English Hotels 1831 to 1860 in England

Mercure White Horse Dorking - Boasting easy links to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, this hotel is ideally situated in Dorking Town Centre, only a couple of miles from Leatherhead, Reigate and Guildford. An ancient vicarage in 1278, the Mercure Dorking was first established as an inn in 1750 and is part of Dorking's rich heritage. Charles Dickens was a visitor and did some of his writing here. With its old oak beams, open log fires and inviting lounge, it is ideal for meeting friends or business colleagues. For the Leisure Traveller there are many local attractions to visit such as Box Hill, Surrey Downs, Wisley RHS, Denbies Vineyard, Shere Village (as featured in Bridget Jones's Diary) Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland and Epsom Racecourse.

Marine Lodge - Situated in a pleasant area just beyond the top of the main seafront, this charming hotel features large windows which offer panoramic views over the bowling greens to the beach and sea. Its central position on Great Yarmouth's famous Golden Mile of Entertainments ensures that most attractions are within easy walking distance. You can choose to see the history, walk along the beautiful beaches, wine and dine or dance the night away - the choice is yours. Over the last few years the Marine Lodge Hotel has been totally refurbished, blending modern facilities with the original Victorian architecture for a superb holiday experience.

Hotel Edward - Hotel Edward is a friendly 2-star hotel in Westminster, near to Paddington Station and Hyde Park. Rooms are en suite and come with basic modern amenities. The centrally located hotel is a convenient, budget base for London, not far from Oxford Street for excellent shopping. Staff are helpful and professional, and reception is open 24 hours a day. Around the hotel are many bars and restaurants, and London's West End entertainment is easy to access.

Premier Inn Stockton-On-Tees West - Complete with a Brewers Fayre restaurant and free parking, this Premier Inn is southwest of Middlesbrough, a few miles from the A1(M) and near to Eaglescliffe Train Station. Each room at Stockton-On-Tees West Premier Inn has incredibly comfy beds. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Moss Grove Organic Hotel - Following 8 months of renovations, detailed research and innovative thought, this beautiful Victorian house has re-opened as what the owners believe to be the first organic hotel in the region. With a host of eco-friendly features blended with uncompromising quality, from the organic clay paints to the filtered water throughout the property, the ethos of reducing the environmental and carbon impact is applied. Set in the centre of Grasmere, Moss Grove Hotel features 11 rooms, each one unique in character, shape, design and ambiance. All share a relaxed and totally natural style to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay.

The Moorland Hotel - This hotel sits on the quiet southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park and is 20 minutes from the centre of Plymouth. It has views across the South Hams to the sea. The Moorland Hotel is ideal for touring this beautiful part of South Devon. There are many National Trust properties close by, and the Eden Project is a pleasant hour's drive away. The Phoenix Steakhouse offers mouth-watering steaks to be remembered. The ? la carte menu features tasty fish dishes, game meat and a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Bookings are essential. The hotel is well-placed for Langage Industrial Estate, Tamar Science Park and Lee Moor China Clay Works.

Quality Hotel Reading - Situated in the heart of Reading's town centre, the hotel is ideally located next to the Oracle shopping complex and within easy reach of the inner ring road and train station. Within walking distance of the Rivermead Complex, where Reading Rock Festival is held every year, the hotel's friendly and attentive team offers you a choice of contemporary or traditional en suite bedrooms with a wealth of additional extras. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the hotel will always endeavour to exceed your expectations so that you will feel comfortable and relaxed. Please note that the hotel does not have a lift.

Premier Inn Hayle - Providing comfortable, good value accommodation in a convenient location, Premier Inn Hayle is situated near Hayle Golf Club and Paradise Park, with good access to Hayle Train Station. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Hayle is next to the Loggans Moor Brewers Fayre restaurant, serving pub favourites in a welcoming environment. There is free parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

Premier Inn - With easy access to the M62 and M1 motorways, only 6 miles (10 km) from Leeds' city centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value, modern rooms and free parking. Just off junction 27 of the M62, the Premier Inn Leeds/Bradford (South) has a convenient location, with great access to the region's major roads. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and Wi-Fi is available at an additional cost in part of the building. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant offers traditional, great-value pub favourites in a family-friendly environment.

