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4 Star Hotels

Top quality 4 star hotels throughout the British Isles.

All Classic British Hotels are a minimum of 4 stars. Browse our collection of Luxury, Deluxe, Superior First Class and First Class 4 star hotels, located in Britain's favourite destinations across England, Scotland and Wales.

Jockey Club Rooms

Newmarket, Suffolk

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Deluxe
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Hardwick Hall Hotel

Sedgefield, County Durham

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Luxury
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Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa

Ruthin, North Wales

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First Class
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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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Mitre Hampton Court Hotel

Hampton Court Palace, South West London

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • On the banks of the River Thames
  • 3-minute walk from Hampton Court
  • Riverside dining – watch boats sail by
  • Glass of white in the Minstrel’s Library
  • Afternoon tea on Thameside sun terrace
  • Espresso coffee machine in your bedroom
  • Commissioned by King Charles II in 1665
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Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

Peak District National Park (Pott Shrigley)

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First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Heritage country manor in private estate
  • 18 holes of golf designed by Donald Steel
  • Health club housed in Arts & Crafts chapel
  • Delicious al fresco dining, sunny or shade
  • Decléor holistic facial. Over 1 hour of bliss
  • Peak District – bring your walking boots
  • Nearby Lyme Park, Mr Darcy’s Pemberley
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The hotel exterior with palm trees by day - Donnington Manor Hotel, Sevenoaks

Donnington Manor Hotel

Sevenoaks, Kent

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Historic Grade II-listed country manor
  • National Trust stately homes at doorstep
  • Italian cuisine at 600-year-old Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi & A/C in every guest bedroom
  • British classics high tea & Sunday roast
  • North Downs Way National Trail by hotel
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View of the hotel from across the pond - Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa, Farnham

Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa

Farnham, Surrey

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Magical 922-acre National Trust setting
  • Picturesque lake & woodland views
  • Luxuriously laid-back waterside dining
  • Indigo lounge bar’s intimate log fire
  • Haven for wildlife & country pursuits
  • Sun setting over Frensham Great Pond
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Morritt Country House Hotel & Spa

Barnard Castle, County Durham

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Classic creeper-clad country house
  • Quirky motoring-themed The Garage Spa
  • Taste Durham local produce champion
  • Lavishly-appointed Executive Rooms
  • Heritage hotel with Dickens connections
  • Local walking routes & country pursuits
  • The Bowes Museum & Raby Castle nearby
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The front entrance to the hotel at twilight - Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Edinburgh

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Kirknewton, Edinburgh

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Glorious 1,000-acre parkland estate
  • Views to Edinburgh Castle & Forth Bridge
  • 36 holes of golf designed by James Braid
  • Luxury spa treatments in beauty salon
  • Local menus – herb garden & bee hives
  • Cocktail bar with single malt whiskies
  • Edinburgh’s secret country retreat
  • Easy access to Scottish countryside
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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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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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View of the hotel and pagoda from the grounds - Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf, Hythe, Kent

Hythe Imperial Hotel, Golf & Spa

Hythe/Folkestone, Kent

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Pebble’s throw from Hythe beach
  • Stylish rooms with stunning sea views
  • Award-winning seafood at The Coast
  • Kent’s only Moët & Chandon bar
  • The spa’s hot stone relaxation area
  • Scenic 18-hole links golf course
  • Royal Military Canal & Kent Downs
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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
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Wyck Hill House Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds (Stow-on-the-Wold)

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Country manor in 50-acre estate
  • Breathtaking Windrush Valley views
  • Dishes made with Cotswold produce
  • Elemis Absolute Spa Ritual
  • Bedrooms with private patios
  • Elizabethan-style library and bar
  • Top romantic break destination
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Wrightington Hotel & Spa

Wrightington/Wigan, Lancashire

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Scenic countryside setting
  • Easy access to the M6
  • Award-winning Lancashire food
  • Stylish rooms with French balconies
  • Superb leisure club with indoor pool
  • Vitality Spa & Ava Rose Hair Studio
  • Speciality shopping at its doorstep
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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
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Weetwood Hall Hotel

Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Grand 17th-Century manor house
  • Picturesque woodland setting
  • Four poster feature bedrooms
  • Traditional pub serving real ale
  • Sparkling city of Leeds nearby
  • Free access to local health clubs
  • Special rates at local golf clubs
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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
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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
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The Lensbury

Richmond/Hampton Court Palace

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  • On the banks of the River Thames
  • A great alternative to Central London
  • State-of-the-art health club
  • Brand new Dunbar Restaurant
  • Exceptional sports facilities
  • Delicious full English breakfast
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Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Sudbury, Suffolk

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Inspiring lake and golf course views
  • Delicious food made with Suffolk produce
  • Challenging championship golf
  • Outstanding spa & health club
  • Outstanding service
  • Designer luxury country lodges
  • Top romantic break destination
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Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel

Gretna Green/Carlisle, Scotland

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • World-famous romantic destination
  • Balcony rooms with stunning views
  • Award-winning Scottish fine dining
  • Stylish bar serving amazing cocktails
  • Beauty salon with day spa ethos
  • 10 minutes from historic Carlisle
  • Outstanding service
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

Durham, County Durham

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Luxury

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Set in a glorious 350-acre estate
  • ESPA spa with 5 pools & thermal suite
  • 36 rewarding holes of championship golf
  • Spacious bedrooms, many with views
  • Acclaimed Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill
  • Traditional Pemberton’s Carvery
  • Impressive selection buffet breakfast
  • Short walk to Durham park-and-ride
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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
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Park Farm Hotel

Norwich, Norfolk

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Deluxe

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Georgeous countryside setting
  • Easy access to Norwich
  • Stellar customer service
  • First class restaurant
  • Purpose-built health club
  • Rooms with patios & air-conditioning
  • Originally a Georgian farmhouse
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Milford Hall Hotel & Spa

Salisbury (City Centre), Wiltshire

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First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Elegant Grade II listed Georgian mansion
  • Salisbury Cathedral a short walk away
  • Beautiful period-style feature bedrooms
  • Relaxed Italian dining in stylish surrounds
  • Lime Tree Spa with outdoor spa pool
  • Small, attractive garden & terrace
  • Stonehenge & the New Forest nearby
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Metropole Hotel & Spa

Llandrindod Wells, Mid Wales

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Superior First Class

Why We Love This Hotel

  • Historic hotel near stunning Elan Valley
  • Mouth-watering 6-course tasting menu
  • Nature-inspired treatments in the Spa
  • Relaxed dining in Spencer’s Brasserie
  • A quarter mile from the train station
  • Delicious full Welsh breakfast
  • Outstanding Welsh hospitality
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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
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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
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