Curated luxury hotels in England

The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi

This historic hotel has been welcoming visitors for nearly 400 years. The 16th century coaching inn stands opposite the old market place at Great Dunmow, with easy access from the M11 and London Stansted Airport.

This historic hotel has been fully modernised and offers guests well appointed bedrooms including a TV, direct dial telephone, trouser press, hairdryer and coffee and tea making facilities.

Ideally situated on the high street of Dunmow town centre, The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group offers a choice of 2 conference and banqueting rooms, a fully licensed restaurant and bar.

This modern Orida hotel has spacious rooms, an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym. Maidstone town centre is within a 10-minute drive and the M20 motorway is less than 0.5 miles away.

Orida Health club has a steam room, a state-of-the-art sauna and a spa bath. There is also a treatment room offering beauty therapies and massages.

The rooms at at Orida Maidstone feature 49-inch TVs, work desks and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.

Seasons Restaurant serves both modern and traditional dishes. Guests can also enjoy coffee and evening drinks in the café and bar.

A wide range of hot and cold options are provided with the buffet breakfast.

Orida Maidstone is 4 miles from Leeds Castle. Gatwick Airport is within a 45-minute drive.

Located in Reading, Crowne Plaza Reading by IHG is in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Thames Valley Park and 7 minutes from Oracle. This spa hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Coral Reef Bracknells Water World and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Downshire Golf Club.

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant.

Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries.

In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals.

In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer.

Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.

Located 8.9 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from University of Cambridge, 34 km from Knebworth House and 41 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Cricketers Clavering also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

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

Freeport Braintree is 44 km from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 45 km away. London Stansted Airport is 13 km from the property.

Facing the beachfront, The Cobham Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Southend-on-Sea and has a garden, terrace and bar. Located around 2.7 km from Adventure Island, the hotel with free WiFi is also 32 km away from Chelmsford Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Three Shells.

Upminster is 36 km from the hotel, while Hylands Park is 36 km from the property. London Southend Airport is 5 km away.

Holiday Inn Reading South M4 Jct 11 offers air-conditioned rooms, just off junction 11 of the M4 motorway. It is 3.2 km south of Reading’s town centre, railway station and university. The hotel features a fully equipped fitness centre with flat-screen TVs.

The Holiday Inn Reading South offers excellent access to the region’s major roads and is only minutes away from Reading’s major business parks. It is within walking distance of the Madejski Stadium. Other nearby attractions include Legoland, Windsor Castle, Ascot and Newbury Racecourses, and the Oracle Shopping Centre.

All of the air-conditioned en suite rooms offer free high-speed internet, LCD TVs, air-conditioning, ironing equipment and tea/coffee-making facilities.

The hotel's Open Lobby serves international dishes, including regional specialities. You can enjoy a Starbucks coffee in the lounge.

Once an ancient monastery, The Star and Eagle Hotel dates back to the 14th century. It offers charming accommodation in the Kent countryside, 20 minutes’ drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Much of the old stonework is still visible throughout the building, and guests can admire the exposed brickwork, wooden beams, and an open log fire while dining in the restaurant.

A wide-ranging menu is available, including tapas, seafood and meat, and there are vegetarian options to choose from. Guests can also dine outdoors, with picturesque views of the surrounding Kentish Weald.

Rooms at The Star and Eagle have carpeted floors, seating areas and TVs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and free private parking is possible on site.

Situated just 3 miles from the A21, the hotel is a 35-minute drive from the historic coastal town of Hastings. Maidstone is just a 25-minute journey by car.

Located in Reading and with LaplandUK reachable within 28 km, The New Inn provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 30 km from Legoland Windsor, 31 km from Cliveden House and 34 km from Newbury Racecourse. University of Oxford is 38 km from the inn and Windsor Castle is 40 km away.

All units in the inn are fitted with a TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at The New Inn also provide guests with a balcony.

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

Notley Abbey is 37 km from The New Inn, while Dorney Lake is 38 km away. London Heathrow Airport is 50 km from the property.

Featuring a swimming pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, the voco Reading is conveniently located right next to The Reading FC Conference Centre and adjacent to the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Free parking is available.

Each room here features a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, coffee and tea making facilities, and an en-suite bathroom.

Further facilities include concierge services, a 24-hour room service and a business centre.

The property is less than 2 miles from the centre of Reading. Paddington Station in London can be reached in a 20-minute train journey and Heathrow Airport is 40 minutes away by car.

