66 of the Most Romantic Hotels in the South East of the UK

The South East of England is big. And there’s a lot to see here. But if you’re here for romance then our Guru’s carefully curated list of the most romantic hotels in the South East is a good place to start planning your visit. We haven't included the most romantic hotels in London, that's a separate article.

Some of Our Guru’s South East Collections:

• Berkshire’s 7 Most Romantic Hotels
• 6 of the Most Romantic Hotels in Buckinghamshire
• 10 of the Most Romantic Hotels in East Sussex
• 10 of the Most Romantic Hotels in West Sussex
• Hampshire’s 10 Most Romantic Hotels
• The Best Hotels on the Isle of Wight
• 10 of Kent’s Most Romantic Hotels
• Oxfordshire’s 7 Most Romantic Hotels
• 6 of the Most Romantic Hotels in Surrey

For a special occasion

• Long time haunt of the anyone who could wrangle themselves an invitation - from Chaplin to Churchill and Laurence to Lennon - Cliveden House is an authentic stately home with genuine Old Masters adorning the walls and a priceless collection of antiques. You’re just 45minutes from London, but the stylish, National Trust owned surroundings and luxurious details make this a trip-back-in-time. The hot tubs are of the outdoor, Canadian wood variety, and there’s also indoor and outdoor pools and a good spa.
• Owned by the National Trust, Hartwell House in Aylesbury is a grand country house on one of ‘England’s great showcase estates’. Dating back to the 16th century, the house is exquisitely kept, and the grounds are beautifully landscaped. The restaurant is excellent and, despite the grandeur and luxury, the atmosphere is relaxed.

• The Rye Windmill B&B has been converted from a Grade II listed windmill. Importantly, only two of the ten rooms are in the windmill itself, and these are the ones to book. You’re right next to the river and within a short walking distance of Rye. The decor is simple and the breakfasts generous.
• If you’re looking for something memorable, then Amberley Castle, near Arundel in the beautiful South Downs is the 12th-century-castle-turned-19-room-hotel for you. Atmospheric doesn’t begin to describe it, what with the moat, portcullis and acres of landscaped gardens.

Most Romantic Hotel Escapes

• The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa in Midhurst, within the South Downs, is a handsome old inn with four-poster beds and a gourmet restaurant. There are 39 rooms plus an indoor pool and contemporary spa. Perfect for history lovers.
• The Mermaid Inn is an historic inn in the centre of Rye, dating back to the 13th century. There are 31 rooms, oozing with charm and original features: think carved four-poster beds, sloping, beamed ceilings and a vast fireplace in the bar. The restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes.

• The Dundas Arms is a Grade II listed Georgian inn on the banks of the Kennet River in picturesque Kintbury, close to Newbury. The views from the eight classically country house bedrooms are peaceful and rural, but with luxurious bathrooms and wonderful feature wallpapers. Some of the rooms have private terraces. There’s a welcoming pub plus a more formal dining room.
• The Five Arrows in Aylesbury is a former coaching inn on the Rothschild’s Waddesdon Manor estate. There are 16 pastel coloured rooms with exposed beams and four-poster beds, plus an excellent restaurant. This is a great spot for walkers as you’re close to The Chilterns.
• Jeake’s House is a quirky, old fashioned and slightly theatrical B&B in the centre of characterful Rye. The 11 bedrooms and public spaces have some great antiques, including beautiful four-poster beds, and they do a truly epic breakfast.

For a mini-break

• Stoke Park is a luxurious Palladian mansion turned 49 room country house hotel. It’s beautiful. And, as you might expect has an award-winning restaurant, a spa and a country club with a golf course, a pool and indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
• The Grand Hotel, Brighton is a glorious Victorian hotel right on the Brighton’s front. There are 200-odd elegant rooms and suites over seven floors - some with amazing views. Everything is luxurious, from the spa to the piano bar to the afternoon tea.
• Hillside in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight is a thatched Georgian villa, but a total revelation when you get inside. Chock-a-block with designer Danish furniture and abstract art, it oozes cool Scandinavian sophistication with a very warm welcome.

For a country house hotel

• Danesfield House Hotel and Spa is a grand country house in the Italian Renaissance style set in 65 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens leading right onto the River Thames. There are 79 individually designed rooms, in a choice of traditional or contemporary style, and an excellent restaurant and spa.
• Coworth Park is a wonderfully English countryside retreat with a luxurious eco-spa, a choice of restaurants and bars and excellent equestrian facilities. This is a beautifully decorated hotel and a dream for anyone of a horsey persuasion.

• Buxted Park Hotel is a Palladian mansion turned 44 room country house hotel close to Uckfield, Wakehurst Place and Hever Castle. The modern, British restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes, and offers cookery classes, and the hotel is set amidst three hundred acres of stunning grounds, which includes three lakes, a deer park and a walled garden.
• Built in the 16th century, Langshott Manor is a quintessentially English manor house with beamed ceilings, four-poster beds, plush fabrics and roaring fires come winter. The restaurant is award-winning.

