More Best country house hotels in South East

Lime Wood

Lime Wood

Lyndhurst, Hampshire

This luxurious Georgian stone mansion is surrounded by exemplary grounds, and offers both sumptuous suites and rustic family cottages to reside in.
Daisybank Cottage

Daisybank Cottage

New Forest, Hampshire

Gravetye Manor

Gravetye Manor

East Grinstead, West Sussex

Amid 1,000 acres of historically important gardens, pleasure grounds and woodland, this romantic Elizabethan manor house, built by an ironmaster for his bride, forms an impressive backdrop for Michelin-starred cuisine.

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Great Milton, Oxfordshire

For 40 years, Raymond Blanc has held two Michelin stars at this beautiful country-house hotel 'and it's not surprising – every mouthful of every meal is a triumph', say Guide insiders.

Chewton Glen

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

A five star country house hotel with a superb reputation that continues to keep Chewton Glen at the forefront of British hospitality after 50 years, it is also the home of one of the UK's most luxurious spa experiences.
The Queen's Inn

The Queen's Inn

Hawkhurst, Kent

Old-meets-new in this revived 16th-century coaching inn, now a 'busy, cheerful pub' in a historic Wealden village.

New Park Manor

New Park Manor

New Forest, Hampshire

Charles II might not recognise his old royal hunting lodge today but, as the father of at least 11 children and a great lover of his spaniels, the Merry Monarch would enjoy the dog-friendly, inclusive ethos.

The Millstream

The Millstream

Chichester, West Sussex

In gardens bordered by a stream, the Wild family's hotel, converted from three 17th-century cottages, a stroll from its own quayside, has well-equipped, country-classic bedrooms, formal and informal dining in restaurant and brasserie.

Boys Hall

Boys Hall

Ashford, Kent

With smugglers' tunnels beneath, this 'beautiful, gabled 17th-century manor', five minutes from Ashford International, stands in 'a secret garden oasis with a rose and herb garden'.

The Retreat at Elcot Park

The Retreat at Elcot Park

Newbury, Berkshire

A Regency mansion in parkland, once home to Percy Shelley's mother, has been reimagined as a contemporary country house hotel infused with a blithe spirit.

Old Whyly

Old Whyly

East Hoathly, Sussex

It is more than thirty years since Sarah Burgoyne first welcomed guests to her Georgian manor house, 'in enchanting gardens and grounds', where 'deer roam at dawn and birdsong is guaranteed'.

Beaverbrook

Beaverbrook

Leatherhead, Surrey

Once a retreat for Lord Beaverbrook, this Victorian mansion, filled with fascinating memorabilia, is home to chic contemporary bedrooms, a fine-dining restaurant, Japanese grill, library, cinema and spa.

Cliveden House

Cliveden House

Taplow, Berkshire

Redolent of its sometimes racy past, this veritable palazzo, designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1850 for the Duke of Sutherland, sits in National Trust pleasure grounds above the Thames.

Wingrove House

Wingrove House

Alfriston, Sussex

A colonial-style Victorian villa with galleried veranda has been refurbished in fine style, with 16 classy bedrooms and an airy restaurant serving locally sourced, seasonal, modern British fare.

Bay Tree Hotel

Bay Tree Hotel

Burford, Oxfordshire

Smart accommodation combines with the ambience of a country pub, replete with beams, flagstones and open fires, and a restaurant serving modern British cooking at this Cotswolds hotel.

Burley Manor

Burley Manor

Burley, Hampshire

This baronial-style Victorian manor house overlooking a deer park in the New Forest has been stylishly updated as an adults-only retreat with a well-regarded restaurant.

Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse

Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse

Cranbrook, Kent

A Victorian house on the Sissinghurst estate is home to this 'good-value B&B in a perfect location' for a visit the iconic English gardens laid out in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson.

Wartling Place

Wartling Place

Hailsham, Sussex

In landscaped gardens with views to the South Downs, this Georgian rectory B&B offers a tranquil retreat, traditional bedrooms with garden views, and a locally sourced breakfast.

The Alfriston

The Alfriston

Alfriston, Sussex

Being remodelled as The Alfriston. An outdoor heated pool, extensive grounds, Downs views, individually styled bedrooms and refined dining are among the attractions at this dog-friendly hotel on the banks of the River Cuckmere.

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