Expert Guide to the Finest UK Hotels for Mother's Day 2026
Mother's Day presents the perfect opportunity to treat the maternal figure in your life to a memorable staycation. As a hotels expert and author of British Boutique Hotels, I have curated a selection of exceptional UK escapes that promise to spoil and reconnect. Whether your mum is a food enthusiast, spa aficionado, or luxury lover, these hotels offer everything from coastal-chic hideaways to cosy countryside retreats.
At a Glance: Best UK Hotels for Mother's Day
- Best for a Spa Break: Heckfield Place hotel
- Best Offers for Mums and Daughters: The Newt in Somerset hotel
- Best in London: The Ned hotel
- Best Budget Option: Number One Bruton hotel
- Best in the Countryside: Thyme hotel
1. Heckfield Place Hotel, Hampshire
For a luxury country escape that prioritises calm over chaos, Heckfield Place delivers restorative luxury. Set within a sweeping Hampshire estate, this beautifully reimagined Georgian manor encourages guests to slow down and switch off. Rooms feature soothing tones and textures, while days can be spent enjoying woodland walks, walled gardens, and The Bothy spa—a digital-free sanctuary. Special Mother's Day activities include cold water immersion therapies, estate tours, and a pop-up plant sale with homemade treats.
2. The Ned Hotel, London
If you're in the capital, The Ned offers Art Deco decadence and unbridled merriment. Housed in a grand former banking hall, this glitzy members' club-meets-hotel features extravagant Sunday feasts at Cecconi's and Millie's Lounge, complete with live music and gifts for mums. Afterwards, retreat to vintage-styled suites or enjoy a pampering treatment at the Cowshed spa.
3. Beaverbrook Hotel, Surrey
For a glamorous escape in the Surrey Hills, this Victorian manor—once Lord Beaverbrook's retreat—spans 470 acres of parkland. Guests can unwind at the cocooning spa, hotel cinema, or exquisite Japanese restaurant. Treat Mum to the "Wonderful Woman Spa Day," including a 90-minute massage, facial, lunch, and a suite stay designed by Susie Atkinson.
4. The Rectory Hotel, Wiltshire
This honey-hued, 18-bedroom bolthole in the Cotswolds is ideal for relaxed country escapes. Housed in a former rectory near Malmesbury, it offers garden strolls, lunches at The Potting Shed pub, and games by the fire. Bedrooms with muted palettes and soft linens provide a cosy, affordable countryside idyll.
5. The Newt in Somerset Hotel, Somerset
For a bells-and-whistles escape, The Newt spans 850 acres with manicured gardens, a spa, and farm-to-table dining. Activities range from beekeeping to exploring a restored Roman villa. Bedrooms feature touchy-feely furnishings and complimentary mini bars. Mother's Day offers include one-night stays with complimentary dinner.
6. Middleton Lodge Hotel, North Yorkshire
Set across 200 acres of North Yorkshire parkland, this restored estate offers cocooning calm with exposed beams and homemade flapjacks. Dining highlights include hyper-local menus at The Coach House and Michelin-starred Forge Restaurant. The woodland Forest Spa, with hushed pools and treatment huts, adds a spoiling touch.
7. Number One Bruton Hotel, Somerset
Perfect for art-loving mums, this characterful townhouse on Bruton's high street blends bold colours, antiques, and contemporary artworks. For Mother's Day, in-house restaurant Briar serves seasonal small plates, and mothers receive a trio of organic toiletries made locally.
8. Estelle Manor Hotel, Oxfordshire
This grand Jacobean pile on the edge of the Cotswolds offers idyllic mother-daughter time with long lunches, evening cocktails, and a Roman Bath-style spa. During Mother's Day weekend, brow and lash specialist Suman Jalaf provides treatments. Manor house suites feature four-poster beds and marble bathrooms.
9. The Gallivant Hotel, East Sussex
For a coastal escape, this modish motel-style hotel behind Camber Sands combines sea-blue shades and nautical references. Mornings include yoga on the dunes, beach walks, and exploring Rye's cobbled lanes. Evenings feature relaxed suppers with local wines.
10. Thyme Hotel, Gloucestershire
This bucolic Cotswolds getaway, run by mother-daughter duo Caryn Hibbert and Milly, spans 150 acres with honey-coloured cottages, a spa, cookery school, and boutique. Botanically-inspired bedrooms offer pastel palettes and homemade treats. For a special sleepover, book the "English Rose" suite with a roll-top bath.
Why Trust This Guide
The hotels in this list have been meticulously selected by The Independent's expert travel writer, Gina Jackson. As the author of British Boutique Hotels: An Opinionated Guide, Gina is an authority on UK hotels. Her recommendations are based on personal stays, evaluating location, facilities, service, and other details that ensure an exceptional experience for all travellers.