For Foodies

• Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons is beautiful country manor house turned Raymond Blanc hotel and restaurant. There are 32 charming rooms and 13 suites, extensive gardens and an acclaimed, two Michelin starred restaurant - obviously. Le Manoir also runs cooking classes.
• Bray’s The Waterside Inn is the ultimate foodie venue. Michel and Alain Roux run the place and have three Michelin stars for their troubles. There are 22 sumptuous suites and rooms - some of the larger ones arranged in cottages nearby, and a wonderfully French breakfast served to your room on wicker trays.

• Pennyhill Park Hotel and The Spa is a beautiful, creeper-clad country house hotel with an award-winning spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant. In fact all the facilities are lavish, as is the decor in many of the 120-odd rooms. There’s also 123 acres of Surrey parkland surrounding the hotel.
• The Hambrough in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight is a must for foodies - it is the island's only Michelin starred establishment, but it also boasts stylish accommodation, pampering bathrooms and wonderful views over Ventnor's esplanade.

For a spa hotel

• The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is a contender if your idea of a romantic getaway includes time spent in a luxurious spa. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, an award-winning restaurant, a putting green and a children’s playroom. Pets are welcome too. The Victorian stucco exterior and five stars help make for a memorable stay.
• The Vineyard at Stockcross is a five star country retreat with a 30,000 strong wine cellar, an excellent restaurant, an award-winning spa and 49 individually themed, spacious and elegant rooms and suites. If you, or your loved one needs a bit of pampering this is the place to come.

• Ashdown Park Hotel is a country house hotel with excellent facilities for the whole family. The hotel has direct access to Ashdown Forest, with acres of parkland, plus a golf course, tennis courts, an award-winning restaurant with first class views and a beautiful spa.
• Robustly elegant and quintessentially English, The Randolph is an extremely comfortable grand dame of a hotel in the heart of Oxford. There are around 150 rooms and suites, a luxurious spa and an excellent, if traditional, restaurant. Their breakfasts are grand, as are their afternoon teas.

• Just outside London, the Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is a boutique country house hotel set on 120 acres of its own parklands. The 57 rooms have been recently refurbished in an opulent style, plus there’s a champagne bar as well as a choice of fine dining options. Of course there’s also a pool and spa, but this is the sort of hotel where your day stops for afternoon tea, so be prepared for the full mini-break experience.
• Tranquil and historic, Ockenden Manor is a 28 room country house hotel surrounded by lovely gardens and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s a Michelin starred restaurant, a spa and beautiful terraces with scenic walking trails leaving directly from them.
• Chewton Glen is a gorgeous country house hotel with a wonderful spa and a collection of tree-house bedrooms with panoramic views and private hot tubs - if you’re looking for something unusual. The hotel is surrounded by 130 acres of parklands. Expect five star service and gourmet dining.

For a hotel with a hot tub

• If you’re looking for a room with a private hot tub try the Godman or Farriers Suites of the South Lodge Hotel. Both have a private terrace with a hot tub with room for four. The hotel is located near Horsham and has beautiful views over the South Downs. Guests with romance in mind will also benefit from the Michelin starred restaurant and sumptuous rooms.
• Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa has an award winning spa, which is where you’ll find their hot tubs, plus 30acres of private parkland and direct access to the beach. Its 39 rooms are large with high ceilings and four poster beds and the mock medieval exterior lends atmosphere.
• Wallett’s Court Country House is an old Jacobean manor house with spectacular, sweeping views towards and over white cliffs - near Dover. Not only does this property trace its roots back to the days of William the Conqueror, it also boasts the award-winning Garden of England Spa, which has a hot tub as part of the pool complex. There are 17 rooms, starting from around £140 per night.

• If you’re looking for a private hot tub with a view, the Crab and Boar is a wonderful option. It has an enviable position: high in the Newbury Downs, and several of its 14 rooms have private terraces with their own hot tubs. The decor was updated in 2015, into to a rustic-inn/ boutique hotel hybrid, which is a real pleasure to stay in - but this is actually an historic spot and Oliver Cromwell is a previous guest.
• The Four Seasons Hampshire is a beautiful country house turned hotel with traditionally decorated rooms, a spoiling spa, sauna and hot tubs, tennis courts and all sorts of country pursuits on offer.
• Rhinefield House Hotel is a magnificent Gothic/ Tudor country house hotel in the depths of the New Forest. The decor is traditional and the wonderful formal gardens, water gardens and manicured lawns create a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. There are fifty rooms, some of them quite grand, plus a choice of restaurants and a hot tub which accommodates four people.

For great value

• Amersham’s The Crown Inn, is a modern coaching inn at the very end of the Metropolitan line, just 40 minutes from the centre of London. There are 23 compact, chic and comfortable rooms upstairs - you might recognise room number 12 from ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ - and downstairs is the bar with its inglenook fireplaces and old wooden floors. Rooms start from around £95 per night.
• If you’re looking for a lively mini-break, Brighton is always a good choice, and the Artist Residence Brighton, is an arty, centrally located place to stay with great views and a cool cocktail bar. The 23 rooms and suites have been individually decorated and you’re close to the beach and everything else in Brighton.
• The Miller of Mansfield is a traditional, ivy-covered inn in the pretty village of Goring on Thames. There are 15 individually designed rooms and suites, an acclaimed restaurant and bar and beautiful river views.

