Hotels, Travel, UK, UK Country Hotels

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa: English charm, history, elegance, luxury, Michelin-starred dining and an award-winning spa: this is Britain’s quintessential 5-Star country house escape

Posted on by Julie Spencer
07
Mar

If Oscars were awarded for grand country-house hotels, Lucknam Park would sweep the board; it’s already collected a constellation of accolades, from five AA Red Stars and three Michelin Guide Keys (retained for a second year) to being named the #2 Best Hotel in the UK and #11 Best Destination Spa in the UK by […]

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Enews, Events, Rail journeys, Travel Events, Travel Events

Join us aboard the British Pullman, a Belmond Train, for an historic journey to Blenheim Palace and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, on September 9, 2026

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01
Mar

On 9 September 2026, we invite you to journey through the English countryside aboard the luxurious, historic British Pullman train to Blenheim Palace—birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill—enjoying Champagne, refined dining and private access to the Palace State Rooms and Churchill Birth Rooms exhibition, in a month closely associated with some of the most defining chapters […]

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Enews, Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Timeless Riviera elegance and sea views at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast—five-star luxury with best rates for CountryClubuk Members in this hidden gem hotel

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20
Feb

There are hotels that occupy a destination—and there are those that define it. Overlooking the yacht-dotted Bay of Rapallo, five-star Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast rises above the Ligurian shoreline in a sweep of marble, terraces and sea-facing grandeur. For more than a century it has presided over this glamorous stretch of the Italian Riviera, where […]

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Hotels, Travel, UK, UK Country Hotels

Calcot & Spa, a stylishly luxurious 14th century Cotswolds manor house retreat near Tetbury, Gloucestershire: the perfect place to stay when visiting HM The King’s Gardens at Highgrove and more: enjoy one of Members’ favourite hotels at exclusive Club rates

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01
Feb

One of our all-time favourite country-house hotels, the luxurious 14th-century Calcot & Spa stands in its own private 220-acre estate only 10 minutes’ drive from HM The King’s Highgrove Estate, making this an ideal manor-house hotel in which to stay when visiting the Royal Gardens, and the Cotswolds at large. It’s a gorgeous hotel, and […]

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Cruises, Enews, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

Save up to 58% on a luxury Iconic Cote d’Azur Regent Seven Seas cruise in Summer 2026: a wonderful way to combine the treasures of antiquity with sun and sea, wine and gourmet cuisine on one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships, Seven Seas Splendor

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Regent Splendor best rates CountryClubuk
31
Jan

Enjoy a luxury six-star seven-night Côte d’Azur Regent Seven Seas cruise in summer 2026. This is a wonderful way to combine the glamour of the French and Italian Riviera and the treasures of Sardinia, Sicily and Carthage, with sun and sea, wine and gourmet cuisine on one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships, Seven […]

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Hotels, Travel, UK, UK Country Hotels

The Lygon Arms, Broadway: England’s historic coaching inn in Broadway—named the ‘loveliest town in England’: enjoy fine food and stylish luxury in the footsteps of everybody from Charles I, Edward VII to Edward VIII and Prince Philip, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton—and even John Wayne!

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10
Jan

That historic and much loved country hotel the Lygon Arms, known by generations of racing people as the smart place to stay for Cheltenham Festival, is back on form. This grand old Cotswolds coaching inn in Broadway—named the ‘loveliest town in England’—has hosted everybody, from Charles I, Edward VII, Edward VIII and Prince Philip, to […]

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Anguilla, Caribbean, Hotels, International Hotels, Travel

Dawn on Maundays Bay, Anguilla—Cap Juluca turns it into Paradise: This Belmond luxury hotel is the Caribbean’s most serene icon

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Cap Juluca, a Belmond hotel, Anguilla, Carribean, at best CountryClubuk Members' rates.
04
Jan

Picture the scene: the first light of morning creeps across a crescent of sand so fine it is like a caress; the sea a mirror of pale turquoise stretching unbroken to the horizon; a lone pelican gliding low before diving with barely a splash. Nothing else—just the gentle hush of waves and the distant call […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Switzerland, Travel

