The Best Countryside Hotels near London
Stay at Oakley Hall
If you take the car or train from the centre of London, in between 30 and 45 minutes later, you end up in the beautiful English Countryside. A place where you can sit outside and just hear the sounds of nature and tranquillity. If you go a little further, you end up in the county of Hampshire. Birth county of one of Britain’s most beloved Authors, Jane Austen. It is known that Jane Austen used to frequent Oakley Hall; she even based one of her characters in her last book off the main Lady of the house, Lady Bramston.
If this still isn’t enough to convince you, just think of waking up in the morning to the smell of freshly baked French pastries, a full English breakfast and feeling the warmth of the sun beaming through your window. Here at Oakley Hall in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, we offer this and so much more. Whether you are a solo traveller looking to escape the bustling city life or a couple looking for an affordable luxury getaway, we have something for everyone.
Come sunshine, rainfall, snow, sleet or stormy winds, you can always find an adventure and a stay that’s to be had at Oakley Hall Hotel in Basingstoke. With 315 acres of farmland and grounds to explore right as you step outside, you can explore the Hampshire countryside at your pleasure. Been for a walk already that day, why not go and visit Laverstoke farm, watch them make the iconic Bombay Sapphire Gin. Then, why not come back and enjoy a 3-course meal inside the dreamy and award-winning Glasshouse Restaurant, with 3 courses at a set price and our food being prepared by award-winning chefs. With food changing along with the seasons, you will find something to complement your mood and the weather around you. It could be warm and hearty flavours in the harsh British winters or light and elegant flavours for the hot British sunshine.
Why Countryside Weekend Escapes are more popular than ever
It’s obvious that things are becoming more expensive, so you must choose between buying a house or going on a holiday and making memories. At Oakley Hall, we like reminding people that you don’t have to wait in long lines at the airport with terrible food, screaming children and tolerate stuffy aeroplane journeys just to see beautiful things. Oakley Hall is hidden in the rolling hills of the Hampshire Countryside with its beautiful scenery, nature not seen in the city and the magical stars in the clear night sky.
Escapes to the English countryside have become popular, not because of a trend, but because people are beginning to see the true beauty of what we have right on our doorstep. London and other cities can become overwhelming and noisy, at Oakley Hall, we understand the importance of getting away and “switching off” for a 2 or 3 day weekend break, either alone or with family and friends. Oakley Hall is the perfect place to be able to do that.
Our Garden Cottage is in a secluded part of the hotel and lets you get away from everything. Your view out the window of the rolling hills and farmers' land, with nature waking up with you on your doorstep. Outdoor furniture allows you to sit outside with your morning coffee in the early sun, watching the rest of the world wake up with you. You can switch off, relax, spend time with yourself or people closest to you.
What to look for in a Countryside Hotel Near London
Oakley Hall is the perfect place for that staycation getaway, giving the impression you’re far away but less than a 50-minute train journey away from London Waterloo, something you won't believe when upon your arrival. You deserve the trip away, either alone, with your significant other or a much-needed friends’ getaway for a much-needed gossip weekend. Here at Oakley Hall Hotel, we are an old English country house hotel with a restaurant, award-winning chefs and seasonal food that will keep you feeling your best while you stay. Oakley Hall has over 100 parking spaces, if you book the cottage, you will get your own exclusive parking spaces, and you’ll be able to view the 315 acres of grounds we have as your own back garden for the weekend. Flexible check-in and check-out times, you don’t need to worry and rush yourselves, we understand things can happen and we know that you deserve that lay in before you get yourselves back in the working mode.
Our stay packages are some of the best in the county. Oakley Hall Hotel in Hampshire offers seasonal packages and stays depending on your needs. Our Hampshire Getaway Package is just one of the perfect options you can choose to join us here at Oakley Hall. Your package includes: an overnight stay in one of our luxurious suites or bedrooms, a £45 per person food credit to use during your stay, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, so you can keep everyone up to date with all the beautiful sites of our Hampshire Countryside. Full English Breakfast at our award-winning restaurant, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet made just for you, or if you fancy something different, don’t hesitate to ask one of our friendly waiting staff who will be happy to help in every way. Our Hampshire Escape is perfect for anyone looking to escape their life in the city and come away to relax and reset in the idyllic English Countryside.
