Business Details
46 Years
experience
Luxury Country House Hotels in England
Founded in the 1980s by the Pecorelli family, Exclusive Collection curates a unique portfolio of historic country houses and estates across England. Our properties blend centuries-old heritage with modern hospitality, offering luxury accommodation, award-winning dining, and bespoke event spaces. We prioritise sustainability as the UK's first B Corp-certified hotel group, ensuring environmental and social responsibility underpin every guest experience. With properties ranging from 14th-century manors to contemporary spa retreats, we specialise in creating memorable stays through exceptional service, locally sourced cuisine, and immersive activities like cookery schools and championship golf courses.Our team's deep expertise in hospitality, combined with a passion for preserving historic properties, ensures every guest discovers a place to 'do you' well, whether for relaxation, celebration, or corporate innovation.
Services
Luxury accommodation
Event hosting
Fine dining
Spa services
Cookery classes
Golf courses
Wedding venues
Corporate retreats
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We are the UK's first B Corp-certified hotel group with a commitment to sustainability
- Our portfolio includes award-winning properties with Michelin-starred dining experiences
- We offer unique venues for events, from fairy-tale weddings to corporate retreats
- Each property combines centuries-old heritage with modern luxury and amenities
- We provide immersive experiences including cookery schools and championship golf courses
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
Services
Luxury accommodation
Our historic country houses and estates offer 62-124 tastefully designed rooms and suites blending period features with modern comforts. Each property provides unique settings from 17th-century manors to contemporary spa retreats. Guests enjoy curated experiences including afternoon tea, scenic terraces, and access to championship golf courses and walled gardens.
Event hosting
We specialise in bespoke events across 8-20 meeting spaces per property, accommodating conferences, weddings, and corporate retreats. Advanced AV equipment, breakout areas, and flexible layouts combine with historic charm. Properties feature dedicated event coordinators and unique spaces like Jacobean ballrooms and woodland-view function rooms.
Fine dining
Our collection includes Michelin-starred restaurants, gastropubs, and contemporary dining venues. Menus showcase locally sourced ingredients, with options ranging from seasonal tasting menus to rustic wood-fired cuisine. Properties feature award-winning chefs and unique dining experiences like chef's table views of kitchen operations.
Spa services
Select properties offer award-winning spas with thermal treatments, fitness centres, and wellness programmes. Facilities include indoor pools, treatment rooms using organic products, and nature-inspired relaxation areas. Services focus on rebalancing mind-body connections through tailored therapies and holistic approaches.
Cookery classes
Our Season Cookery School provides hands-on culinary training with professional chefs. Courses cover classic techniques and seasonal ingredients, using produce from estate gardens. Participants learn to create gourmet dishes while enjoying the historic ambiance of our Hampshire property's dedicated cookery school facility.
Questions
What types of properties does Exclusive Collection offer?
We offer historic country houses, manor estates, and boutique hotels dating from the 14th to 19th centuries, each with unique character and modern amenities.
Are your properties suitable for weddings?
Yes, we have multiple venues with dedicated wedding spaces, including historic chapels, rustic barns, and grand ballrooms across our collection.
Do you offer corporate event facilities?
All properties provide flexible meeting spaces with advanced technology, ideal for conferences, team-building, and executive retreats in scenic settings.
What dining options are available?
Our collection features Michelin-starred restaurants, gastropubs, and contemporary dining venues offering seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients.
Are your hotels eco-friendly?
As the UK's first B Corp-certified hotel group, we prioritise sustainability through zero-waste initiatives, local sourcing, and environmental conservation programmes.
Can I book cookery classes at your properties?
Yes, our Season Cookery School at Lainston House offers hands-on culinary workshops led by professional chefs using estate-grown ingredients.