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

Posted on by Julie Spencer
03
Jan

There are few places left in the Alps where the snow falls thick and silent, the chalets glow warmly against the dusk, and the only sound breaking the hush is the soft swish of skis on fresh powder or the distant clatter of hooves on packed snow as ponies prepare for a snow polo chukka. […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Ireland, Travel

Dromoland Castle, Ireland—Where History Whispers and Hospitality Reigns

Posted on by Julie Spencer
03
Jan

There’s something quietly intoxicating about arriving at Dromoland Castle on a soft Irish afternoon, the drive winding through 500 acres of rolling parkland dotted with ancient oaks and grazing deer, the lake shimmering in the distance, until the castle itself emerges—a majestic baronial silhouette of turrets and towers against the County Clare sky, as if […]

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Africa, Hotels, International Hotels, Kenya, Travel

The Moment the Mara Takes Your Breath Away—Why andBeyond Bateleur Camp, the World’s No.1 Hotel, Is the Ultimate Safari Escape

Posted on by Julie Spencer
03
Jan

Imagine this: the first soft light of dawn filters through canvas walls as you sip coffee on your private deck, the vast golden plains of the Maasai Mara stretching endlessly before you, broken only by the silhouette of an acacia tree and, perhaps, a distant herd of elephants moving like shadows across the savanna. A […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, Mexico, North America, Travel

The Riviera Maya still feels like Mexico’s best-kept secret—and Maroma, a Belmond hotel, is the place to reveal it: Ranked in The World’s 50 Best Hotels

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Jan

The Riviera Maya is one of the most intoxicating stretches of coastline on earth—a place where the Caribbean Sea glows an improbable turquoise, ancient Mayan temples rise from the jungle like forgotten dreams, and underground rivers carve crystal-clear cenotes that feel like private portals to another world. This where history and hedonism coexist effortlessly. Explore […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel, UK

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

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Jan

There’s a certain magic to Tuscany. Florence is eternally captivating, a living museum where every corner reveals a Michelangelo or a perfect espresso. But for those who already adore Italy and crave its quiet soul, there’s a compelling case for decamping to the countryside—specifically to Castelfalfi, a restored mediaeval borgo turned luxury resort just half […]

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Brazil, Hotels, International Hotels, South America, Travel

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

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Jan

There’s something almost primal about Iguassu Falls—that relentless roar, the fine mist hanging in the air like a perpetual veil, the sheer scale that makes you feel thrillingly small. Straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina in a lush subtropical jungle, this isn’t just a waterfall; it’s the world’s largest system of them, with 275 […]

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Europe, Greece, Hotels, International Hotels, Travel

Why Santorini still casts its spell—and why the Grace Hotel, named Europe’s Finest Resort, is the perfect place to fall under it

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Infinity pool at Grace Hotel Santorini overlooking the caldera at sunset – Europe’s No.1 resort with exclusive CountryClubuk Member rates
02
Jan

Santorini is hardly an undiscovered gem. Those postcard images of whitewashed villages tumbling down volcanic cliffs into an impossibly blue Aegean have been seducing travellers for decades. Yet, even in an age when half the world seems to have ticked it off the list, the island retains an almost mythical pull. Why? Because few places […]

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Cruises, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

6th Ponant Opera Festival at Sea 2027—An Exclusive Voyage with Benjamin Bernheim and World-Class Artists

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Le Bougainville Ponant Opera Festival at Sea luxury cruise with Benjamin Bernheim
27
Dec

Join leading international opera stars for a unique Opera Festival at Sea, with private concerts featuring Benjamin Bernheim—one of the world’s great lyric tenors, hailed as ‘the most beautiful tenor voice since Luciano Pavarotti’. He leads an exceptional cast of internationally acclaimed sopranos and opera artists, who will perform throughout our voyage from Valletta to […]

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Cruises, Travel, UK

Le Bougainville by Ponant: A Private-Yacht Experience at Sea

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Le Bougainville by Ponant: A Private-Yacht Experience at Sea
20
Dec

Le Bougainville by Ponant is an intimate luxury cruise ship designed to evoke the atmosphere of a private yacht. With just 184 guests on board, refined French interiors, exceptional cuisine and innovative features such as the Blue Eye underwater lounge, she is particularly suited to culturally focused voyages—including our Opera Festival at Sea with Benjamin […]

