Curated luxury hotels in West Country

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.

Located on the edge of the South Downs National Park, a 3-minute drive from the coast, The Royal Oak Inn has an award-winning restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi.

All rooms are decorated in a modern, elegant style with luxury fabrics, leather armchairs and large bathrooms with free Temple Spa toiletries. Every room also has a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, CD player and i-Pod docking station.

The restaurant at The Royal Oak serves a wide variety of freshly prepared food changing with the season and using local produce such as Selsey crab and Samphire, Funtingdon pork and game. Bookings are advised.

Chichester and its railway station are less than 10 minutes by car from The Royal Oak Inn and Portsmouth is a 30-minute drive away. Guests get free parking at the property.

Three miles from Chichester town centre, this converted farmhouse has a stylish bar, a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes and views over green fields. The historic Goodwood Motor Circuit is only a 15-minute drive from Crouchers Country Hotel.

Rooms are located in the external coach house, stable and barn. Each room has a digital plasma TV, a modern bathroom and toiletries. Some rooms have a patio.

Crouchers Hotel is well located for visiting the West Wittering Beach, East Head and Salterns Way cycle route.

When you stay at Hotel Indigo Torquay by IHG in Torquay, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Babbacombe Beach and South Devon. This beach hotel is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Brixham Harbour.

Situated in Torquay, 100 metres from Livermead Beach, Hotel Indigo Torquay, By IHG features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include a wardrobe.

A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 13 km from Hotel Indigo Torquay, By IHG, while Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 37 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 41 km away.

Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Paignton. This 5-star hotel offers a range of water sports facilities, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 200 metres from Preston Sands Beach.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Rooms have a kettle, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also boast city views. All units have a wardrobe.

Guests at Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Paignton, like hiking, windsurfing and diving.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 16 km from Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only, while Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 40 km away. Exeter International Airport is 44 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The Heyford Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Upper Heyford. This 4-star hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Blenheim Palace.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, all rooms at The Heyford Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.

University of Oxford is 24 km from the accommodation, while Silverstone is 28 km from the property.

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.

Located just 14 km from Chichester Cathedral, Beautiful Chalet, 18 Cordova, Selsey Country Club provides accommodation in Selsey with access to a bar, barbecue facilities, as well as private check-in and check-out. This chalet has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Chichester Train Station.

The chalet is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

A minimarket is available at the chalet.

For guests with children, the chalet offers kids pool and outdoor play equipment. Guests at Beautiful Chalet, 18 Cordova, Selsey Country Club can enjoy tennis on-site, or cycling in the surroundings.

Goodwood Motor Circuit is 16 km from the accommodation, while Chichester Harbour is 16 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 65 km away.

Situated in Paignton, 400 metres from Paignton Beach, The Torland - Paignton Seafront - free parking, all rooms en-suite features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is allergy-free and is located 16 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse.

At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with free toiletries, rooms at The Torland - Paignton Seafront - free parking, all rooms en-suite also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a sea view. All rooms at the accommodation are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 41 km from The Torland - Paignton Seafront - free parking, all rooms en-suite, while Riviera International Centre is 5 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 45 km away.

The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon - The Coaching Inn Group features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Haytor. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 15 km from The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon - The Coaching Inn Group, while Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 32 km away. Exeter International Airport is 37 km from the property.

The Pointer has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Brill. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Notley Abbey.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. At The Pointer all rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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

University of Oxford is 23 km from The Pointer, while Blenheim Palace is 34 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 63 km away.

Set within 23 km of Newton Abbot Racecourse and 47 km of Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Provident Suite - Free Wi-Fi - Sea View offers rooms in Brixham. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. Riviera International Centre is 13 km from the hotel and Totnes Castle is 16 km away.

All units at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Provident Suite - Free Wi-Fi - Sea View also provide guests with a sea view. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Breakwater Beach, Brixham Harbour and Berry Head. Exeter International Airport is 51 km away.

