Hampton Court

One of the UK's most exciting hotel openings this year, The Mitre is the closest hotel to Hampton Court Palace, located on the bank of the River Thames. As beautiful and impressive as its prestigious location, the hotel is a Grade II-listed property built-in 1665 by order of King Charles II to house some of the King's Courtiers who could not find accommodation in the Palace. Each of the hotel's 36 bedrooms and signature suites are unique. Choose from a private terrace and jacuzzi, your own courtyard and fire pit, to hand forged copper bath tubs, with views over the River Thames, Hampton Court Palace and or the picturesque internal courtyards. Each room is named after historical references linked to the hotel, such as King King Charles II's wives, The Gardener's Hut, Penny Farthing, and Catharine Parr Suite.

You might enjoy dining in the 1665 restaurant, a brasserie, boasting a huge outdoor patio terrace for ‘al fresco' dining at its best, or The Coppernose restaurant, which takes its name from King Charles II who was nicknamed “Coppernose” after he issued cheap currency. The Mitre even has its own riverside jetty and boat for hire, perfect for a picnic and gentle jaunt along this beautiful stretch of the river. Popular trips include Richmond-Upon-Thames and up to the Tower of London and back. Not to mention the world's first stand-alone whispering angel hut, perfect for sundowners on the terrace, and a place to watch the boats sail by along the River Thames with a cold glass in hand. Rooms from £200 a night: mitrehamptoncourt.com