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Anguilla, Caribbean, Hotels, International Hotels, Travel

Spectacular beachfront Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club with Greg Norman 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, Award Winning Sorana Spa: Luxurious five-star Caribbean playground with exclusive Members’ rates

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Aurora Anguilla five-star resort in the Caribbean.
10
Dec

When planning the best destinations to travel to in 2026, savvy explorers are turning to lesser-trodden gems that promise seclusion, sophistication and sustainable luxury. Anguilla, a serene British Overseas Territory in the Lesser Antilles, stands out for its unspoiled beaches, vibrant marine life, sporting excellence and a pace of life that feels worlds away from […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

The Savoy London: best rates saving hundreds of pounds at ‘one of the Great Hotels of the World’: unbeatable CountryClubuk club rates plus a complimentary room upgrade

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12
Oct

Francis Fulford reviews The Savoy London, where CountryClubuk receives the best rates and a complimentary instant room upgrade. We believe our Club rates are the very best fully flexible rates available anywhere, saving up to £500 a night on rooms and up to £1,000 on suites—so what are you waiting for? Read on for our […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts, UK

Join us for the Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum: An international celebration of ballet in London, February 2026, preceded by a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner by Michelin Star Chef Tom Kerridge at the Corinthia Hotel: sold out and even concluded

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Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum, international ballet performance.
22
Sep

This event is now sold out and a waiting list has been created. To join the waitlist and for further details, please call Member Services on 020 7399 2960. The Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary is one of the most prestigious world ballet events of 2026. This glittering sell-out performance unites the leading international ballet […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Portugal, Travel

Reid’s Palace, Madeira: best rates at this fabulous Belmond hotel on the sun-soaked garden island ‘in perpetual June’: enjoy exclusive rates and VIP privileges at this world famous hotel

Posted on by Julie Spencer
14
Sep

Warmed by the Gulf Stream, subtropical Madeira is Portugal’s own sun-soaked floating garden isle—and the distinguished luxury hotel Belmond Reid’s Palace is the undisputed queen of the island. Created by an Englishman to accommodate every visiting aristocrat’s needs since opening in 1891, Reid’s Palace stands high on a promontory which commands a sweeping panorama of […]

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Cruises, Enews, Events, Travel, Travel Events

See some of the world’s great wonders: Machu Picchu, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean in six-star luxury aboard Regent Seven Seas Mariner with a trip on the famous Hiram Bingham, a Belmond train: this is a wonderful way to combine some of the world’s wonders with a sun-kissed Caribbean cruise taking in two jewels of the seas, Belize and Honduras, a South American idyll to Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica and Mexico, ending the trip in Miami. Florida: sun and sea, wine and gourmet cuisine, archaeology, history and culture at the best club price

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Regent cruises best club rates at CountryClubuk
11
Aug

We are thrilled to announce an amazing new cruise to some of the world’s great wonders: The opening scene is a four-day trip to include the iconic Machu Picchu, Lost City of the Incas. There’s spectacular voyage through the Panama Canal by day, a sun-kissed Caribbean cruise, plus one of the world’s great train journeys […]

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Cruises, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

Luxury Adriatic Yacht Cruise with Ponant Cruises and Exclusive Access to the Venice Art Biennale 2026 in Partnership with the Pinault Collection at Palazzo Grassi

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10
Aug

The crowning glory will be to sail into the Grand Canal in Venice and stay in luxury for two nights, to enjoy the 61st Art Biennale, which already promises to be sensational. We shall receive exclusive private views of the spectacular collections in the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana, accompanied by art experts from […]

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Europe, International Hotels, Transylvania, Travel

Inside King Charles III’s Transylvanian Retreat: enjoy 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

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01
Aug

Deep in the rolling hills of Transylvania, where ancient forests meet flower-filled meadows and quiet villages still follow rhythms centuries old, lies one of Europe’s most quietly remarkable countryside retreats. It is here that King Charles III has long chosen to escape the pace of royal life, returning again and again to a landscape that […]

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Enews, Hotels, UK, UK Country Hotels

Stay in an English Earl’s castle and 200-acre estate, now one of the UK’s leading hotels, standing in its own parkland with gardens, rivers, forestry and lakes near Ripon on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales: enjoy fine food, sport and relaxation, supreme service and a warm welcome at one of England’s beautiful castle estates

