Exclusive Private View: Queen Elizabeth II – Her Life in Style Exhibition at Buckingham Palace

CountryClubuk Members are delighted to receive an exclusive invitation to the Private View of the [...]

The Quiet Thrill of Gstaad—And Why The Alpina Gstaad Remains the Discerning Traveller’s Choice

There are few places left in the Alps where the snow falls thick and silent, [...]

Dromoland Castle, Ireland—Where History Whispers and Hospitality Reigns

There’s something quietly intoxicating about arriving at Dromoland Castle on a soft Irish afternoon, the [...]

Why Castelfalfi feels like owning your own castle estate in Tuscany—without the upkeep: Voted Italy’s No 1 Resort: Discover the Best Rates

There’s a certain magic to Tuscany. Florence is eternally captivating, a living museum where every [...]

Iguassu Falls is Nature’s ultimate thunderclap—and Hotel das Cataratas, a Belmond hotel, offers the front-row seat

There’s something almost primal about Iguassu Falls—that relentless roar, the fine mist hanging in the [...]

The US Masters at Augusta: a rare chance to be there and, if you wish, you can play a round of golf at Augusta yourself

Augusta remains one of the toughest tickets to obtain in sport. Even the waiting list to purchase badges has been closed for years. So we are happy to say that CountryClubuk Members have the opportunity to be there at the US Masters Tournament, to enjoy insider benefits and privileges, to be guided on the ground […]

Alentejo Marmoris Hotel & Spa, Vila Viçosa

Alentejo Marmoris Hotel & Spa

Known as the ‘bread basket’ of Europe, the Alentejo region is the agricultural heartland of Portugal, her undulating plains and fertile soil fed by the mighty Tejo River, from where the region received its name: Alentejo—beyond the Tejo—as important to Portugal as the Po is to Italy. While the Po helps create the world-class Parmigiano […]

To Ravenna, home of the most celebrated mosaics in Western Art: Stay in classical Italian style at Villa Roncuzzi, where the owner Patrizia Poggi will welcome you

Of the hundreds of Italian cities that never reach most travel itineraries,
 none is more worthy of recognition and close inspection than the historic city of Ravenna, home of the most celebrated mosaics in Western art. It is easy to fall in love with the Italian city of Ravenna. Its welcoming people, delicious cuisine, sublime […]

Solberge Hall, Grade II Georgian manor house hotel in Yorkshire’s Herriot Country near Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal and the White Horse of Kilburn: an historic manor which traces its history from the Domesday Book: an ideal location for a break when motoring north or south

Tucked between the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales, Solberge Hall is in the perfect position for exploring a lovely part of Yorkshire. This Grade II Georgian manor in what is now called ‘Yorkshire’s Herriot Country’ feels like a wealthy uncle’s residence more than an hotel. It has character aplenty, understated charm and an […]

Lord Haldon Country House, Georgian hotel set in Capability Brown landscape overlooking the Exe Estuary

This splendid Georgian country-house hotel at Dunchideock stands in 10 acres of grounds overlooking the beautiful Exe estuary, four miles from Exeter. It dates from 1737, and its grounds were landscaped by Capability Brown, whose romantic vistas can still be enjoyed by hotel guests. This privately-owned hotel has been awarded three AA stars. It has […]

Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge: Smart 5-star London City hotel with swimming pool, gym and great views: Club rates with free English breakfast and free upgrade

The contemporary Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge is a recently built five-star hotel with spacious rooms in a good City location—a few minutes’ walk from Tower Hill Underground Station (passing its sister Hotel Grange City on the way), and 10 minutes’ walk from the Tower of London, Fenchurch Street Station, Tower Bridge and London Bridge. Each […]

Worsley Arms Hotel, Hovingham, for stunning country holidays on the North York Moors

The Worsley Arms, built in the 1840s as a Spa Hotel, offers a timeless and comfortable country setting in the centre of the North York Moors National Park. It stands overlooking the village green at Hovingham, birthplace of HRH The Duchess of Kent, formerly Lady Katherine Worsley. The hotel is now a Silver Award winning […]

The Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate, on its own private beach on the Cornish Coast

