This 16th Century Elizabethan Manor House is complete with beamed ceilings, panelled walls and open fires. The Manor House itself boasts 51 traditionally styled bedrooms. The hotel also offers Premium double rooms, located in the converted Cedar barns, all modern & individual in design, whilst Premium rooms, located in the main house, offer a more traditional decor, some have views of the Topiary gardens. All will include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary newspaper & executive refreshment tray. The spa includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms, gymnasium and outdoor tennis courts. Barcelo Billesley Manor is situated in 11 acres of grounds and has unique features such as the Topiary Gardens.
Directions Leave the M40 at Jct 15 and take the A46 towards Stratford and Evesham. Continue along the A46 West, straight ahead at 2 roundabouts passing Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, then at the 3rd roundabout turn right following the A46 for Alcester. Two miles along this road turn right for Billesley, and the hotel is about 150 yards ahead on your right. By train: Wilmcote Station is about 2 miles from the hotel, 5 minutes by taxi.
Blackpool's most famous and impressive hotel is situated on North Promenade. Built in the late 1800s this beautiful Victorian hotel has been restored to its former glory making the quality of bedrooms, bar and restaurant outstanding. The Restaurant offers a delicious menu with the latest trends in cuisine and overlooks the panoramic views across the promenade out to the sea. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's Health & Leisure club, with indoor pool, gym and beauty treatment rooms.
Directions From M6 exit Junction 32 on to M55, continue to the end of the motorway and follow signs to the Promenade. Turn right on to the Promenade and the hotel is on the right, 1 mile north of the tower.
Barcelo The Lygon Arms has been welcoming guests in the Cotswolds for over 400 years. Surrounded by the antique shops and galleries of Broadway, it is set within its own gardens. Barcelo The Lygon Arms has two AA rosettes and offers a superb dining experience . When booking the hotel we strongly advise calling to confirm any dinner reservations or spa treatments to avoid disappointment. The hotel has excellent Spa facilities including a gym, beauty treatment rooms, spa bath, steam room, swimming pool, with retractable roof and sauna.
Directions By car from London - Leave the M40 at Jct 8 and take the A40 for Oxford. Continue on A40 Oxford bypass until you see signs for A44 (Woodstock Road) approximately 9 miles later. Take the A44 right and continue north for about 17 miles to Chipping Norton. Follow the A44 through Chipping Norton, 17 miles later you will see Broadway signed to your left. At the roundabout take the first exit, signposted Broadway (B4632 Leamington Road). Continue for about 1 mile to a T jct. Turn right onto High Street and the hotel is located 200yds on the right. By car from the North - Leave the M42 Birmingham ringroad at Jct 3 and take the A435 south to Alcester. In Alcester, take the second exit at the roundabout onto the A46 dual carriageway to Evesham. Continue along the A46 Evesham bypass to the third roundabout, take the A44 first exit towards Broadway. 2 miles later, turn right at the roundabout and take Evesham Road into Broadway. Continue straight ahead for just over a mile onto Station Road and then High Street, where you will find the hotel on your left. By car from the West - leave the M5 at Jct 9 and take the A46 east to Evesham. In Evesham, turn right onto the A44 at the Broadway Road roundabout. About 2 miles later, turn right at the roundabout onto Evesham Road into Broadway. Continue straight ahead for just over a mile onto Station Road and then High Street, where you will find the hotel on your left. By train - the hotel is 8 miles from Evesham station.
The Imperial Hotel is sited on the cliff edge, in one of the most stunning settings on the English Riviera. It commands panoramic views over the bay and marina. This stylish hotel is set in 5 acres of garden overlooking Torbay and offers extensive facilities in grand style, including indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel makes the ideal base for touring Dartmoor, Buckfast Abbey and other attractions in the area.
Directions Take the A380 from Exeter onto the main A3022 into Torquay. When you reach the seafront turn left towards the clocktower and then right into Park Hill Road.
Sitting in 65 acres of beautiful English countryside, Barcelo Walton Hall is a traditional building, parts of which date back to the 1500's. Once a quintessential stately home now carefully restored to offer a luxury treat. A selection of premium rooms and suites are available. For dining there is the beautiful Moncrieffe Restaurant with its high ceiling and chandeliers. Excellent leisure facilities are available with several beauty treatment rooms. With Stratford, Warwick and the Cotswolds on the doorstep, this is an excellent location to spend time away.
