Curated luxury hotels in Great Britain

With a stay at Queens Head Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at Brockley Hall Hotel in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Saltburn Valley Country Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from ArtsBank and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltburn Cliff Lift.

When you stay at The Roundabout Hotel in Pulborough, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Pulborough Brooks and South Downs National Park. This inn is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from West Sussex Golf Club and 3 mi (4.8 km) from River Arun.

A stay at Hardwick Hall Hotel places you in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, steps from Hardwick Park and a 2-minute drive from Sedgefield Racecourse. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Durham University and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Camden Arms Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Tunbridge Wells Chalybeate and BowlPlex Tunbridge Wells. This inn is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Dunorlan Park.

With a stay at The Swan Hotel in Arundel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Goodwood Motor Circuit and River Arun. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Arundel Jailhouse and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Arundel Castle Cricket Ground.

When you stay at The Brudenell Hotel in Aldeburgh, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Moot Hall and Aldeburgh Golf Club. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Thorpeness Golf Club.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

With a stay at The Woolpack Hotel in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Kent Downs. This inn is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Chilham Village and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Boughton Golf Club.

With free Wi-Fi throughout, the award-winning Trout Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Derwent, in Cockermouth. The town is adjacent to the childhood home of poet William Wordsworth. Ideally located for the Western Lakes and Cumbria's Energy Coast, this 4-star property combines contemporary luxury and period charm.

Rooms at the Trout feature a satellite TV with Sky Sports and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include complimentary White Company toiletries. Some rooms boast garden and river views.

The elegant AA Rosette award winning Derwent Restaurant serves fine English cuisine from an extensive à la carte menu. The modern Terrace Bar & Bistro has a varied menu and a heated outdoor seating area.

The Trout Hotel has been a finalist in many regional and national awards, including Visit England and Cumbria Tourism's 'Best Large Hotel'. Bassenthwaite Lake is a 10-minute drive away and free parking is available at The Trout.

With a stay at Yeo Dale Hotel in Barnstaple, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.7 km) from North Devon Karting Centre and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from St Anne's Arts & Community Centre.

With a stay at The Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple, you'll be 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Saunton Sands and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Croyde Bay Beach. This hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Exmoor Zoo and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Clovelly Village.

With a stay at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Sidmouth, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of East Devon Art and Sidmouth Beach. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from South West Coast Path Section 45 Trailhead and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk.

When you a stay at Hotel Elizabeth in Sidmouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of East Devon Art and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This upscale hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk.

With a stay at Burlington Hotel, Best Western Premier Collection in Folkestone, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Lower Leas Coastal Park. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Dover Castle and 11.2 mi (18 km) from White Cliffs of Dover.

With a stay at Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa in Stratford-upon-Avon, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Warwick Castle and The Recreation Ground. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Stratford Butterfly Farm and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Shakespeare Monument.

With a stay at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Opera House. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Slopes and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

With a stay at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Sheffield, steps from Sheffield Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sheffield Town Hall and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Peace Gardens.

When you stay at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa in Bolton, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Turton Golf Club and Jumbles Country Park. This golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Turton Tower and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Smithills Hall.

With a stay at Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa in Cambridge in Cambridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Anglesey Abbey. This spa hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cambridge City Cemetery and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Abbey Stadium.