Luxury accommodation
Are you looking for those additional touches to make your holiday more memorable? Our quality ratings are a clear guide to what to expect, in an easy to understand form. Trained impartial assessors visit properties annually, staying overnight as an anonymous guest or on a day visit arranged in advance with the owner.
For hotels and guest accommodation high standards of housekeeping are a major requirement; heating, lighting, comfort and convenience are also part of the assessment. For an overnight stay, assessors book their accommodation as a normal guest and take all aspects of their visit into account, from how the telephone enquiry is dealt with to the quality of the service and the particular facilities on offer. They will also assess the quality of the food, the knowledge of the staff and the standard of available services.
We assess all types of accommodation. Use our accommodation search to look for five star hotels in your preferred destination. If you are looking for inspiration we’ve randomly selected five 5 star or diamond places to stay under each of our accommodation categories. Scroll down and follow the links to get started on your search for a luxurious break in England.
Hotels
If you’re looking to make a stay in historic Chester particularly memorable, try The Chester Grosvenor Spa. Situated in the heart of the city, this luxurious 5 star hotel, owned by the Duke of Westminster, offers 80 elegant air conditioned and individually designed bedrooms and suites. Further south, voted "Best Country House Hotel in the World" by Gourmet magazine the privately owned Chewton Glen hotel holds a VisitBritain Gold Award, is set in 130 acres of gardens, woodland and parkland on the edge of the New Forest and close to the sea.
If it’s seaside you’re after "England's finest resort hotel" - as described by the RAC. The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne has 152 bedrooms and suites as well as dramatic public areas including two restaurants and luxurious lounges. Facilities include a comprehensive health club with hair and beauty salon. Or perhaps you’re looking for a city break? The Goring is a family owned hotel built by the present owners' grandfather in 1910. It was then the epitome of English understated style and elegance. In fact it was the height of luxury boasting a bathroom and central heating in every room, a first in London. The Lowry Hotel in Greater Manchester is strikingly contemporary whilst also being wonderfully luxurious and comfortable.
Also in Manchester is the Radisson Edwardian Hotel. Comfort is the by-word of this hotel, which is rich, oriental and opulent yet modern and extremely stylish in its furnishings and décor. The bedrooms consist of 4 penthouse suites and 20 garden suites – featuring their own private balcony.
The May Fair, a luxurious 5 star hotel, is located in London’s most exclusive district, Mayfair. Opened in 1927 by His Majesty King George V, this property has for many years been one of London’s most prestigious properties. The luxurious May Fair Spa offers a variety of treatments inspired by beauty rituals from all over the world.
Guest accommodation
Centrally situated, only 7 minutes walk from York city centre and tourist attractions, newly refurbished Victorian townhouse, Alexander House offers informal and relaxed friendly hospitality. You could try Clappentail House, a Grade II listed house, reputedly one of the oldest in Lyme Regis, where comfort, good food and a warm welcome await you. All bedrooms have king size beds, en suite power showers and every modern facility. The Old Bakery is a fully self-contained stone-built cottage situated in a conservation area in a quiet village nearby to Stamford.
For real wilderness head to the Lake District for Falconwood, a splendid base from which to visit the Western Lake District and Solway Coast. From its elevated position, the property has the most spectacular views overlooking the Cumbrian coast and the Solway Firth to Scotland's Dumfries and Galloway.
Self catering
Bawd Hall is a luxury country house, sleeping ten, located mid-way between Keswick and Buttermere, in the unspoilt Newlands valley. It is beautifully set with great views and walks right out of the door. Inside, it is furnished to a very high standard and is very comfortable, even in the worst weather, with full central heating, double glazing and an open fire. Coopers Cottage is a detached Grade II listed farm building, set within the Coopers Farm farmyard and surrounded by 100 acres of meadows, copses, ponds and streams in the Sussex Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The building has recently been carefully restored to blend ancient charm with the benefits of 21st century living.
We hope these examples have given you some inspiration and please do use our accommodation search to find out more about the huge amount of luxury accommodation available in England. You can view properties either as a list or on our interactive map. Remember to look out for our star ratings wherever you go in England – a sure sign of quality.
