Luxury, 4 Star and 5 Star Hotels With Activities, Recreations, Games, Sports in the UK

High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire   cycling, walking, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Blenheim Palace, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham Festival, Hidcote Manor Gardens, Kiftsgate Court Gardens, Mill Deene Garden, Warwick Castle

The Noel Arms Hotel is steeped in history dating back to possibly the English Civil War. Today it offers friendly, relaxed accommodation with an excellent restaurant and bar.... more

Church Road, Great Milton, Oxfordshire   golf (4 miles), walking

Le Manoir aux Quat´Saisons hotel is situated in a privileged location, within easy reach of London, Oxford and the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds. It is an ideal... more

Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire   golf, fishing, clay shooting, wildlife & bird watching

Washbourne Court is the only riverside hotel in the Cotswolds. The new Washbourne Court offers a unique refreshing twist on luxury country house hotel ethos, situated right in... more

Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire   Golf, Cycling

Careys Manor and SenSpa offers elegant, English tradition combined with contemporary oriental sophistication, making the ideal place to enjoy a stress-free and relaxing break.... more

Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, Hertfordshire   croquet lawn, putting green

West Lodge Park Hotel is a 4 Star country house hotel set in 35 acres of grounds, an ideal base for visiting the capital, or for a relaxed, peaceful break. All fifty nine... more

Sandsend Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire   golf (within 3km), sailing, private beach area, mountain biking, nature trails throughout the Estate, walking (nearby), horse riding, deep sea fishing, trout fishing, clay shooting, shooting (nearby)

Set in 80 acres of breathtaking countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, and located next to the historic Whitby coast, the Raithwaite Hall Country... more

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire   archery, cricket pitch, croquet lawn, all weather tennis court, board games, golf (10 mins), Wine tasting, Cellar tours & wine tasting - please book in advance, river beach, cycling, mountain biking, walking, climbing (30 mins), horse riding (10 mins), fishing, shooting (30 mins), Falconry (30 mins), 4 X 4 land rover experience (30 mins), hot air ballooning (30 mins)

Situated on the Duke of Devonshire's 30,000 acre Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales, The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel and Spa is the perfect base to explore the... more

Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, Gloucestershire   croquet lawn, golf, horse riding, dry slope skiing

Tucked away behind a bank of mature trees, Hatton Court sits on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment between the Cathedral City of Gloucester and the glorious village of... more

7 Rothesay Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh   board games, childrens games & facilities

Comprising three beautiful architectural Georgian town houses situated in Edinburgh´s West End. The Edinburgh Residence enjoys a peaceful yet central location only minutes... more

Gyllyngvase Beach, Seafront, Falmouth, Cornwall   tennis, golf, sailing, scuba diving, surfing, beach, rock climbing, shark fishing, wildlife & bird watching

St Michael's hotel is regarded as one of the finest hotels in the South West. A contemporary oasis in which to relax unwind and indulge. With stunning sea views across... more

Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire   pool table, tennis at sister hotel The Pig, golf, reading in the library, a range of walking, running and cycling routes from Lime Wood into the New Forest, at least 3-4 of each, foraging with Gary, horse riding, fishing, shooting, go-karting, wine tasting in the cellar, kitchen table

Lime Wood is set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, 1.5 miles from the small town of Lyndhurst and just an hour and a half drive from London. We like to think of... more

2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh   Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, Prince Street

The Glasshouse hotel has clean contemporary lines behind the facade of an old church - Edinburgh´s hip boutique luxury hotel. An oasis from the City, the hotel boasts the only... more

Boreham Road, Warminster, Wiltshire   archery, outdoor tennis courts, board games, indoor tennis courts, golf (2 miles), horse riding (12 miles), clay shooting, quad bikes (12 miles), hot air ballooning (20 miles), team building activities

Bishopstrow House is without doubt one of the finest luxury hotels in Dorset and Wiltshire and is a temple to relaxation – guests receive the warmest of welcomes and the... more

