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.
Hidden Gems Luxury Escapes: Explore Secret Hotels in the UK
Uncover the best hidden gems and luxury escapes with our curated list of secret hotels in the UK. Whatever it is, all of our secret hotels are packed full of character. From National Park and Nature Reserve hotels to City Centre and Manor House hotels, we hope you’ll agree, our hidden gems luxury escape 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.
Gonville Hotel
Cambridge (City Centre)
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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Hintlesham Hall Hotel
Hintlesham/Ipswich, Suffolk
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
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Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Lake District National Park (Lake Windermere)
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Maids Head Hotel
Norwich (City Centre), Norfolk
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
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Waterton Park Hotel & Spa
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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
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Whitley Hall Country House Hotel
Sheffield/Peak District
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
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Fairlawns Hotel & Spa
Birmingham North (Walsall)
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
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Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
Dartmoor National Park (Newton Abbot)
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
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Jockey Club Rooms
Newmarket, Suffolk
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
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The Relais Cooden Beach & Spa
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
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Wildes Inns
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Prince Rupert Hotel
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Why We Love This Hotel
- Located on historic Butcher’s Row
- Heritage, Grade II listed hotel
- Medieval-style Royalist Restaurant
- Once home to Prince Rupert
- Tudor bistro & splendid tea rooms
- Short walk to main attractions
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Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa
Chester, Cheshire
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
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The Alfriston
South Downs National Park (Alfriston/Lewes)
Why We Love This Hotel
- A gem of a boutique 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
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Wild Boar Estate
Lake District National Park (Windermere)
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Dartington Hall
Totnes, Devon
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