Country hotels, pubs & B&Bs
There's nothing quite like a weekend break in the British countryside, but it doesn't have to be all chintz and floral china. Sometimes you want something . bit more contemporary, a country house hotel or B&B with a bit of country-chic glam with cosy rooms, gorgeous bathrooms and maybe an inviting bar or restaurant – in short, a thoroughly up-to-date place for a luxury weekend break. Our guide to the best countryside hotels and B&Bs includes glamorous manor houses, upmarket country B&Bs and fine-dining rural inns.
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A beautiful boutique hotel with an excellent restaurant on the edge of Exmoor and the North Devon coast
Kentisbury Grange, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4NL
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A country house hotel with spa on the outskirts of Cheltenham
The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Shurdington Rd, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 4UG
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A romantic North Wales manor house with a royal connection and Michelin-approved restaurant
Plas Dinas Country House, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 7YF
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Not far from Windermere, this luxe-meets-rustic Lake District boutique inn springs a surprise with its own smokehouse and micro-brewery
The Wild Boar, Crook, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NF
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A proper village pub in the heart of Norfolk, with very comfortable rooms and seriously good food.
The Brisley Bell, The Green, Brisley, Norfolk NR20 5DW
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This beautiful East Sussex vineyard has a restaurant with 10 swoon-worthy boutique rooms
Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU
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The luxury lodges on this beautiful Sussex wine estate are the ultimate romantic escape for two
Tinwood Estate, Tinwood Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0NE
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Dylan Thomas's old watering-hole in Laugharne is a terrific boutique venue at any time of year.
Browns, King Street, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire SA33 4RY
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A lovely country-chic weekend escape, serving some of the best food in the West Midlands.
Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Lane Hampton-in-Arden Solihull Warwickshire B92 0DQ
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Spacious and very comfortable rooms in an unusual and peaceful location: perfect for a weekend away.
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
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Quirky Isle of Wight boutique hotel.
Enchanted Manor, St Catherine's point Sandrock Rd Niton Isle of Wight PO38 2NG
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This luxury resort hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond has everything you need for a memorable stay
Cameron House, Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire G83 8QZ
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Cool, sophisticated and unusual, foodie hotel in an easy-to-get-to but remote location
Monachyle Mhor Hotel, Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Perthshire FK19 8PQ
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Stunning country house getaway overlooking Loch Awe.
Ardanaiseig, Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HE
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A private estate, a Michelin-star trained chef, a golf course in the rolling hills of the Borders
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course, Good Heiton, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ
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Cringletie House Hotel, Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Tweedale EH45 8PL
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A very comfortable Hampshire country house hotel with lovely grounds and its own cookery school.
Lainston House, Woodman Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2LT
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The Royal Oak, Tetbury, 1 Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8EY
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A historic, sophisticated restaurant with rooms in a stunning High Peak village close to Chatsworth House
Fischers Baslow Hall, Calver Road, Baslow, Derbyshire DE45 1RR
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A relaxing and tranquil hotel with great facilities in spacious grounds
Champneys Henlow, Coach Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire SG16 6BT
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Village inn on the edge of Winchester with charming rooms, a family-friendly feel and good food
The Running Horse, 8 Main Road, Littleton, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6QS
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A lovely Hampshire country inn – eco-friendly, dog-friendly, and serving great food.
Jack Russell Inn, Netherton Hill, Andover, Hampshire SP11 0DS
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A proper country restaurant and pub, with four comfy guest rooms and superb field-to-fork cooking.
The Pointer, 27 Church Street, Brill, Buckinghamshire HP18 9RT
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A sylish country inn with spacious suites and destination restaurant, overlooking one of England's finest views.
Carpenters Arms, 1 church view,Felixkirk, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 2DP
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A great base for touring around Penrith, Ullswater and the Eden Valley
George & Dragon, Clifton, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2ER
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Saracens Head, Wolterton Near Erpingham, Norfolk NR11 7LZ
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A historic hotel, pub and restaurant that has been well updated while losing none of its traditional atmosphere.
The Porch House, Digbeth Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BN
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An elegant restaurant with rooms situated on a glorious Sussex estate.
Leonardslee House, Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PP
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A cosy and unpretentious Surrey village pub by Box Hill with good food and comfy rooms
The Running Horses, Old London Road, Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DU
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A cosy, deliberately traditional boutique hotel where nothing is too much trouble.
Beechwood Hotel, Cromer Rd, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0HD
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This stylish and extremely comfortable Surrey hotel celebrates the golden age of motor racing - and is also home to Merceded Benz World and the Brooklands Motor Racing Museum
Brooklands Hotel, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0SL
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Northern Ireland's oldest hotel is also one of its most comfortable
The Old Inn, 15-25 Main St, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, County Down BT19 1JH
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A stunning resort and spa hotel nestled in stunning scenery only 40 minutes from Belfast
Galgorm Resort & Spa, 136 Fenaghy Road, Galgorm, County Antrim BT42 1EA
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This friendly four-star is a perfect base for visiting Rutland Water, with comfortable guest room and a series of self-catering retreats.
The Barnsdale, The Avenue, Near Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH
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A perfect weekend escape for both work and play by the Thames.
The Swan at Streatley, Coppa Club, Streatley-On-Thames, Near Reading, Berkshire RG8 9HR
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Many hotels on the west coast boast spectacular views, but Loch Melfort maybe has the best views of all.
Loch Melfort Hotel, Arduaine by Oban, Argyll PA34 4XG
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A rustic pub with crisp and comfortable rooms and good food in a beautiful location at the western end of Loch Tay
The Courie Inn, Main Street, Killin, Perthshire FK21 8UT
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This ancient coaching inn pub in the picture-postcard village of Cartmel is the perfect base for the southern Lakes.
The Cavendish Arms, Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA
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A genteel country house hotel just outside Hawes, North Yorkshire
Simonstone Hall, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3LY
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A Northamptonshire country hotel with an ultra-relaxed vibe and closeness to nature plus a superb fine dining restaurant
The Falcon Hotel, Castle Ashby, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 1LF
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Renowned gastropub with luxury rooms and suites
The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9ST
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A beautifully revamped North Cotswolds gastropub with boutique rooms
The Fuzzy Duck, Ilmington Road, Armscote, Warwickshire CV37 8DD
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A renowned Norfolk Broads gastropub with rooms
The Ingham Swan, Sea Palling Rd, Ingham, Norfolk NR12 9AB
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The Belfry, Wishaw Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B76 9PR
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Perthshire's world class five star luxury golf resort and spa doesn't need an introduction....though read on....
Gleneagles Hotel, Gleneagles Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1NF
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A dog friendly country pub at the heart of a lavish country estate, with rooms, great food and tremendous grounds and facilities.
Fritton Lake, Church Lane, Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 9HA
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Luxurious countryside pub on the banks of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve
The Crab and Lobster, Mill Lane, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NB
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Stars, real ale and a fabulous pub in Dark Sky country.
Holly Bush Inn, Greenhaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1PW
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