Directions Leave the M40 at Jct 15, and take the A429 south into Wellesbourne. Continue ahead at the first 2 roundabouts and 1st exit left at the third roundabout, following the A429 main road. Then take the next left Ettington Rd, just as the main road curves right leaving Wellesbourne. Follow Ettington Rd round to the left and take the second right into Walton Rd. Follow this road ahead for approx 1½ miles through Walton, then at a diagonal crossroads turn left back on yourself, cross the river and you will find the hotel.
You can walk straight out of this hotel and onto a beautiful beach with spectacular scenery. Many rooms have superb sea views and balconies. Table d'hote or carvery menus are available in Sandpipers Restaurant or bistro style meals in the Feathers Bar. Relax in the resident’s lounge overlooking the sea or enjoy leisure facilities including indoor heated pool, sauna, hot tubs, steam room, hair and beauty salon and fitness suite.
Directions Follow the A30 into Cornwall to Truro, follow the A38 for Falmouth. As you come into Falmouth, follow the brown tourist information signs for the Seafront and Beaches. The Falmouth Beach Resort is located opposite Gyllyngvase Beach.
The Chatsworth Hotel & Restaurant is a privately owned seafront hotel, with a long standing reputation for excellent English cooking and an award for customer services. Close to the beautifully preserved Victorian pier, town centre and theatres, this elegantly restored Edwardian building has 45 bedrooms all with modern facilities. The hotel has a spacious restaurant with panoramic views over the English Channel whilst the new Chatsworth Bar also overlooks the sea and is in 'café society' style.
Directions Travelling by car: follow the A22 into Eastbourne, through town centre to Seafront (West). Hotel is between the pier and the bandstand.
The Claremont Lions Hotel located along the famous Grand Parade and commands possibly the finest location along the seafront. The hotel is directly opposite the beautiful floral displays that are the Carpet Gardens, and are literally 20 steps from the seafront & pier as well as being located directly in the epicentre of all major attractions and transport links with nothing more than a 2 minute walk away (theatres, cinema, town centre, bandstand, wish tower, restaurants, pubs, bars, night-clubs). Having been recently taken over, the hotel has experienced a complete refurbishment to bring justice back into this magnificent building. In all rooms you will find the usual amenities such as tea/coffee making facilities, television and hairdryer.
Directions By car: from the M23 (North) or M27 (West) take the A27. At Polegate (4 miles north of Eastbourne) take A2270 through Willingdon. Head towards the seafront and the hotel is opposite the bandstand.
The Fowey Hall Hotel is a magnificent 19th Century Cornish mansion, set in five acres of gardens, with views of the river estuary and sea. As a luxury family hotel, Fowey Hall warmly welcomes families and offers an informal atmosphere in which adults can relax and enjoy a delightful holiday or short break. All 36 bedrooms in the hotel are equipped to make your family’s stay a home from home. Also now open…The brand new Aquae Sulis Retreat offers treatment rooms, swimming pool or hot tub, which allows you to treat yourself to some pampering during your stay.
Directions Heading west along the A390, you pass through Lostwithiel. 2 miles later turn left onto the B3269 for Fowey. Entering Fowey, continue straight ahead 2nd exit at the roundabout and continue along Polvillion Rd into Fowey. 1 mile later turn right into Hanson Drive, and the hotel is 400 yards ahead on your right.
The Grand Hotel, situated on the seafront is one of Torquay's premier hotels. It is known for the standard of its 4 star hotel accommodation, food and facilities and loved for its dedicated team of staff that makes every effort to deliver a warm welcome and a professional, friendly service. Testimony to its good food is the award of an AA Rosette - an honour in the industry for a hotel of The Grand's size. The hotel has 132 individually furnished, en suite rooms available in several categories. At Premier level there are 7 suites, offering a choice of one and two bedrooms. Many of the rooms offer commanding views out over the sweep of Torbay. The hotel has extensive leisure facilities. There is an outdoor pool with sun terrace and a children’s splash pool plus an all weather tennis court. The Grand indoor leisure facilities include swimming pool and Jacuzzi, multi-gym, sauna, sun shower, a Beauty Centre and a car care facility.
