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From design-forward London townhouses to countryside manors and windswept Highland lodges, the UK offers stays that balance heritage with modern style. We’ve sifted through the dustier options to bring you hotels that feel current, rooted in place, and distinctly Hala—whether it’s a Soho townhouse, a Cotswolds retreat, or a Scottish estate.

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A lush garden with a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers, and a church steeple visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The Zetter Townhouse

Interior of a decorated dining room with a large window, wooden table set with wine glasses and silverware, and various decorative items including vases and sculptures, viewed through an ornate pink door.

  • Just 13 individually styled rooms for an intimate townhouse feel

  • Cocktail lounge curated by Tony Conigliaro, consistently rated among London’s best

  • Quirky interiors blending antiques, velvet, and playful British eccentricity

  • Complimentary bikes available for exploring Clerkenwell and beyond

  • Hidden address on St John’s Square, steps from indie shops and dining

  • Perfect for travelers wanting personality over polish

London

The Zetter Townhouse feels more like the whimsical home of a British eccentric than a hotel. Tucked away in Clerkenwell, it’s filled with antiques, velvet armchairs, and witty curiosities that make every corner worth exploring. Guests come for the intimate atmosphere and stay for the cocktails, which have put its lounge firmly on the map as one of London’s most beloved secrets.

Location: Clerkenwell, London

Price: From £280/night

Vibe: Eclectic, boutique, whimsical

Elegant restaurant interior with pinkish-red walls, large windows with curtains, and vintage furniture including chairs, a sofa, and a wooden dining table set with glassware and flowers. A bartender is preparing drinks behind a bar stocked with bottles of liquor and glasses, and warm lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling.

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed decorated with Union Jack flags and bunting. The room has red walls, a window with patterned curtains, a side table with a lamp, and a patterned rug on the floor.

  • Rooms feature unique details like clawfoot tubs and vintage radios

  • Sustainability-minded operations with eco-friendly amenities

  • Great base for design lovers visiting London’s creative quarter

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Broadwick Soho

Elegant vintage-style interior with pink and green walls, ornate chandeliers, and eclectic decor, including framed art, lamps, plants, and a red and green reception desk.

  • Playful, design-led interiors by Martin Brudnizki

  • Rooftop bar with panoramic views across Soho and beyond

  • Italian restaurant, Dear Jackie, with theatrical design and energy

  • 57 rooms, each uniquely styled with retro furnishings and bold colors

  • Walking distance to theatres, clubs, and galleries

  • Concierge team with insider access to Soho’s private members’ clubs

London

A maximalist newcomer in the heart of Soho, Broadwick is unapologetically bold. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the interiors are a riot of velvet, pattern, and color, channeling retro glamour with modern energy. With a rooftop bar overlooking the West End and an Italian restaurant buzzing with locals, it brings new life to one of London’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Location: Soho, London

Price: From £450/night

Vibe: Maximalist, design-driven, buzzy

An elegant bar interior featuring a curved bar counter with a shiny wooden top and gold accents. Behind the bar, shelves display various liquor bottles. Red leather bar stools with gold trim are lined up along the counter. The room has green framing, pinkish floral curtains, ornate light fixtures, and floral arrangements, creating a luxurious, vintage ambiance.

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Decorative wardrobe with scenic mural of classical Greek garden scene, including columns, trees, and sculpture, in a bedroom with a blue wall, bedside lamp, and part of a white bed.

  • Retro-inspired minibars stocked with local artisan treats

  • Marble bathrooms with indulgent amenities

  • Already popular with the fashion and creative crowd

  • One of the rare true design hotels in central Soho

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The Pig At Combe

A small courtyard with a stone bench, surrounded by lush green ivy on the wall, potted plants, and a paved stone ground.

  • Signature 25-Mile Menu sourcing nearly all ingredients locally

  • Expansive walled kitchen gardens that supply the restaurant

  • Georgian manor interiors with rustic-chic finishes

  • Treatment rooms offering massages and holistic therapies

  • Surrounded by Devon countryside walking trails

  • Close to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Devon

A Georgian manor set in the lush Devon countryside, The Pig at Combe is the perfect example of modern rustic luxury. Known for its homegrown dining philosophy, the hotel’s walled gardens and foraging ethos shape every menu. The atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, with cozy lounges, open fires, and an emphasis on good food and easy living.

Location: Honiton, Devon

Price: From £250/night

Vibe: Rustic, charming, farm-to-table

Elegant vintage living room with dark wood paneling, a chandelier, a red velvet sofa with floral pillows, and a side table with lamps, candles, and decorative items.

