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Bringing you the latest stories and news about our hotels and teams and those all-important nuggets of information about the best things to see and do in the neighbourhood. Keep checking back in for regular updates and more inspiration.

Latest stories

Market Kitchen roast dinner.

A food love story

It takes wizardry in the kitchen and a LOT of tasting to create the perfect à la carte dish. Warner Group Food Development Chef, David Partridge, spills the beans on the thinking behind the 2021 summer menus

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Relax in our lounges at Studley Castle Hotel

Down the rabbit hole

Studley Castle’s rabbits, clocks and unicorns may seem less curious when you hear they’re inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. The author wrote his stories for Alice Liddell who he first met in the nearby Cotswolds in the 1850s.

Cricket St. Thomas Hotel.

Mini UK escapes with massive appeal

Every Warner hotel is committed to health and safety but equally dedicated to giving everyone a memorable break from the day to day. Read the top ten reasons why we deliver the perfect 2022 staycation

Reasons to book

Star Breaks

Warner is a rare breed, a UK hotel group that not only offers luxurious short breaks but does so with the bonus of music, theatre, dance and comedy from some of the most elite performers in the world

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Cycling routes with ViewRanger

Ticket to ride

Warner’s partnership with ViewRanger cranks up a gear in March with every hotel introducing new cycling trails. Getting back in the saddle is simply a case of downloading and following a route via the free mobile app.

Gunton Hall hero image

2021 Unpacked

It’s the year to be joyfully British with local produce on our menus, plus a stellar line-up of UK performers, festivals and al fresco theatre championing the best of the nation. Could a world-class staycation look any more appealing?

Enjoy al fresco dining and afternoon tea in an outdoor dining pod at selected hotels

Tea and cake?

Fancy being fancy but still at one with nature? Al fresco afternoon tea in a wonderful heritage garden is available to book on My Warner Stay at Cricket St. Thomas, Holme Lacy and Nidd Hall until May

2021 never looked so good at Warner Leisure Hotels.

Anytime, anywhere

Our beautiful boltholes offer everything for a few days away. A suite in a country manor or a chalet by the sea? Bed & Breakfast, or dinner and a show? Lots of activities, or feet up? Your holiday. Your choice

Plan your 2021 break

Inspiration and stories

Relaxing rooms at Gunton Hall

Vitamin sea!

The English seaside is the stuff of postcards. Think sand and pebble beaches, headland walks and promenades for salty chips and ice creams with a flake, all tantalisingly close to six of our hotels and villages

Fantastic entertainment at each one of our hotels. There's something for everyone.

New for new year

With days for wellbeing and strolls in the grounds and nights piled high with festivals, gourmet dining, celebrity acts, concert shows and musical theatre, there are so many reasons to book a getaway in January and February 2021.

A Warner Leisure Hotels chef preparing an evening meal.

The world on a plate

If food is the way to your heart, a new love affair is about to begin. Come-back-for-more favourites like fish and chips and roast dinners are on the 2021 menu, but also imaginative European, Asian and Middle Eastern dishes.

Evening fun

Show lounges that still keep it live by hosting bands, comics, big-name stars and choreographed shows every single night, plus spacious restaurants with great dining. How many other hotels can deliver such a full evening package?

Enjoy Temple Spa products

Get it om!

Our new health and wellbeing partner Carlie Barlow has the key to keeping happy and stable while lockdown restrictions are in place, starting with understanding and learning the tools and techniques to reduce stress levels

Carlie Barlow's top tips.

Sleep easy

Want to know how to wake up rested and supercharged for the day ahead? Carlie Barlow is the expert behind the health and wellbeing on our early 2021 breaks and the go-to with all the answers

Welsh Castles.

...Get Me In Here!

So, which castle in North Wales sounds the most appealing? Gwrych Castle now hosting Ant and Dec with Bushtucker Trials, sleeping bags, beans and rice? Or its neighbour Bodelwyddan Castle with too-many-to-count treats, four posters and gourmet dining?

Pack your bathers for a lazy swim. Every hotel has a leisure centre and heated pool, free to guests.

You time

From curling up in a cosy corner to bubbling up in a roll top bath, every Warner hotel has elegant lounges and contemporary rooms to satisfy simple yet important pleasures. They couldn’t be more perfect for relaxing

Relaxing and well-being breaks

Get your glow on

New year breaks at our country hotels (and most coastals) still offer treats, but now also wellbeing with complimentary fitness classes, yoga and meditation until March. Think of it as a new education in the three Rs – Reset, Refresh and Relax

Corton Coastal Village

Country or coast?