The Wellington Arms - Basingstoke-Reading has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Heckfield. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has garden views and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 28 km from LaplandUK.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Wellington Arms - Basingstoke-Reading all rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Newbury Racecourse is 31 km from the accommodation, while Jane Austen's House Museum is 33 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 50 km away.

With views across the High Weald Ridges, Dale Hill Hotel is surrounded by scenic East Sussex countryside. It features a modern leisure centre, award-winning restaurant and 2 18-hole golf courses.

The 4-star bedrooms at Dale Hill have private bathrooms, cosy seating areas and work desks. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities and some have balconies and golf course views.

Wealden View Restaurant serves a creative British menu and world wine list. The elegant bar offers a range of beverages and snacks, and breakfasts are available daily.

The leisure centre at Dale Hill features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. The impressive golf courses have mature woodland, parkland and views of the Sussex Weald.

Just 20 minutes’ drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Course is a 25-minute drive from historical Hastings. The seaside town of Rye is a 30-minute drive away.

Horsted Place Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Uckfield. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Horsted Place Hotel each room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV.

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

Glyndebourne Opera House is 10 km from the accommodation, while AMEX Stadium is 20 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 39 km away.

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

Set in Coggeshall and within 10 km of Freeport Braintree, Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Hylands Park is 37 km from the hotel and Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 41 km away.

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

At Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms you will find a restaurant serving British, local and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Hedingham Castle is 20 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 26 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 34 km away.

Situated in Henfield, 19 km from i360 Observation Tower, Tottington Manor Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 19 km of The Brighton Centre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

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

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

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Churchill Square Shopping Centre is 19 km from Tottington Manor Hotel, while AMEX Stadium is 19 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 36 km away.

Set in the beautiful village of Goring on Thames, The Miller of Mansfield is a dog friendly English country inn with a warm and friendly welcome, beautiful bedrooms, fresh homemade food and boasting a large array of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Just a stones throw from the river Thames and set between two adjacent Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (The Chilterns and the North Wessex Down)

Located in Reading, Holiday Inn Reading West features a garden with a terrace, an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and a fitness centre. Both the Green and Arlington Business Parks are within a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel offers contemporary en-suite accommodation and benefits from free WiFi and free on-site parking facilities.

Rooms at Holiday Inn Reading West are fitted with carpeted floors and come with a writing desk, satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms comprise en-suite bathroom facilities with a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided.

A wide variety of menu options are served on the hotel's brasserie-style restaurant, where breakfast is served every morning as well. Upon request, breakfast can also be served in the guest rooms and packed lunches be prepared for trips and excursions. Drinks and refreshments are available in the bar throughout the day, which features a flat-screen TV for sporting events.

London's city centre is a 1-hour drive from the hotel and London Heathrow Airport is a 35-minute drive away.

Dating back to the 16th century, this former coaching inn rests in the heart of the picturesque and historic Lewes. The The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn offers modern facilities, whilst keeping its old world charm.

Rich with history, the hotel is known as the cradle of American Independence, where Thomas Paine forged his radical policies in the debating club of the old inn. His pamphlet "Common Sense" sold half a million copies in 1776 and inspired the Declaration of Independence, signed later that year.

Wood panelling, oak beams and open fireplaces all create a welcoming atmosphere. The The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn has been substantially developed to offer a restaurant and lounges for guests and locals alike. Due to the building's listed status, there is no lift on the premises, and on-site parking is not available.

The Kingfisher is a riverside pub with rooms located on the River Great Ouse, just 9.9 miles from the M1 and 8.1 miles from A1.

The tranquil setting offers views of the River Great Ouse and the local country park. The team pride themselves on offering simple, friendly service with delicious food, wines and cask ales. A particular treat is to relax on the terrace in the warmer months adjacent to the river over dinner or a few drinks with family and friends.

The Kingfisher champion quality ingredients sourced as locally as possible. With meat travelling under 15 miles and fruits delivered from just a mile away. With dining spaces both inside and out you are sure to find a comfy corner to enjoy a leisurely lunch or casual dinner and drinks of an evening.

Bedroom options are doubles, kings and suites, each comfortably furnished with spacious bathrooms. Guests can relax with a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities in every room.

The Kingfisher is just 10 minutes drive from the M1 motorway, and is located close to Woburn Abbey, which is set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park and houses an impressive private collection of art, furniture and porcelain. Woburn Safari Park is filled with exotic animals and features both a safari drive and foot safari.