Why Hampshire is ideal for a Weekend Escape from busy London
When you’re trying to find the ideal place to escape from the busy city of London, you’d most probably look for two things. The first is how easy it is to get to, and the second is that it's the remote escape I am looking for. Oakley Hall Hotel in Basingstoke ticks both of those boxes, with multiple benefits. Travelling here from the centre of London in a car would take around sixty to ninety minutes. Once you’re out of the city, you get on either the M4 or M3, get off on country lanes to take in your surroundings of farmland and the rolling hills. If you are travelling on the train from Waterloo, it will take you only fifty minutes to get to Basingstoke. Look around the local shopping centre, treat yourself to new clothes or lunch before heading over to Oakley Hall in a taxi or the bus to get your weekend started.
As we are only five minutes from the local village of Oakley, you aren’t too remote from civilisation. However, at night, you will notice the true sound of silence and tranquillity and learn a true appreciation for the English Countryside you may not have had before.
A Country House experience without the Long Journey
Oakley Hall Hotel is the perfect escape for everyone. We can make your stay romantic, relaxing or full of adventures. Finding the perfect romantic getaway can be hard, finding the perfect hotel and things to do with your loved one that’s not miles away from where you’re staying can prove tricky. At Oakley Hall Hotel, we are in the prime location. We are fifteen minutes from the local Shopping Centre, Festival Place, ten minutes from the world-famous Bombay Sapphire Distillery and twenty-five minutes from the Jane Austen House and Museum. Oakley Hall Hotel was a house that Jane Austen herself used to frequent, back when Oakley Hall was a Manor House owned by Lord and Lady Bramston.
While you stay with us, you will never have to worry about food or drink. Our award-winning restaurant is open from midday to nine pm every day. Our 1795 bar and lounge has snacks, light food and sharing boards, almost everything can be bought up to your room, so getting out of bed and putting on your pyjamas doesn’t need to be a thought in your mind when you stay with us.
How to make the most of a Countryside Weekend
When we think about a Countryside weekend away, we think about the places nearby to explore, trails for walks you can hike and adventure, great places to eat and drink, the most important one is finding the best Hotel that feels like you’ve walked into a place to find your inner peace. At Oakley Hall Hotel, we keep finding your inner peace at the for front of our minds. Explore and adventure our many acres of grounds, discover the flavours of Oakley Hall with a two or three course meal in our Glasshouse Restaurant, or pick between a traditional or sparkling Afternoon Tea. Relax in one of our luxurious bedrooms or suites, let comfort take over and be the reason why you don’t leave your room until the afternoon. We have a Cottage that is the perfect place to relax or celebrate with friends, with a BBQ, outdoor seating and views over the hills that go for miles, it will end up being the trip you always talk about with fond memories.
Frequently Asked Questions about our hotel
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How far from London should a countryside hotel be?
A Countryside hotel doesn’t need to be very far from London; Oakley Hall Hotel is less than ninety minutes from London City Centre. Depending on what you are trying to find out of your stay will depend on how far you would like to venture.
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What is the best countryside escape within 2 hours of London?
In our opinion, Oakley Hall is the best countryside escape within two hours of London. With our hundreds of acres to explore, the places nearby to visit, our award-winning restaurant, the comfort of a king-size bed and the views of the rolling Hampshire hills out of every window. We are sure to be the best escape that you will talk about for years to come.
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Are there luxury country house hotels near London?
Yes, you can find luxury country house hotels near London. Oakley Hall Hotel used to be a Manor House in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, owned by Lord and Lady Bramston. Oakley Hall was visited frequently by Jane Austen and her family, with one of her characters being influenced by Oakley Hall’s Lady of the House. We bring luxury to the Hampshire countryside, with our suites and bedrooms, decorations like our gorgeous Georgian-inspired chandelier in our main house bar, king-size beds, luxury bathroom items free to use and enjoy.
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Is Hampshire good for weekend breaks?
Hampshire is perfect for weekend breaks. Hampshire is a great middle place for those coming up from the south and others coming down from the Midlands. Oakley Hall Hotel has 50 bedrooms and suites for you to choose from to find the perfect setting for your weekend break. If romantic, why not have a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries?
