Old Church Farm

Rudgeway, Gloucestershire, BS35 3SQ.

Set amidst the rolling south Gloucestershire countryside, this 16th century manor house is now open to the public for the first time as a boutique private hotel complete with conferencing facilities. Exuding Tudor charm and character, it now offers seven luxurious en suite rooms.

  • 16th Century

The Fat Badger York

Lamb & Lion Inn, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7EH.

Rebuilt in 1756 following a fire, the Fat Badger adjoins Bootham Bar, one of the four main entrances to the Roman fortress. The inn now offers 12 classic en suite bedrooms and serves AA Rosette food in a delightful parlour-style restaurant.

  • 18th Century

Middletons

Middletons, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6DS.

Named in honour of Dame Anne Middleton who funded the building of the former hospital in 1659, Middletons now comprises 56 comfortable guest bedrooms, an elegant restaurant and fitness centre with gym. All quietly located in the heart of York.

  • 17th Century

The Churchill Hotel

The Churchill Hotel, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 7DQ.

Set in the heart of the city, this listed Georgian mansion stands in beautiful, tranquil grounds. Dating from around 1827, it blends original character with modern luxury and features many artefacts associated with Winston Churchill.

  • 19th Century

Guy Fawkes Inn

Guy Fawkes Inn, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7HP.

The birthplace of the infamous conspirator Guy Fawkes, this city centre inn now offers thirteen individually decorated en suite bedrooms. Dine by candle and gas light in the restaurant which serves AA Rosette food.

  • 15th Century

The Milner York

The Principal York, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AA.

A reminder of the golden age of steam, the Milner York is set adjacent to the railway station and was completed in 1878, a year after the new station opened. Boasting views across its private gardens to the majestic York Minster, it offers stylish modern rooms and a heated indoor pool.

  • 19th Century

Barony Castle Hotel

Eddleston, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 8QW.

Barony Castle is a beautful 16th century mansion house, set on the edge of the Scottish Borders. Featuring an indoor heated swimming pool, multi gym, sauna and spa bath, there are splendid views of the surrounding Moorfoot Hills.

  • 16th Century