Title: The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Inn in Clacton-on-Sea with restaurant and bar/lounge ![Daily full breakfast (GBP 8.75 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/2048239a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/7dfe9f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/43b47c8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/e127ae28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/6b6a387d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Smugglers Cove offers a welcoming atmosphere with modern comforts minutes from local sights. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, or dine at the on-site restaurant. The property provides WiFi in all rooms, and the attentive staff ensure a smooth stay. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - - - Bar - Housekeeping £47 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=35853904&PinnedHotelID=35853904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/3e7a52cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room 9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/46595f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 9.2 Wonderful 55 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Double or Twin Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/efd917d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room, Accessible 8.6 Excellent 9 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35860000/35854000/35853904/4c58c71f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FClacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FClacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.81170%2C1.14737&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nsFON7smgNXA1pGaYHIQqXsSGo0=) Brook Park, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 3TP #### What's nearby - Princes Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Clacton Pier - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Jaywick Martello Tower - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles #### Getting around - Clacton-on-Sea Station - 3 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smugglers Cove - ‬1 min walk - ‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Aviator - ‬5 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk - ‪Colin's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Upscale inn You can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63800/63738/9f17ef01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingscliff, BW Signature Collection Clacton-on-Sea - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 608 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=63738&PinnedHotelID=63738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1230000/1223300/1223265/4992d00e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Esplanade Hotel Clacton-on-Sea - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 257 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=1223265&PinnedHotelID=1223265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3605500/3605411/302615e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Colchester - 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6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=4596621&PinnedHotelID=4596621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8.75 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 8.75 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn Clacton-on-Sea Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea Clacton-on-Sea Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Inn Inn Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Smugglers Cove Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns? > As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns on 10 Nov 2025 start from £46.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns located? > Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, this inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Princes Theatre, West Cliff Theatre and Clacton Pier. Clacton-on-Sea Beach and The Wheel Experience are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 449 8 - Good 205 6 - Okay 78 4 - Poor 18 2 - Terrible 14 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice hotel & restaurant ##### Carol Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms are fantastic, the pub serves amazing food and staff are super. Cant recommend enough ##### Alan Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo-Ann 21 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was very comfortable and clean. Tea & Coffee was ample. Just got a snack from the restaurant and the food was excellent. ##### Jo-Ann Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice quiet area in retail park, supermarkets and food places near by, only 7 minute drive to sea front ##### Katie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean and newly decorated. Bed was very comfy. Quiet area, but good sound insulation anyway. Safe car-park visible from window. Reasonable menu for breakfast and evening meal. Maybe benefit from a small magnifying mirror in bathroom for ladies makeup? ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Amenities Clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Amenities Great all round. Special thanks to Karen too. Hope to visit again ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely little hotel Lovely little hotel at the side of the Aviator pub, check in at the pub was easy and staff are very friendly. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable and a lovely big screen TV. The food at the pub is good value especially the breakfast. ##### Ian Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love ❤️ ##### Troy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Cilla 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Breakfast was great, staff were lovely, but housekeeping wasnt up to standard, Pubic hairs left in bath, grime under toilet seat around rim, beds were very comfortable but rooms were very basic, no drawers, to put clothes in, ##### Cilla Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley 27 May 2025 I liked the look of the pub, it was lovely and clean and very inviting ##### Hayley Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 28 May 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, comfy beds and pillows. Easy to check in and out ##### Diane Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ciaran 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely clean property. Staff are very friendly and helpful. ##### Ciaran Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark 31 May 2025 Can’t complain for the price, clean and tidy rooms. The food over the road at the bar was good, good value for money. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Allan 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities But noisy from passing traffic ##### Allan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities amazing facility at an amazing price ##### Audrey Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alli 21 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms are modern and clean. There are USB points next to the bed, plenty of tea & Coffee and large bath towels. The beds are huge and comfy and it's just a lovely stay. ##### Alli Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great overnight stay Great room, extremely helpful and friendly staff, easy check and a a lovely great value for money breakfast experience. Second time we’ve stayed here this year! ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rodney 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy access, plenty of parking spaces , very quiet, convenient to town and seafront ##### Rodney Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lawrence 25 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good value for money, plenty of shopping and dining options ##### Lawrence Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very good clean place very very happy staff restaurant everything was very good and would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh 23 Jun 2025 Well all l can say is it’s lovely comforting room as it’s is our 5th time we stay at smugglers cove but I’ve notice it’s changed to The Activor again it’s no problem at still very happy staying there as we always come back when we visiting my family in Walton which is not far Thank you hope to see you again ##### Leigh Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best hotel in Clacton. I stay here weekly and have done for 18 months, its always immaculate and very comfortable and is of exceptional value. I have stayed in most of the hotels in the Clacton and the region, and for me, this is the best value hotel. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Zach 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice stay ##### Zach Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 29 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Fine but needs a good clean. Pretty much a contractors stop over. Communal areas dirty bedroom carpets felt grubby and toilet hadnt been cleaned. The room had all the basic needs, tea and coffee facilities and more if you needed it at entrance. Night staff were friendly and helpful on our arrival. Good a/c in the room, firm bed and parking directly outside, just cleanliness is an issue here. Breakfast was ok, depending on your preferences. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)