Weekend breaks from London

Staycations Near London

53 handpicked hotels, inns, cabins, and retreats within 150km of London. For a proper weekend away, prioritise country houses, spa hotels, and coastal escapes that feel like a proper reset without swallowing the whole weekend in travel.

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Hazlitt's — Soho, London

Soho, London

Hazlitt's

18th-century antiques in unique Soho rooms — feels like a rich person's country house.

luxury stay£300+/night

1km from London · approx. 25 mins · Easy overnight escape

Treehouse Hotel — Marylebone, London

Marylebone, London

Treehouse Hotel

Eco-playful with greenery, kilims and London views.

mid stay£250-350/night

2km from London · approx. 25 mins · Easy overnight escape

The Lime Tree Hotel — Belgravia, London

Belgravia, London

The Lime Tree Hotel

Lined stucco townhouse in Belgravia with The Buttery café loved by locals.

unique stay£200-300/night

2km from London · approx. 25 mins · Easy overnight escape

The Megaro Hotel — King's Cross, London

King's Cross, London

The Megaro Hotel

Bold colors and rebellious edge near King's Cross.

mid stay£150-250/night

3km from London · approx. 25 mins · Easy overnight escape

The Portobello Hotel — Notting Hill, London

Notting Hill, London

The Portobello Hotel

Bohemian Notting Hill vibe with celebrity lore and champagne baths.

mid stay£200-300/night

5km from London · approx. 25 mins · Easy overnight escape

The Granary at Coes Vineyard — East Sussex

East Sussex

The Granary at Coes Vineyard

Mill-style granary on 50 acres with saltwater pool, hot tub and new vineyard.

unique stay£250-400/night

59km from London · approx. 64 mins · Easy overnight escape

Swan Inn — Fittleworth, West Sussex

Fittleworth, West Sussex

Swan Inn

Beautifully restored inn with 12 ensuite rooms and divine wallpaper.

mid stay£150-250/night

68km from London · approx. 1 hr 15 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Silchester Farm — Hampshire

Hampshire

Silchester Farm

Boutique 'Pyggies' pig-arc suites plus barn house and farmhouse for groups.

unique stay£200-300/night

70km from London · approx. 1 hr 15 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Amberley Castle — Amberley, West Sussex

Amberley, West Sussex

Amberley Castle

900-year-old castle hotel 90 minutes from London with luxury heritage experience.

luxury stay£350-700/night

72km from London · approx. 1 hr 20 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Artist Residence Brighton — Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton, East Sussex

Artist Residence Brighton

Boho-chic Brighton boutique in Regency Square — artistic and affordable.

mid stay£150-250/night

76km from London · approx. 1 hr 25 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Grand Brighton — Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton, East Sussex

The Grand Brighton

Victorian seafront luxury with promenade views.

luxury stay£300+/night

76km from London · approx. 1 hr 25 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Pig in the South Downs — Madehurst, West Sussex

Madehurst, West Sussex

The Pig in the South Downs

South Downs hideaway with kitchen garden.

mid stay£200-300/night

77km from London · approx. 1 hr 25 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Granary Barn — South Downs, East Sussex

South Downs, East Sussex

The Granary Barn

3-bed eco-barn with alfresco tub and Maker & Son sofa near Lewes.

unique stay£250-350/night

81km from London · approx. 1 hr 30 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Gallivant — Camber Sands, East Sussex

Camber Sands, East Sussex

The Gallivant

Chic seaside resort behind Camber Sands dunes with yoga and cocktails-on-beach.

mid stay£150-250/night

90km from London · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Pig at Bridge Place — Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury, Kent

The Pig at Bridge Place

Kent garden dining near Canterbury.

mid stay£200-300/night

92km from London · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Feathers — Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Woodstock, Oxfordshire

The Feathers

17th-century Woodstock inn near Blenheim Palace — dog-friendly with two restaurants.

mid stay£200-300/night

93km from London · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Estelle Manor — Eynsham, Oxfordshire

Eynsham, Oxfordshire

Estelle Manor

Grade II-listed manor with Roman spa, outdoor pool and activities including falconry.