The Esplanade, Sidmouth, Devon   snooker room, table tennis, tennis courts, games room, golf, beach, walking

The Victoria Hotel stands in 5 acres of landscaped gardens on Sidmouth´s picturesque esplanade. Offering the highest standards of comfort, with impressive public rooms, period... more

Holywell Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire   Squash (1 mile), Board games, Golf (1 mile), Walking, Horse riding (2 miles)

The award-winning Cottage in the Wood Hotel & Outlook Restaurant is for you if you´re looking for peace, relaxation, good food and wine. The Restaurant is well regarded for... more

Hunstanton Road, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk   18-hole golf course, fantastic beaches (see Heacham Manor website)

Heacham Manor is one of the finest hotels in Hunstanton complimented perfectly by the beautiful gardens, friendly staff and peaceful location. The exquisitely furnished guest... more

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh   Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, Calton Hill, Shopping

The Scotsman Hotel, located in the heart of the beautiful city of Edinburgh on the historic North Bridge is housed within the magnificent Scotsman Newspaper building.... more

Sonning, Berkshire   golf (6 miles), horse riding (12 miles), horse racing, fishing, shooting

The French Horn hotel on the River Thames near Windsor, is a long established family run restaurant with rooms, in a lovely village setting. Retire to a spacious and... more

Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon   croquet lawn, tennis, board games, golf, beach (12 miles), cycling, walking, riding, fishing

Northcote Manor Country House hotel provides a level of unsurpassed luxury in North Devon, offering an opportunity for complete relaxation and refreshment. The eleven luxury... more

Castle Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire   snooker, cricket at Old Trafford, football in Manchester or Liverpool, Elemis treatments, gym, golf, white-water rafitng, canoeing, horse racing at Chester, steam railway, Portmeirion, shopping in historic Chester

Ruthin Castle Hotel lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just over 20 miles from historic Chester. Dating back to the days of Edward I this is a truly romantic hotel... more

Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire   croquet lawn, en-tout-cas tennis court, board games, 18-hole golf course, horse riding

Lower Slaughter Manor is Grade II listed and stands in complete tranquillity in its own private grounds on the edge of the beautiful Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter. The... more

Turnberry, Ayrshire   pitch & putt, The Ailasa, The Kintyre & The Arran Academy Course, biking, horse riding, fishing, shooting, falconry, off-road 4x4, quad biking

The Turnberry Resort has recently completed a multi-million pound renovation programme on some of its bedrooms and public spaces. Bedrooms offer a calming environment in which... more

High Street, Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire   board games, golf, rent a boat (Summer only), boating, walking, horse riding, shooting

The Swan at Streatley hotel is the perfect location, in a natural valley alongside the river Thames, complimenting the high standards of food and service. The hotel has forty... more

Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent   croquet, floodlit tennis courts, board games, golf (1 min), walking, half a mile jogging trail

The Spa Hotel, an elegant 18th Century Mansion, is located on the western edge of Tunbridge Wells, situated in 14 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens including 3 spring fed... more

3 Castle Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire   golf at nearby courses can be arranged, SnoZone Milton Keynes Indoor Skiing and Snowboarding, Towcester Racecourse, Silvertone Motor Racing Circuit, AirKix Milton Keynes Indoor Sky Diving Centre, National Trust Properties of Stowe, Claydon House and Waddesdon Manor, Woburn Abbey and Safari, Bicester Village Designer Shopping Outlet, Bletchley Park World War 2 Museum home of the Enigma Machine, MK Dons Premier Football Stadium

The Villers Hotel in Buckingham is the only 4 Star hotel in the area and is designed to suit the most discerning guests. The individually designed bedrooms are all spacious... more

Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, Worcestershire   archery (by prior arrangement), croquet, all weather tennis court, golf, walking, horse riding, fishing (please bring own equipment), clay & laser pigeon shooting

Brockencote Hall is something very special nestling in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. From the long drive that winds its way up from the road past the lake, you... more

Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy   A selection of nearby award winning golf clubs including the award winning Conwy Golf club, which is the home for the Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open for the past two years and the venue for the prestigious European Amateur Team Championship during July 2009 and Maesdu Golf Club, offering 18 excellent holes of mixed links and parkland both with breathtaking views of the sea and mountains, white water rafting, clean sandy beaches, excellent famous walks including Aber falls and Snowdonia, fishing by arrangement, Llandudno ski slope, tree tops adventure, Conwy rib adventure

The Quay Hotel & Spa, luxury on the North Wales Coast! Meticulously designed throughout, the Quay Hotel & Spa in North Wales epitomises cool sophistication on the North Wales... more

Dart Marina, Sandquay Road, Dartmouth, Devon   yachting, harbour cruising, sailing, boating

The Dart Marina Hotel & Spa is situated on the banks of the River Dart and offers unpretentious style, impeccable facilities and immense warmth. In a stunning location in the... more

Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover, Hampshire   croquet lawn, tennis, golf, horse riding, fishing, shooting, hot air ballooning, flying, 4x4 driving experiences

Esseborne Manor sits high on the hill above the lovely Bourne Valley. ThisVictorian country house retains the feel of a private home with warm and caring staff. All bedrooms... more

The Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall   golf, cruising, sailing, cycling, walking, local attractions

The AA 4 Star Fowey Hotel sits majestically above the Fowey estuary, offering wonderful views out over the water to the opposite village of Polruan and to the sea. It is set... more

Hilders Cliff, Rye, East Sussex   tennis, golf (6 miles), windsurfing/surfing (3 miles), riding (1 mile)

Staying at Rye Lodge hotel is always an enjoyable experience at any time of the year. The surroundings are elegant, the atmosphere relaxed - and the service second to none!... more

Two Bridges, Princetown, Dartmoor, Devon   golf, walking

The Two Bridges Hotel nestles in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park. A perfect retreat to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings. Staff are friendly and attentive yet... more

Bryher, Isles of Scilly   games room with pool table, Nintendo Wii, table football, access to the island tennis court, golf, kayaking, boating, walking, horse riding (30 mins), fishing

The Hell Bay hotel is the ultimate place to escape to re-charge your batteries. Offering tranquillity, peace, privacy and seclusion. A relaxed and informal hideaway in... more

Half Moon Street, London   Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Shepherd´s Market, Green Park, Hyde Park, Bond Street Shopping nearby

Flemings Mayfair Hotel, with private Apartments, is one of London’s best kept secrets. Situated in a peaceful residential street in the heart of fashionable Mayfair, the best... more

Roman Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria   pool table, table tennis, board games, putting, Golf (2 miles), Walking, Horse riding, Fishing, Falconry

Appleby Manor is a true country house hotel, set in half a million acres of some of the loveliest countryside in England and is surrounded and protected by the magnificent... more

Crathorne, Yarm, North Yorkshire   board games, giant games, golf (4 miles), walking, trim trail

Crathorne Hall hotel is a magnificent stately home set in the heart of North Yorkshire and is one of the finest examples of Edwardian architecture and design. Far from being... more

Le Mont de la PulenteSt Brelade, Jersey   tennis court, La Moye championship golf course adjoining hotel, sailing, sea kayaking, diving, surfing, windsurfing, cycling, walking, fishing, flying, skydiving, blo-karting

For a getaway on the island of Jersey, The Atlantic Hotel can provide holidaymakers with ocean views whilst offering luxurious accommodation from its fifty bedrooms, with... more

92/94 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire   golf (15 mins), library bar with books and games collection, for sole use of hotel guests, punting (5 mins), cycling, complimentary walking tours of the City and University Colleges Tue-Sat

The Old Bank Hotel - You're in the heart of old Oxford. Stroll south past Corpus Christi to Christ Church meadows, head north for All Souls, the Radcliffe Camera and the... more

Northampton Road, Weston-on-the-Green, Oxford, Oxfordshire   boules, croquet, skittles, giant chess, giant Jenga, golf, horse riding, fishing, clay shooting