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Swinton Park Yorkshire best rates.
06
Jul

Swinton Park is a Grade II* Listed castle set in 200 acres of picturesque landscape—and it ranks as one of the best hotels in Yorkshire, if not the UK. With its castellated ramparts, turrets and tower, stately-home interiors overlooking parkland and gardens, woodland and forest rides, a 120-head fallow deer herd, two rivers for flyfishing, […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

The ultimate place to stay in Portofino, jewel in the crown of the Italian Riviera: Belmond Hotel Splendido, home of La Dolce Vita as it used to be: and as Groucho Marx said of this idyllic retreat, ‘Wonderful place, wonderful people.’

Posted on by Julie Spencer
01
Jul

Belmond Hotel Splendido is the place to stay in Portofino, jewel of the Italian Riviera. Life here revolves around it. During its vibrant history the graceful building transformed from a monastery to an aristocratic home to a grand hotel above cedar-lined slopes with the finest views of the coast and sea. The Duke of Windsor […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Portugal, Travel

The One Palácio da Anunciada: Lisbon’s Luxury Palace Hotel with Spa and Gardens: discover heritage, tranquillity and five-star hospitality in the heart of Lisbon at the best members’ club rates

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The One Palacio-Anunciada Lisbon best rates at CountryClubuk
25
Jun

Tucked into the rhythm of central Lisbon, The One Palácio da Anunciada is a Luxury Hotel in Lisbon that transforms centuries of history into a calm, refined five-star retreat. For guests who value genuine heritage, atmosphere, and world-class service, this rare palace hotel in Lisbon blends timeless grandeur with contemporary comfort. Originally a 16th-century convent […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, Ireland, Travel

Hayfield Manor, Cork: a magnificent five-star Irish city manor-house hotel and spa in the heart of Cork City which feels like home: enjoy a warm welcome, stroll into Cork for its festivals and more, visit Blarney Castle, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way: enjoy all this and the best club rates

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Hayfield Manor Cork best price at CountryClubuk
24
Jun

Nestled in the heart of County Cork, Hayfield Manor is a five-star retreat where Irish charm meets world-class hospitality. Surrounded by leafy gardens and only minutes from Cork’s vibrant city centre, Hayfield Manor offers an unforgettable escape for both leisure and business travellers. And with CountryClubuk, you can enjoy this luxury experience at the best […]

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Cruises, Enews, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

Regent Seven Seas Prestige best rates on this ultimate luxury cruise ship: Be first to experience a new six-star, multi-million-pound cruise ship on her maiden voyage from Europe to the USA: best rates with CountryClubuk

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Regent Prestige best prices at CountryClubuk.
22
Jun

We are delighted to announce this opportunity to be the very first guests to sail on the newest luxury ship in a celebrated international fleet, the magnificent Regent Seven Seas Prestige, on her historic maiden cruise. The voyage will be from Barcelona in Spain to Miami in Florida, USA, from December 13 to 27, 2026, […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Villa Spalletti Trivelli, Rome, the fabulous palazzo home of a Roman Count and Countess: live as the Romans would like to live

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11
Jun

There can be no finer place in Rome to stay than the Villa Spalletti Trivelli. It is the elegant family palazzo of a Roman Count and Countess. Neighbours include the Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, whose 17th-century Palace is just across the leafy park. The Trevi Fountain is a stroll away. At the Villa Spalletti Trivelli, […]

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Cruises, Enews, Events, Travel, Travel Events

Newsflash! Save up to 62% on Regent Seven Seas Cruises! Regent’s sale includes the most luxurious ships and more than 70 superb voyages in 2025 and 2026 . . . meaning we enjoy these Ultra-Luxury, All-Inclusive Cruises from £2,379: read on for just five of our favourites, then check out the full list to discover your own . . .

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Regent cruises save up to 62% at CountryClubuk
02
Jun

Save up to 62% on Regent Seven Seas Cruises with CountryClubuk! More than 70 selected voyages in 2025 and 2026 feature in Regent’s current sale up to 50% off. It means you can enjoy these ultra-luxury, all-inclusive cruises through CCUK at up to 62% off, with rates from £2,379pp! Read on for just five of […]

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