The great big breathing spaces of England and North Wales – those Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and heritage coastlines – are closer than you think on a staycation deep in the countryside or right beside the beach

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Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel at night

Ghostbusters

With sightings of phantom dogs, haunted bedrooms, Victorian children at play, soldiers in the shadows and things that go bump in the night, our historic manors are keepers of some spooky, spine-tingling stories

Classy meets romance

Our brand-new Martinis & Mistletoe breaks take their inspiration from that most iconic of cocktails and the most romantic of winter plants. A winning combination for a getaway packed to the brim with fun

Winter terraces

Winter glow

As the months turn chillier, it’s time to take the cosy outside for rosy cheeks and heart-and-body warming pleasures like terraces piled high with blankets, Baileys hot chocolate, fire pits and lantern-lit garden walks

Cosy lounge settings in the winter at Holme Lacy House

A winter’s tale

The story of Warner this winter takes its inspiration from the lords and ladies who once frequented our country manors and coastal hideaways – their love for great food, a party atmosphere, live music, laughs, and glorious gardens to wander

Thoresby Hall Hotel

Congrats to Thoresby

Designed by Anthony Salvin between 1864 and 1875, Thoresby Hall is a Grade I feat of Victorian splendour on the edge of Sherwood Forest. We’re proud to say it’s now been in Warner’s hands for 20 amazing years

Breweries

Chin-chin

For anyone keen to learn what goes into a great craft beer or spirit, breweries and distilleries around the UK offer the chance to drink it all in with insightful tours and fun tastings

Marty Wilde with daughters Roxanne and Kim

As seen on BBC Breakfast on 2 October

It’s a joy to welcome Marty Wilde MBE to Cricket St. Thomas for an exclusive live gig on 3 October celebrating the debut of his new album ‘Running Together’ and eight glorious decades of rock ’n’ roll. Book to see Marty Wilde & The Wildcats in 2021

Hereford Cathedral, 15-minute from Holme Lacy House Hotel

In-spire-ing cathedrals

From Chester’s grotesque gargoyles to the fan-vaulting cloister at Gloucester and Hereford’s medieval world map, England’s cathedrals offer a window to a whole world of architectural wizardry and history all the way back to medieval times

Tatton Park, 40-minute drive from Alvaston Hall Hotel

Beautiful Britain

This year marks the 125th birthday of the National Trust, still as protective of the nation’s beauty and heritage as it was in 1895, and surely worth a celebratory visit to some of the special places it looks after

Wine cave at Studley Castle.

It's a corker!

See it, swirl it, sniff it, sip it… and savour! Wine tasting is a subtle art but also lots of fun with masterclasses from a pro available at Bodelwyddan Castle, Nidd Hall, Thoresby and Bembridge Coast.

Winter ready

A great getaway this winter features huge estates to explore, music, parties and the best night’s sleep. All with enhanced health and safety protocols and a free coronavirus guarantee that allows total flexibility with bookings

Virtual World Murder Mystery

Dead good fun

Featuring a cast list of detectives and shadowy suspects, twisting tales and thickening plots, our brand-new murder mystery weekends are filled with sleuthing, suspicion and a whole lot of fun this winter. Simply to die for!

Serving gin at Evesham bar, Studley Castle

Gin-ius

Will it be a pink gin, a fancy flavour, or even a gin Prosecco cocktail? Many of our hotels offer gin tastings so you can revisit a classic or find a new favourite. Sounds like a gin-gin situation!

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Seasonal cheer and a party featuring masquerade balls

Gala balls

Winter 2020 offers the invitation to dress to really impress and be transported into a world of romance and mystery with our brand-new masquerade balls that take their cue from the masked parties of 16th century Venice

Littlecote House hotel

Autumn gold

October’s the month for striding out on empty beaches and leaf-kicking rambles among fiery auburn colour. Then back inside to swap crunchy footsteps for cosy layers by the fire, the warmth of a pool and comfort food

A bridge going over a lake in Cricket's grounds

Ambling in Somerset

To borrow from Tolkien, ‘not all those who wander are lost’. No more so than at Cricket St. Thomas where three signed walks – the Amble Ramble, Tricky Trail and Hilly Hike – give a peek of the estate’s 160 acres and lakes

Introducing Bed & Breakfast breaks at all our hotels

Bed & Breakfast

If your idea of a perfect getaway majors on venturing out after a day of relaxation to discover don’t-miss dining spots, local bars or theatre, our new Bed & Breakfast breaks offer all the see-where-the-evening-takes-you flexibility you’re looking for

Explore the cycling routes and local sights on your bike

Ride and seek

The UK’s National Cycle Network has more than 14,000 miles of routes, many on our doorsteps. So how about borrowing a bike from Norton Grange, Studley Castle, Sinah Warren or Lakeside for seeing the local sights from the saddle?