Weston Manor Hotel is a delightful luxury country house dating back over 900yrs situated as the centre piece of Weston-on-the-Green. Sitting on the edge of the Cotswolds... more

Climping Street, Climping, West Sussex   snooker room, croquet, tennis courts, Darts, golf, xBox, Wii, beach, horse riding

Bailiffscourt Hotel & Health Spa is set in 30 acres of parkland, with moats and small streams. There is an abundance of wild life to be seen. Built in the 1920s by the late... more

Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Perth & Kinross   board games, golf (30 mins), walking, horse riding (30 mins), fishing, stalking

Monachyle Mhor hotel is a very special family-run country hotel situated in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Once you travel along the picturesque shores of Loch Voil, you... more

Windsor Road, Egham, Surrey   childrens room at weekends, croquet, giant outdoor chess, outdoor Jenga, 3 outdoor tennis courts, children's gym trail, outdoor childrens play area, Wentworth Golf Club (5 mins), self drice riverboat hire (seasonal), riverboat trips, Ascot race course (15 mins), Windsor Castle (15 mins), Legoland (20 mins), Thorpe Park (5 mins), Savill Gardens (5 mins)

the runnymede-on-thames has a spectacular riverside setting and is perfect for a relaxing break or for visiting Windsor and a host of other attractions and historical sites.... more

Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire   18-hole golf course at sister hotel Donnington Valley Golf Club, fishing, shooting

To walk into reception at The Vineyard hotel at Stockcross is to enter another world. The inviting and comfortable sofas and chairs combine the best of contemporary and... more

Teffont Evias, Salisbury, Wiltshire   croquet lawn, board games, walking, riding (7 miles), fishing (5 miles), shooting (10 miles), Clay shooting (2 miles)

Howard´s House hotel is set in 2 acres of glorious gardens in one of the most beautiful villages in Wiltshire. Hidden away in the quietness of the lovely Nadder valley. The... more

The Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead, Bristol   Golf (25 mins), Walking (20 mins), Climbing (10 mins)

The Hotel du Vin & Bistro Bristol is a magnificently restored Sugar House. Located close to the rejuvenated waterfront in Bristol, the hotel has forty bedrooms, including... more

1 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire   golf (4 miles), punting, cycling - bike hire, complimentary walking tours of the city and University Colleges Tue-Sat with our resident tour guide Isabella Underhill. Please book with reception, Newly re-opened Ashmolean museum, one minute walk away

The Old Parsonage Hotel is a haven of tranquillity located a five minute walk from the city centre, which makes it feel like a countryside retreat despite its urban location.... more

Simonstone, Hawes, North Yorkshire   golf (15 miles), hill walking, walking, horse riding (6 miles), fly fishing, clay shooting (45 mins), falconry (30 mins), 4x4 and adventure sports

Simonstone Hall hotel is set in magnificent countryside near the market town of Hawes in Upper Wensleydale. A beautifully restored Country House Hotel with spectacular views... more

Route des Bas Courtils, St Saviour, Guernsey   golf, windsurfing, surfing, horse riding, fishing, shooting, go-karting

Originally built as a working farm, a complete renovation in recent years has established The Farmhouse as one of Guernsey’s leading 4 star hotels, providing outstanding... more

Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset   tennis, golf, DVD library, boat hire, cycle hire, horse riding in the New Forest, fishing trips, crabbing at Mudeford

The Captain´s Club Hotel is superbly located in the heart of Christchurch. The strikingly contemporary exterior and interior give this hotel all the style and elegance you... more

Llyswen, Brecon, Powys   snooker room, croquet, board games, golf (8 miles), white water rafting, mountain biking, walking, horse riding (6 miles), fly fishing (licences to be obtained from Wye & Usk Foundation), clay shooting, 4 x 4 driving

A truly impressive building dating from 1632, Llangoed Hall formerly known as Llangoed Castle, strikes an imposing picture in the Wye Valley near the village of Llyswen, in... more