The word 'luxury' is one of the most overused in marketing, no more so than when it comes to the travel industry. So where does that leave people who want to stay in a genuinely lavish and all-round superb hotel?
fabulous hotels Luxury in United Kingdom ( england )
Read on to discover our pick of the best of the best in the UK – the hotels that we think it’s worth forking out the extra money on for a really special overnight stay. Whether you want a swish city-based, boutique hotel or country house accommodation set in rolling fields – or maybe you want a romantic, family or corporate stay – our list will help you find your perfect hotel in the perfect destination.
12 best luxury hotels in the UK
Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire
This 18th century mansion house has more of a feel of a private country club (probably because it doubles up as one) and the benefit is two-fold. First, it’s relaxed, while remaining sophisticated. Second, it means guests get use of all the club facilities – spa, tennis and championship golf course. The grounds stretch to 300 acres and there’s a superb spa and exceptional restaurant, run by head chef Chris Wheeler. Word of advice - rooms in the Pavilion are more bland and less opulent than those in the main house. Double rooms from £290 (roo
Hambleton Hall, Rutland
The Michelin-starred restaurant is so good that it’s ranked among the top 50 restaurants in the UK. But that’s not all that keeps this calming, unpretentious 17-roomed hotel a firm favourite, particularly among TripAdvisor travellers. The lakeside setting is spectacular and whilst you can go on long walks, cycle rides and go sailing, there’s a very good chance you’ll just wind up succumbing to the sheer comfort of the hotel – with its sophisticated yet homely interiors. Double rooms from £265 B&B
The Vineyard, Berkshire
Inspired by the vineyards of California – which is home to the owner’s personal winery – this 49-roomed hotel used to market itself as a “restaurant with rooms”. The contemporary bedrooms have exceptionally comfy beds and Ren products in the bathrooms, while the stunning restaurant has some of the best tasting menus around, with staff who will help select matching wines that are truly memorable. Bring your costume for the spa’s inviting facilities and extensive treatment menu and pack your glad rags too. Double rooms from £235 B&B
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Ynyshir Hall, Eglwysfach
Once the childhood retreat of Queen Victoria, this five-star country-house hotel in west Wales is the perfect rural getaway, with Richard Gere and Eddie Izzard among fans. Take a ramble in the 14 acres of landscaped gardens, climb a mountain, walk on a wild beach, book a treatment in the new therapy centre or just read by the fire. Every one of the 10 bedrooms and suites, as well as the reception areas, are individually and stunningly designed and the restaurant is so good under head chef Gareth Ward that a Michelin star surely can’t be far away. Above all though, it’s the personal touch of owners Rob and Joan Reen, that make this place so special. Double rooms from £230 B&B www.ynyshirhall.co.uk
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Calcot Manor, Berkshire
Somehow, Calcot manages to be everything to everyone, so whether you want a romantic spa weekend, family break or girlfriends’ getaway, your expectations will be surpassed. The rooms are chic; the spa is blissful and huge; and there are two restaurants – an inn for gastro-pub style informal dining and a finer dining experience in the conservatory. There are free bikes for cycling locally, a crèche that’s open daily and we love the fact that it’s spread out across different (all stunning) buildings. Double rooms from £280 B&B
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The Swan Hotel & Spa
Lake District, Cumbria, England
8 Telegraph expert rating
A prettily situated, riverside coaching inn turned family-friendly hotel with exuberantly coloured rooms, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. For children, there's an adventure playground and nature trail plus indoor playroom with lilac pool table, games and toys. Packed lunches, secure bike storage and clothes-drying facilities are provided for the energetic. Little ones also benefit from welcome toys and books, children’s menus, and night-time milk and cookies.
Lympstone Manor
Exmouth, Devon, England
9 Telegraph expert rating
Britain's most exciting new country house hotel in decades, with double-Michelin-starred BBC Great British Menu icon Michael Caines MBE at the helm. The man himself takes the time to greet guests and can often be spied striding through the halls in his white chef overalls. Don't miss the eight-course tasting menu dinner. Many chefs get bogged down in zany experiments with foams and moleculars. Michael prefers to bravely poke at the booby-trapped boundary between sumptuous and sickly. Book a room with an outdoor bath overlooking the golden syrup sunsets of the Exe estuary.