• The Master Builder’s is a wonderful old property right by the Beaulieu River in the New Forest. This was where some of the finest ships in the Royal Navy were built, including a couple of Nelson’s, but these days it’s a very nice nautical inspired boutique hotel, with a very friendly pub, a stylish restaurant and good food all round. The most romantic rooms are in the original part of the property.
• The Little Gloster is a stylish B&B close to Cowes that is becoming increasingly popular with the the boating set. It serves up delicious yet unpretentious food in the eponymous restaurant and offers three cool bedrooms - book the balcony suite for a private terrace overlooking the Solent.
• The Victorian B&B isn’t just a reasonably priced B&B in beautiful Royal Tunbridge Wells, it’s also an experience. Run by Harold Brown, a former royal butler with a penchant for everything Victorian and a devotion to service below stairs, this is a totally unique place to stay. Harold’s wonderful stories come as part of the package.
• For around the same room rate you can stay at Bel and the Dragon, a charming hotel in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to Haslemere. This area inspired Jane Austen - and this is certainly a beautiful place for a stroll, or something more serious.

If you haven’t found your idea of the most romantic hotels in the South East on our Guru’s list of 66 of the Most Romantic Hotels in the South East of the UK, you could:

• Consult our Ultimate Guide to the Most Romantic Hotels in the UK? or even consider our collection of The 60 Most Romantic Hotels in the South West of the UK? or 25 of the Most Romantic West Country Hotels?
• Or you could browse through our list of all the 25 Best Pubs with Rooms in the South East? or our Guru’s collection of the 20 Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in the South East?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • The Dundas Arms Kintbury,, Berkshire 8 rooms from £130

    
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    Local markets  -  The nearby market town of Newbury has plenty of shops selling local produce.

    Fishing  -  Fly fishing on the River Kennet is popular in the summer months.

    Great walks  -  Traverse the Ridgeway National Trail.

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    

    The Dundas Arms is a grade II listed Georgian inn on the banks of the Kennet, in picturesque Kintbury. Eight rooms are decorated in classic country house style, with feature wallpapers & luxurious bathrooms - river rooms with private terraces. Formal & pub style dining ensure something for all. See More

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  • Hartwell House Aylesbury 48 rooms from £315

    
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    Traditional

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Spa

    Tennis

    

    Recommended by  -  Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Small Luxury Hotels

    Grand, majestic yet inviting hotel at the heart of an expansive country estate See More

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  • The Vineyard at Stockcross Newbury, Berkshire 49 rooms from £194

    
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    Foodies  -  Head chef Daniel Galmiche specialises in classic french/Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist.

    Spa  -  Award wining spa with a wide range of therapies and treatments on offer.

    Sights nearby  -  10 minutes from Highclere Castle

    Great walks  -  On the South Downs

    

    Recommended by  -  Relais & Chateaux

    5* country escape close to Newbury in Berkshire, just an hour from London. A 30,000 strong wine cellar in a luxury hotel with award winning spa for the ultimate pampering. Spacious rooms and suites offer elegant comfort. The perfect country getaway for romance, girlie breaks or simply a great meal. See More

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  • Danesfield House Hotel and Spa Marlow-On-Thames, Buckinghamshire 55 rooms from £279

    
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    Spa  -  The Spa Illuminata Danesfield House offers pool, hot tub, steam room and a vast range of face and body treatments

    Sights nearby  -  Pretty Thameside town Marlow is just 3 miles away, plus Windsor and Henley are close by

    Restaurant  -  Stylish restaurant with interiors by Anouska Hempel, serving modern British cuisine

    Great walks  -  There are lovely walks round the gardens and plenty of riverside ambles

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels

    Romantic French style country house set in 65 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens leading down to the River Thames. 75 Individually designed rooms offer traditional or contemporary interiors and lovely views. Excellent restaurant and spa. Perfect for some downtime away from the city. See More

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  • Coworth Park Ascot, Berkshire 70 rooms from £320

    
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    Restaurant  -  Michelin starred

    Spa  -  Conde Nast Best Destination Spa 2017

    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor Pool

    Four poster beds  -  For romantics.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Kiwi Collection

    This elegant country retreat on London’s doorstep delivers the Dorchester Collection's signature of five-star luxury and discreet service. A grand spa and outdoor country pursuits provide a mix of indulgence and activity, while Restaurant Coworth Park offers Michelin starred British fare. See More

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  • The Five Arrows Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 16 rooms from £105

    
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    Great walks  -  The Chilterns, with their never ending walking paths, are perfect for ramblers.

    Full of character

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Traditional

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    A former coaching inn of the Rothschild's Waddesdon Manor, The Five Arrows provides a historic stay in Buckinghamshire with traditional and neutrally styled bedrooms some having exposed beams, four poster beds and traditional bathrooms. The swish restaurant offers some innovative dishes. See More

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  • Stoke Park Buckinghamshire 49 rooms from £265

    
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    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor Pool

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Spa

    Traditional

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Kiwi Collection, Small Luxury Hotels

    Luxury Palladian mansion turned country hotel. Spa and country club with golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, award-winning restaurants. See More

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  • The Elephant at Pangbourne Pangbourne, Berkshire 22 rooms from £155

    
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    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Quirky  -  An experience!

