Curated luxury hotels in South East England

With a stay at Castle at Edgehill in Banbury, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Upton House and The National Herb Centre. This inn is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Warwick Castle and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Shenington Kart Racing Club.

With a stay at The Embankment in Bedford, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Panacea Museum and 5 minutes by foot from The Higgins Bedford. This inn is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from John Bunyan Museum.

With a stay at D'Parys in Bedford, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Bedford Park and 10 minutes by foot from Bedford Corn Exchange. This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Paul's Church.

Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Dockyard Chatham and The Strand Leisure Park. This inn is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Leeds Castle.

Located in Northampton, The Poplars Moulton is a 2-minute drive from Moulton College and 9 minutes from Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Delapre Abbey and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from University of Northampton.

With a stay at The Kings Head Rye in Rye, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands and 1066 Country Walk. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Landgate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rye Art Gallery.

Set in a magnificent castle, the Castle Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and features a stylish brasserie, luxurious bedrooms, and leafy gardens. The hotel is situated in Taunton, just a 10-minute drive from Hestercombe Gardens.

The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Hearty breakfasts are available daily.

The family-run Castle Hotel is just 2 miles from the M5 motorway. The beautiful Exmoor National Park can be reached in a 20-minute drive.

Located in Canterbury, The Evenhill is a 3-minute drive from Howletts Wild Animal Park and 6 minutes from Canterbury Christ Church University. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Marlowe Theatre and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

With a stay at The Royal Standard in Ely, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterside Antiques Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jubilee Gardens.

Located in Canterbury, The Duke William is within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent. This inn is 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from Margate Beach and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Dover Castle.

Situated in Uppingham, 31 km from Leicester Railway Station, The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Belgrave Road.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms the rooms include a private bathroom.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.

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

University of Leicester is 32 km from The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms, while De Montfort University is 32 km from the property. East Midlands Airport is 63 km away.

Located in Northampton, Holiday Inn Rugby/ Northampton M1, Jct 18 by IHG is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from Hillmorton Vale and 6 minutes from Manor Farm Shop. This spa hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Ashlawn Cutting Nature Reserve and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Barby Moorings.

Located in Maldon, The Limes is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Warren Golf Club. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Mill Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St John the Baptist Monastery.

Located in Ilminster, The Flying Fish Stables is a 2-minute drive from Barrington Hill Meadows and 6 minutes from Donyatt Village Hall. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Blackdown Hills and 4 mi (6.4 km) from The Warehouse Theatre.

Located in Ely, The Old Hall Ely is a 4-minute drive from Ely City Golf Club and 6 minutes from Jubilee Gardens. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Babylon Gallery and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ted Coney's Family Portraits.

When you stay at Hambleton Hall in Oakham, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Rutland Water Country Park and Rutland Water Nature Reserve. This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Rutland County Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Oakham Castle.

A stay at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Birmingham, within a 10-minute walk of The Mailbox and Utilita Arena Birmingham. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from O2 Academy Birmingham and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from International Convention Centre.

In the private and peaceful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, this stylish lodge offers free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts and scenic views. Canterbury’s historic centre is a 2-minute walk away.

The bright and airy bedrooms at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a modern bathroom, and many have cathedral views.

Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the Refectory, or on the spacious terrace. There is also an elegant lounge bar and the beautiful Campanile Garden to relax in.

Just a 5-minute walk from the Canterbury Tales attraction, the Cathedral Lodge is only 700 metres from Canterbury West Railway Station. Parking vouchers for the public car park outside the grounds can be purchased from reception on arrival.

Situated in Faversham, 10 km from Canterbury East Train Station, The White Horse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Canterbury West Train Station.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The White Horse also boast free WiFi.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

University of Kent is 11 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury Cathedral is 11 km from the property. London City Airport is 83 km away.

With a stay at Lansdown Grove in Bath (Lansdown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thermae Bath Spa and Bath Assembly Rooms. This hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from University of Bristol.