Curated luxury hotels in South West England

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.

With a stay at Gamston Lock, Nottingham by Marston's Inns in Nottingham (West Bridgford), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and 7 minutes from University of Nottingham. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from City Ground and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.

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

• Grade I-listed surroundings
• Romantic wine cellar bar
• Four-poster bed rooms

Hotels don’t get much more romantic than Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire. I mean, it’s a castle. So your surroundings will include arrow slides, spiral staircases, suits of armour and French tapestries. It’s easy to see why so many celebs have got hitched here. And why it’s the backdrop for TV series, like Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

It’s not all looks and no substance, though. The 48-bedroom castle hotel has nailed dinner and drinks, as well. There’s the award-winning 1851 Restaurant, which blends the best of French and British. Or, fancy dining in the castle’s former kitchens? Head to 2010 Brasserie for a more informal meal of burgers, fish and chips, or pasta. The pièce de résistance is the wine cellar bar. It oozes ‘date night’ with its lantern lighting and dramatic vaulted ceiling.

You don’t come here for the location. It’s the kind of place you go to drop off the map and spend all weekend in bed. And they’ve got some seriously impressive ones of those. The Four Poster rooms give off fairytale vibes, while Executive rooms come with charming rolltop baths. And some of the rooms even have fireplaces that can be lit in the chillier months.

Located in Matlock, Oakhill is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cromford Mill and Cromford Canal. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Carsington Water and 10 mi (16 km) from Haddon Hall Manor.

With a stay at The Liscawn in Torpoint, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Whitsand Bay Beach and South West Coast Path Section 35 Trailhead. This hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Finnygook Beach.

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.

With a stay at The Chapter Hotels - Lancaster Gate, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kensington High Street.

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 (4.7 km) from Rutland County Museum and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Oakham Castle.

When you stay at Royal Glen in Sidmouth, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sidmouth Beach and Connaught Gardens. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dorset and East Devon Coast and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jacobs Ladder Beach.

A stay at Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent M6, Jct 15 by IHG places you in the heart of Newcastle-Under-Lyme – a 4-minute drive from Royal Stoke University Hospital and 6 minutes from Staffordshire University. This spa hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Trentham Gardens and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Trentham Monkey Forest.

Set in Ewenny, 28 km from Cardiff Castle, The Golden Mile Country Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Principality Stadium.

All guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Golden Mile Country Inn also feature a garden view.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The Golden Mile Country Inn offers a children's playground. Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ewenny, like hiking.

St David's Hall is 28 km from The Golden Mile Country Inn, while Cardiff University is 29 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 21 km away.

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is centrally located in London – a 3-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

With a stay at Dorsett Shepherds Bush in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Hyde Park and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Marble Arch.

A stay at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Birmingham, within a 15-minute walk of Utilita Arena Birmingham and International Convention Centre. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bullring & Grand Central and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Broad Street.

With a stay at Ellen Kensington in London (London City Centre), you'll be 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.

Located in Kidderminster, Hogarths Stone Manor is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Harvington Hall and Severn Valley Railway Kidderminster Station. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from West Midland Safari Park and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Cadbury World.

Located in Amersham, The Crown is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Amersham Museum and Chiltern Hills. This inn is 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Thames River.

Located in Budleigh Salterton, Kings Arms Otterton is near the beach – a 3-minute walk from Otterton Mill and within a 5-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast. This bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ladram Bay Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Bicton Park Botanical Gardens.