Welcome to Hand Picked Hotels - a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, each hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. With service delivered by warm and caring colleagues, Hand Picked Hotels provide the perfect destinations for guests to unwind, relax and be pampered. Award-winning chefs create delectable modern British cuisine made from ingredients sourced as locally as possible. Lunch and dinner menus change seasonally as do our chefs’ tasting menus and afternoon teas. Our wine lists are extensive, including award-winning from wines Villa Saletta, Hand Picked’s family owned, Tuscan vineyard. Ideal for romantic breaks, family holidays and celebrations with friends, Hand Picked welcomes dogs too, with dedicated dog-friendly rooms offered on a first-come, first served basis at a supplementary charge. The addition of your dog (maximum two per room) must be confirmed directly with the hotel prior to arrival.

Built in 1722 by Sir Thomas Medley, Buxted Park’s history is as colourful as it is long. Over the years, this luxury East Sussex hotel has played host to movers and shakers including William Wordsworth, Winston Churchill and Marlon Brando. Now you can see what attracted the great and the good as you explore this country retreat’s many rooms, stroll in the gardens or let the evening unravel as it may in the restaurant. The features of this hotel make it perfect for weekend breaks in Sussex, rest and relaxation, and simply enjoying the beautiful countryside. The Grade II listed Palladian mansion, set in the finest parkland, is a unique backdrop for the most perfect of wedding venues. The house’s historic rooms are one instance where business and pleasure do mix, and private dining is tailor-made for special occasions. Above all, make this country house your home.

Whether it's British seaside fun you're after or beautiful rolling countryside, East Sussex is an inspiring corner of England whatever your age or interests. Stretched across 93 miles of spectacular coastline and bordered by Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, it's easy to see why so many people flock to East Sussex each year. Apart from its famed beauty spots such as the South Downs, Ashdown Forest and the cliffs at Beachy Head, the county is also renowned for its country parks, historic towns, quaint fishing villages and super cool seaside resorts.