The New Year is a great time for a hotel break, whether you want a quiet celebration, and perhaps a walk in the countryside, or a gala dinner with champagne. Here you’ll find our tips for the best New Year’s Eve hotels in England
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Hotels for New Years Eve in England
The Cottage in the Wood - Christmas and New Year Package 10% discount Special Offer
Malvern Wells
New Year’s Eve starts with a cocktail on arrival, followed by a seven-course tasting menu, plenty of Champagne, and a night of conversation and celebration before staying over in luxurious style.
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Hotels for New Years Eve in England
Soar Mill Cove Hotel - 45th Anniviersary Three Night Special Offer
Salcombe
This single-storey hotel enfolded in a gorse-clad valley with views of the sea has been in the Makepeace family for three generations.
The Feathered Nest - 25% Discount Two-Night Special Offer
Chipping Norton
Guests have a bird’s-eye view over the Evenlode valley from Adam Taylor’s gastropub-with-rooms in a hilltop Cotswold village.
Red Lion at East Chisenbury - Complimentary Glass of Bubbly Special Offer
East Chisenbury
A ‘laid-back, fire-in-the hearth, village pub atmosphere’ prevails at this charming thatched gastropub with riverside guesthouse on the edge of Salisbury Plain.
The Eastbury Hotel & Spa - Doggy Getaway Special Offer
Sherborne
Behind the ‘pretty façade’ of a Georgian town house in an affluent market town, this hotel is a perfect retreat, with small spa, oasis garden and croquet lawn.
Seaham Hall - '3 Night Christmas Break' Special Offer
Seaham
Garden suites with hot tubs, a state-of-the-art spa, brightly coloured sofas under gleaming chandeliers . . . this country house hotel offers luxury with a contemporary edge.
Ees Wyke Country House - Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
Ambleside
‘This is one of the best country houses we have stayed in,’ writes a reader, of this white-painted Georgian gentleman’s residence with glorious views over Esthwaite Water to the Langdale Pikes.
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa - 'Winter Escape' Midweek Special Offer
Mawgan Porth
Seen through walls of windows, the sea is a huge presence at this family-run hotel ‘in a fabulous location’ on the cliffs above a surfers’ beach.
The Nare - '40 Winks Break' Special Offer
Veryan-in-Roseland
‘It’s like going back in time to more gracious living,’ writes a reader after an annual visit to the Ashworth family's hotel in sub-tropical gardens above Carne Beach.
The Scarlet - 'Advanced Purchase' Special Offer
Mawgan Porth
Eco values as well as enjoyment are fundamental to this cliff-top hotel, with sea thrift-covered roof, sweeping curves, reed-filtered pool and walls of windows to soak up the light and the seascape.
Headlam Hall - 'Winter Escape' Special Offer
Darlington
The real charm of this grand country house, with sweeping gardens, terraces, oak panelling and swish spa, lies in its warm and informal atmosphere.
The George of Stamford - 'Sunday Lunch and Stay' Special Offer
Stamford
‘Over five decades the dear old George has never missed a beat, and our stay was as perfect as ever in this beautiful, old but supremely comfortable hotel in a lovely town.’
From £195.00 per night
The Rose & Crown - 'Winter Snuggler' Special Offer
Barnard Castle
‘In a stunning village’, this 18th-century inn beside a Saxon church is now a highly rated pub-with-rooms, owned by a local farming family with deep roots in the Teasdale soil.
Lords of the Manor - 'Taste of the Cotswolds' Special Offer
Upper Slaughter
Winding lanes lead to this 17th-century former rectory, ‘a bit hidden away’, in a ‘gorgeous location’, in 'beautifully maintained' gardens on the River Eye.
Widbrook Grange - Two night Christmas Special Offer
Bradford-on-Avon
If the Borrowers opened a hotel, it would probably be something like Nick and Charlotte Dent’s Georgian farmhouse, filled with upcycled objets trouvés.
Cuckoo Brow Inn - Three Night 15% Discount Special Offer
Ambleside
This jolly country inn, between Lake Windermere and Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top home, welcomes walkers, dogs and children with smiles, robust food and toasty log-burners.