Grand Palace Hotels - Just 5 minutes' walk from Turnpike Lane London Underground station, this hotel offers free wireless internet access, free parking and comfortable en suite accommodation at affordable prices. Located in North London, the Grand Palace Hotel is situated in the Athena Palace Hotel building. There is a restaurant next to reception, offering Greek, Mediterranean and international food, made with fresh, local ingredients. The hotel is in a very safe area, only 15 minutes' walk from Wood Green shopping centre. Turnpike Lane London Underground station is just a few hundred metres away. Turnpike Lane is on the Piccadilly line (dark blue) of the London Underground, with direct trains running regularly to Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus in the very heart of the capital. The hotel offers a range of accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller, including standard and en suite rooms. All rooms have TVs, hairdryers, soap, towels and tea/coffee making facilities. Free wireless internet is available in the rooms. A continental breakfast is included in the price and is available every morning, from 08:00 to 10:00. Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservations are necessary).

Sandpiper Hotel and Restaurant - The Sandpiper is a modern, independent hotel, with free secure parking, free Wi-Fi and a great location for both Chesterfield and Sheffield. Fanshawe's Restaurant offers a superb modern British menu, with an excellent wine list. You can also relax in the more informal Henry's Cafe Bar, which offers light bites, bar snacks, wines, lagers, beers, spirits, liqueurs and speciality coffees. Just 15 minutes from the junction 29/30 of the M1, the Sandpiper Hotel is ideal for a visit to the historic market town of Chesterfield or the vibrant city of Sheffield. You might also visit Chatsworth House or the Peak District.

Hesperia Hotel Victoria - Perfect for Victoria Station and the Gatwick Express, this stylish London hotel with full gym is walking distance from Buckingham Palace, the Apollo and the Victoria Palace Theatre. Green Park, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Oxford Street, Harvey Nichols and Harrods are less than one mile (1.6 km) away. Bedrooms are spacious, air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi. Next door is a Mediterranean restaurant and bar where there are pre-theatre menus and cocktails served in a trendy, relaxed atmosphere.

Florence House Hotel - Just off Southsea seafront in the historic city of Portsmouth, Florence House Hotel is a small, unique boutique hotel. It is housed within a lovingly restored Edwardian house that has retained many original features including a beautiful open fireplace in the lounge area. All bedrooms and bathrooms have been individually and tastefully designed to the highest standard, offering stylish and comfortable surroundings in a home-from-home environment.

Premier Inn Bishop Auckland - Located within easy reach of the A1 and only 15 minutes from rail links, this Premier Inn is just southwest of Durham city centre with its castle and cathedral. Premier Inn Bishop Auckland boasts air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs with Freeview. On site you will also find a Brewers Fayre restaurant and free guest parking. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes the expected cooked items, as well as vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.

Days Hotel Waterloo - This London hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waterloo International Station and the London Eye. There is a 24-hour bar for guests, good-value rooms and an on-site restaurant. Days Hotel Waterloo is well located for London's West End theatres, art galleries, museums, cinemas and shopping. It is opposite the Imperial War Museum and minutes from the central business districts. Lambeth North Tube Station is a 2-minute walk away. Limited parking and Wi-Fi internet are available (at an additional cost). Each room has an en suite shower, tea/coffee facilities and a TV with Freeview, pay movies and satellite channels.

Quayside Hotel - Enjoying panoramic views over the harbour and Torbay, the Quayside Hotel consists of 6 beautifully converted fishermen's cottages and retains a cosiness and charm rarely found today. What better place to spend a relaxing holiday than in the picturesque fishing port of Brixham. With its wealth of history and ever-changing scenery, the town is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of South Devon. The hotel is within a few minutes' walk of the town centre, the marina and many of the spectacular walks along the area's beautiful coastline. Each of the hotel's individually appointed rooms has its own unique character and charm. All of the en suite rooms have modern comforts and facilities, including TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel's facilities include a comfortable lounge, an intimate restaurant, a cosy residents' bar and a traditional public bar. Free parking is available in nearby Ranscombe Road.