    Traditional

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    Rural, chic hotel in a bustling village. Handcrafted Indian furniture, oriental rugs, delicate fabrics. Elegant restaurant with local produce. See More

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  • The Waterside Inn Maidenhead 11 rooms from £220

    
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    Restaurant  -  The Waterside Inn holds three Michelin stars.

    Restaurant with rooms

    Traditional

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Relais & Chateaux

    Ultimate foodie venue with three Michelin stars, on the banks of the river Thames. Run by top chef Alain Roux (son of the late Michel Roux). Sumptuous suites and bedrooms, a destination treat. See More

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  • The Crab and Boar Chieveley, Berkshire 14 rooms from £129

    
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    Country Escape  -  With loads of country pursuits on the doorstep The Crab and Boar is perfect for a weekend getaway.

    Romantic Break  -  For a cheeky romantic break this is perfect. Book a hot tub room and enjoy!

    Restaurant  -  Great restaurant which prides itself on serving the best of British food from oysters to scotch eggs!

    Private Hot Tub  -  Several of the bedrooms have their own patios and outdoor hot tubs

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    The Crab and Boar is an historic rural pub with rooms providing contemporary countryside accommodation with comfortable, cosy interiors and a relaxing restaurant. Some rooms have a private hot tub and terrace. Plenty of country pursuits and outdoor activities nearby. For perfect weekend getaways. See More

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  • Cliveden House Taplow, Berkshire 44 rooms from £605

    
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    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor and Outdoor Pools

    Country House  -  Grand neoclassical pile

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Antiques

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Frommers, Kiwi Collection

    Boasting a spectacular rural setting and a famous history, Cliveden House is one of Britain's great country houses. Sumptuous, traditional rooms and suites boast truly spoiling bed linens and marble bathrooms. There's an exceptional spa, Library bar plus two restaurants. Simply superb! See More

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  • The Crown Inn, Buckinghamshire Amersham, Buckinghamshire 23 rooms from £95

    
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    Restaurant  -  Hawkyns Restaurant is run by Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar and serves fine dining Indian cuisine

    Cooking classes  -  Atul Kochhar runs several cookery masterclasses every year.

    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Sawdays

    A modern coaching inn on the end of the Metropolitan line, updated by Ilse Crawford design, understated with character, and good food. Traditional Room 12 featured in the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral. Locals throng the small bar. See More

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  • Buxted Park Hotel Buxted, East Sussex 44 rooms from £95

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Close to Ashdown Forest and the famous Winnie the Pooh bridge, Hever Castle and Wakehurst Gardens

    Restaurant  -  Fine dining with a focus on modern British cuisine

    Cooking classes  -  Check for timings.

    Traditional

    

    Palladian mansion, now a luxury country house hotel close to Uckfield. Ideal for a relaxing country getaway and close to sights such as Hever Castle and Wakehurst Gardens. 2 AA Rosette standard modern British cuisine and cookery classes too. See More

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  • The Old Rectory, Hastings Hastings 8 rooms from £100

    
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    Restrictions on children  -  Children from 10 and up only

    Great walks  -  Good for walkers.

    

    Elegant guest rooms provided in an eighteenth-century building. Guests can enjoy sitting rooms, beautiful gardens and the nearby town of Hastings. Freshly cooked breakfasts on offer, including locally caught fish and free-range eggs. See More

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  • Jeake's House Rye 11 rooms from £120

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Situated bang in the centre of town.

    Traditional

    Full of character

    Four poster beds  -  For romantics.

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    An old favourite; quirky, old-fashioned and slightly theatrical B&B bang in the centre of Rye. Full of character, in a wonderful town for weekending. See More

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  • Rye Windmill B&B Rye, East Sussex 10 rooms from £80

    
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    Landmark  -  Comes with a reputation.

    Traditional

    

    Charming and unusual B&B - two rooms in the mill itself (one of Rye's most famous landmarks) the rest attached. Next to the river and within walking distance of Rye town centre. See More

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  • The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne Eastbourne 152 rooms from £199

    
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    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor and outdoor

    Views  -  Seaview rooms

    Sights nearby  -  Beachey Head

    Kids Club  -  Fully staffed.

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels, Michelin Travel

    Overlooking the sea in Eastbourne, The Grand Hotel is one of the UK’s most historic, luxury coastal hotels; with highlights including its fantastic service, beautiful Grand Hall and spacious guest rooms. See More

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  • Old Whyly Lewes, East Sussex 3 rooms from £98

    
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    Garden  -  Attractive outside space.

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor Pool

    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    House party feel  -  Be prepared to meet people.

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    Listed manor house set in beautiful gardens with heated pool and tennis court. Luxury B & B with antiques and a house party feel. Dinners can be arranged. Good base for Glyndebourne. See More

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  • Pelham Hall Burwash, East Sussex 3 rooms from £90

    
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    Sights nearby  -  East Sussex boasts National Trust properties, world-famous gardens, important historic monuments from the Norman Conquest.

    Local markets  -  Rhye, Lewes, Tunbridge Wells nearby for antique shopping.

    Great walks  -  Along the North and South downs.