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A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, red pillow, bedside wooden cabinet, green lampshade, beige armchair with pink pillow, and a doorway leading to a bathroom with framed artwork on the wall

  • Dog-friendly rooms and gardens for four-legged travelers

  • Seasonal programming like foraging walks and cookery demos

  • Open fires and lounges perfect for winter escapes

  • Part of the celebrated Pig collection, known for style and food

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Artist Residence

Cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, red armchair, green antique wardrobe, patterned sofa, wooden coffee table with plants, and rustic flooring.

  • Ten individually designed rooms mixing rustic beams with contemporary art

  • Select rooms feature roll-top tubs, fireplaces, and wood-burning stoves

  • Vibrant pub and restaurant serving seasonal, locally sourced menus

  • Outdoor terrace ideal for long summer evenings in the countryside

  • Art and murals created by local creatives throughout the property

  • Pet-friendly rooms available on request

Oxfordshire

Once a 16th-century inn, Artist Residence Oxfordshire has been reimagined into a bohemian-chic retreat. The property balances countryside charm with playful design, mixing wood beams and roll-top tubs with bold murals and modern art. Its lively pub and restaurant make it a local hub, while the small number of rooms ensures a cozy, intimate atmosphere.

Location: South Leigh, Oxfordshire

Price: From £220/night

Vibe: Quirky, bohemian, countryside cool

Bathroom with a vintage, metallic freestanding bathtub, a white sink with legs, a large mirror with a mosaic frame, and plants on the window sill. Wooden ceiling beams and a dark wooden floor add rustic charm.

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A cozy bedroom with a rustic wooden four-poster bed, colorful pillows, and vintage furniture. The room has a sloped brick ceiling with a hanging lantern, and a small sitting area with a patterned armchair and a wooden coffee table decorated with a plant, champagne, and glassware.

  • Surrounded by walking trails and Cotswold villages

  • Friendly, laid-back service with a community spirit

  • Part of the Artist Residence mini-collection, with a cult design following

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The Fife Arms

Elegant vintage living room with ornate ceiling murals, chandeliers, a fireplace, dark plaid drapes, and antique furniture including upholstered sofas and armchairs, with large windows and decorative plants.

  • Forty-six rooms individually designed to reflect Highland heritage

  • Over 16,000 works of art and antiques, including pieces by Picasso

  • The Clunie Dining Room serving wood-fired Scottish cuisine

  • Bertie’s whisky bar with more than 350 bottles

  • Afternoon tea in the art-filled drawing room

  • In-house ghillie arranging guided hikes, fishing, and Highland pursuits

Scotland

A Victorian coaching inn turned living gallery, The Fife Arms is one of the UK’s most unique design hotels. Created by the Hauser & Wirth gallerists, it blends Highland tradition with world-class art, housing over 16,000 works alongside tartan-clad rooms and grand fireplaces. It’s eccentric, extravagant, and deeply rooted in its dramatic setting in the Cairngorms.

Location: Ballater, Scottish Highlands

Price: From £480/night

Vibe: Artistic, eclectic, Highlands-meets-Hauser & Wirth

A cozy, dimly lit bar with dark wood furniture, plush red velvet chairs with decorative pillows, glass bottles on shelves along the ceiling, and warm ambient lighting.

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A luxurious bedroom with a large four-poster bed featuring an intricately carved dark wooden headboard and posts, white bedding with decorative pillows, a green tartan blanket, and vintage-style lamps on side tables. The room has green patterned wallpaper and framed artwork on the walls.

  • Spa treatments inspired by Highland botanicals

  • Village setting within minutes of Cairngorms National Park

  • Quirky interiors mixing tartan, taxidermy, and modern art

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A castle on a small island reflected in a calm lake with mountains in the background.

Clairidge’s

Vintage living room with pink curtains, pink velvet chairs, a white sofa, a floral centerpiece on a round coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a decorative room divider with floral art.

  • Grand Art Deco lobby that epitomizes London glamour

  • Rooms and suites blending historic character with modern luxury

  • Claridge’s Bar and The Painter’s Room for elegant cocktails

  • Afternoon tea served in the Foyer, a London ritual

  • Spa designed by Andre Fu offering treatments with La Prairie

London

A Mayfair icon since the 19th century, Claridge’s is London’s most glamorous grande dame. Its Art Deco interiors, discreet service, and world-class dining make it a perennial favorite for royalty, celebrities, and design lovers. Despite its heritage, recent refurbishments have kept it at the forefront, ensuring every detail feels fresh and timeless.

Location: Mayfair, London

Price: From £720/night

Vibe: Elegant, iconic, timeless

Elegant bar with a dark wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a black-and-white portrait of a woman smoking at the top.

