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England is the largest and, with 55 million inhabitants, by far the most populous of the United Kingdom’s constituent countries. A ‘green and pleasant land’, England is home to much more than this famous description implies. From urban bustle to rural idylls via spectacular coastline and dramatic natural scenery, England has an incredible variety of landscapes and attractions to experience.
Oxfordshire
Size: 32 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary Classic & Secluded
Michelin-starred cuisine and magnificent English countryside are the cornerstones of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. The brainchild of celebrated chef Raymond Blanc, this 32-room manor house in bucolic Oxfordshire has been a gastronomic destination for Londoners since 1984. The grounds include a two-acre garden that provides vegetables and herbs for the heralded restaurant and the Raymond Blanc Cookery School and Gardening School. Take a half-day class or in-depth course; you can even join the kitchen team for a day. A walk through the organic garden or enjoy falconry with our very own birds of prey.
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Size: 47 rooms and suites
Style: Traditional Elegance / Quiet
Grantley Hall is a hidden jewel found in the Yorkshire Dales, offering 47 exquisite bedrooms, five indulgent restaurants, including Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, and three stunning bars. Escape to tranquillity in the award winning Three Graces Spa or experience state-of-the-art facilities in the ELITE Luxury Gym.
Set in 38 acres of landscaped gardens Grantley Hall combines 17th century grandeur with 21st century sophistication. Having opened its doors in 2019 for the very first time, the hotel has since won a host of accolades and awards and is currently AA Hotel of the Year, England.
Location: The Cotswolds
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 8
Maximum Occupants: 20
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
In the heart of the charming Cotswolds sits this handsome manor house. Recently constructed, it forms part of an imposing 600-acre estate of beautiful countryside and first-rate amenities. Make use of the heated outdoor swimming pool, manicured gardens and tennis court, or head down to the lake to enjoy the newly built sauna, hot tub and yoga deck. A wonderful outside entertainment terrace complete with fire pit and fully stocked bar sits beside the house – ideal for alfresco dining or an afternoon G&T. Inside, you will find comfortable sitting rooms, library-style lounges and a beautiful drawing room, all dressed with traditional artwork and antiques while offering the very latest in home entertainment and digital innovations.
Guests can dine on a range of dishes prepared by the in-house chef showcasing locally sourced ingredients – all served in the elegant, wainscot dining room. The home comfortably sleeps up to 20 guests, making it the perfect setting for family holidays, intimate celebrations or corporate retreats. Eight bedrooms offer super king or king beds, seven of which have en-suite bathrooms. The remaining two bedrooms include a twin and a standard double. There are also two converted barns that can offer up to eight more bedrooms, or a large venue for celebrations and corporate events, upon request.
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page updated: October 2025
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