Looking for a history-packed hotel with an eco-friendly focus and plenty of opportunities for a tipple? Look no further. Dating back over 400 years, The Swan Southwold (and the neighbouring Adnams brewery and distillery) survived near-financial ruin and a catastrophic 17th-century fire in the 17th century to become the thriving bolthole it is today. Right on the Suffolk coast, this is the place to come for nautical-themed interiors and weathered antiques, and stay for tours and tastings at Adnams. Both hotel and brewery strive to protect their coastal environment – ask at reception for information about Southwold beach cleans or the hotel’s conservation plans, which include 250,000 bees kept at nearby Reydon.

This magnificent countryside manor will have you feeling like pampered royalty in no time. Wellness buffs can choose between hiring bikes to explore New Forest, having a game of tennis (on either indoor or outdoor courts) or playing a round of golf on the nine-hole course. Less athletically inclined guests should make a beeline for the spa, where Europe’s largest hydrotherapy pool, aromatherapy saunas and an outdoor whirlpool soothe body and mind. Whatever the preference, all guests can agree that Lymington Pier (a 15-minute drive from Chewton) is the perfect place to spend the afternoon. Ask the hotel for information on sailing trips, speedboats or, if you’re feeling fancy, chartered yachts.

Sugar-white walls are complemented by small pops of coastal blue, coral and glass that add a distinctly Mediterranean vibe to this 30s Cornish hideaway – helped along by the Mediterranean-style menu cooked up in the restaurant. Check in to the Celebration Room and lower yourself into the sea-facing sunken bath – you’ll be able to see Godrevy lighthouse – before visiting the on-site beauty therapist for a shiatsu massage.

Yachts bobbing in the harbour, breton-striped daybeds neatly lined up by the pool and afternoon tea with plenty of clotted cream – you can’t get more British than this. This harbour hotel on the Devonshire coast has everything from a rooftop terrace with views across the estuary and a restaurant serving freshly sourced oysters and lobster, to a decadent spa stretching across two floors, bedecked in true nautical style. Potter about the picturesque fishing village of Salcombe to experience the charming English seaside at its best, or explore the 16th-century Salcombe Castle, just a five-minute walk from the hotel.

Quite possibly Britain’s best-loved beach, Brighton’s pebbled
shores have been a favourite staycation spot for centuries. Set at
the top of the grand Regency Square, the Artist Residence Brighton
sits in one of the most sought-after locations on the East Sussex
coast. Behind the 19th-century facade, interiors are eclectic with
industrial decor, upcycled furniture and limited-edition artwork on
the walls. The towering British Airways i360 is on the hotel
doorstep, while Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion and North Laine
are within a short walk.

Set in the charming village of Thornham on the north Norfolk Coast, this charming inn offers the best of the British seaside. Shop for antiques in Burnham Market village or go for a long walk along the beach before heading back to the hotel for dinner. Choose between hearty gastropub dishes or Norfolk-inspired tapas, and wash it all down with some local ales or artisanal Norfolk gin.

Unlike Game of Thrones, this Wester Ross has no dragons, White Walkers or Three-Eyed Ravens – though that doesn’t make it any less magical. Perched on the shores of Loch Ewe, Pool House makes for the perfect break from the daily grind. Huge, ornate bedrooms are offset with quirky furnishings and trinkets, each with freestanding baths and views across the loch. Pack some binoculars and a pair of walking boots for a trek through Scottish hinterlands, looking out for deer and golden eagles as you go. Return to cosy up with a good book by an open fire in the hotel’s library, before indulging in a four-course meal that makes the most of fresh produce sourced straight from the loch and surrounding gardens.

Teetering on a clifftop, Gara Rock is one of Devon’s most impressive seaside boltholes. Minimalist exteriors give way to pastel-hued interiors complete with hanging plants, exposed light bulbs and untreated wood. Head to the spa’s steam room to soothe muscles aching from hikes across Devon’s hilltops, or soak in a hot tub overlooking waves crashing on the shore. Those inclined to pamper in private, make a beeline for your hotel room where freestanding roll-top bathtubs, rain showers and king-sized beds are complemented by coastal views.