Set high in the Lowther Hills, guests at the Hopetoun Arms are welcome to try a round, or even two, at the highest golf course in Scotland located just behind the hotel. Originally built as a Victorian hunting lodge, the hotel has a restaurant and cosy bar.
This traditional Welsh country house hotel has been awarded 4 stars by Visit Wales. It is set in 50 acres of its own grounds, and inside is richly furnished with paintings, antiques and log fires.
Originally built as the private residence of the Oliver family, entrepreneurs of the Victorian industrial age, this country house hotel now offers luxury accommodation and fine food. On the outskirts of Hawick, Mansfield House stands in 10 acres of dog-friendly grounds.
The Bear of Rodborough, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5DE.
Originally built as a 17th century ale house, the hotel now boasts unique en-suite accommodation and an award-winning restaurant, as well as 3 bars. Set within hundreds of acres of NT parkland with views over Stroud, the Bear is ideal for country walks.
Standing adjacent to the historic ruins of Dryburgh Abbey on the banks of the River Tweed, this splendid baronial house offers the perfect setting for a Scottish Borders holiday. With luxurious bedrooms, guests can unwind in the pool before enjoying some fabulous seasonal cuisine.
The award-winning Balbirnie House is a listed Georgian mansion dating from around 1777. Set within a 400 acre park, it now offers good food, beautiful grounds, 34 fine bedrooms, and an 18-hole golf course, all just an hour’s drive from Edinburgh.
Just a short walk away from Maidstone town centre, this budget hotel is set in a stunning colonial style 18th century building. The completely refurbished guest bedrooms now offer contemporary bathrooms with power showers.