    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    

    A gorgeous little B&B in picturesque Burwash. Elegant romantic bedrooms impeccably decorated with lots of character. Fantastic breakfasts, friendly hosts, and plenty of local exploring. Perfect for a romantic getaway. See More

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  • Artist Residence Brighton Brighton (East Sussex) 25 rooms from £95

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Seafront strolling – both Hove and the Brighton Pier are under a 20-minute walk away

    Local markets  -  Atmospheric shopping area The Lanes is ten-minutes away on foot

    Close to nightlife  -  Explore everything this eclectic city has to offer.

    Great walks  -  A stones throw from the beach front

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Sawdays

    Easily as cool as the city itself, this sea-facing Regency 25 bedroom townhouse is one of Brighton’s most stylish addresses – couples will love its clubby social spaces and chic rooms with lots of galleries and good restaurants just minutes away. Really great for weekend group getaways. See More

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  • The Hambrough Ventnor 7 rooms from £150

    
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    Foodies  -  Chef Robert Thompson has transformed the restaurant into a veritable Mecca for foodies- emphasis is on local, fresh ingrediants.

    Romantic Break  -  Stylish rooms, with private balconies overlooking the picturesque bay, incredible food and romantic walks along the coast.

    Sights nearby  -  Visit the nearby is historical and beautiful village of Bonchurch, once the home of Charles Dickens.

    Great walks  -  Make the most of the miles of sandy beaches and coastal paths.

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    An enchanting clifftop villa with spectacular seaviews, in charming Ventnor. Lovely light and modern bedrooms with pampering bathrooms. Nearly all bedrooms have views, some with balconies.The fine dining restaurant uses local produce and experimental cooking. A chic stay. See More

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  • Lainston House Winchester, Hampshire 50 rooms from £130

    
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    Country Escape  -  A 17th-century country house escape, set in 63 acres of stunning Hampshire parkland with tennis courts and lovely gardens.

    Great walks  -  Wander the charming gardens on the estate, and further afield into the lovely Hampshire countryside.

    Cooking classes  -  Make the most of the excellent on site chefs with the in house professional cookery school.

    Fishing  -  Hire a ghillie for fishing on the Test or Itchen, a perfect days outing.

    

    Recommended by  -  Frommers, Small Luxury Hotels

    Modernised 17th century country house set in lovely parklands. Large rooms with antique furniture, sash windows and some with four poster beds. Excellent award winning cuisine, cosy bar and fragrant gardens. With plenty of countryside activities nearby, it's the perfect romantic luxury escape. See More

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  • Four Seasons Hampshire Hook, Hampshire 133 rooms from £345

    
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    Spa breaks  -  Indulge yourself in the converted old stables, now an extensive spa using world-renowned products Sodashi and ESPA.

    Country Escape  -  An indulgent country estate equipped with tennis courts, sauna, hot tub, spa, fine dining and luxurious suites.

    Tennis  -  Enjoy the two on site floodlit, all-weather courts.

    Kids Club  -  Professionally organised children's programme

    

    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection

    A modernised country house estate with extensive additional modern wings attached. Classic rooms feature high ceilings, sash windows and some with in-room free standing baths. An abundance of country pursuits and spoiling spa. Ideal for the quintessential British country experience. See More

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  • Chewton Glen New Milton, Hampshire 72 rooms from £405

    
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    Country Escape  -  A gorgeous country house spa, set in 130 acres of parkland at the edge of the magical New Forest.

    Tennis  -  There are both indoor and outdoor tennis courts and coaching with the resident pro.

    Great walks  -  Plenty of walking across the 130 acres of parkland, or head into the New Forest.

    Kids Club  -  All new The Beehive, available every weekend and school holidays

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux, Michelin Travel

    On the edge of the New Forest and close to the sea, Chewton Glen offers five-star luxury to couples and families. Its wow-factor treehouse accommodation is the star of the show, along with the fantastic staff that always go the extra mile. Imitable service, gourmet dining and The Beehive, kids club. See More

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  • Rhinefield House Hotel Brockenhurst 50 rooms from £135

    
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    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor and Indoor Pools

    Great walks  -  Situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park

    Restaurant  -  Award winning Armada Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes

    Traditional

    

    Gothic/tudor style country house hotel set in the depths of the New Forest. Beautiful gardens and traditionally done bedrooms. Dining to suit all tastes and leisure facilities including outdoor swimming pool and gym. See More

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  • Master Builder's Beaulieu (Hants) 26 rooms from £125

    
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    Active Holiday  -  NFA, situated within the Beaulieu Estate, specialise in outdoor activities suitable both for team building and family fun.

    Country Escape  -  A stunning historic and cosy riverside property situated within the 9,000 acre Beaulieu Estate and the New Forest.

    Local markets  -  Make a trip to the quaint Lymington Saturday market and sample local foods and drink.

    Great walks  -  The very location, within the New Forest, makes this ideal walking terrain.

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Sawdays

    Lovely historic property situated on the Beaulieu River. Maritime themed living rooms downstairs whilst bedrooms have a traditional country feel with the addition of colourful Indian fabrics. An award winning restaurant serves modern British cuisine. A host of activities. Ideal for families. See More

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  • Woolpack Inn, Hampshire Totford, Hampshire 7 rooms from £100

    
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    Active Holiday  -  Being dog friendly & boasting miles of lovely countryside make the Woolpack Inn very popular with shooting parties and ramblers.

    Romantic Break  -  An ideal country escape for two- with log fires, sweeping views, cosy rooms, deep soaking tubs and wonderful traditional grub.

