Ever dreamt of sleeping in a cosy country cottage, a grand stately home or even a charming hunting tower? Here’s our guide to the best English-style places to get a good night’s rest.
The Dairy: A charming hideaway at Belvoir Castle
Don’t let the name fool you, The Dairy is a rather splendid place to spend the night.
The Green: A taste of country life at Castle Howard
We recently stayed at The Green in Coneysthorpe on the Castle Howard estate. Its location in pretty, quiet village was a perfect base for exploring the North York Moors and the City of York, just 15 miles away.
Swangrove House: A historic retreat on the Badminton Estate
Originally a hunting lodge, Swangrove was transformed in 1703 into a maison de plaisance for the 2nd Duke of Beaufort…
Langley Castle: A great base for exploring Northumberland
There’s something rather special about spending the night in a castle, and Langley Castle Hotel gave us the chance to do just that…
The Hunting Tower: A unique escape at Chatsworth
This charming Sixteenth century Hunting Tower sits on a steep escarpment, 400 feet above Chatsworth. With far reaching views, it was once used by ladies to watch the hunts taking place in the park below…