The British Staycation Guide
Your summer getaway with Elite Hotels
Whether you’re seeking a restorative weekend getaway or an action-packed staycation in the UK, our partners Elite Hotels have you covered with a unique roster of properties. Be taken back to an age of elegant living from bygone eras at country houses, or experience a prestige coastline stay.
Exclusive Summer UK Staycation Saver
Enjoy exclusive perks as a Molton Brown customer; stay three nights or more at Ashdown Park, Luton Hoo or Tylney Hall and save 20% on their best-available rates. Or, visit The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, and save 10% plus an exclusive complimentary upgrade. You’ll find Molton Brown amenities in each of the bedrooms or suites; a luxury home away from home.
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
An outstanding example of a fine country house, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club is nestled within 186 acres of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex – the woodland that inspired A.A. Milne’s famous Winnie the Pooh stories. Unwind and soak in new surroundings in a grand suite, relax at their fine dining restaurant and make up for lost time with their extensive leisure facilities. From a pool and gymnasium to an 18-hole par 3 golf course, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club offers a magnificent combination of exceptional elegance and style.
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
With the River Lea weaving through its grounds, Luton Hoo Hotel is a Grade I-listed property, home to 144 unique bedrooms and suites, five-star cuisine and a luxury spa. Set within 1,065 acres of countryside, the hotel also features a championship 18-hole par 73 golf course – an idyllic UK staycation option for golfing enthusiasts. Enjoy afternoon tea in the award-winning restaurant, a quintessentially British, well-deserved indulgence.
Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens
Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, Tylney Hall Hotel – in all of its Victorian grandeur – is a charming place to stay. ‘Grade II-listed and situated in 66 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside, Tylney Hall is just a short drive from Basingstoke. Hark back to an age of gracious living with its palatial lounges, overlooking outstanding views of a tree-lined vista. Roam the spectacular garden and grounds, originally landscaped by the renowned gardener and planter, Gertrude Jekyll and flanked by two lines of mature Redwood trees, before returning for a treatment at the beautifully appointed Health Suite.
The Grand Hotel
The only five-star luxury hotel to be found in an English seaside town, The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne – affectionately nicknamed The White Palace – commands breathtaking views of dramatic cliffs and of the rolling ocean waves. Explore the Sussex downs, wander the historic pier and take in the nostalgic joys of the seaside before returning for a seasonal dinner at the Mirabelle Restaurant. Art aficionados can visit the Towner, an award-winning contemporary gallery, or cycle the Coastal Cultural Trail to enjoy art by the sea – suitable for families too.