The Carbis Bay Hotel& Estate is superbly situated on the golden sands of its very own beach, Carbis Bay. This picturesque strand is part of St Ives Bay, and is a member of the exclusive, internationally recognised, Most Beautiful Bays in the World organisation, only two of which are in Britain. This family-run hotel offers […]

The Dorchester’s 45 Park Lane, your Manhattan pad in Mayfair—with complimentary Champagne at its destination restaurant, Cut by Wolfgang Puck

The Dorchester Hotel is to the world of hotels what Chelsea is to football or the Brigade of Guards to the military. Less well known is that The Dorchester has an outstation hotel next door, the glamorous 45 Park Lane. This is a 45-room Art Deco extravaganza with one-to-one service from private ‘hosts’ instead of […]

The Chesterfield Mayfair, historic and elegant: Named in London’s Top Ten hotels: special rates for two including English breakfast and free room upgrade

We are pleased to welcome the charming, traditional Chesterfield Mayfair to our London hotels portfolio—an hotel with as rich and illustrious a heritage as any in the world, and current awards naming it in the Top Ten London Hotels. It stands in prime position in Mayfair’s Charles Street, south of Berkeley Square and Shepherd’s Market, […]

Rosewood London, magnificent 5-star hotel, one of London’s Top 20

The luxurious five-star Rosewood London is the stunning reincarnation of an architectural landmark: the Pearl Assurance Company. Now this fabulously grand Edwardian marble-clad hotel is the London flagship of Rosewood, a distinguished hotel group—operator of the fabled Carlyle in New York and Jumby Bay in Antigua. It is a favourite with our Members, who enjoy […]

Five-star Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, for the Tower and City of London: Club rates include free English breakfast and free room upgrade

This former Grange City hotel is a favourite for business—it is also right on the doorstep of some of London’s most interesting, historic and iconic sights. Its views across the River Thames, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge are spectacular. And our exclusive rates include full English breakfast, free room upgrade (if available on […]

Grange Buckingham London, 4-star Georgian townhouse with studio suites for self-catering in Bloomsbury, with free English breakfast and free upgrade for our Members

If you wish to enjoy the freedom of self-catering in Bloomsbury, this four-star Georgian townhouse hotel may well meet the need; studios have well-equipped kitchenettes with microwave oven, fridge, cookware and utensils. The hotel is centrally located near Bloomsbury Square and Russell Square. Covent Garden, the British Museum and University of London are all within […]

Cotton House, Mustique: Star status for this famous 18th century planter’s mansion house on the Royal island of the Caribbean: Members receive exclusive rates

Veranda Restaurant The long-established Veranda restaurant, wrapped around the Great Room, is the perfect setting for relaxed hospitality where guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and an open bar for drinks and refreshments throughout the day. The evening sees a transformation into a fabulous setting with small intimate tables or settings for larger private parties, […]

Stay in HM The King’s idyllic private retreat in Transylvania: the King’s home in a land of unique beauty, where he goes to unwind amid flower meadows, virgin forests and the idyllic rural life: Bear watching, riding, birdwatching and more: Members receive exclusive rates

Transylvania Cottage

HM The King invites CountryClubuk Members to enjoy his country home deep in Transylvania, and another owned by his friend Count Kálnoky. This is where the King goes to unwind—not in palaces but in beautifully restored houses deep in the countryside. They stand in one of the most picturesque and bucolic regions in all Europe, […]

Butlers Restaurant at the Chesterfield in London’s Mayfair: and for our Members, a complimentary glass of Champagne

Butlers Restaurant london

The Chesterfield Mayfair 35 Charles Street Mayfair London W1J 5EB Butlers Restaurant at the Chesterfield Mayfair is a hidden gem. Serving classically delicious, British-influenced dishes—it is famed for serving the best Dover sole in London—and a different roast is served daily from the carving trolley. Lunch is served midweek—but not at weekends, when instead there is […]

York is a pearl among cities: old and rare, beautiful and intimate, and, beyond all other English cities, keeper of the nation’s past

It is one of those rare early Spring afternoons of pristine skies and eye-dazzling sunshine. The ancient stone of York Minster is shining white on the skyline. The city wall snakes away into the distance, and the white roses of Yorkshire, which decorate the elegant span of Lendal Bridge, are gleaming. York is a pearl […]