    Great walks  -  There are a wide range of walks for all abilities on the doorstep, bring your pooch!

    Restaurant  -  The Woolpack Inn offers fresh seasonal menus featuring local game and trout

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    The Woolpack Inn is a classic, traditional pub with beautifully designed rooms in a tiny rural hamlet. Seven elegant, rustic-chic rooms with exposed stone and brick walls. Great food with daily specials and outdoor wood-fired oven for casual pizzas. A real family friendly country find. See More

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  • Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa Turners Hill, West Sussex 57 rooms from £200

    
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    Exclusive offer  -  40% OFF

    Total relaxation  -  This is truly a place to let go of it all, an oasis of luxorious suites, spa treatments, fine dining and picturesque grounds.

    Romantic Break  -  Inject a little romance into your weekend with two person tubs, enormous suites, tandem massages and candlelite dinners.

    Great walks  -  Take a stroll around the 120 acre parklands and manicured gardens that surrround the property.

    Tennis  -  Take to the courts for a friendly knockabout and burn off last nights dinner!

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels, Michelin Travel, Tablet

    Boutique country house hotel, set in 120 acres of parkland. Recently refurbished rooms are generously proportioned and sinfully luxurious. Enjoy the fine dining options and champagne bar. Spoiling facilities include spa and pool. Slip back to a simpler time where your day stops for afternoon tea. See More

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  • Ockenden Manor Cuckfield, West Sussex 28 rooms from £245

    
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    Foodies  -  The creative cuisine of Head Chef Stephen Crane has earned them a Michelin-Star, check out the seven-course Tasting Menu.

    Country Escape  -  Submerge yourself in this country house hotel, with every whim and comfort taken care of there is no need to leave.

    Great walks  -  This area boasts plenty of picturesque walks, ask your hosts to point out a few choice trails to follow.

    Restaurant  -  Michelin starred cuisine

    

    This tranquil and historic manor house is just an hour from London, with lovely gardens, indoor and outdoor pools and a fine dining restaurant. Choose from traditional manor house rooms or elegant modern suites. Its top notch spa - and the Downs nearby - make for the perfect mini-break. See More

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  • Amberley Castle Nr Arundel, West Sussex 19 rooms from £315

    
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    Foodies  -  Award-winning dining, Amberley Castle serves a superb wine-pairing menu

    Country Escape  -  You'd struggle to find a more quintessentially English country stay

    Local markets  -  The charming village of Amberley is just a few minutes walk and has a pub, potters, tea shop, and a few small shops

    Sights nearby  -  Take a drive through to the nearby market town of Arundel, with its formidable castle and cathedral

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux, Michelin Travel

    A historic stay amidst the English countryside, with fine dining to boot. Atmospheric rooms, moat, and oak portcullis, not to mention a resident peacock, acres of manicured grounds, and several suits of armour. Enormous beds and sink into sofas ensure rooms are made for lingering. See More

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  • Crab and Lobster Sidlesham, West Sussex 4 rooms from £160

    
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    Foodies  -  Wonderfully falvoursome cuisine, with seafood from the local fisherman, meat from the local farms and honey from the neighbours!

    Country Escape  -  An ideal country escape, with plush rooms, mouthwatering cuisine, roaring fires in the cosy bar and plenty of local walking.

    Great walks  -  Burn off some calories between lunch and dinner with an afternoon stroll on West Wittering's pebbly beach.

    Birdwatching  -  Binoculars and a telescope are provided for spotting local birds and animals.

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    Contemporary waterside 16th Century Inn on the banks of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve. Chic rooms ooze elegance and simple country charm. Enjoy a menu centred around locally landed fish and locally reared meats. A truly romantic escape with views over the salt marshes. See More

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  • Park House Hotel Midhurst (West Sussex) 21 rooms from £160

    
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    Country Escape  -  The hotel grounds boasts a croquet lawn, golf course, grass tennis courts and the surrounding hills beckoning for country walks.

    Total relaxation  -  With spa treatments, indoor and outdoor pool, sauna and steam room plus a terraced bar for whiling away the afternoon.

    Sights nearby  -  Roman villas at Fishbourne and Bignor, plus Chichester Cathedral and plenty of stately homes close at hand.

    Great walks  -  The hotel provides wellies for exploring the South Downs rolling into the distance.

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    A timeless family hotel, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Classically styled rooms brim with old school elegance and comfort. The popular restaurant serves locally sourced wholesome cuisine. A unique spot, complete with grass tennis courts, golf course, two pools and spa. See More

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  • Spread Eagle Hotel And Spa Midhurst, West Sussex 39 rooms from £190

    
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    Restaurant  -  Local suppliers and caters for special dietary requirements

    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor Pool

    Four poster beds  -  For romantics.

    Traditional

    

    Recommended by  -  Frommers, Michelin Travel

    Handsome characterful medieval inn with four-poster beds, gourmet restaurant and contemporary spa in the pretty Sussex market town of Midhurst. History lovers and romantics will enjoy a weekend visit or mini break. See More

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  • The Goodwood Hotel Chichester, West Sussex 91 rooms from £160

    
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    Restaurant  -  Award wining food with many ingredients produced on the Goodwood estate.

