Pride of Britain Hotels

There is a plethora of hotel chains in the UK offering attractive locations and enticing promotions.  But what about those small, privately owned hotels that offer something different?  How about a former 16th century vicarage set in the rolling green meadows of the Cotswolds? Or how about a grand shooting lodge on the rugged coast of Scotland with 19 individually designed rooms?  What about a privately owned country house set in the idyllic village of Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest?

You can spend hours trawling the web looking for these little gems or you can make use of a marketing consortium called Pride of Britain Hotels.  This unique group of 50 luxury hotels scattered around the United Kingdom have clubbed together to share resources and marketing.  Membership is policed by fellow members and new properties are added following an anonymous inspection and a vote.

For example, take Maison Talbooth in Essex which was chosen the Pride of Britain Hotel of the Year for 2010.  This Victorian country house hotel set in the Stour Valley was recently refurbished and now offers 12 bedrooms overlooking the Dedham Vale.  The facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, stoop deck with log-burning fire and a tennis court.  The Maison’s day spa offers a wide variety of treatments to sooth body and soul.  Talbooth has been run by the Milsom family since 1952 and has always enjoyed a fine reputation for excellent food and service.

Maison Talbooth is just one property in the impressive list of luxury hotels on the Pride of Britain Hotels covering Scotland, England, Wales and Jersey.

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The TLL Team