Luxury vacations in the United Kingdom
A luxury vacation to The United Kingdom can mean many things as it is one of the most varied countries in the world. No other country of similar size can boast such a wide range of landscapes. By morning, you could find yourself in Scotland walking through the stark grandeur of the Scottish Highlands or maybe enjoying golfing on some of the finest links courses in the world. That same evening could find you, pint in hand, on a village green in The Cotswolds or enjoying all the grandeur and majesty of a sight-seeing trip to London. A luxury vacation to The Lake District offers superb fell walking. Devon and Cornwall offer quaint fishing villages and stunning coastlines and Hampshire offers the ancient New Forest and nearby Stonehenge can be discovered in the neighbouring county of Wiltshire. In easy reach from the Cotswolds is the Somerset city of Bath which offers superb Spa breaks where you can spend your luxury vacation exploring the ancient Roman Baths and explore its wonderful unique architecture.
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Travel Facts
Time difference: EST +5 hours, PST +8 hours.
Flying Time: Around 7 hours from New York and about 11 hours from Los Angeles.
Best time to visit: In the United Kingdom the best weather usually occurs between June and September, with the high summer months of July and August generally being the warmest and brightest. However, the weather can change frequently and rain can be expected at any time of year. During the winter months of December through February snow can fall.
Health and Visas: Visit the State Department for further information.
The Bath Priory, Bath, Somerset, England
Just a short stroll from the Georgian city of Bath. Exceeding expectations on every level, this luxury vacation hotel stands in four acres of walled gardens that feature an outdoor pool, wild flower meadows and a kitchen garden.
Chester Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, England
Owned by and named after the family of England’s Duke of Westminster, this charming city hotel is located in Chester which is very close to the Duke’s residence (which he opens on a few occasions during the year) and is the home of our Elegant Resorts’ head office. The Chester Grosvenor & Spa is a listed building of historic significance and is located next to the grand Eastgate Clock, one of the world’s most photographed. Rooms and suites are sumptuous and are perfect to pop back to during your days exploring Chester.
Fawsley Hall, Northamptonshire, England
Fawsley Hall’s historic roots go back to the 7th century when it was a royal manor and today it is a stunning country house hotel surrounded by two-thousand acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by the famous Capability Brown. There are Tudor, Georgian and Victorian wings in the hall and guest rooms are full of character with both modern features and antique furniture. In 1575 Fawsley Hall hosted Queen Elizabeth I for her final visit and guests have the option of staying in the 1575 Suite, with its delicately carved fireplace and four-poster bed, which are the chambers that she stayed in.
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, Hampshire, England
This Georgian manor sits within acres of rolling countryside and heritage-listed garden. Yet, it is still within an hour from central London. This intimate and historic retreat has all the elegance and comforts that you would come to expect from a Four Seasons hotel with its storybook charm and gracious, intuitive service.
Grayshott Spa, Surrey, England
Grayshott Spa is set in 47 acres of the tranquil Surrey countryside in an imposing country house, the former home of Poet Laureate Lord Tennyson. Adjoining to the house is 700 acres of National Trust land, preserved for its natural beauty. Visits to Grayshott are aimed at improving your health and well being with an environment which is dedicated to the rejuvenation of both body and mind. Each room and suite is designed to cocoon its guests in calm and comfort.
Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire, England
Hartwell House is a Grade 1 listed Jacobean and Georgian house which is set in ninety acres of parkland in the tranquillity of rural Buckinghamshire. The house was once home to Louis XV11 the exiled king of France and features Jacobean and Georgian façades. Close to Hartwell House, awaiting your discovery, are Waddesdon Manor the home of the Rothschild family and Stow Landscape Garden. The hotel is only one hour from central London and Heathrow and Luton Airports. Oxford is just a short twenty miles away.
The Lanesborough, London, England
No vacation to England would be complete without a stay in London and the prestigious Lanesborough, a St Regis Hotel, welcomes guests as if they were royalty. Located in Knightsbridge (one of the most prestigious shopping areas, where you will find the famous Harrods department store), it is close to royal palaces including Kensington Palace (former residence of Princess Diana), as well as Buckingham Palace, the current residence of the British Monarchy. London also has many museums, galleries and attractions with something to suit all ages from opera aficionados to those who love river cruises.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Oxfordshire, England
Offering guests one of Britain's finest gastronomic experiences this Orient Express Hotel created by master chef, Raymond Blanc is the perfect destination for your luxury vacation.
Home to a Two Michelin Star restaurant and The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, a range of fun one, two or four day hands-on cookery courses are available for you to learn new skills.
The Lowry, Manchester, England
An award-winning hotel, this contemporary property is a perfect base from which to explore the city of Manchester and some of northern England. It is situated next to the River Irwell and is well positioned for easy access into Manchester city center and all it has to offer.
Manchester is teeming with shops, art galleries (including The Lowry, named after local artist LS Lowry known for his paintings of working class life in England's industrial north), museums, theatres and concert halls. You can also tour the home of local soccer team Manchester United.
MiddleThorpe Hall & Spa, York, England
Overlooking York racecourse, the stately Middlethorpe Hall is a good location for exploring the historic city of York where points of interest include York Minster and the narrow medieval street called The Shambles. The house stands in twenty acres of award-winning grounds and is filled with antique paintings and furniture. Guest rooms and suites are charming, luxuriously appointed and are split between the main country house hotel, the 18th century courtyard and a cottage in the grounds (which provides self-contained accommodation for guests who wish for more privacy).
Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal, Ireland
Ideal as part of a luxury romantic vacation, this hotel is a grand 19th century castle that blends Gaelic heritage with the conveniences of a modern world-class hotel, into a true fairytale destination. Think bespoke furnishings, four-poster beds and specially commissioned art, alongside spacious bathrooms and high speed internet access. All guest rooms have beautiful views of the grounds too and if you stay in a Castle Suite you will have private access to the castle tower.
The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
This luxurious Scottish hotel is located in 850 acres of stunning wild countryside where you can breathe in the fresh Scottish air. Famed for its fantastic facilities, the resort has three 18-hole championship golf courses and a wide variety of options enabling guests to make the most of the great outdoors by fishing in the estate grounds and nearby lakes, horse-riding, shooting, trying the art of falconry, mountain-biking, and much more – it is a real soft adventure playground. A member of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World’ too, standards are very high and you can look forward to Michelin Star dining, first class spa pampering and fantastic all-round services.
Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa,St Andrews, Scotland
Some of the UK’s best golf courses are found in Scotland and if you are a keen golfer you should stay at this luxury golf resort where The Duke’s championship course, with its views over the countryside and the sea, is by far one of its finest heathland courses. There are five different tee off positions at every hole giving players of all levels of skill new challenges and flexibility.
Tuition and golf buddies are also available at the resort’s Golf Academy. In addition, a fantastic choice of great places to dine, bars to sample a whisky and a first-class spa to be pampered in.
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, Llandudno, Wales
Located in North Wales, an area with the highest concentration of Castles in the UK, Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, a 17th century house, used to be home to the well known Mostyn family. Inside there are historical touches such as splendid fireplaces, oak panelling and stone mullioned windows, the three AA Rosette Dining Room and fifteen bedrooms (with a further sixteen cottages in the grounds).