the hotel with free WiFi is also 46 km away from Lickey Hills Country Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 41 km from Coughton Court.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. At The Swan Hotel rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Guests at The Swan Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Upton upon Severn, like fishing and cycling.

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.

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.

Set in Bainton, 41 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park, Wolds Village Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free 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 42 km from The Spa Scarborough.

The units at the hotel come with a seating area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Wolds Village Hotel all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

Peasholm Park is 42 km from Wolds Village Hotel, while York Minster is 44 km away. Humberside Airport is 52 km from the property.

With a rich and vibrant history, the riverside town of Tewkesbury boasts stunning scenery, including almost 400 listed buildings and an elegant 900-year-old Abbey. A stroll down the streets can take you back to an age when half-timbered houses were crammed into any available space and Tewkesbury’s famous alleyways were developed.

The Tudor House Hotel dates back to 1546 and is one of the most distinctive buildings on the high street. Step inside our Eatery & Coffee House and relax in a variety of settings where you can enjoy a meal from breakfast to dinner, coffee, or afternoon tea.

Our 25 bedrooms are the perfect places to retire to after a day of exploring everything the Cotswolds has to offer.

The Tudor House Hotel is surrounded by scenic Gloucestershire countryside and is a 20-minute drive from Cheltenham that offers an array of parks, gardens, shops, and museums and much more to explore.

The Old Registry guest house is situated in the centre of the village on Haworth's famous cobbled Main Street and offers top quality service in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Quality en-suite rooms are individually themed and decorated and all double rooms have lovely views. Some rooms have four-poster luxury beds and whirlpool baths. Make yourself at home and let us know if you need anything because we are here to help you relax and unwind.

Hotel offers baked bread, smoked or unsmoked bacon, Arthur Haigh's award-winning black pudding, James Potter's free-range eggs, and Lishman's sausages. Vegetarian and fish options are available.

Bar serving nibbles & sharing boards with cheeses & cured meats.

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.