Country hotels near London
Country Hotel Breaks Near London
13 country houses, estates, inns, and rural retreats that deliver the classic british weekend away. within 150km of London, chosen for short breaks where travel time still leaves room for dinner, walks, and a proper reset.
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For short breaks, the best country hotels combine walks, food, fires, gardens, and easy arrival times.
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Eynsham, Oxfordshire
Estelle Manor
Grade II-listed manor with Roman spa, outdoor pool and activities including falconry.
96km from London · approx. 1 hr 45 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Great Tew, Oxfordshire
Soho Farmhouse
Spacious cabins with spa and wellness tech in Soho House's countryside outpost.
101km from London · approx. 1 hr 50 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Kelmscott, Oxfordshire
The Plough at Kelmscott
17th-century inn by Sebastian Snow — daily menu with local produce and 8 lovely rooms.
106km from London · approx. 1 hr 55 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Southrop, Gloucestershire
Thyme
Understated luxury estate with rooms across cottages and farm buildings, focused on gardens and landscape.
112km from London · approx. 2 hr · Worth-the-journey break
Broadway, Cotswolds
Foxhill Manor
#1 UK hotel in 2024 CN Readers' Choice — all-inclusive private house with 8 unique bedrooms.
132km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Burley, New Forest
Burley Manor
New Forest manor with Sunday lunch, deer sanctuary views and Halloween vibes.
133km from London · approx. 2 hr 25 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Sibton Park, Suffolk
The Garden Cottage at Wilderness Reserve
Victorian family hideaway with dream kitchen, bunk room and estate activities.
140km from London · approx. 2 hr 30 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Ellenborough Park
#1 best value luxury hotel Cotswolds 2026 with stunning surroundings and spacious rooms.
140km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Whatley Manor
Popular near Cotswold Way with pool and 4.7/5 rating.
140km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Greenway Hotel and Spa
Immaculate spa and elegant country house near Cheltenham.
143km from London · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Castle Combe, Wiltshire
The Manor House
Excellent views in prettiest village in England.
146km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Calcot Manor
Surrounded by lavender fields with bubbling outdoor hydro-pool and Aromatherapy Associates treatments.
146km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Colerne, Wiltshire
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
500-acre estate with ESPA spa, indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pools and Michelin-starred dining.
148km from London · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break
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For short breaks, the best country hotels combine walks, food, fires, gardens, and easy arrival times.