The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BN.

Occupying the ancient site of the Bishop of Hereford’s original castle, this characterful hotel now offers twelve delightful en suite bedrooms, three bars and a fine oak panelled restaurant. Built by Lord Carnarvon in 1719, it sits in well-tended gardens.

  • 18th Century

Stirling Highland Hotel

Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU.

Originally built as a school, this is now a luxury four star hotel nestled in the historic town of Stirling. Leisure facilities on-site include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

  • 19th Century

Old Waverley Hotel

Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY.

Situated on Princes Street, one of the main shopping streets in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel is perfect for exploring all that Edinburgh has to offer. Boasts spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle.

  • 19th Century

The Old Vicarage

West Witton, nr. Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4LX.

Originally home to a local landowner until bought by Reverend Whaley in 1869, this 300-year old house offers panoramic views over the Wensleydale Valley. The five en suite guest rooms are all bright, modern and well appointed.

  • 17th Century

The Brook Green Hotel

The Brook Green Hotel, Shepherd Bush, Greater London, W6 7PB.

A short walk from Hammersmith Underground, the Brook Green is a traditional pub offering 14 simple, stylish air-conditioned bedrooms, all with private modern bathrooms. Set in an elegant Victorian building, the cosy pub also features real open fires.

  • 19th Century

Prestonfield House Hotel

Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH16 5UT.

Prestonfield is the only hotel in Edinburgh to hold AA’s highest accolade of 5 Red Stars. Situated moments from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, this baroque mansion has been luxuriously reworked and now has 22 individual boudoir-like rooms and suites.

  • 17th Century

Longbridge House

Shepton Mallet, Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, BA4 5EP.

With parts dating back to 1300s, Longbridge House is better known as where the Duke of Monmouth stayed before his defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685. Now with three beautifully appointed rooms, guests can relax in the sunny courtyard.

  • 14th Century