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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...

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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View of the mountains behind the hotel - Inver Lodge Hotel, Loch Inver

Inver Lodge

Lochinver, Highlands of Scotland

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Breathtaking sea, loch & Highland views
  • Award-winning Chez Roux Restaurant
  • Spacious bedrooms with dramatic views
  • Wilderness Highland walking & fishing
  • Tranquil haven for Scottish wildlife
  • Restorative holistic massages & therapies
  • A genuinely warm Highland welcome
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Lindeth Howe

Lake District National Park (Lake Windermere)

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Breathtaking Lake Windermere views
  • Beautifully appointed lake view bedrooms
  • Surrounded by idyllic mature gardens
  • Once owned by author Beatrix Potter
  • Award-winning, candlelit 4-course dinner
  • Lavish, cosy lounges with open log fires
  • A delightful 10 minute stroll to Bowness
  • Top romantic break destination
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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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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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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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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The hotel in the heart of the Brecon Beacons - Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Brecon Beacons

Gliffaes Country House Hotel

Brecon Beacons National Park (Crickhowell)

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Overlooking the fish-rich River Usk
  • Nestled in the dramatic Brecon Beacons
  • Dishes prepared from Welsh produce
  • Afternoon tea on the summer terrace
  • Brown trout & salmon fly fishing
  • Traditional lounges with open log fires
  • Top walker's break destination
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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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Jockey Club Rooms

Newmarket, Suffolk

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Deluxe
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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
  • The Last Grouse; pub serving local ales
  • 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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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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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
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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
The Customer Review Score is independently calculated, based on reviews from 250+ major websites & social sites.
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Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa

Ruthin, North Wales

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First Class
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