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Hidden Gem Hotels UK

Our Hidden Gem hotels are brought to a lustrous shine at the heart of the Classic British Hotels collection. Like all precious things, there's more to them than meets the eye. Many of our Hidden Gem hotels have fascinating histories or celebrity, high society or Royal connections. Some have a take-your-breath-away location. Whatever it is, all of our Hidden Gem hotels are packed full of character. From National Park and Nature Reserve hotels, to City Centre and Dukedom hotels, we hope you’ll agree, our Hidden Gem hotels are a real find. Browse our Hidden Gems for a taste of what makes staying at a Classic British Hotel both an enjoyable and a refreshingly different experience...

Aldwark Manor Estate

Aldwark/York

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Luxury
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Rosa feature room - Gonville Hotel, Cambridge

Gonville Hotel

Cambridge (City Centre)

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Leafy city centre location
  • 5-minute walk from attractions
  • In-room iPads with concierge
  • Fully air-conditioned throughout
  • On-site parking & free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Secluded hotel garden to unwind in
  • Punting tours on the River Cam
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The courtyard of the Georgian building bathed in sunlight - Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

Hintlesham/Ipswich, Suffolk

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Splendid Grade I listed country house
  • Once owned by A-list chef Robert Carrier
  • 4-red-star AA Inspectors' Choice Hotel
  • Award-winning cuisine & wine list
  • Elemis frangipani body nourish wrap
  • Standing in softly rolling Suffolk
  • Top romantic break destination
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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The hotel on the edge of the lake with rolling hills behind it - Low Wood Bay Resort, Lake Windermere

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Lake District National Park (Lake Windermere)

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Luxury
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Maids Head Hotel

Norwich (City Centre), Norfolk

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Reputedly the UK’s oldest hotel
  • Central location with free parking
  • Opposite the famous Norman cathedral
  • 5 minute walk to shopping district
  • Savour rare wines at the WinePress restaurant
  • Jacobean snug bar & tapas bar
  • Beautifully decorated heritage bedrooms
  • Top historic break destination
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Aerial shot of Walton Hall on the island - Waterton Park Hotel, Wakefield

Waterton Park Hotel & Spa

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Idyllic lakeside setting
  • Splendid mansion house on its own island
  • Lake & countryside view bedrooms
  • Award-winning restaurant
  • Charlie's Bar with waterside terrace
  • Indoor pool at lake level
  • Situated on the Trans Pennine Trail
  • Championship 18-hole golf
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Ivy clad exterior overlooking the courtyard - Whitley Hall Hotel, Sheffield

Whitley Hall Country House Hotel

Sheffield/Peak District

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • 16th century ivy-clad mansion house
  • Tranquil garden setting with lakes
  • The Peak District at its doorstep
  • Gourmet Yorkshire dining
  • Luxurious bedrooms with lake views
  • Glorious outdoor spaces for relaxing
  • Peacocks roam the hotel grounds
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Double outdoor hot tubs and relaxed seating - Fairlawns Hotel & Spa, Walsall

Fairlawns Hotel & Spa

Birmingham North (Walsall)

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Outstanding destination spa
  • Spa grazing bar & patio
  • Gourmet, award-winning food
  • Stylish, spacious bedrooms
  • Suites with in-room baths
  • Exemplary standards of service
  • Orchard & garden spaces to wander
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Traditional country manor house - Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa, Dartmoor

Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa

Dartmoor National Park (Newton Abbot)

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Breathtaking panoramic views
  • Iconic Haytor beauty spot 2 miles away
  • Dishes made from Devonshire produce
  • Tibetan-inspired spa with indoor pool
  • The Blue Tiger pub on-site
  • Warm, friendly service
  • Top walkers break destination
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Grand exterior - The Jockey Club Rooms, Newmarket

Jockey Club Rooms

Newmarket, Suffolk

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  •  The ancestral home of British horse racing
  • A charming time capsule of an exclusive member's club
  •  Glorious Georgian architecture
  •  Garden terrace & manicured lawns
  •  Central Newmarket location with free parking
  •  Just over a mile from Newmarket Racecourse
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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The hotel perched on the edge of the lake - Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, Snowdonia

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa

Snowdonia National Park, Mid Wales

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Magical setting in a 24,000 acre estate
  • Breathtaking lake & mountain views
  • Spa experiences with a view
  • Award-winning Welsh fine dining
  • A haven for fishing & country pursuits
  • Sunsets over the lake
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Garden Double room - Van Dyk Hotel, Chesterfield

Van Dyk Hotel

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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Deluxe
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The hotel overlooking the lawn and grounds - Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston

Deans Place Country House Hotel

South Downs National Park (Alfriston/Lewes)

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • A Gem of a country house hotel
  • Riverside setting in a National Park
  • One of the area's best restaurants
  • Beautiful gardens & outdoor terrace
  • 15 minutes from the South Coast
  • Fantastic base for walking breaks
  • Passion for outstanding service
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Bottle of Champagne in the King James I Suite - Prince Rupert Hotel, Shrewsbury

Prince Rupert Hotel

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Located on historic Butcher's Row
  • Valet parking to private car park
  • Heritage, Grade II listed hotel
  • Medieval-style Royalist Restaurant
  • Once home to Prince Rupert
  • Tudor bistro & splendid tea rooms
  • Short walk to main attractions
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa

Chester, Cheshire

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Two miles from the Roman city of Chester
  • Award-winning garden setting
  • Gorgeous food in the Langdale Restaurant
  • Luxury Spa with treatments by Babor
  • Rooms with balconies & a garden outlook
  • Summer drinks on the garden terrace
  • A Winter tipple by the fireside in the bar
  • Close to Chester Park & Ride
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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The Wild Boar (Inn)

Lake District National Park (Windermere)

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Superior First Class
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Grand Edwardian Hotel - Tre-Ysgawen Hall Hotel & Spa, Isle of Anglesey

Tre-Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel & Spa

Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Historic country mansion house
  • Sculpture gardens with woodland walk
  • Luxurious spa with thermal suite & pool
  • Rooms with garden or mountain views
  • Gourmet dining in Noëlle's Restaurant
  • Afternoon tea in the Drawing Room
  • Top romantic break destination
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Aerial view of the whole estate - Dartington Hall Hotel, South Devon

Dartington Hall Hotel

Totnes/Dartmoor, South Devon

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First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Medieval courtyard in a 1,200-acre estate
  • 25 acres of Grade II* listed gardens
  • Savour a taste of the ‘West Country’
  • Stroll along the banks of the River Dart
  • Independent 14-Century Barn Cinema
  • Boutique shops selling gifts & craft
  • Buckfast Abbey & South Devon Railway nearby
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