Directions Travelling by car: from the A380 follow the signs to Torquay and then to the Seafront. At the seafront, turn right. The Grand Hotel is the next building on the right.
Homewood Park in Hinton Charterhouse near Bath is the perfect home away from home offering interior and exterior settings to relax and refresh. Idyllically located in the Limpley Stoke Valley, an area of outstanding Beauty, it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy some well deserved rest and luxury. Following a recent refurbishment the hotel offers 19 bright and airy modern rooms most of which overlook the multi award winning 10 acre stunning gardens. The refurbished, nationally acclaimed restaurant offers diners a chic place to enjoy the finest in modern English cuisine prepared by an award winning young chef team. The A La Carte Dinner menu features Assiette of Aberdeen Angus Beef and Spring Lamb with Roasted Loin amongst other hearty foods all complemented by a carefully selected wine list.
Directions From M4 motorway, take Junction 18. Follow the A46 to Bath City Centre. From the centre take the A36 towards Warminster & Salisbury. Follow this road for approximately 5 miles & you will reach a set of traffic lights & a public house. Go straight through the lights & up to the top of the hill. Pass a left turn for Limpley Stoke & Freshford, a right turn for Pipehouse, & a no through left hand turn. You will then see the sign for Homewood Park on your left. Take the turning left marked Freshford & Sharpstone & you will find the entrance to the hotel on the left hand side.
The quintessential English country house hotel, Hunstrete House is an 18th century Georgian manor house, situated in 71 acres of beautiful woodland, gardens and deer park. Located 7 miles south of Bath en route to the cathedral city of Wells and the historic port of Bristol. Tucked in the folds of the Mendip Hills, quiet and elegant charm of this magical place envelope you as you arrive down an avenue of trees. Open fires burn brightly on cool nights, the gardens are divinely fragrant in spring and summer, you might wish to use the outdoor swimming pool or tennis courts. The spacious rooms complement the beauty and tranquillity of the surroundings, and each is uniquely decorated to a high standard with antique furniture, artwork and fine porcelain.
Directions Directions from M4 & London: Exit M4 at Junction 18, towards Bath and Stroud. Follow the A46 into Bath. Pass through Bath leaving on the A4 towards Bristol. Follow the A4 for approx. 1mile, joining a small dual carriageway. At the ‘Globe Inn’ roundabout, take the second left on the A368 towards Wells and Weston-Super-Mare. Pass through the villages of Corston and Marksbury, still on the A368, take the next turning on the right after Marksbury, sign posted to Hunstrete Village, Hunstrete House is the next turning on the left. Directions from M5 - North: Exit M5 at junction 15, joining the M4 towards London on Junction 20. Leave the M4 at junction 19 sign posted M32 towards Bristol. Pass through Bristol and take the A37 road to Wells and Shepton Mallet. Follow the A37 for approx 6 miles, passing through the villages of Whitchurch and Pensford. At ‘Chelwood’ roundabout take the first left onto the A368 towards Chelwood and Bath. Follow this road for approx 2 miles, take the next turning on the left signposted to Hunstrete Village. Hunstrete House is the next turning on your left.
The Livermead Cliff Hotel is set just above the waters' edge with magnificent views across Torbay. This hotel offers easy access to the sea and beach. A short walk along the level seafront leads to the town centre, and the Conference and Leisure Centre. The hotel also has free parking. An ideal location for exploring Devon. Guests can use the swimming pool at either of the hotel's sister hotels across the road.
Directions Travelling by car: from the M5 to Exeter, take the A380 direct to Torquay. At the seafront, turn right at the sign for Paignton. The hotel is then 700 yards on the left, on the seaward side of the road.
One of England's original 13th Century Coaching Inns located in the historic, picturesque town of Woodstock. The town is home to Blenheim Palace as well as many fine boutiques, furniture and antique shops, and art galleries. Woodstock is also at the gateway to the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. With its ivy clad façade, oak beams, stonewalls and open fire, the Bear exudes warmth and cosiness, perfect for a retreat. The award winning restaurant offers modern British cuisine and each of the 54 bedrooms are well appointed, many of which are feature rooms, four posters and suites.
