The Norway Inn

Perranarworthal, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7NU.

At the head of Restronguet Creek, The Norway Inn offers four luxury en suite bedrooms. Dating from the early 19th century, this former coaching inn takes its name from the Scandinavian boatmen who brought Norwegian pine to sure-up Cornwall’s mine shafts.

  • 19th Century

Rufflets St Andrews

nr. St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9TX.

This turreted mansion house, set in 10 acres of award-winning gardens one mile west of St Andrews, has been in the same family ownership since 1952. The fine dining Terrace Restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes.

  • 20th Century

Tregaddra Farm B&B

Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7BB.

Set in the heart of the stunningly beautiful Lizard Peninsula, the most southerly point on mainland Britain, this 18th century farmhouse offers 4 luxurious en suite rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and a large garden.

  • 18th Century

Congham Hall Hotel & Spa

Congham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1AH.

Congham Hall is an elegant Georgian Manor House just one hour’s drive from Norwich. Set in acres of beautiful parkland, the hotel has twenty elegant bedrooms and suites. The Orangery restaurant overlooks the gardens and serves good food.

  • 18th Century

The Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT117AJ.

With its 32 en-suite rooms and gastro-style restaurant, The Crown Hotel is set on the edge of Blandford and enjoys views of the Stour River’s water meadows. Although recently refurbished, an inn has stood on this site since the 14th century.

  • 14th Century

Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

St Leonards, nr. Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 8ED.

Set in acres of beautiful lawned gardens on the outskirts of historic Gloucester, this elegant country house boasts stylish, modern en-suite rooms. The hotel’s restaurant serves fine English cuisine and offers wonderful views across the grounds and lake.

  • 18th Century

Fawsley Hall

Fawsley Hall, nr. Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BA.

Dating from Tudor times, Fawsley Hall has hosted some important visitors over the years, including King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Set in 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland, this beautiful country house hotel offers a modern health club and spa.

  • 15th Century