The Midlands & the Marches
Stunningly restored in 2017, this whitewashed 19th-century inn 6.5 miles west of Derby has solid oak floors, stone walls and timber-lined ceilings. Its 12…
Must-see hotels in The Midlands & the Marches
Warwickshire
Atmospheric accommodation at Warwick Castle includes two days' castle admission. The castle itself contains two four-poster-bed Tower Suites (including a…
Birmingham
Overlooking a park in the Jewellery Quarter, this 2016-opened independent hotel has 34 fresh, contemporary rooms with welcoming touches, such as hot-water…
Warwickshire
Queen Elizabeth I lived as a child at this 200-hectare estate, 5.5 miles east of Coventry. The 12th-century abbey was converted into a stately manor in…
Warwickshire
Set in 2.8 hectares of woodland and manicured gardens 2.7 miles north of Rugby, this Grade II–listed Gothic Revival manor (where Frank Whittle designed…
The Midlands & the Marches
In a regal Georgian town house where the Bishop of Hereford once resided, this tranquil 16-room hotel has two sophisticated restaurants using ingredients…
Shropshire
Up an alley off the main street, this lovingly restored Georgian library building built in 1730 is hugged by vines, backed by a beautiful garden and…
Lincolnshire
Stamford's luxurious landmark inn opened its doors in 1597. Today its 45 individually sized and decorated rooms impeccably blend period charm and modern…
Nottingham
In the heart of the gentrified Lace Market, this elegant Georgian town house's 42 sleek rooms have state-of-the-art furnishings and amenities; some come…
The Midlands & the Marches
Set around a flower-filled courtyard in the village heart, this rambling, black-and-white timbered coaching inn has 27 beautifully refurbished rooms (some…
Lincolnshire
Each of the Castle Hotel's 18 rooms have been exquisitely refurbished in olive, truffle and oyster tones, as has its family-friendly four-person coach…
The Midlands & the Marches
Surrounded by a rambling cottage garden, this red-brick 1860-built property 1.7 miles north of Derby has four countrified rooms with richly patterned…
The Midlands & the Marches
One of England's finest country hotels, rambling former hunting lodge Hambleton Hall, built in 1881, sits on a peninsula jutting out into Rutland Water, 3…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford's formidable one-time courthouse and prison, dating back over 500 years, is now an idyllic country inn 4 miles west of the town centre. Its nine…
Lincolnshire
Within the Burghley Estate, this stunningly renovated hotel has 27 rooms inspired by Burghley House, with period furnishings and luxuries such as Egyptian…
Shropshire
Behind its impossibly ornate timbered Jacobean facade, this 1619-built treasure is all tapestries, creaky furniture, timber beams and stained glass: you…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Some of the dozen rooms at this exquisite hotel have free-standing claw-foot bathtubs, and all have luxurious bedding and Temple Spa toiletries. The…
The Midlands & the Marches
The ultimate country-chic retreat, this lovely Georgian farmhouse 3.8 miles northwest of Ledbury on the A438 has eight luxuriously appointed rooms with…
Shropshire
On the Long Mynd's western side, this wonderfully isolated hiker favourite, with 38 beds (plus garden tent sites), is housed in a former school in the…
Hodgkinson's Hotel & Restaurant
The Midlands & the Marches
The eight rooms at this central Grade II–listed Victorian beauty conjure up Matlock's golden age with antique furnishings, cast-iron fireplaces, flowery…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Set in a large 200-year-old mansion 1.5 miles east of the town centre, this superior 134-bed hostel attracts travellers of all ages. Of its 32 rooms and…
Shropshire
For foodies, this is Ludlow's ultimate place to stay. Located 4 miles northwest of town adjoining the Ludlow Food Centre, it has its own top-end…
The Midlands & the Marches
The Farmhouse at Mackworth is just 2.5 miles northwest of Derby in undulating countryside, with the bonus of plentiful free parking. The designer inn's 10…
Lincolnshire
Situated 10 miles south of Stamford, this wisteria- and ivy-draped property was partly built using stone and timbers from the neighbouring castle where…
The Midlands & the Marches
In the village of Rowsley, 6.2 miles northwest of Matlock Bath, this 18th-century stone inn has eight comfy, country-style wallpapered rooms, a restaurant…
Peak District
Located along the Pennine Way 1.8 miles west of Edale, this peaceful campsite on a working farm is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Along with tent…
Shropshire
A gloriously atmospheric gabled greystone Elizabethan manor, with spiral staircases, wood-panelled walls, an impressive stone-floored dining hall and…
Shropshire
This former coaching inn is now a stylish town house offering 22 individually styled rooms with comfy goose- and duck-down pillows, and some with Severn…
Shropshire
Peacefully situated 4 miles east of Shrewsbury in the pint-sized village of Uffington on the banks of the River Severn, this family-friendly pub has nine…
Birmingham
A stylish operation on the 23rd and 24th floors of the Mailbox's annexe, The Cube, Birmingham's branch of the high-end Hotel Indigo chain marries a handy…
Shropshire
This solid-looking 18th-century coaching inn was built with stones from the now-vanished Bishop's Castle, which also contributed the gorgeous wood…
Peak District
This handsomely fitted-out stone house, built in the 1900s, has three comfortable guest rooms (two doubles, one single). Host Julia's organic breakfasts…
Peak District
Built in the 14th century and extensively remodelled in the 17th century, this magnificent property 3 miles north of Bakewell amid formal gardens and…
Birmingham
Housed in the Victorian red-brick former Birmingham Eye Hospital, this branch of the upmarket Hotel du Vin chain has real class, with wrought-iron…
Peak District
There's a tale to go with every creak of the floorboards at this history-soaked establishment, supposedly the oldest hotel in England. Among other…
The Midlands & the Marches
A Ledbury landmark, this black-and-white Tudor hotel built in 1564 looms over the main street. Of its 22 rooms, those in the oldest part of the building…
The Midlands & the Marches
Handy for the bus station, this imposing Victorian house dating from 1877 has six inviting rooms with high ceilings, big and bright windows, and some with…
The Midlands & the Marches
Owned and run by the same family for four generations, the 19th-century Belmont has 74 stylish, contemporary, individually designed rooms and a fantastic…
The Midlands & the Marches
Georgian manor house Swinfen Hall, built in 1757, sits 3 miles southeast of Lichfield amid 40 wooded hectares with formal gardens, wild hay meadows and a…
Lincolnshire
Stone walls, worn flagstones, secluded gardens and one room with an extraordinary timber-vaulted ceiling are just some of the charms of this lovingly…
