Burton Hotel in Kington (Herefordshire), England

Burton Hotel offers guests free use of the Cloud Nine swimming pool and fitness club, which includes a mosaic tiled heated pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and gym. The in-house spa provides a variety of wellness treatments, including full body massage, neck massage, and back massage, with extended hours for guest convenience. On the hotel grounds, a unique all-weather 9-hole putting course is available for guests to use.

Deluxe ensuite bedrooms come with super kingsize beds, high-pressure showers, and complimentary amenities such as tea/coffee making facilities and bathrobes. Rooms in the new annexe offer private patio areas and parking directly outside the door, while wheelchair accessible rooms are available with level access. Standard rooms are also offered at a lower price point, and all rooms are non-smoking with heating and lifts serving upper floors.

Set on the Offa's Dyke footpath, the hotel is a base for walking, hiking, and rambling in the Welsh border countryside. Kington Golf Club, the highest altitude golf club in England, is nearby, as are Hergest Croft Gardens with its rare plant collection and the Brecon Beacons National Park for hiking. Guests can also visit The Walking Hub in Kington for curated walking gear and advice.

The hotel has two restaurants and a bar, serving local and international dishes with a menu that changes daily specials. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning with cooked-to-order options and a selection of cereals, yoghurts, and fruit. Evening meals include dishes such as crispy beef with oriental salad and duck in honey, and the bar menu offers pub-style fare.

Family rooms are available, and the hotel provides board games, kids' meals, and a children's menu. Pets are welcome, and the hotel offers a drying room for wet walking gear and outdoor furniture for garden use. Baby travel cots can be provided, and the family changing room at the pool makes it easy for parents with young children.

Wellness: Free Cloud Nine spa with pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, gym

Activity: 9-hole all-weather putting course on hotel grounds

Location: Directly on Offa's Dyke footpath near England's highest golf club

Rooms: Deluxe annexe rooms with super kingsize beds and patio

Dining: Two restaurants plus cooked-to-order breakfast included

Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, pet-friendly policy