    Great walks  -  Stroll around the Goodwood Estate or explore the South Downs way

    Sights nearby  -  Just outside Chichester

    Tennis  -  Tennis Court on site

    

    An elegant country retreat on the Goodwood Estate. Two golf courses, a spa health club and a choice of restaurants make this hotel an ideal weekend getaway. Bedrooms are smartly decorated, many with private sitting rooms and patio terraces. See More

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  • South Lodge Hotel Nr Horsham, West Sussex 89 rooms from £315

    
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    Private Hot Tub  -  Book the Godman or Farriers Suite for your own private terrace with hot tub

    Traditional

    Views  -  Great views from hotel

    Four poster beds  -  For romantics.

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels, Michelin Travel

    Classic luxury country retreat in 93 acres of parkland and woodland. Views over the South Downs, Michelin-starred restaurant, sumptuous rooms. See More

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  • Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa Climping, West Sussex 39 rooms from £345

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Lovely spa with a wide range of treatments, couples side by side bath tubs and a wonderfully secluded feel.

    Country Escape  -  Cosy and luxurious interiors beckon you home from a day exploring the thirty acres of private parkland.

    Great walks  -  Enjoy lovely coastal walks directly from the property, or explore the Norman chapel on the grounds.

    Sights nearby  -  Visit Arundel Castle and try your hand at jousting.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    Atmospheric mock medieval house with award winning spa set amid 30 acres of private parkland with direct beach access. Large rooms feature high beamed ceilings, antique four poster beds and luxury bathrooms. Dine in equally sumptuous surrounds. Well positioned from London as a weekend get away. See More

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  • Chilston Park Maidstone, Kent 53 rooms from £109

    
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    Restaurant  -  2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant

    Sights nearby  -  Leeds Castle is only 3 miles away

    Traditional

    Great walks  -  Good for walkers.

    

    Classic country house hotel set amid twenty two acres of Kent countryside. Traditionally furnished with many period antique pieces. Ideal location for a country weekend getaway. Popular venue for weddings and business events. See More

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  • Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa Fawkham, Kent 38 rooms from £95

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Very close to Brandshatch plus plenty of stately homes and gardens

    Tennis  -  Tennis court and squash court on site

    Restaurant  -  2 AA Rosette standard fine dining

    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor Pool

    

    Georgian manor house turned country house hotel set amid twelve acres with excellent facilities including spa, health club, creche and much more. 2 AA Rosette standard fine dining. Easy access to the channel tunnel and Kent sights. See More

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  • Albion House Ramsgate 14 rooms from £120

    
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    Learning  -  UK’s Most Inspiring Museum, the Powell-Cotton museum in Quex House, Birchington

    Cycling  -  The Isle of Thanet is perfect cycling and walking territory

    Other Activities  -  The Summer Squall - a summer arts festival.

    Sights nearby  -  The Turner Contemporary Gallery

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape

    Following a very recent renovation, original features of this magnificent building have now been combined with modern luxuries. Bedrooms are elegantly decorated and spacious. A magnificent bar with sea views and an exquisite restaurant menu. Log fires and afternoon teas. Seaside elegance. See More

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  • 7 Longport Canterbury 1 rooms from £100

    
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    Local exploring  -  Ideally located in the centre of Canterbury for exploring the town and wider area.

    Sights nearby  -  Walking distance to all of Canterbury's highlights

    Traditional

    Quirky  -  An experience!

    

    A lovely one roomed B&B plus 2 cottages sleeping up to 5, just a stone's throw from Canterbury's cathedral. With stylish interiors, your own sitting room and wet room, it's the perfect romantic bolthole and haven for local exploring. See More

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  • Old Parsonage Hotel Oxford 35 rooms from £195

    
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    Writing a novel  -  This recently refurbished masterpiece was once home to Oscar Wilde, sit in the luxurious library and draw inspiration.

    Great walks  -  Book a guided walking tours of the city and University Colleges.

    Sights nearby  -  Visit any one of the 38 University Colleges.

    Full of character

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    A luxury boutique hotel in a wonderfully old building. The rooms have simple contemporary design. Bathrooms are pleasingly indulgent. A small but well stocked library is awaiting academics. The restaurant is excellent. Highly recommended. See More

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  • Crazy Bear Hotel Stadhampton, Oxfordshire 16 rooms from £199

    
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    Romantic Break  -  In room freestanding baths and intimate dining areas make for a romatic weekend away.

    Fishing  -  Fly fishing is organised by the hotel both for events or just a day out.

    Great walks  -  Explore the 80 acres of parklands with rare bread farm and woods.

    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    

    Eclectic, eccentric – a one off converted coaching inn. Think padded leather walls, silver beds, copper free standing baths. A London red bus sits decoratively in the garden. The two restaurants serve traditional British or Thai food. Best for wacky weekends away. See More

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  • Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons Great Milton, Oxfordshire 32 rooms from £665

    
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    Foodies  -  The hotel has retained its Michelin stars for the 35th year running. Dining here is unmissable!

    Garden  -  Le Manoir's stunning gardens provide most of the ingredients for Raymond Blanc's epic food.