Corton Costal Village

Fish and chips

For National Fish and Chip Day on 4 September, can there be anywhere better to enjoy our national dish than beside the coast, preferably with a generous helping of salty sea air?

Cricket St. Thomas Hotel

Country life

Our Georgian manor in Somerset is rural England at its most classic. Cricket St. Thomas’ neighbourhood is one of cider farms and green valleys, rolling on to the Blackdown Hills and the heritage south coast

Be our guest

Freshly cooked food, excellent entertainment, friendly and welcoming, spotless and stylish rooms, very safe and well-looked after, first time at an adults-only hotel and loving it. All glowing recent reviews from the people who matter most – the guests

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Nidderdale

God's own county

With the North York Moors and wild and windswept Nidderdale tantalisingly close, there’s no denying that Nidd Hall is the cat that’s got the cream when it comes to a stand-out setting

Suffolk coastline

East coast boasts

Corton Coastal Village and Gunton Hall enjoy seaside locations by a score of Blue Flag beaches and 50-mile heritage coastline. But heritage is no stranger inland either with castles, stately homes and museums an easy drive away

Explore with Warner Leisure Hotels

Going places

Whether it’s on two legs, two wheels or four, there are countless ways to explore our hotels and gardens and experience the local sights and landscapes. Our brand-new countrywide guide now gives the lowdown on all the highlights

Explore our guides

The Tennyson Trail, Isle of Wight

The Tennyson Trail

The Isle of Wight has always been a place for creativity with famous artists, writers and royalty staying here for inspiration. Why not follow the Literary Heroes Trail to see the views they saw, starting with Alfred Lord Tennyson

2020 Travellers' choice award from Tripadvisor

TripAdvisor winners

We're excited that Alvaston Hall, Bembridge Coast, Bodelwyddan, Corton, Nidd Hall, Norton Grange, Sinah Warren and Studley Castle appear on the list of the top 10% of hotels worldwide with Tripadvisor naming them 2020 Travellers’ Choice™ winners based on guest ratings

We're here to entertain you

Lean On Me

We’ve got birds as backing singers during this performance in the Gunton Hall grounds. The real stars though are Hannah with some beautiful vocals and F&B Manager Jonny. Who knew he was such a natural on guitar

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Feel-good anthem

If you could be Queen for the night, which tune would be your go-to? Quite possibly Radio Ga Ga, performed at every single one of the band’s concerts from its 1984 release to the last gig with Freddie

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Les Mis

One of our favourite team shows to bookmark and keep on revisiting when you’re longing to dream a dream with some of the most emotional lyrics and tunes from the stage and screen

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West Side Story

Featuring Tonight, Jet Song and Cool, it’s all aboard for a journey through some of the big-tune showpieces telling the story of the Jets and the Sharks battling for control in mid-1950s New York

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Singing duet

Hannah from Gunton Hall and Kieran at Studley Castle may be 200 miles apart, but that doesn’t stop them from collaborating and clearly having the ‘time of their lives’ in true Warner entertainment fashion

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Ghost The Musical

Can you believe the smash hit thriller Ghost is 30 years old? If you loved it back in 1990, you’re going to enjoy this selection of romantic tunes from the musical based on Sam and Molly’s love story

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The Greatest Showman

The show can and will go on. Especially when it’s all about celebrating the vision of PT Barnum who rose from rags to riches to create a circus spectacle that went on to become a worldwide sensation

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Miss Saigon

We’re taking you back to the Vietnam War years of the 1970s and the tragic story of a young Vietnamese bar girl who falls in love with an American GI who then abandons her

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Fun and Games

It’s over to Tony Mack with some comedy gold recorded live on stage. Play along and see how many songs you can think of with names in them, starting with The Jean Genie and Maggie May

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