The Lygon Arms - 15% Discount Early Bird Special Offer
Broadway
Join a New Year house party at The Lygon Arms with Champagne afternoon teas, wine, canapes, midnight bubbles and plenty of entertainment.
The Brisley Bell - £40 Discount Special Offer
Dereham
Just the place for watching a Friday-evening cricket match, this welcoming inn dating back to the 17th-century faces the village green.
The Dog at Wingham - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast from £100 per Person per night Special Offer
Canterbury
More a stylish gastropub than a community hub, this historic inn has a loyal following of foodies who rave about its 'delicious meals'.
The Devonshire Arms - Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
Skipton
This former 17th-century inn, which is part of the Duke of Devonshire's 30,000-acre estate at Bolton Abbey, is today an impressive country house hotel, with fine dining and a spa.
Beechfield House - Two Night Winter Break from £199 Special Offer
Melksham
With ‘a great setting in large grounds’ and the ‘huge plus’ of an outdoor heated pool, this ornate Italianate Victorian house in woodland and gardens impressed our inspectors, who found it a ‘very relaxed place’.
The Cavendish - Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
Baslow
Fine dining, dancing and plenty of sparkle is the tradition for New Year’s Eve at the Cavendish!
Hartwell House - National Trust Winter Break Special Offer
Aylesbury
An equestrian statue of Frederick, Prince of Wales, marks your arrival at this glorious Jacobean-cum-Georgian mansion, a hotel since the late 1980s.
From £200 per night
Hambleton Hall - Autumn Escape Special Offer
Oakham
'Could a summer day get any better than sitting in a beautiful garden, gazing down over manicured hedges and a fountain, to Rutland Water gleaming in the sunshine?’
Pen-y-Dyffryn - 30% Discount Winter Special Offer
Oswestry
‘A hidden gem on the Welsh border’, the Hunter family’s ‘highly dog-friendly’ hotel, in a Georgian former rectory, can again bask in the praise from our readers,
The Peacock at Rowsley - Glass of Fizz Special Offer
Rowsley
Experience a Peak District New Year in historic surroundings, and with exceptional service this year, at The Peacock at Rowsley.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa - Romantic Autumn and Winter Break Special Offer
York
Afternoon teas on arrival, use of the spa, dress up for dinner and celebrate in country house style this New Year’s Eve.
The Old Bridge - 2 nights for the price of 1 100% Flexible Special Offer
Huntingdon
‘Traditional pub, lovely atmosphere, fantastic staff and mouth-watering food’ sums up what readers think of this ivy-cloaked Georgian town house hotel, overlooking a riverside park by the Great Ouse.
Chewton Glen - 'Your Stay Your Way' £100 Credit Special Offer
New Milton
There’s a two night house party at the exceptional Chewton Glen complete with a five course dinner, wines and dancing with a black tie dress code.
The Cottage in the Wood - Christmas and New Year Package 10% discount Special Offer
Malvern Wells
New Year’s Eve starts with a cocktail on arrival, followed by a seven-course tasting menu, plenty of Champagne, and a night of conversation and celebration before staying over in luxurious style.
Cary Arms & Spa - 'Celebration Hideaway' Special Offer
Babbacombe
A cosy beamed pub is the warm heart of this hotel, in the shelter of wooded, red sandstone cliffs that reminded the young Queen Victoria of ‘a ballet or a play where nymphs appear’.
Cliveden House - Three Nights for the Price of Two Midweek Special Offer
Taplow
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.
Burleigh Court - New Years Package Special Offer
Stroud
‘We call it The Happy Place,’ wrote a reader in praise of this manor house hotel in ‘Cider with Rosie’ country, and our inspector’s stay was happy indeed.
From £65 per night
The Mitre - 'Two Festive Nights' Special Offer
In ‘a lovely location’, with riverside terraces, and Hampton Court across the road, the flagship venture for Hector Ross’s Signet Collection received our inspectors’ endorsement.
The Horn of Plenty - 'Autumn Away - Escape to Dartmoor Together' Special Offer
Tavistock
Gazing over a glorious sweep of the Tamar Valley, the Horn of Plenty has garnered praise for gastronomic excellence since it opened as a restaurant in 1967.
