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ukcountryhousehotelsandspasThornbury Castle is a luxury hotel UK located in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. This property is a real castle which has housed kings, queens, courtiers and ladies in waiting. It offers guests the chance to experience ancient yew-hedged gardens and stone-flagged courtyards, as the entire property exudes a sense of history that is unparalleled. In fact, Thornbury Castle is the only Tudor castle in the UK to currently operate as a hotel.
This is an accessible luxury experience, as well, thanks to its convenient location just 15 minutes from the M5. While not far from modern civilization, once inside the heavy oak doors you will feel as if you've stepped back in time. Guests will enjoy the splendor of magnificent roaring fires, sumptuous cuisine and luxurious bedchambers, making the Thornbury a perfect destination for any special occasion.
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UggBoy♥UggGirl [ PHOTO // WORLD // TRAVEL ]St. Martins Lane is a luxury hotel UK in London that is operated by the Morgans Hotel Group. Morgans introduced the boutique hotel concept to New York in 1984 and it became an instant hit. They bring this tradition of personalized service and home-like ambiance to St. Martins Lane, offering guests an experience of luxury and classic elegance in the heart of London. St. Martins Lane opened in late 1999 and represents the Morgan Hotel Group's first trans-Atlantic venture.
This urban hotel concept is designed to provide guests with a magical experience in one of the most exciting districts of the city, Covent Garden. The hotel has partnered with other top notch lifestyle brands to offer guests even more amenities and services, including a partnership with Amy Sacco to open Bungalow 8 in 2007 and GymBox to offer state of the art cardio workouts and gym equipment.
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UggBoy♥UggGirl [ PHOTO // WORLD // TRAVEL ]Chewton Glen is a luxury hotel UK country house and spa, set amidst 130 acres of lovely countryside in Hampshire bordering the New Forest National Park. The hotel is also located within walking distance from the ocean, and is a proud member of the exclusive Relais & Chateaux group of luxury hotels. Chewton Glen has earned a reputation as one of the top luxury hotels in the UK and has been recognized as the best hotel for service.
It has also made the Conde Nast Traveler list of the world's best hotels for 2011. This hotel exemplifies world class English hospitality and heritage, yet also offers all of the modern luxuries and conveniences to make guests feel at home. As part of their high standards, Chewton Glen is committed to a variety of environmentally friendly initiatives and has become a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme in the UK.