Title: Brook Red Lion Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=900905&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Brook Red Lion Hotel Travelers find comfort in the Brook Red Lion Hotel's welcoming library, where they can curl up with a book or enjoy conversation at The Parliament Restaurant ## Photo gallery for Brook Red Lion Hotel ![Executive Room (Four Poster) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/0fbde0af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Daily English breakfast (GBP 10 per person) - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/65e2f0e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/0f64c309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/55029bd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/f4cf623e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the heart of a shopping district, the Brook Red Lion Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a cozy fireplace and library. Enjoy helpful staff, in-room WiFi, meals from breakfast to dinner at The Parliament Restaurant, a relaxing bar, and banquet halls for gatherings. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services - Bar £50 includes taxes & fees 5 Feb - 6 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Executive Room (Four Poster) ![Executive Room (Four Poster) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/0fbde0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room (Four Poster) ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Separate bath and shower Bathrobes Hairdryer Free bottled water - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed ![Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/08ccdfeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed 8.0 Very good 11 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed ![Standard Room, 1 Single Bed | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/a34acacc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Single Bed ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/08ccdfeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 7.0 Good 9 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Desk - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColchester-Hotels-Brook-Red-Lion-Hotel.h900905.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColchester-Hotels-Brook-Red-Lion-Hotel.h900905.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Colchester, Brook Red Lion Hotel is in the city centre and near the airport. High Woods Country Park and Abberton Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Inns in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Inns.d4609-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C51.88960%2C0.89965&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6_Xnp_1kUnnC0Ly9RqhENQ691p4=) High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1DJ ### What's nearby - Colchester Castle Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Colchester Town Hall \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Colchester Castle Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Xtreme Gaming \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Mercury Theatre \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 8 min walk - London (STN-Stansted) - 59 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk - ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bill's Colchester Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪wagamama - ‬1 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn in a shopping district You can look forward to a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at Brook Red Lion Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Parliament Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - English breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, laundry services and wedding services - Free newspapers, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free newspapers. 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Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - The Parliament Restaurant ### Things to do - Library ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Business centre - Meeting rooms ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1465 - Fireplace in lobby - Smoke-free property - Tudor architecture ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV - Pay films ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Heating - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person - Nearby parking fee: GBP 4.50 per night (1640 ft away) - Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge 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; cash is not accepted Parties and events are allowed on site Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards 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 Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation Parking height restrictions apply This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Brook Red Lion Brook Red Lion Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester, Essex Colchester Red Lion Red Lion Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn Colchester ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Brook Red Lion Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Brook Red Lion Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Brook Red Lion Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Brook Red Lion Hotel? ### Where is Brook Red Lion Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Brook Red Lion Hotel Reviews 7.0 ### Good 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) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 104 6 - Okay 72 4 - Poor 45 2 - Terrible 36 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul A. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Historic, excellent location and comfortable ##### Paul A. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah louise 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel really and staff are friendly. Would stay again ##### Sarah louise Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Edward 15 Dec 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel's boiler was broken so no hot water. ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good value good location ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Every nice staff. Noce building with lots of history ohhh and ghosts ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### James 30 Nov 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities No Hot Water. Stained Bedding. Suspicious brown stain on wall. Room not ready for check in. Heating not working. Bed uncomfortable. Toilet seat loose. No one at reception on leaving to complain to. Not a stay I enjoyed I’m sorry to say. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f4374739-f3a6-480a-a56e-fb5a72ce5322-1764530443079.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### James Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service Angela was so helpful and friendly also the bar staff only moan was the bar didn't open until 3 pm and had no drinks on draft ##### Deborah Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and comfy room although a bit hot and window didn't open far enough to get a breeze through ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patrick 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness #### Great Tudor style central hotel. A great location with easy access to the Castle, Park, Shops and transport. However, because our room was the front of the hotel,we found it very noisy both inside and fom the street outside. A nightclub directly opposite and a taxi rank outside. Not sure, but the rear rooms may be quieter. There is a cozy lounge and bar/restaurant, but doesn't seem to attract many clientell. Good value for the price. ##### Patrick Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Great stay!! Excellent for transport links, shopping and dining ##### Kathleen Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tina 2 Oct 2024 Loved the town and building absolutely amazing ##### Tina Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Very central so walk to anywhere in the town. Quirky but very acceptable. Some people wouldn't like some aspects but good for one night. Would stay again. No parking but street parking lets you park 3 hours before 8pm and after 8am. Unfortunately I misread the signs and parked on a disabled. An extra £35! ##### Anthony Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kamran 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My great thanks goes to helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast was very good. Location of the hotel for me was excellent. ##### Kamran Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Heath 3 Aug 2025 Checked in and the room only had one small bed which you won’t fit 2 6foot lads in. Booked a twin room but that’s the only room available so didn’t stay and had to find other arrangement. Not easy on a Saturday night. ##### Heath Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our bed was very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great, We would recommend for a stay in Colchester as it is in the centre of town. Perfect for shopping, attractions i.e. the castle, theatre and pubs and restaurants etc. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alison 28 Jun 2025 Liked: Staff & service The hotel is old and dates but we didn’t pay a lot for the room. Room was clean and tidy but old decor. Was going yo use bar but no one in there including bar staff so didn’t bother and no info on breakfast times, has to ask. On the whole it’s ok for the mo au you pay ##### Alison Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Angela 26 Sept 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities We had room 5 at the front. Very noisy from taxi rank & general street noise. Cold as radiator not working and window wouldn't stay shut as restrictor fitted wrongly. Toilet reluctant to flush, towel rail disconnected from pipe, plug in sink ineffective, kettle too big to get under tap. Main room light dim, only one bedside light, not possible to read after dark. The restaurant isn't open in the evening. Staff were pleasant and helpful and did supply an electric heater after we complained about teh cold. ##### Angela Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ross 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The whole property needs a serious upgrade/renovation. Its history is very interesting but everything is shabby & worn. On arrival the person at reception had difficulty understanding English, obviously his 2nd language & we of course had trouble understanding him, although he had a very pleasant manner. We had an almost impossible climb to our room which although cleanish was very outdated with worn carpet with holes. The other staff we spoke to were helpful & kind. It would have helped to be given the town map & proper accurate car parking instruction on arrival. A one & a half star rating! ##### Ross Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location and great value. Amazing cooked breakfast. Highly recommend ##### Wendy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Craig 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Staff & service Hot water fluctuated. Central location handy for walking about town. Staff helpful, especially at breakfast which was filling. ##### Craig Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Faith 22 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location! Great location, friendly staff. Old but quaint. I would stay there again ##### Faith Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dee 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely night stay! The room was clean and comfortable and the location was fantastic after a night out in Colchester. The breakfast had good options and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! ##### Dee Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katy 18 Mar 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff made our stay all the more better, friendly, helpful, sociable and accommodating! Very clean and tidy too, All we needed were there and more! Excellent hotel! ##### Katy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy access to shops etc on foot, taxi & bus service within walking distance from hotel ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Marian 1 Apr 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Verry dirty hotel bad smell ##### Marian Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [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) ---