Hallam Hotel - In the heart of central London, less than 500 metres from Oxford Street and Oxford Circus London Underground Station, the Hallam Hotel offers good-value rooms and full English breakfasts. The Hallam Hotel has a superb central location, next to Broadcasting House, home of the BBC. The fantastic shops of Oxford Street and Regent Street are just metres away and Regent's Park, the British Museum and Madame Tussauds are also within easy walking distance. The hotel has a lift to all floors and a 24-hour reception desk. Staff are happy to help book tours and theatre tickets. All of the centrally heated, en suite rooms have TVs, telephones, radios, hairdryers, minibars and tea/coffee. A full traditional cooked English breakfast is available every day. The Hallam Hotel is privately run and great care is taken to ensure that your stay is a pleasant and enjoyable one.

Arosfa - In the historic Bloomsbury district, this refurbished 200-year-old Georgian townhouse is now a family-run hotel offering free Wi-Fi and great-value en suite accommodation. All of the rooms have small, compact en suite facilities and flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels. Free high-speed Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout and there is also a computer in the guest lounge, available free of charge. A tasty and generous full English breakfast is included in the price. With a great location in the heart of London, the hotel is within easy walking distance of many famous London landmarks, including the British Museum, the shops of Oxford Street and London's famous theatres. The London Underground stations of Euston Square, Russell Square, Warren Street and Goodge Street are all nearby and Euston, Kings Cross and St. Pancras mainline railway stations are also within easy reach. Arosfa was once the home of the famous Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir John Everett Millais. Today it is a family-run hotel and great pride is taken in the quality, the cleanliness and the value it offers guests.

The Bull Inn - In the heart of rural Norfolk, this charming traditional coaching inn dates back to the 17th century, with parts dating back to the 14th century, making it the second oldest inn in Norfolk. The Bull Inn is located off the A1045 - Swaffham to Fakenham road, and was once the first or last change of horses on the old Kings Lynn to Great Yarmouth coaching route. Today, the inn has 10 recently refurbished en suite rooms, with 3 disabled-friendly rooms on the ground floor. The inn still retains many beautiful original features, including exposed wooden beams. The building's original timber frame can be clearly seen in the restaurant and the rooms above. As well as the restaurant, the inn has a charming traditional bar, with a selection of real ales served all year round. The bar is also open to the public and is popular with local people as well as with hotel guests.

Wentbridge House Hotel - With a peaceful location, surrounded by century-old trees, this beautiful and historical 4-star country house hotel holds a Silver Award and 2 AA Rosettes. Quiet and relaxed, yet just a minute from the A1 road, the hotel is within easy reach of Doncaster, Leeds, Wakefield and York. In 20 acres of gardens and grounds in the beautiful Went Valley, Wentbridge House dates back to 1700. Since opening as a hotel in 1960, Wentbridge House has built an excellent reputation as one of the finest hotels in West Yorkshire. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation in unique rooms. The garden rooms are fully air conditioned with marble bathrooms and power showers.

Swan At Forton - This classic English country inn has open fires, wooden floors, oriental rugs and a warm welcome. The Swan at Forton has gorgeous rooms in its main building and budget rooms in the annexe. Tasty homemade food is served in the restaurant and bar every day, with a freshly cooked breakfast every morning, and a carvery lunch on Sundays.

Georgian House Hotel - Close to Buckingham Palace, Victoria Station, King's Road and the Houses of Parliament, Georgian House Hotel offers comfortable rooms, a good breakfast and helpful service in the heart of London. The Georgian House Hotel is a pretty hotel with a warm atmosphere, and has been run by the same family since 1851. Room are modern, and some still have original fireplaces, shutters, French windows and balconies.

Macdonald Berystede Hotel and Spa - Fashioned in the style of a French chateau, complete with turrets, this 4-star hotel is just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Ascot Racecourse and has a luxurious spa and an 18-metre indoor pool. The Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa combines the original character and traditional charm of a historic manor house with modern, air-conditioned accommodation and contemporary leisure and business facilities. All of the beautifully appointed rooms feature air conditioning, minibars, free broadband internet access and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. The Hyperion Restaurant has won an AA Rosette award for its superb European cuisine. With pictures of famous racehorses and plush leather armchairs, the Diadem Bar has the relaxed and elegant atmosphere of a gentleman's club. The Vital health and beauty spa has an 18-metre indoor swimming pool with feature windows looking out over the hotels landscaped gardens. There is also an outside hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, a 150 m? Technogym and 6 beauty treatment suites.