    Cooking classes  -  Raymond Blanc's cookery school

    Gourmet

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux, Michelin Travel

    World-class indulgence in the Oxfordshire countryside. Raymond Blanc's delightful fusion of hotel, acclaimed restaurant and gardens is luxurious, yet warm and charming. Thirty two rooms and suites are individually designed, the gardens are divine, and the food breathtaking! Simply stunning. See More

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  • The Manor, Oxfordshire Bicester, Oxfordshire 25 rooms from £165

    
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    Restaurant  -  Fine dining in the Baron's Hall or go to the hotel's own pub in the village for something more relaxed.

    Sights nearby  -  Within easy reach of Oxford, Blenheim Palace and the Cotwolds villages.

    Tennis  -  Tennis court on site with racquets and balls to borrow.

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor heated pool, open during summer months.

    

    Elegant and historic country house hotel just a stone's throw from Bicester Village. Twenty five well appointed and elegant rooms feature stylish, traditional furnishings. Dinner is served in the stunning wood panelled Baron's Hall and the gardens are beautiful. Perfect for a romantic break. See More

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  • Miller of Mansfield Goring on Thames, Oxfordshire 15 rooms from £90

    
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    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Traditional

    Restaurant with rooms

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Sawdays

    Traditional ivy-covered inn in village setting. Acclaimed restaurant, bar, individually designed suites, Overlooking the river. See More

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  • Old Bank Hotel Oxford 42 rooms from £195

    
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    Local exploring  -  Neighbouring some of the oldest Oxford colleges and within walking distance of shops, theatre and the city’s Botanical Gardens.

    City Style  -  Georgian alcoves, wood-paneled walls and large sash windows meet bold modern art and understated elegant interiors.

    Sights nearby  -  Plenty of sights to see nearby, the hotel is opposite St Mary’s Church, and neighbouring University and Merton.

    Great walks  -  Riverside and meadow walks from the hotel or walking tours with a guide.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide

    Sophisticated hotel with buzzing restaurant and bar. Tudor interiors updated with chic styling and large beds. Discreet and laid back luxury and perfectly positioned for sights. Contemporary art on the walls. An ideal city stay. See More

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  • Langshott Manor Surrey 22 rooms from £139

    
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    Foodies  -  Mulberry Restaurant has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes and is worth the trip alone!

    Fishing  -  In the River Mole

    Short break

    Full of character

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels

    You won't believe that this 16th century, quintessentially English manor house is but a ten minute drive from Gatwick airport. Complete with beamed ceilings, four poster beds, plush sofas and a crackling fire in winter months.There is also an award winning restaurant. Ideal for weddings and parties. See More

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  • Nutfield Priory Redhill, Surrey 60 rooms from £149

    
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    Restaurant  -  2 AA Rosette standard dining

    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor Pool

    Traditional

    Views  -  Great views from hotel

    

    Country house hotel with outstanding views over the Surrey and Sussex countryside. Rooms have been stylishly designed many with individual features including original artworks and feature beds. Ideal destination for both business and leisure travellers. Popular wedding venue. See More

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  • The Bingham Richmond, Surrey 15 rooms from £143

    
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    Boutique  -  Floor to ceiling French windows, four poster beds, immaculately painted Farrow and Ball walls, chandeliers.

    Views  -  Wonderful views over the river offer peace and a sense of restfulness.

    Foodies  -  The Bingham's Modern British restaurant has 3 AA Rosettes

    Luxury

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    A stunning property overlooking the Thames, offering a slice of sophisticated luxury on the outskirts of London. Contemporary style rooms feature hand-made beds and top-notch accessories; the best come with in-room copper tubs. Plus there's a fine dining restaurant & riverside terrace for cocktails. See More

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  • Pennyhill Park Hotel and The Spa Bagshot, Surrey 124 rooms from £425

    
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    Spa  -  The fabulous spa boasts indoor and outdoor pools, plus canadian hot tubs, treatments and much more.

    Spa breaks

    Restaurant  -  Michelin starred dining at The Latymer.

    Traditional

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Small Luxury Hotels

    Creeper clad 19th-century country house luxury spa resort with two excellent restaurants, only half an hour from Heathrow. Country style with lavish facilities. Relax and rejuvenate. See More

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  • The Crown Inn, Chiddingfold Chiddingfold, Surrey 7 rooms from £110

    
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    Great walks  -  The South Downs, Blackdown, Leith Hill and Winkworth Arboretum provide ample scenic walking routes.

    Sights nearby  -  Jane Austen's House Museum and the immortalised town of Loxwood are both a short drive away.

    Full of character

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    Sat on the edge of Chiddingfold Green this charming coaching inn is a picture of English village life. Inside the 14th century building it is all exposed beams, flagstone tiles, roaring fires and four poster beds, yet with DAB radios, in room DVDs and bathroom mod-cons. The restaurant is AA rated. See More

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  • Bel and the Dragon, Surrey Surrey 18 rooms from £115

    
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    Sights nearby  -  For those interested in art visit Churt's Sculpture Park

    Great walks  -  Walk the Pilgrim's Way along the Surrey Hills

    Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.

    Boutique

    

    Good base in attractive countryside for a weekend getaway in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Also the area where Jane Austen got inspiration for her novels. Couples will find it cosy and contemporary; larger groups and families will appreciate the spacious rooms and communal areas. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Tuesday, 17th August 2021