Directions 8 miles northwest from Oxford on the A44 is the village of Woodstock. Follow the signs for Blenheim Palace. The hotel is located close by.
The 5 star Macdonald Randolph is the only hotel of its kind situated in the heart of Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum and within easy walking distance of the Oxford Colleges, Botanical Gardens and a short bus or car journey away from Bicester Village Retail Outlet and Blenheim Palace. All 151 bedrooms are en-suite and have been designed to provide luxurious comfort for every guest. For the ultimate in fine cuisine, look no further than the 2AA rosette Randolph Restaurant, sip cocktails at the famous Morse Bar or why not relax with a beauty treatment from the Spa at the Randolph.
Directions Follow Oxford City Centre signs. This leads directly to St Giles Prominent on the corner. You will then see the hotel.
Magnificent and recently renovated Manor house hotel, with an 18-hole championship golf course, on the outskirts of the fine city of Norwich. A warm welcome awaits you, creating a calming and restoring atmosphere to relax. The hotel’s La Fontana health spa and tropical style pool are perfect to unwind and rejuvenate. Wine and dine in the new Restaurant & Bar ‘1559’ or the more informal, contemporary ZEST Cafe Bar & Grill.
Directions Travelling by car: on reaching the northern ring road of Norwich - from any of the main roads, (A11, A140, A146, A47, A1057), take the Wroxham Road (A1151) from the northern ring road. The hotel is 1 1/2 miles on the right.
Family run country house hotel set in sub-tropical gardens that sweep down to the sea. A late Victorian mansion with 29 modern bedrooms situated on the South Cornish coast between Falmouth and the Helford River. Award wining cuisine emphasising local seafood & produce complements a sublime setting with traditional standards of service and comfort. A haven of peace & tranquillity, rich in natural beauty with endless places to see and visit you can walk the coast path or just laze on the private beach.
Directions From Truro take A39 towards Falmouth for about 9 miles. At Hillhead roundabout leave the A39 turning right and follow signs for Maenporth. The hotel is now 3 1/2 miles. Ignore signs for Mawnan Smith. The last couple of miles are narrow & twisty, the road is marked unsuitable for long vehicles. Meudon is on the left 1/2 mile after Maenporth Beach.
The most impressively located luxury hotel in the magnificent city of Bath. The world's finest crescent is one of the great set-piece masterpieces of European architecture, in one of the world's most elegant and enchanting cities. The Royal Crescent luxury hotel in Bath occupies the two central buildings in the entire crescent. Behind the crescent is the beautiful and completely secluded hidden 'secret' garden, leading to what would have been the coach houses, which are now occupied by individual bedrooms and suites, the exclusive spa and the new Dower House restaurant and bar.
Directions By car: Leave the M4 at junction 18 and take the A46 to Bath. About 4 miles later, leave the A46 at London Road roundabout and turn right onto the A4 into Bath. Continue along London road and bear right onto Roman Road. This becomes George Street, and at the point where the road goes round to the left, turn right into Gay Street. At The Circus roundabout, take the first exit left into Brock Street, continue straight ahead into Royal Crescent where you will find the hotel. By train: The hotel is about a mile from Bath Spa train station. Leaving the station, turn left into Dorchester Street, take the second right into Corn Street, continue along St James Parade, then bear right into Westgate Buildings, which becomes Barton St. Continue straight ahead along Queen Sq, into George St and ahead into Gay St. At the Circus roundabout, turn left and left again into Brock Street, continue straight ahead into Royal Crescent where you will find the hotel.
With it’s impressive 150 year history, this premier 4-star hotel which has accommodated no less than 6 British Prime Ministers, offers sea views, luxury interiors and an enviable location. With 75 beautifully refurbished bedrooms, all providing you with the high quality comfort you would expect. The bedrooms are spacious, with every modern convenience, they have breathtaking views of Llandudno Bay, making the St. George's Hotel an ideal base for you to relax.
Directions Travelling by car: take the A55 to Llandudno. Take the A470 to Llandudno. On reaching the town, follow directions to the Promenade and the hotel is immediately before the pier head.
