Curated luxury hotels in South East England

Located in Taunton, The Castle at Taunton is within a 5-minute drive of County Cricket Ground and Museum of Somerset. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Church of St Mary Magdalene and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Quantock Hills.

With a stay at The Evenhill in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park. This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Dreamland and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Margate Beach.

With a stay at The Royal Standard in Ely, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterside Antiques Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jubilee Gardens.

With a stay at The Duke William in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park. This inn is 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from Margate Beach and 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from Dreamland.

Situated in Lower Chicksgrove, 2 miles from Tisbury, Compasses Inn offers accommodation with free parking, free Wi-Fi, a pub, and a restaurant. Salisbury is 12 miles away and the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral is 25 minutes’ drive from the property.

Each room at Compasses Inn features an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms boast views of the countryside or farmland. Compasses Inn also has a self-catering cottage with charming, original features.

The award-winning restaurant serves British specialities and pub specials, such as steak and mushroom pie. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast served daily and made of locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarian options and special dietary requirements are also catered for upon request.

Situated in Uppingham, 31 km from Leicester Railway Station, The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Belgrave Road.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Uppingham, like cycling.

University of Leicester is 32 km from The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms, while De Montfort University is 32 km from the property. East Midlands Airport is 63 km away.

Located in Northampton, Holiday Inn Rugby/ Northampton M1, Jct 18 by IHG is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from Hillmorton Vale and 6 minutes from Manor Farm Shop. This spa hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Ashlawn Cutting Nature Reserve and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Barby Moorings.

Located in Ilminster, The Flying Fish Stables is a 2-minute drive from Barrington Hill Meadows and 6 minutes from Donyatt Village Hall. This property is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Blackdown Hills and 4 mi (6.4 km) from The Warehouse Theatre.

Located in Ely, The Old Hall Ely is a 4-minute drive from Ely City Golf Club and 6 minutes from Jubilee Gardens. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Babylon Gallery and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ted Coney's Family Portraits.

When you stay at Hambleton Hall in Oakham, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Rutland Water Country Park and Rutland Water Nature Reserve. This luxury hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Oakham Castle and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre.

A stay at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Birmingham, within a 10-minute walk of The Mailbox and Utilita Arena Birmingham. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from International Convention Centre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bullring & Grand Central.

Situated in Faversham, 10 km from Canterbury East Train Station, The White Horse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Canterbury West Train Station.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The White Horse also boast free WiFi.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

University of Kent is 11 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury Cathedral is 11 km from the property. London City Airport is 83 km away.

With a stay at Lansdown Grove in Bath (Lansdown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Roman Baths and Thermae Bath Spa. This hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from University of Bristol.

Located in Kidderminster, Hogarths Stone Manor is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Harvington Hall and Severn Valley Railway Kidderminster Station. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from West Midland Safari Park and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Cadbury World.

Located in London (Southwark), DoubleTree by Hilton London - Docklands Riverside is within a 15-minute drive of Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Royal Observatory and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from London Eye.

Located in Milton Keynes, Delta Hotels Milton Keynes is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Willen Lake and Stadium MK. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Gullivers Land and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Xscape.

A stay at Hilton Northampton places you in the heart of Northampton, within a 10-minute drive of Delapre Abbey and University of Northampton. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Royal & Derngate Theatre and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Northampton Guildhall.

On the border of Kent and East Sussex, The Queen’s Inn in Hawkhurst offers luxurious rooms alongside its high-quality restaurant and bar. Around 7 miles from Sissinghurst Castle and 4 miles from Bedgebury Pinetum, this Weald of Kent inn dates back to 1561 and offers free parking and WiFi.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV, seating area, wardrobe, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities including a coffee machine. All have an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower, with a hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries provided.

The Queen’s Inn restaurant menu offers 21-day aged steaks, vegetarian antipasti and Moroccan lamb tagine alongside classic British favourites like cod and chips and pie, mash and gravy. Tempting homemade desserts include Bramley apple, plum and cinnamon crumble, and peanut honeycomb mascarpone cheesecake.

The bar features a beamed ceiling and large open fireplace, and serves Kentish wines, ales and ciders. You can also enjoy fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate at The Queen’s Inn.

Hawkhurst is around 20 minutes’ drive from pretty Tenterden, and 25 minutes from the royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells. Bodiam Castle is just over 4 miles away, and you can reach the Eurostar terminal in Ashford in a little over 40 minutes.

With a stay at The Sun Inn in Faversham, you'll be just steps from Stonebridge Pond and Shepherd Neame Brewery. This inn is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Whitstable Beach and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

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.