Old Church Farm - '1000 years' celebratory discount special offer
Bristol
A Saxon royal hunting lodge in the Gloucestershire countryside, rebuilt over centuries, is run today as a private hotel by ‘lovely hosts’ Christopher Trim and Kathryn Warner.
The White Horse - Free Bottle of House Wine Special Offer
Brancaster Staithe
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a gourmet dinner and dancing 'til late by the coast.
The Barnsdale - Festive mini-break Special Offer
Oakham
A former hunting lodge for the Earls of Gainsborough, the latest in the upmarket Signet Collection was a work in progress when our inspector called, with ‘a spa, hairdresser’s, café and farm shop still to open’.
The Farmhouse at Redcoats - Foodie Staycation Package Special Offer
Hitchin
In serene countryside, this well-restored old farmhouse, with many features dating from the 15th century, stands in large, landscaped gardens.
Beachcroft Hotel - Festive Twixmas/New Year Special Offer
Bognor Regis
Delivering a coastal Twixmas and New Year with style, Beachcroft Hotel is getting ready to welcome guests for the period between Christmas and New Year, as well as seeing in the 1st January with a splash. Take time to relax on the Sussex coast in the days between the big celebrations before dressing to impress for their famously good New Year’s Eve House Party. It includes a gala dinner, midnight cheese platters, champagne, a beachfront firework display and plenty of dancing.
Polurrian on the Lizard - Romantic Escape from £75 per room per night Special Offer
Mullion
While some of us bring home a fridge magnet or a Cornishware mug, businessman Andrew Long has gone one better and bought a hotel.
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Hotels not in the Guide that you may want to consider
Hotels for New Years Eve in England
The City Gate
Exeter
Abutting the Roman city walls, this style-savvy red brick old coaching inn (Young’s Brewery) has a lively atmosphere. Inside, a host of interesting curios including a vintage sewing machine, a ship’s masthead, and splashes of colour lend a quirky yet unpretentious vibe. Microbrewed drinks and traditional pub classics are served all day in the buzzy restaurant. In balmy weather, diners spill on to the large beer garden. ‘Boutiquey’ bedrooms are themed (water, wool, cotton).
The Capital Hotel, Apartments &Townhouse
London
‘On arrival we discovered that our package included afternoon tea, which we enjoyed before a concert at Cadogan Hall.’
The Castle Hotel
Lincoln
On the site of the Roman Forum, this Bailgate area hotel is well located between cathedral and castle. Comfortable, compact bedrooms in the main building, decorated in earthy hues, overlook the castle walls or have views of the medieval cathedral. Courtyard rooms are in the peaceful 250-year-old coach house, all conveniently on the ground floor, with parking just outside. Contemporary dishes are served for lunch and dinner in Reform restaurant (Wednesday to Saturday), and at lunchtime on Sundays.
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
‘The whole family feels welcome’ at this seaside hotel, which stands in a fabulous location, on a two-mile stretch of sandy, dog-friendly beach. The modern building is breezy and bright inside, with a host of facilities to suit everyone. Bedrooms have a coastal vibe; many have views to match.
Number One South Beach
Blackpool
Steps from the promenade, this friendly small hotel is close to many of the town’s attractions. Colourful bedrooms are individually decorated with flair, and have smart technological touches such as remote-controlled lighting, a waterproof TV by the spa bath, and a walk-in power shower. The best have a balcony to take in the sea views. Tram and bus stops are close by.
The Northgate
Bury St Edmunds
A stroll from the Abbey Gardens, this redbrick Victorian townhouse B&B has nine spacious, soft-hued bedrooms with French-inspired furniture, some with in-room bath, while two interconnect for a family.
Southampton Harbour Hotel
Southampton
Jutting out over a private marina, this ocean liner-like hotel is ship-shape inside, with porthole-shaped mirrors, vintage glass fish floats and nautical bits and pieces. Bedrooms and suites, several with a Juliet balcony, are cheerily decorated with some retro touches, and supplied with decanters of gin and sherry. The buzzy sixth-floor bar has harbour views. Jetty restaurant pairs locally caught seafood with seasonal produce, eaten on the terrace in welcoming weather.
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