Curated luxury hotels in Wales

This traditional English country hotel and pub with beamed ceilings, free Wi-Fi, cask-conditioned ales and a homely atmosphere is just a short distance from the M3.

It is ideal for travellers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Royal Ascot or Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Ely is 5 minutes from Farnborough and is a great base for the air show.

The friendly bar and restaurant offers a real fire and good food, including a children's menu.

The spacious bedrooms feature home comforts such as crisp white linen, comfy duvets and fluffy towels.

A 10-minute walk from the centre of Great Missenden is the Nag’s Head Hotel, a 4-star 15th century inn. Guests can enjoy contemporary styled interiors, Anglo-French fusion cuisine and free Wi-Fi.

Each en suite room is individually designed, some featuring original wood beams and all boasting modern fittings. Views look out onto the surrounding countryside and the Nag’s Head’s own large garden.

The hotel’s kitchen has been awarded an AA Rosette and ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible. The bar area also features a selection of real ales and has an impressive open fire.

Nearby Great Missenden is home to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, and in the local area there are many quaint villages and pretty country walks to discover.

The village can be reached from central London via the Underground system to Amersham or via rail links from Great Missenden itself.

With a bar and restaurant, Riverside Hotel sits in the Staffordshire village of Branston on the banks of the River Trent. It has its own private island, coarse fishing rights and moorings, with views of surrounding countryside.

Originally a farmhouse, Riverside Hotel has comfortable lodge-style en suite bedrooms. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

The Garden Room Restaurant and Riverside Terrace both offer seasonal modern and traditional British dishes. To drink, there are real ales, wines and speciality teas/coffees.

The Riverside Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the historic brewing town, ancient buildings, magnificent gardens and natural beauty of the area.

It provides easy access to Derby via the A38 and Uttoxeter via the A50.

Located in Newport, Trewern Arms Hotel is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Newport Memorial Hall and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This inn is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Bluestone Brewing Co. and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Pentre Ifan Dolmen.

Located in Henley-on-Thames, The Relais Henley is in the historical district – a 3-minute walk from Leander Club and 6 minutes by foot from Henley Cricket Club. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from River and Rowing Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Badgemore Park.

With a stay at SeaSpace in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Whipsiderry Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Fistral Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Porth Beach.

With a stay at Heston Hyde Hotel in Hounslow, you'll be 4 mi (6.5 km) from Twickenham Stadium and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre. This hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Natural History Museum and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Kensington Palace.

Located in Whitchurch, Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hill Valley Golf Club and Victoria Jubilee Park. This golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Whitchurch Heritage Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from JB Joyce and Company.

When you stay at Sandbanks Hotel in Poole, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Sandbanks Beach and 9 minutes from Poole Harbour. This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from New Forest National Park.

Overlooking Dartmouth Marina and the picturesque River Dart, The Dart Marina Hotel offers stylish rooms. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, there is also an award-winning Bistro.

Rooms at Dart Marina each have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, binoculars and scenic river views.

Zephyr Bistro offers fresh local produce served in a relaxed setting overlooking the River Dart. Zephyr bar also serves a selection of light snacks and cocktails. During the summer months a waterfront pop up bar serves a selection of drinks.

Just a few minutes' walk from Dartmouth centre, Dart Marina Hotel is a 30-minute drive from the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. The popular beaches on Devon's coast are a 10-minute drive away.

With a stay at Q8 Boutique Hotel in Portsmouth (Southsea), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Gunwharf Quays and 6 minutes from Portsmouth International Port. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and 15 mi (24.2 km) from South Downs National Park.

With a stay at No 98 Boutique Hotel in Weymouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This beach hotel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Durdle Door and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Chesil Beach.

With a stay at Fowey Hall in Fowey, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This family-friendly hotel is 27 mi (43.5 km) from Looe Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Fowey Aquarium.

When you stay at The Riverside in Salisbury, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Salisbury Cathedral. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Stonehenge and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Southampton Skating.

Located in Stafford (Gailey), Spread Eagle, Gailey by Marston's Inns is within a 15-minute drive of Wolverhampton Race Course and University of Wolverhampton. This inn is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Molineux Stadium.

With a stay at The Princess Royal in Farnham, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and North Downs Way - West. This eco-friendly inn is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from New Ashgate Gallery and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St Andrew's Church.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG in Stratford-upon-Avon, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shakespeare Monument and The Gower Memorial. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Warwick Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Attic Theatre.

With a stay at Lansdowne House with Private Car park in Llandudno, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Conwy Castle and Eryri National Park. This luxury bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Llandudno ski slope and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Seilo Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel.

With a stay at Moonfleet Manor in Weymouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This family-friendly hotel is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Durdle Door and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Chesil Beach.

Foxhills Club & Resort Club & Resort is set within 400 acres of stunning Surrey countryside with Olympic-standard leisure facilities, elegant accommodation and three unique dining options, as well as a stately Manor House, built in the 19th century, at the heart of the estate.

The family-friendly resort features plenty of activities for children, as well as facilities for groups of golfers, couples, corporate guests and those looking for an active getaway.

The golf club is home to two of the UK’s most highly-regarded Championship golf courses – Bernard Hunt and Longcross – as well as a par-three nine-hole Manor Course and extensive practice facilities, including a short game area and covered driving range.

The Fox dining rooms serves high-quality dishes in a relaxing and comfortable setting. ‘Nineteen’ offers a brasserie-style menu, while Flo’s ‘grab and go’ deli serves delicious dishes with an East Mediterranean flavour.

Other highlights include the resort’s modern Pavilion, which is home to two of Foxhills Club & Resort’ four swimming pools (two indoor and two outdoor), as well as spin studio, games room, soft play area, creche, and two fitness studios. There is also an award-winning luxury HealthSpa offering relaxing treatments and therapies, a gym, further fitness studios, a Yoga Cabin, 11 multi-surface tennis courts, as well as conference and meeting facilities. With more than 200 activities a week on its timetable, there’s plenty for hotel guests to enjoy.

Each of the resort’s range of 70 bedrooms and suites come with free WiFi, a digital TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Conveniently located just minutes from the M25 and M3, and close to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the resort is also easily accessible.