Set in Brixham a short distance from St Mary's Bay Beach, Bayview Brixham is a family-friendly chalet. At this property, children can enjoy in the playground, while adults can relax in the indoor pool. The property is around 23 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, 48 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 1.8 km from Brixham Harbour. The property has a minimarket, a restaurant with an outdoor dining area.

Offering a terrace with garden views, this chalet also features a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brixham, like fishing.

Berry Head is 3.4 km from Bayview Brixham, while Riviera International Centre is 14 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 52 km away.

Set in Marlow and with Cliveden House reachable within 9.4 km, The George and Dragon - A Heartwood Inn offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a garden, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. The units in The George and Dragon - A Heartwood Inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast. At The George and Dragon - A Heartwood Inn you will find a restaurant serving British and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Legoland Windsor is 21 km from the hotel, while Dorney Lake is 21 km away. London Heathrow Airport is 32 km from the property.

In Hay-on-Wye, The Swan at Hay is positioned between the Brecon Beacons and The Black Mountains. It is an independent hotel with 19 individually designed bedrooms and a restaurant serving classic British cuisine.

This listed Georgian building was a former coaching inn, and many rooms have large original windows with views across the gardens or stable block. Bedrooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee trays and private bathrooms.

The Swan at Hay has a relaxed bistro and a restaurant serving modern British cuisine with original Georgian windows overlooking the garden and patio. The Swan has 2 bar areas and a dining room, where guests can choose from the different menus available. The well-stocked bar serves award-winning ales and ciders.

Hay-on-Wye has a good selection of boutique shops and pubs. It is only a 5-minute walk from the Offa’s Dyke Path and just a short drive from the Brecon Beacons National Park. Free parking is available at The Swan at Hay.

The Whitehouse Hotel has easy access to rail and road links, offering a city centre location in comfortable surroundings and attentive service.

The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel has 84 superbly furnished rooms, boasting power showers and cotton duvets. Full health club facilities include an indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and fully equipped gym.

Full conference and banqueting facilities are also available for up to 150 guests.

Boasting garden views, The Cabin at Barnstormers, luxury woodland setting offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 15 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. Guests staying at this chalet have access to a patio. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The chalet is located on the ground floor and is fitted with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. This chalet also features a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The chalet offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 39 km from the chalet, while Totnes Castle is 5.7 km from the property.

Located 15 km from Coughton Court, The Boot Inn offers 4-star accommodation in Flyford Flavel and features a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 26 km from Royal Shakespeare Company, 27 km from Lickey Hills Country Park and 34 km from Cadbury World. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and free WiFi.

Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The inn offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

You can play darts at The Boot Inn, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling.

Walton Hall is 35 km from the accommodation, while University of Birmingham is 37 km away. Birmingham Airport is 48 km from the property.

The 4-Star Crowne Plaza Marlow is located beside a lake, in the heart of the Thames Valley. Guests can relax in the leisure centre which includes an 18-metre swimming pool, an indoor hot tub, sauna and steam room. Free WiFi is available throughout

Each of its stunning rooms is styled with modern furniture, all rooms have a queen-size bed, a large 4-piece en suite bathroom, satellite TV, and blackout curtains.

The Glaze Restaurant is AA Rosette-awarded, offering a unique setting for guests to enjoy modern British and Indian cuisine with stunning views of the lake and landscaped gardens.

Agua Bar & Lounge is a relaxed and comfortable alternative serving light snacks and creative dishes with an outdoor terrace. Room service is also available 24 hours a day.

The Quad Club offers keep up with your fitness regime with a variety of machines. Please be aware that Children under the age of 3 are not permitted in the spa facilities. The team of in-house beauty therapists provide a full menu of Monu and Jessica beauty treatments.

The business facilities including 10 meeting rooms with the largest room accommodating up to 450 people. Free WiFi is available in each meeting room.

The hotel is easily accessible from the M40, M4 and M25 motorways via the A404, and has free car parking. London, Oxford and Reading are all within a 30-minute drive of the hotel,as is Heathrow Airport.