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Elegant hotel lobby with black and white checkered marble floor, cream-colored walls, and grand chandelier. Comfortable seating areas with armchairs and sofas, decorative columns, and floral arrangements.

  • Michelin-starred dining at Davies and Brook and new concepts in rotation

  • Discreet, intuitive service perfected over generations

  • Frequent collaborations with fashion houses and designers

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The Twenty Two

Living room with elaborate floral and tree patterned wallpapers, a chandelier, a blue velvet armchair, a sofa with colorful fabric, a black coffee table with books, a TV on a decorative stand, a floor lamp, and large windows with cream curtains.

  • 31 rooms and suites with opulent fabrics and playful design

  • Restaurant serving modern European cuisine with flair

  • Private members’ club attracting London’s style set

  • Bar and lounge with late-night energy

  • Central Mayfair address on Grosvenor Square

  • Decadent interiors with rich velvet and bold colors

London

One of Mayfair’s most stylish new openings, The Twenty Two is equal parts hotel, restaurant, and private club. With 31 rooms set in a former Edwardian manor, it combines rich, decadent interiors with a lively, fashion-forward energy. It’s already become a favorite for London’s creative and cultural crowd.

Location: Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London

Price: From £580/night

Vibe: Bold, decadent, creative

A white, multi-story building with large windows, decorative architectural details, black front door, potted bushes, and black iron fence.

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A bedroom with blue and white wallpaper, a blue headboard, two blue lamps, two black nightstands, a framed sketch, and a small dog sitting on the bed.

  • Known for its creative programming and events

  • Intimate scale compared to London’s larger luxury hotels

  • Highly personalized, boutique-level service

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Gleneagles

A large, elegant building with multiple stories, including a rounded balcony, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, with some branches and leaves visible at the top of the image.

  • 850-acre estate with rolling hills and gardens

  • Three championship golf courses including the PGA Centenary

  • The Spa at Gleneagles with hydrotherapy pools and ESPA treatments

  • Michelin-starred dining at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie

  • Country pursuits including falconry, clay shooting, and horseback riding

  • Whisky tastings and live music in the American Bar

Scotland

Nicknamed the “Glorious Playground,” Gleneagles is Scotland’s definitive luxury country estate. With championship golf courses, a world-class spa, and endless outdoor pursuits across 850 acres, it is both a sporting retreat and a refined escape. Blending grandeur with warmth, it’s the ultimate Highland playground.

Location: Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland

Price: From £520/night

Vibe: Majestic, active, classic countryside luxury

Elegant dining room with large bay window with beige curtains, a wooden side table with floral arrangement, and white tablecloths set with glassware and silverware

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Elegant bedroom with a canopy bed, green upholstered armchairs, a round wooden table, and vintage lamps.

  • Elegant rooms blending Scottish heritage with contemporary touches

  • Family-friendly programming with kids’ clubs and activities

  • Easily reached from both Edinburgh and Glasgow

  • Dedicated wellness and fitness retreats available

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Heckfield Place

A cozy bedroom with a boat-shaped built-in closet, a standing full-length mirror, and an open door revealing a bathroom area with a wooden vanity, round vessel sink, and wall-mounted mirror, decorated with warm lighting and a striped rug.

  • Biodynamic Home Farm supplying the estate’s kitchens

  • Two restaurants led by Skye Gyngell, including Michelin Green-starred Marle

  • Six-room spa focusing on natural, holistic treatments

  • Elegant interiors mixing Georgian character with modern calm

  • Surrounded by 400 acres of gardens, lakes, and woodland

  • Cinema screening room for intimate film nights

Hampshire

A Georgian estate reimagined into one of England’s most talked-about countryside retreats, Heckfield Place is both grand and deeply personal. Surrounded by biodynamic gardens and meadows, it’s rooted in sustainability without losing any sense of indulgence. Interiors are serene, understated, and deeply chic, making it one of the UK’s most stylish escapes.

Location: Hook, Hampshire

Price: From £620/night

Vibe: Organic, serene, understated luxury

Picnic setup on a grassy area under a tree with pillows, a picnic blanket, and baskets.

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The image shows a staircase with black wrought iron railing and wooden steps, leading up to a wall decorated with a grid of black-and-white framed photographs. A black pendant light hangs from the ceiling, and below the staircase, there is a dark wood console table with a white lampshade, a green plant in a gold vase, and a few small decorative items.

  • Rooms filled with British art and bespoke furniture

  • Close proximity to London yet feels deeply rural

  • A leading example of sustainable luxury in the UK

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