Curated luxury hotels in Great Britain

With a stay at Gwesty Links Hotel in Llandudno, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Venue Cymru and Promenade. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Llandudno ski slope and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Llandudno Pier.

Set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, dating back to the 17th century, this charming hotel boasts an idyllic setting in the village of Maentwrog, at the very heart of Snowdonia’s National Park.

Traditional, warm and comfortable, The Grapes Hotel is renowned for its home-cooked food, real ales and wonderful accommodation in North Wales. It provides the ideal base from which to enjoy a range of country pursuits, including walking, cycling and horse-riding.

Each of the bedrooms at The Grapes has been recently refurbished to provide all modern comforts required for a comfortable and relaxing stay, whilst still retaining their original period features. Real log fires provide an inviting and cosy atmosphere for the cold winter evenings.

When you stay at St George's Hotel in Llandudno, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Llandudno North Shore Beach and 10 minutes from Conwy Castle. This beach hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Eryri National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Llandudno ski slope.

Located in Hook, The Elvetham Hotel is a 4-minute drive from West Green House Garden and 9 minutes from Wellington Country Park. This historic hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Farnham Castle and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo London - Kensington by IHG, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Hyde Park. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marble Arch and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Buckingham Palace.

In the heart of London, Tophams Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of St. James Park and Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Hyde Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Westminster Abbey.

When you stay at The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire in York, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute walk of North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. This inn is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Castle Howard and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo.

With a stay at Midland Hotel in Morecambe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lancaster University and The Platform. This upscale hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stone Jetty and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Morecambe Beach.

Located in Pontyclun, Llanerch Vineyard Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Llantrisant Castle and 7 minutes from Llantrisant Leisure Centre. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Barry Island Beach and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Principality Stadium.

Located in Dorking, Denbies Vineyard Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Chessington World of Adventures. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from River Thames and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Hampton Court Palace.

With a stay at The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire, you'll be centrally located in Romsey – a 5-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 15 minutes from Southampton Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and 6.9 mi (11 km) from University of Southampton.

With a stay at The Maids Head Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Norwich, steps from Tombland and Elm Hill. This historic hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Norwich Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Norwich Castle.

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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltburn Cliff Lift and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltburn Pier.

With a stay at The Roundabout Hotel in Pulborough, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Chanctonbury Sports & Leisure Centre. This inn is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from West Sussex Golf Club and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pulborough Brooks.

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 in Arundel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Goodwood Motor Circuit. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Goodwood Racecourse and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Arundel Jailhouse.

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 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Southwold Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre.

• 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.