{"id":3525,"date":"2020-03-30T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secretescapes.com\/magazine-uk\/?p=3525"},"modified":"2021-03-03T16:20:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T16:20:49","slug":"best-england-country-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.secretescapes.com\/escapist\/best-england-country-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine great away-from-it-all country hotels in England"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether\nyou\u2019re hit by the stress of the big city or you\u2019re itching to reconnect with\nnature, sometimes all you need is a quick and easy getaway far from it all.\nFrom the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District to the heart of the quaint\nCotswolds, these nine English abodes are perfect for letting your hair down and\nyour worries slip away \u2013 all just a short drive from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The New Inn, Coln. Image: The New Inn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The New Inn, Coln St Aldwyns<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A five-star\nColn St Aldwyns abode and 16th-century pub, The New Inn makes a perfect hideout\nfor a tranquil escape blending upscale character with rural charm. Picture\nexposed stone walls and beamed ceilings, dark wood furnishings and natural\ncolour schemes, and inviting luxury touches such as free-standing bathtubs and\nfour-poster beds \u2013 all alongside a tempting dinner menu, featuring ingredients\nsourced from local suppliers. Lose yourself in the spirit of the English\nCotswolds as you tuck into venison carpaccio, pheasant with Port jus and\nshallot puree, and a slice of apple tarte tatin, all before a heavenly night\u2019s\nsleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Inn, Main Street, Coln St Aldwyns, Cirencester, GL7 5AN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Old Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-Wold. Image: The Old Stocks Inn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Old Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-Wold<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another\nunmissable Cotswolds retreat is The Old Stocks Inn, which combines piles of\nvibrant character with a warm and welcoming atmosphere on Stow-in-the-World\u2019s\nsleepy main square. Dine on honest and quirky British fare in the restaurant,\nknock back a couple cocktails in the bright and pleasant bar, unwind over a hot\ndrink and cake in the coffee shop, or simply while the days away soaking up the\nold-meets-new interiors of your guest room (there are only 16 rooms here, so\nintimacy is guaranteed) \u2013 however you choose to spend your time here, you\u2019ll\nsoon be soothed into a state of laid-back bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Old Stocks Inn, The Square, Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1AF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Lamb Hindon. Image: The Lamb Hindon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Lamb Hindon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Lamb is housed in a 12th<\/sup>-century coaching inn in Hindon. It presents classic rural charm mixed with modern conveniences, honest pub food and plenty of history, all behind an inviting stone fa\u00e7ade covered with vines. Enjoy a heartwarming roast, duck croquettes or spiced winter squash soup, before retiring to one of 18 guest rooms. Filled with boutique flair, these come equipped with ultra-comfy Hypnos beds, a Nespresso coffee machine and air conditioning, so you\u2019ll feel refreshed and reenergised in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lamb Hindon, High St, Hindon, Salisbury SP3 6DP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Slaughters Country Inn, Lower Slaughter. Image: The Slaughters Country Inn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Slaughters Country Inn, Lower Slaughter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Voted AA\nHotel Group of the Year in 2017\/2018, this country inn has retained high levels\nof hospitality and traditional English character throughout the years. With\njust 31 rooms, relaxed dining, real log fires in the winter and a terrace for\nsoaking up the summer sun, it makes escaping the daily grind terribly easy.\nTreat yourself to a sumptuous afternoon tea of home-made finger sandwiches,\nscones and cakes, dine on delicious sharing platters and slow-sip a pint or two\nof beer \u2013 all before enjoying the blissful atmosphere and beautiful d\u00e9cor of\nyour room, which combines luxury features with a home-away-from-home quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Slaughters Country Inn, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham GL54 2HS<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another Place, The Lake, Ullswater. Image: Another Place, The Lake<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another Place, The Lake, Ullswater<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For waterside relaxation with a contemporary twist, get away to this chic boutique-style bolthole on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Whether you\u2019re visiting with the family, as a couple or by yourself, you\u2019ll find that relaxing and letting go come easy here: stroll around the lake (or sail or even stand-up paddleboard across it, if you\u2019re feeling active) for a morning of head-clearing bliss, cycle across beautiful fells, and enjoy a spot of stargazing come nightfall \u2013 however you choose to immerse yourself in nature, you\u2019ll have fantastic food options in the form of casual bar fare and formal dining experiences, beautifully bright and plush guest rooms for a good night\u2019s sleep, and two treatment rooms for that extra bit of indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another Place, The Lake, A592, Watermillock, Ullswater, Penrith CA11 0LP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, East Grinstead. Image: Alexander House Hotel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, East Grinstead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This Five AA Red Star hotel offers a country escape quite unlike any other: when you aren\u2019t wandering through 120 acres of glorious gardens, feasting on a romantic meal at the three AA Rosette-awarded AG\u2019s Restaurant, or perhaps sipping the evenings away at the champagne bar, you could spend every second of your free time at the spa: awarded Five Luxury Bubbles by Good Spa Guide, it\u2019s a sumptuous adults-only space featuring 25 treatment rooms, relaxation lounges, a barrel sauna and hot tub, perfect for lazy days spent indulgently refreshing your mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander House & Utopia Spa, Est St, Turners Hill, East Grinstead RH10 4QD<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bell in Ticehurst, Ticehurst. Image: The Bell in Ticehurst<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Bell in Ticehurst, Ticehurst<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Give your\nrural escapade a quirky and homely twist with a stay at The Bell, where\nfriendly staff, a convivial atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyable setting all\nmake unwinding an easy task. Dine on local produce whipped into uncomplicated\nflavour-packed dishes at the restaurant, retreat to the bar for a glass of\nwine, and wave the knots goodbye with a soothing in-room treatment. Speaking of\nthe rooms, each comes packed with unique style and attitude; go all-out and opt\nfor a Lodge or even the romantic Love Nest, set in their own gardens around a\nfire pit, for added seclusion and serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bell in Ticehurst, High St, Ticehurst, Wadhurst TN5 7AS<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ollerod, Beaminster. Image: The Ollerod<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Ollerod, Beaminster<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Set in the\nquaint and quiet town of Beaminster, this honey-hued bolthole makes for an\nidyllic weekend away in Dorset\u2019s nature reserve, complete with incredible\naward-winning dining. After a day of exploring rugged cliffs, windswept beaches\nand heathland trails, retreat to one of the hotel\u2019s 13 rooms and surround\nyourself with quintessentially English d\u00e9cor \u2013 think beautifully patterned\nfeature walls, pops of vibrant colour adding a youthful appeal, and antique\nfurnishings overflowing with character. The property comprises a main house as\nwell as a coach house, where guest rooms offer ample silence and tranquillity\naway from the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ollerod, 3 Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peckforton Castle, Tarporley. Image: Peckforton Castle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Peckforton Castle, Tarporley<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Escape the\ncrowds in style at Peckforton Castle, which offers a rather regal stay\nsurrounded by nature in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Wander its lush\ngrounds, unwind with a pampering spa treatment and treat yourself further with\na fine dining experience at the three AA Rosette-awarded 1851 Restaurant, all\nbefore tucking yourself away in the comfort and privacy of one of 48 guest\nrooms; featuring rich colour schemes and old-world d\u00e9cor, the suites in\nparticular are enchanting individually-designed affairs, ready to transport you\nback to another era as you dose off on a four-poster bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peckforton Castle, Stone House Ln, Tarporley CW6 9TN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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