luxury stay£400+/night

96km from London · approx. 1 hr 45 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Mollie's Cottage — Buckland, Cotswolds

Buckland, Cotswolds

Mollie's Cottage

The Holiday dream cottage — thatched roof, original beams, roll-top bath.

unique stay£200-300/night

96km from London · approx. 1 hr 45 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Soho Farmhouse — Great Tew, Oxfordshire

Great Tew, Oxfordshire

Soho Farmhouse

Spacious cabins with spa and wellness tech in Soho House's countryside outpost.

luxury stay£400+/night

101km from London · approx. 1 hr 50 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Updown Farmhouse — Deal, Kent

Deal, Kent

Updown Farmhouse

Renovated 17th-century farmhouse near Deal with outdoor pool and chef Oli's kitchen.

mid stay£200-300/night

105km from London · approx. 1 hr 55 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Fort Road — Margate, Kent

Margate, Kent

Fort Road

Refurbished Margate institution — family-friendly alternative.

mid stay£150-250/night

105km from London · approx. 1 hr 55 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Margate House — Margate, Kent

Margate, Kent

Margate House

Super stylish Margate townhouse steps from beach — adults only.

mid stay£200-300/night

106km from London · approx. 1 hr 55 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Plough at Kelmscott — Kelmscott, Oxfordshire

Kelmscott, Oxfordshire

The Plough at Kelmscott

17th-century inn by Sebastian Snow — daily menu with local produce and 8 lovely rooms.

mid stay£150-250/night

106km from London · approx. 1 hr 55 mins · Weekend sweet spot

Albion House — Ramsgate, Kent

Ramsgate, Kent

Albion House

12 sea-view rooms with Georgian restaurant and 4.7/5 rating.

luxury stay£300+/night

109km from London · approx. 1 hr 60 mins · Weekend sweet spot

The Rose — Deal, Kent

Deal, Kent

The Rose

Charming Deal boutique with bold colours and Rachel O'Sullivan's kitchen.

mid stay£150-250/night

111km from London · approx. 2 hr · Worth-the-journey break

The Pig in the Wall — Southampton, Hampshire

Southampton, Hampshire

The Pig in the Wall

Urban Pig outpost in medieval city walls.

mid stay£150-250/night

112km from London · approx. 2 hr · Worth-the-journey break

Thyme — Southrop, Gloucestershire

Southrop, Gloucestershire

Thyme

Understated luxury estate with rooms across cottages and farm buildings, focused on gardens and landscape.

luxury stay£300-600/night

112km from London · approx. 2 hr · Worth-the-journey break

Todthatch — Todenham, Cotswolds

Todenham, Cotswolds

Todthatch

English charm cottage — original beams, AGA, Cowshed products, 1.5hrs from London.

unique stay£200-300/night

119km from London · approx. 2 hr 10 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Slaughters Manor House — Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire

Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire

The Slaughters Manor House

Quintessentially English manor in picture-perfect Cotswolds village with croquet lawn.

luxury stay£300-500/night

121km from London · approx. 2 hr 10 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Haven Hall Hotel — Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Haven Hall Hotel

Edwardian boutique with sea views, 14 en-suite rooms and high hospitality ratings.

luxury stay£180-350/night

121km from London · approx. 2 hr 10 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Lords of the Manor Hotel — Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire

Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire

Lords of the Manor Hotel

Spacious family-friendly manor in quintessential Cotswolds village.

luxury stay£300-400/night

122km from London · approx. 2 hr 15 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Luccombe Hall Hotel — Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Luccombe Hall Hotel

Multi-award-winning clifftop hotel with balcony rooms, garden hot tubs and indoor/outdoor pools.

luxury stay£200-400/night

123km from London · approx. 2 hr 15 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Pig in the Cotswolds — Barnsley, Gloucestershire

Barnsley, Gloucestershire

The Pig in the Cotswolds

Cotswolds kitchen garden dining in Georgian manor.

mid stay£200-300/night

124km from London · approx. 2 hr 15 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Pig (original) — Brockenhurst, New Forest

Brockenhurst, New Forest

The Pig (original)

The original Pig — New Forest location with kitchen garden.

