Romantic Places To Stay Near London Under £250 A Night
The Alfriston
East Sussex
The Signet Collection – the group behind The Mitre and The Retreat at Elcot Park – recently opened its fourth hotel in the village of Alfriston within South Downs National Park. It has all the markers of a great country hotel: a buzzy restaurant offering local produce and sprawling views, a heated outdoor pool, and a spa with a steam room, sauna and treatments that won’t break the bank. Couples can borrow wellies to explore the nearby walking trails, enjoy a game of pétanque on the lawn, and sample sparkling wines at the Rathfinny wine estate nearby.
Rooms from £150 per night for bed & breakfast.
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The George in Rye
East Sussex
Take the fast train from St Pancras or Stratford International and you can be in Rye in about an hour. This medieval town is loaded with independent shops, boutiques and centuries-old pubs, and its proximity to excellent Sussex vineyards (like Tillingham, Chapel Down and Oxney) is another draw. The George is a 16th-century coaching inn with a characterful restaurant. Rooms, from doubles to suites, come with freestanding tubs and views of Rye’s cobbled streets. The restaurant serves British classics and a decent breakfast (for an extra £10pp per night), and there’s a big outdoor garden for end-of-summer pints.
Rooms from £95 per night.
Visit TheGeorgeInRye.com
The Bradley Hare
Wiltshire
Created by a former design director of Soho House, the Bradley Hare offers fantastic value for money, with slick design, a laid-back atmosphere and good food. In the village of Maiden Bradley in southwest Wiltshire, the property has 12 bedrooms spread across two houses, with thoughtful extras including super-soft bedding, goose-down duvets and organic toiletries. The main hub of the hotel is the countryside pub that serves dishes made with local, seasonal produce, like cod with butter shrimp, and steak and chips. There are also treatments on offer at its Potting Shed spa.
Rooms from £135 per night.
Visit TheBradleyHare.co.uk
Lime Tree Hotel
Belgravia
It’s easy to miss this discreet Belgravia townhouse, but step inside and you’ll find yourself lingering at its lively coffee shop. Offering unbeatable value for its location, Lime Tree is a boutique hotel with just 26 rooms. All have supremely comfy beds and modern bathrooms stocked with Bramley toiletries. When the owners reopened five years ago, they added the Buttery, a neighbourhood café that serves crowd-pleasing breakfast and brunch dishes. Guests can also enjoy drinks in the terrace during the summer months. A great option for shopping weekends and post-theatre stays.
Rooms from £170 per night.
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The Bull at Charlbury
Cotswolds
Thanks to its mainline train station, Charlbury is one of the easiest towns to reach in the Cotswolds. And there’s one great place to stay here: The Bull, a pub with rooms from the group behind the Pelican in Notting Hill and the Hero in Maida Vale. It has all the charm of the group’s London pubs, with minimalist interiors and winning menus. An inn dating back to the 16th century, it has a candlelit dining room and a garden with further seating. The kitchen only uses trusted local suppliers, so the menu is hyper seasonal. Dishes are cooked on the BBQ, and on Sundays there are whole animals on an open fire. There are ten bedrooms upstairs – book room six for a freestanding tub next to an indoor wood burner.
Rooms from £175 per night.
Visit TheBullCharlbury.com
The Crown & Anchor
Wiltshire
Set down a country lane in the Wiltshire countryside, the Crown & Anchor is the kind of pub you wish was your local. Think crackling fires, solid oak beams and a pint poured just right. The food here is hearty British classics done well. The five rooms upstairs are smart but unfussy – try for the Wansdyke room with its high ceiling and exposed wooden beams. The pub’s got its own book of local walks, perfect for stretching your legs before settling in for a proper roast. Dogs are also welcome.
Rooms from £110 per night.
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The Rose
Kent
You’d be hard-pressed to find better value accommodation in this part of Kent. This quirky hotel has just eight rooms with considered extras like hallway bars filled with treats. For a romantic break, Room Four has a super-king bed, large walk-in shower, freestanding roll-top bath and a record player. Couples can enjoy breakfast (you’re encouraged to order as much as you like) and dinner in the restaurant or 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 high street, hire a couple of vintage bikes from the hotel to cycle along the seafront.
Rooms from £100 per night.
Visit TheRoseDeal.com
The Yard in Bath
Somerset
A short walk from Milsom Street’s shops and cafés, The Yard is set in a Georgian building with a Grade II-listed courtyard and chandelier-lit rooms. There are 13 to choose from – with some of the best design credentials on this list – ranging from classic rooms to larger suites. Guests can enjoy breakfast in bed (a hamper filled with local produce will be delivered to your door), or venture downstairs to find a café and wine bar. The Roman Baths and Royal Crescent are just minutes away.
Rooms from £140 per night.
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Templeton Garden
Earl’s Court
This newly opened hotel has quietly emerged as one of the capital’s smartest openings. The latest addition to Miiro’s portfolio (it currently has hotels in Paris, Barcelona and Gstaad) is a 156-bedroom property tucked behind Earl’s Court station. You’ll be impressed by its slick interiors, all marble and neutral tones, as well as its huge, landscaped garden, and buzzy restaurant and bar. Rooms and suites still feel homely, and many comes with balconies. Bathrooms are stocked with Le Labo products. Other thoughtful amenities include pre-check-in changing rooms and showers, charging points, and luggage storage.
Rooms from £250 per night.
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The Gunton Arms
Norfolk
Set within a thousand-acre deer park near Cromer, The Gunton Arms is a country escape with an edge. Rooms are dressed by the late Robert Kime, bringing a more masculine feel than other options on this list, while the walls showcase a punchy art collection – think Emin, Hirst and Freud. The restaurant serves inventive dishes: expect Cromer crab, venison from the park and open-fire cooking. After dinner, walk the grounds, challenge your partner to a game of snooker, or sink into a whisky by the fire.
Rooms from £145 per night.
Visit TheGuntonArms.co.uk
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 spent three years restoring the property. There are nine bedrooms, each with super-king 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. This month brings a new duo into the kitchen with a seasonal, low-waste menu, as well as seeing the launch of the restaurant’s own sparkling wine.
Doubles from £180 per night for bed & breakfast.
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Margate House
Kent
Great restaurants, new hotels and tons of attractions – there’s lots going on in Margate right now. Margate House is just a ten-minute walk from Margate beach and the Turner Contemporary. Set in a restored Victorian townhouse, the hotel has nine en-suite bedrooms with romantic interiors – think pink bedrooms and red marbled bathrooms (all tastefully done, of course). Downstairs, there’s a drawing room with a bar and larder of local snacks. You can read more in our pocket guide to Margate here.
Rooms from £140 per night.
Visit MargateHouse.co.uk
The Jack Russell
Hampshire
On the edge of the North Wessex Downs, the Jack Russell is a newly renovated country inn with 11 rooms. The restaurant, led by chef Andy Watts, serves seasonal dishes using estate-grown produce – think venison, pheasant, and figs from the orchard – with hearty roasts and fresh seafood on rotation. Guests can stay in the main inn or the Dog House, a private house with a snooker table, lounge and fire pit. There are plenty of walking trails nearby, while Highclere Castle is a short drive away.
Rooms from £135 per night for bed & breakfast.
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