Collaven Manor Hotel - Well linked to the M5, this 15th-century manor house stands in 4 acres of gardens, with glorious countryside views and a rich history. Collaven Manor is in the North West of Dartmoor. Built of granite and covered in creeper plant, the manor has a traditional English feel. Enjoy flowerbeds, birdsong and spacious lawns where you can play bowls, croquet or enjoy Afternoon Tea. An intimate bar-lounge offers winter log fires or cool summer shelter, while the Hamilton Restaurant serves the best of local and home-grown ingredients. The bedrooms at Collaven Manor are full of character, with wood-beamed ceilings and spectacular views over Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. You can even choose a room with a luxury four-poster bed.

The Red Lion Hotel - The Red Lion Hotel is a fully refurbished hotel in the centre of Rothwell, just 3 miles (5 km) from the centre of Kettering and its direct rail link to London. The hotel offers a range of accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms and rooms without en suite bathrooms are also available. Breakfast and evening meals are available and the bar in the hotel serves many traditional real ales, beers and lagers, as well as a wide selections of fine wines. The hotel also offers Sky satellite TV in the bar area, including Sky Sports and Setanta Sports.

Express By Holiday Inn Taunton - Just off junction 25 of the M5, this newly refurbished hotel combines good value, modern accommodation and friendly service with a convenient location for exploring Taunton and Somerset. The hotel's good location and excellent access to the region's major road network makes it a great base, whether you are exploring the region for leisure, visiting on business, or simply looking for a convenient stopover when passing through. Easily accessible from Taunton railway station, the hotel is just 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from Taunton town centre and Somerset County Cricket Club. The hotel features fully-equipped en suite rooms with power showers and individually controlled air-conditioning. The hotel offers ample free parking for guests with 150 spaces. There is also a spacious guest lounge and licensed bar, where you can enjoy a drink or take advantage of the high-speed Wi-Fi wireless internet access, which is available both here and in all rooms.

Hendon Hall - Hendon Hall offers comfortable luxury close to Wembley Stadium, the A1 and the M1 at the edge of Northwest London, not far from Camden Town. The country house is a converted 16th-century mansion, with a bar and a brasserie restaurant. It housed the England Team during their victorious World Cup in 1966. Bedrooms at Hendon Hall come with free internet access, a flat-screen TV, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and bathrobes. Many rooms have garden views. Nearby is Hampstead Heath and Brent Cross Shopping Centre, while Hendon Central Tube Station is about 1 mile (1.6 km) away, and is on the Northern Line.

Premier Inn Ashington - With a beautiful lakeside location, in Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, overlooking both the lake and the park, this modern hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Ashington is situated just off the A189, 45 minutes' drive from Northumberland's beautiful coastline. The lake and the park are very popular for fishing, walking and cycling. For shopping, Newcastle's city centre and the MetroCentre are only 20 minutes away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant offers traditional, great-value pub favourites in a family-friendly environment.

Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel - Located across from Granada Television Studios and a pleasant stroll from the Opera House and Palace Theatre, this luxury Manchester hotel was originally a warehouse built in 1844. The Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel is set in the city centre, on the banks of the River Irwell. It is close to the Lowry Arts Centre, the Trafford Centre, Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC, and in a prime location for exploring the city's shops, restaurants and bars. The luxurious guest rooms capture a historic charm and the hotel also features on-site dining and ample parking (with fee). There are 8 meeting rooms, a business centre, high-speed internet access (with fee) and a catering service.

Bay View Court Hotel - On the East Cliff, a short walk from Bournemouth town centre and with panoramic views of the bay, this hotel has a large heated indoor pool, spa bath and steam room. At the Bay View Court Hotel you can enjoy a full-size snooker table, dart board and pool table. Try the superb international cuisine in the attractive restaurant, and then relax in style in the lounge or on the sun terrace. During the evening there is a full entertainment programme, with dancing.