mid stay£200-300/night

125km from London · approx. 2 hr 15 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Cotswold House Hotel and Spa — Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Cotswold House Hotel and Spa

Prestigious hotel with private hot tubs and hydrotherapy pool in honey-stone beauty.

luxury stay£300+/night

129km from London · approx. 2 hr 20 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The George — Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

The George

17th-century boutique townhouse on the beach with Solent views and terraces.

mid stay£160-320/night

131km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Dormy House Hotel — Broadway, Worcestershire

Broadway, Worcestershire

Dormy House Hotel

Intimate 17th-century farmhouse with great views and exceptional spa.

luxury stay£300+/night

131km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Foxhill Manor — Broadway, Cotswolds

Broadway, Cotswolds

Foxhill Manor

#1 UK hotel in 2024 CN Readers' Choice — all-inclusive private house with 8 unique bedrooms.

luxury stay£500+/night

132km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Lygon Arms Hotel — Broadway, Gloucestershire

Broadway, Gloucestershire

The Lygon Arms Hotel

Historic Cotswolds coaching inn with luxurious bathrooms and impeccable service.

luxury stay£300+/night

133km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Burley Manor — Burley, New Forest

Burley, New Forest

Burley Manor

New Forest manor with Sunday lunch, deer sanctuary views and Halloween vibes.

mid stay£200-300/night

133km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Buckland Manor — Broadway, Gloucestershire

Broadway, Gloucestershire

Buckland Manor

Attentive staff and quintessential manor house charm.

luxury stay£350+/night

134km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Chewton Glen Treehouses — New Milton, Hampshire

New Milton, Hampshire

Chewton Glen Treehouses

Secluded luxury treehouses in the New Forest — elevated privacy among trees.

luxury stay£800+/night

138km from London · approx. 2 hr 30 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Garden Cottage at Wilderness Reserve — Sibton Park, Suffolk

Sibton Park, Suffolk

The Garden Cottage at Wilderness Reserve

Victorian family hideaway with dream kitchen, bunk room and estate activities.

unique stay£300-500/night

140km from London · approx. 2 hr 30 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Ellenborough Park — Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Ellenborough Park

#1 best value luxury hotel Cotswolds 2026 with stunning surroundings and spacious rooms.

luxury stay£300-400/night

140km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Whatley Manor — Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Whatley Manor

Popular near Cotswold Way with pool and 4.7/5 rating.

luxury stay£350+/night

140km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break

No. 38 The Park — Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

No. 38 The Park

Design-led boutique hotel near Cheltenham with stylish rooms and town access.

mid stay£180-350/night

141km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break

No. 131 — Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

No. 131

Exceptional food and homely Georgian townhouse with Crazy Eights bar buzzing 'til dawn.

mid stay£200-300/night

141km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Greenway Hotel and Spa — Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The Greenway Hotel and Spa

Immaculate spa and elegant country house near Cheltenham.

luxury stay£300+/night

143km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Manor House — Castle Combe, Wiltshire

Castle Combe, Wiltshire

The Manor House

Excellent views in prettiest village in England.

luxury stay£300+/night

146km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Painswick — Painswick, Gloucestershire

Painswick, Gloucestershire

The Painswick

Sophisticated Gloucestershire chic with 16 rooms and exceptional restaurant.

mid stay£200-300/night

146km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Calcot Manor — Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Calcot Manor

Surrounded by lavender fields with bubbling outdoor hydro-pool and Aromatherapy Associates treatments.

luxury stay£250-500/night

146km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa — Colerne, Wiltshire

Colerne, Wiltshire

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

500-acre estate with ESPA spa, indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pools and Michelin-starred dining.

luxury stay£400-800/night

148km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break

The Ship at Dunwich — Dunwich, Suffolk

Dunwich, Suffolk

The Ship at Dunwich

Traditional inn with locally sourced food and stunning marsh-view bedrooms on the Suffolk coast.

mid stay£120-220/night

148km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The best staycations near London balance short travel time with a genuine change of scene: good food, strong setting, comfortable rooms, and enough to do on site or nearby for a one- or two-night break.

For one night, aim for roughly an hour. For a full weekend, two to three hours can be worthwhile if the property is distinctive enough and you can arrive before dinner.