The Albany Lions Hotel is a privately owned 3 star hotel, on Eastbourne's magnificent seafront, with unrivalled views of the Channel. The hotel has 61 bedrooms, all with television, hospitality tray, hairdryer, telephone, radio and majority with fridge. The sea-view Carvery restaurant offers a fine selection of daily roasts, fish, vegetarian dishes. It is well located for local attractions. The Lions Bar & Sun lounge offer weekly entertainment on selected evenings.
Directions Enter Eastbourne on the A22, A259, A2021 or the B2103. The hotel is located on the seafront opposite the bandstand.
Built in the 1830’s as a gentleman’s residence, the hotel is now a grade II listed building and has recently been renovated to reveal an exceptionally sophisticated and relaxed venue for all seasons. It is the ideal getaway for families or couples searching for points of interest or peace and quiet. Enjoy dining as you relax at the new Restaurant, Orangery and Terrace ?' extended to bring you closer than ever to the harbour’s edge and some of most beautiful views on the South coast. The Spa has been purposefully designed to nurture and nourish both body and soul. As you enter the spa, scents and senses merge with soothing sounds and harmonious colours to create a private, peaceful ambiance. Along with many of the bedrooms, the hotel’s restaurants and public areas boast magnificent views over the outstanding beauty of the harbour towards Hengistbury Head; the ideal location for a relaxing ‘sundowner’ drink on the terrace, the perfect afternoon tea, or a lunchtime grill. Within the hotel there are little havens for those seeking tranquillity, and for the more adventurous and those with families, the attraction of beaches, the sailing school and the other areas of beauty are right on the doorstep to fill your day.
Directions From M27 westbound continue forward onto A31. After 11 miles branch left at Ashley Heath Roundabout, take 1st exit onto A338 (signposted Bournemouth). After 6 miles turn left at Blackwater Junction onto B3073 (signposted Christchurch). Continue until Fountain roundabout and take 1st exit onto A35 (signposted Lyndhurst). At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Purewell Cross Road B3059 (signposted Purewell, Mudeford). At roundabout take 1st exit onto Somerford Road B3059 (signposted Somerford). After 0.1 miles take right onto Sandown Road and then continue onto Mudeford Lane. At the end of the road the Christchurch Harbour Hotel is directly facing you.
Surrounded by some 1,800 acres of glorious English parkland the Ickworth Hotel has an idyllic location. The house and estate we see today were created by the Earl Bishop of Bristol in the late 18th Century. Fredericks Restaurant offers superb food and fine wines served in the former family dining rooms. Stretch out in the Conservatory, take a plate of cucumber sandwiches with your Earl Grey tea and stop for a moment to contemplate your estate! All the bedrooms at Ickworth offer luxury, style and comfort with dreamy bathrooms.
Directions FROM THE EAST: Leave the A14 at Junction 42, which is the 3rd Bury St. Edmunds exit off the A14. Take the second exit at the roundabout sign posted by the National Trust brown Ickworth sign. Go through the village of Westley until you reach a staggered junction. Cross straight over and carry on until you reach a T-junction. Turn right into the village of Horringer, then about 100metres on your right turn in to the Ickworth Estate. FROM THE WEST: Leave the A14 at junction 42 which is the first Bury St. Edmunds exit off the A14. Take the fourth exit at the roundabout. Then follow the above
With its unique location on the worlds most famous golf course, with the luxurious Kohler Waters Spa, a decedant dining restaurant, The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa is Scotland's award winning 5 star resort. Relax and restore your body as you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water; Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel, one of Europe’s most advanced concepts in total well-being. With a spectacular setting above St Andrews, the championship Duke's gives magnificent panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to the sea. The Duke's is highly regarded as one of the finest heathland championship courses in the British Isles and a 'must play' course for any golfer. From a magnificent gourmet experience in the Road Hole Grill to an award-winning afternoon tea, the Old Course Hotel offers six unique dining and drinking experiences including The Road Hole Grill, Sands Restaurant and The Jigger Inn.
Directions Just off the A91, immediately adjacent to the St Andrews Links courses and a five minute walk from the heart of the town. The A91 joins with the national motorway network at Junction 8 of the M90 which runs from Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh one hour to the South, to the old market town of Perth in the North. Glasgow is 90 minutes away, via the M90 and M8.
