"We have chosen to acquire each property on the basis that we not only love the location but also have a real desire to provide the highest of standards in comfort and care.

Every hotel is situated in some of the most beautiful areas of our English countryside or in the centre of our more historic cities. Indeed, as we travel between them on a regular basis we feel we have created a journey filled with the pleasures of discovery.

And through our travels here and abroad we have come to appreciate great service and this too has become an ethos of our operations across the collection. Our dedicated teams care about the service they give, proven time and time again when our guests return.

You will also find a part of our personal style across our hotels including our passion for the comforts of good interior design and our collection of 20th century art.

Whatever the reason for your journey to us, our hope is that you find a warmth of welcome and an experience to enjoy on every level – good food, fine wines, comfortable rooms and a feeling that you have 'come home'. We truly want you to enjoy our houses as we do."

Andrew & Christina Brownsword CBE DL