10 Hotels for New Year

10 Hotels for New Year
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The year is nearly over and 2017 is on the horizon, so whether you're seeing the New Year in quietly or with a bit of a bang, here are 10 of the Good Hotel Guide's hotels for New Year...

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The Castle Hotel, Shropshire

A refurbished 300-year-old hotel, built on an ancient castle bailey, The Castle Hotel is a beautiful place to rest your head after a long day walking in the surrounding countryside, and this year they have a New Year special offer available including a seven course New Year's Eve gala evening menu! Call them for more information and tell them the Good Hotel Guide sent you!

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Chewton Glen, New Milton

Start the New Year in good health at Chewton Glen, where they are famous for their beautiful spa. Treat yourself to a stay in one of their tree top tree houses for that extra level of wow factor and luxury, and arrive with an appetite, to really appreciate their delectable menu as well.

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The Cary Arms, Devon

Fabulously secluded, The Cary Arms is a chic hotel clinging to wooded cliffs and filled with wholesome entertainment including board games and a well-stocked library. A complete coastal escape it’s the chance to luxuriate in peace and quiet, go for a walk along the coast path and then return to a magical winter bolthole with a crackling log fire and watch the world go by - the perfect way to start the year.

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The Peacock at Rowsley, Derbyshire

The Peacock at Rowsley is known for its food, so you can imagine that when they announce a special New Year's dinner, it's going to be popular. Offering an eight course New Year's Eve dinner or a three course New Year's Day lunch, the 17th century manor house is the perfect opportunity to start 2017 as you mean to go on. Even the dog is welcome.

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Prince Hall, Devon

It's said that Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired to write The Hound of the Baskervilles while staying at Prince Hall; something to think about as you roam on Dartmoor on New Year's day. The spectacular 18th century manor house offers New Year with style, with a two night break including a black tie dinner and a wildlife walk with a Dartmoor expert, not to mention a proper Devon afternoon tea - of course.

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Trigony House, Scotland

With ice blue skies and crisp frosty mornings, winter at Trigony House is a magical time of the year for exploring the rolling hills and farmland before settling in by the fire. Wander around the country byways and footpaths before returning to the hotel for award winning rustic full-flavoured cooking to rejuvenate as you head into a new year.

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The Zetter Townhouse, London

In stylish Clerkenwell, The Zetter Hotel has all the ingredients for an ultra chic start to 2017. Centrally located and super stylish, the small but perfectly formed hotel is offering a New Year break that includes two nights' accommodation, REN recovery skincare treatments and brunch with a bottomless supply of Bloody Marys on New Years Day.

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The Star Inn, Yorkshire

Warm, welcoming and supremely skilled in the kitchen, The Star Inn in Harome is a nine-bedroom hotel that's mastered the art of hospitality. So for New Year it's no surprise that they have things covered, with a package that kicks off from 3pm on New Year's Eve afternoon. It includes a gourmet feast that starts with Hogmanay cocktails and canapés, and continues with dancing 'til late.

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Duisdale House, Scotland

A Victorian hunting lodge with the most spectacular views, Duisdale House invites you to relax and unwind this winter with warm bubbles of the hot tub before cosying up by the fire with a whisky in hand for the evening in true Scottish style!

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The Montagu Arms Hotel, Hampshire

The Montagu Arms won three awards last month for Best Hotel Restaurant at the Hampshire Life Awards, Small and Boutique Hotel of the Year at the Beautiful South Awards, and silver for Best Bistro and Restaurant. Now they are offering the chance to spend New Year in gourmet style starting with a New Forest afternoon tea on New Year's Eve followed by a black tie dinner, woodland walks and a spa experience on New Year's Day.


From a selection of hotels on the Good Hotel Guide.

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