Curated luxury hotels in South East England

Located less than 20 minutes' drive from Bristol, The Rising Sun offers free WiFi access and free private parking for all guests. From the property, Bristol Airport is just 4.2 miles away and Cheddar Gorge is a 28-minute drive. There is an on-site bar and restaurant.

The rooms have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and free toiletries. Other facilities include a work desk and an iron and ironing board.

Each morning, the restaurant serves either a continental breakfast, a full English breakfast or a vegetarian breakfast. In the evenings, a menu offering a range of dishes is served using fresh, local produce.

Ashton Court Mansion is 7 miles from The Rising Sun Backwell, while Bristol Zoo Gardens is 8.3 miles away.

• Access to central London
• Great business facilities
• Restaurant and bar

This former Georgian mansion in Epping Forest is really well placed for trips into London. The London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is just minutes from the M11 and M25, as well as a five-minute drive from Woodford underground station. From here, you’ll be whisked into London on the Central Line. You can be at Westfield shopping centre, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or the O2 in no time.

Even if you’re not interested in exploring the capital, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is a great choice for business travellers. There are five meeting rooms, all with the latest audio-visual tech. The biggest suite has room for up to 500 people, while the smallest room fits 15. Plus, there are more than 100 parking spaces.

For any downtime, there’s a restaurant serving a mix of modern British dishes and old favourites, like burgers and fish and chips. Breakfast is served here, too. You can tuck into a buffet, or get omelettes, kippers or porridge cooked to order. Next to the restaurant, there’s a bar. You can take your cocktail into the drawing room for a read, watch BT Sports, or enjoy a tipple on the terrace if the weather’s playing ball.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Dunorlan Park and 5 minutes from Pantiles. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Tonbridge Castle and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Hop Farm Family Park.

With a stay at Berkeley Square Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bristol, steps from University of Bristol and 11 minutes by foot from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

Located in Tewkesbury, Bell Hotel by Greene King Inns is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Tewkesbury Abbey and Roses Theatre. This inn is 8.9 mi (14.2 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Gloucester Quays.

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

With a stay at The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns in Yeovil, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Yeovil Country Park and 11 minutes by foot from Cineworld Yeovil. This inn is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Huish Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Ham Hill Country Park.

The Suffolk Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Haverhill. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Hedingham Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Each room comes with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms in The Suffolk Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British, Italian and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Audley End House is 24 km from The Suffolk Hotel, while Ickworth House is 28 km away. London Stansted Airport is 31 km from the property.

With a stay at The Cube Hotel Birmingham, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, steps from The Mailbox and 8 minutes by foot from O2 Academy Birmingham. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from International Convention Centre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham.

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff places you in the heart of Cardiff, within a 15-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cardiff Bay and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cardiff University.

With a stay at Dunsley Hall Hotel in Stourbridge, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Summer Leys Nature Reserve and Katie Fitzgerald's. This hotel is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from University of Birmingham and 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Cadbury World.

With a stay at Old Colonial Hotel Weston-Super-Mare | Marston's Inns in Weston-super-Mare, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Weston-super-Mare Beach and 6 minutes by foot from The Grand Pier. This beach inn is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cineworld Weston-super-Mare.

With a stay at Mercure Daventry Court Hotel in Daventry, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Daventry Country Park and Daventry Library. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Daventry Museum and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Danetre Community Hospital.

A haven of peace and tranquillity, this beautiful Victorian villa is ideally located in the lovely county of Monmouthshire, South Wales, overlooking the banks of the River Usk.

Just a 5-minute stroll away from the picturesque town of Usk, the privately-owned Glen-Yr-Afon aims to offer a relaxing stay in rural South Wales. A traditional Victorian property, no 2 rooms are the same. Each one has its own individual character, style and space. Some rooms even have 2 floors, making them ideal for families.

The Glen-yr-Afon has been a family-owned and family-run business since 1974.

The hotel’s award-winning Clarkes restaurant serves a choice of light bites and an à la carte menu each evening.

Located in Daventry, Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Staverton Park Golf Club and Communications Park. This golf hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Catesby Parish Meeting and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Daventry Museum.

Located in Leicester, Winstanley House is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of King Power Stadium and Highcross Shopping Centre. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Welford Road Stadium and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from King Richard III Visitor Centre.

A stay at Poets House places you in the heart of Ely, steps from Oliver Cromwell's House and 3 minutes by foot from Ely Cathedral. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Babylon Gallery and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ted Coney's Family Portraits.

Located in Corsham, Guyers House Hotel is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Corsham Court and 8 minutes from Lacock Bakery. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Roman Baths and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.

With a stay at The Woolpack Hotel in Tenterden, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St Mildred's Church and Tenterden Museum. This hotel is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Camber Sands and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kent and East Sussex Railway.

Located in Warwick, Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick is in the historical district – a 3-minute drive from Warwick Racecourse and 6 minutes from Warwick Castle. This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Royal Shakespeare Theatre and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Stratford Racecourse.