Boutique Hotels Near London Under £200 A Night
The Grosvenor
Hampshire
Simon and Teresa Henderson turned a rundown inn into this smart property last year. Now, Stockbridge in Hampshire has a destination hotel with 34 bright rooms. Some lead straight out into the garden, while others have exposed brick walls and views of Stockbridge marshes. There’s also a three-bedroom cottage if you’d prefer a self-catered stay. Guests are spoiled for choice in terms of food and drink – the restaurant has a daily changing menu, La Hutte offers alpine-inspired dishes, and the 1882 bar has real style thanks to its excellent cocktail menu and plush design. The hotel also has a library and lounge for relaxed evenings.
Rooms from £160 per night.
The Mitre
Hampton Court
On the banks of the Thames, overlooking Hampton Court Palace, The Mitre is a stylish hotel with some of the best interiors on this list. Guests will find a selection of characterful bedrooms that are big on comfort. If you’re after a special treat, opt for the Henry VIII Suite, with its unmatched riverside views, regal four-poster bed and copper rolltop bath. Otherwise, classic rooms are cosy, with colourful décor and modern bathrooms. Couples looking for a romantic staycation can enjoy a riverside picnic or settle into the Whispering Angel bar. Hampton Court, Strawberry Hill and Richmond Park are all just short distances away.
Rooms from £160 per night.
Visit MitreHamptonCourt.com
Coppa Club
Haslemere
Coppa Club has 12 properties around the UK, but we like its outpost in Haslemere, Surrey, for a relaxed weekend. Set in a restored Georgian townhouse, there are 13 boutique bedrooms with simple, minimalist décor, plus luxury bedding and modern en-suites with rainfall showers. Guests can order drinks in the snug, settle down for the evening in the lounge, and enjoy sundowners at the bar. There’s also a terrace with three of the brand’s signature igloos, as well as a restaurant serving crowd-pleasing dishes from brunch to dinner. Haslemere’s quaint high street, with its boutique shops and cafés, is within walking distance of the hotel, while Blackdown Ridge vineyard is a ten-minute drive away.
Rooms from £90 per night.
Visit CoppaClub.co.uk
Birch
Selsdon
Birch in Cheshunt is a hotel that calls itself a community, giving city dwellers the chance to relax with creative workshops, meditations, and special tasting menus. Back in spring, it opened an outpost in Selsdon, 30 minutes from central London. Set in 200 acres of land, the new property is a 19th-century gothic-style mansion with neutral interiors and fun pops of colours. There are 181 bedrooms – from small rooms for solo travellers to larger suites for families and groups – as well as a lido, wellness space, two restaurants, three bars, a co-working hub, activity studios and several communal spaces. There’s also an outdoor play area for children and a kids’ club for arts and crafts, superhero training and pyjama parties. You can also sign up to Birch’s membership programme which includes discounts on stays and private room hire, access to its central London club, and priority booking for ticketed events.
Rooms from £119 per night.
Visit BirchCommunity.com
Updown
Deal
This impeccably renovated 17th-century farmhouse is a ten-minute drive inland from Deal. Owners Ruth Leigh and Oliver Brown have converted the Grade ll-listed building into a restaurant with rooms. As well as the Gardener’s Cottage which sleeps two, there are now four bedrooms in the main house. All are cosy, with low beamed ceilings, comfy beds, olive green walls and interesting artwork. Food is the main talking point here – Oliver was the founder of Duck Duck Goose in Brixton and Ruth is the daughter of chef Rowley Leigh (of Kensington Place fame). The food is Italian influenced and seasonal, using the best regional ingredients available on the day – so you might eat the likes of fazzoletti with morels and wild garlic, then tuck into baked saffron rice with gurnard, mussels and aioli. There’s a short list of exciting wines, local beers and seasonal cocktails. The dining room is intimate, seating only a handful of guests but at weekends during the summer months, there’s a BBQ in the garden.
Rooms from £180 per night.
Visit UpdownFarmhouse.com
Albion House
Ramsgate
Just a six-minute walk from Ramsgate beach – the closest sandy beach to London – and with a hillside location overlooking the Royal Harbour, Albion House is the perfect spot for a seaside break. It’s a hotel with a long history of royal guests, and many of the building’s original Georgian features remain – carefully restored during the refurbishment. There are 14 rooms, 12 of which have sea views – expect king-sized beds, smart bathrooms and minimalist interiors. The dining room is a popular spot with locals thanks to a rustic menu that showcases local produce. The bar has a separate snack menu and extensive wine list.
Rooms from £85 per night.
The Rose
Deal
One of the most affordable options on this list, The Rose is a quirky hotel in Deal on the Kent coast. Eight rooms feature an eclectic mix of vintage patterns, bold colours and kitsch fabrics, as well as luxurious touches like hallway bars filled with treats. For a romantic staycation, book Room Four which has a super-king bed, large walk-in shower, freestanding roll-top bath, and a record player with a cool selection of vinyl. Couples can enjoy breakfast (you’re encouraged to order as much as you like) and dinner in the chic restaurant or pretty courtyard, which serves British comfort food made using quality local ingredients – think glazed cod with melted onions and pine nuts. Once you’ve explored Deal’s excellent high street, hire a couple of vintage bikes from the hotel to cycle along the seafront.
Rooms from £100 per night.
Visit TheRoseDeal.com
MARK ANTHONY FOX
Boys Hall
Kent
In a historic Jacobean manor house, Boys Hall is a smart restaurant with rooms near Ashford in Kent. Husband-and-wife team Brad and Kristie left their hospitality careers in London to create the getaway of their dreams and have spent three years restoring the property. There are nine bedrooms, each individually designed with super king luxury beds, Egyptian cotton bedlinen, fluffy towels and the little touches to make you feel right at home. Meanwhile, the restaurant downstairs is open from Wednesdays to Sundays with a regularly changing menu that champions the best of English produce. Highlights include giant pork scratchings with spiced pear compote; lobster doughnuts; Marmite-glazed celeriac steak with chickpea chips; and millionaire hazelnut shortbread. Treatment rooms and luxury cabins on the estate are in the works, too.
From £160 per night for bed & breakfast.
Visit Boys-Hall.com
The Bradley Hare
Wiltshire
Created by a former design director of Soho House, the Bradley Hare oozes glamour, with slick interiors, a laid-back atmosphere and delicious food. In the village of Maiden Bradley in southwest Wiltshire, the property has 12 bedrooms spread across two houses, with all the luxury extras you’d expect, including Egyptian cotton sheets, goose-down duvets and fancy bath products. The main hub of the hotel is a cosy countryside pub which serves dishes made with local and seasonal produce, like cod with butter shrimp, and steak and chips with romesco sauce. On the grounds of Bradley Park, just a short walk away, guests can indulge in an organic beauty treatment at the Potting Shed – the ideal place to unwind.
Rooms from £135 per night.
Visit TheBradleyHare.co.uk
Kings Head
Cotswolds
This historic hotel in Cirencester dates to Elizabethan times. Today, it’s surrounded by boutiques and the Corn Hall market in the centre of Cirencester. Rooms are individually designed to show off the Georgian, Tudor and medieval elements of the building; some have bare beams or exposed, centuries-old brickwork. Book Room 103 for a copper bath on a wooden floor next to the bed. Guests can also relax at the Elemis spa, where treatments include couple’s massages and full-body scrubs, or enjoy classic British dishes at the restaurant, which is open on Friday and Saturday for dinner and for hearty Sunday lunches. The Bathurst Estate is only five minutes away if you fancy a walk.
Rooms from £113 per night.
Visit KingsHead-Hotel.co.uk
Mark Anthony Fox
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