There are a wide range of hotels to visit by helicopter, to either stay or simply pop in for lunch and a sandwich. The Hotels listed below provide you with some ideas of where you might like to fly and the facilities they can provide. There is also some basic information on how to find them and the helipad or landing site. Remember that all these sites are PPR, so if you are qualified to fly in then you should give them a call before setting out. Some of these hotels are not licensed for commercial flights in to them, so if you need one of our pilots to take you there give us a call to explore whether this is possible. All the hotels below have a link to their website so you can easily make contact with them and pre-book your lunch, room or perhaps a relaxing treatment where they have a spa. We hope you enjoy flying to these hotels and would love to hear about your trips to them, so we can feature them in Rotortalk. We shall be adding to the list regularly, so there will be plenty of choice. Enjoy.
Mallory Court is a beautiful Country House Hotel in Warwickshire and the West Midlands and has many accolades including “Conde Naste Best Hotel 2009”. It has two restaurants, a fine dining Michelin Star classic restaurant and a 1 Red Rosette Brasserie. It has 30 bedrooms, conference facilities, etc. It is situated in 14 acres, has easy approaches and a purpose built helipad. A PPR call should be made to ensure its availability or to obtain an alternate grassed are landing site.
A visit might include:
· Morning coffee / afternoon tea
· Lunch )
) choice of Restaurants
· Dinner )
· Ideally an overnight stay
All guests are made welcome. Visitors frequently arrive by helicopter. It should not be used for pure training sorties (ie rotors running touch downs etc).
Buckland Tout-Saints is a beautiful Country House Hotel which is a 17th Century William & Mary manor house set in 5 acres of grounds. It has a 2 Red Rosette restaurant, extensive conference/function facilities and 16 bedrooms. It is set in beautiful rural Devon countryside and is set in its own valley. The approach is via a tree lined route to a grass helipad in front of the hotel. The arrival is safe but required care and consideration should be given to neighbouring properties on the approach and at the back of the hotel site.
A visit might include:
· Morning coffee / afternoon tea
· Lunch )
) Restaurant or outside terrace
· Dinner )
· Ideally an overnight stay
All guests are made welcome. Visitors frequently arrive by helicopter. It should not be used for purely training sorties (ie rotors running touch downs etc).
Brockencote Hall (Worcestershire) Country House Hotel & Restaurant Chaddesley Corbett Near Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 4PY
Brockencote Hall Hotel is a peaceful luxury retreat, tucked away amid some of England’s finest countryside and heritage.
The Victorian country manor house hotel is set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland, complete with a scenic lake and in the distance, a gentle glimpse of the famed Malvern Hills.
Well established as one of the finest luxury Hotels and Restaurants in Worcestershire, Brockencote Hall has won a host of awards including three AA red stars for the levels of comfort and hospitality, alongside two AA Rosettes for its outstanding cuisine. The dining experience is enhanced by panoramic rural views across the estate and a superb wine cellar.
Arrow Mill Hotel (Warwickshire) Lat/Long N52 12'17 W001 52'87
Dating back to the 14th century, Calcot Manor is more than a country house hotel set in over 220 acres of Cotswolds meadowland. In our grounds, you’ll find lots to do and see during your stay.
There are 35 individually designed rooms to choose from, including suites for couples and accommodation for families. Choose from The Gumstool Inn for pub meals or The Conservatory Restaurant for finer cuisine. For well-being and relaxation, Calcot Spa offers fabulous facilities and classic treatments and The Barn with its meeting rooms, spacious courtyards and facilities is perfect for business events, weddings and entertaining.
Loved by the locals and cherished by guests, Calcot Manor is a friendly place that guarantees everyone a warm welcome. We just want you to enjoy yourself, be yourself and please yourself. After all, that’s what staying somewhere special should be all about.
Charingworth Manor Hotel (Gloucestershire)
A veritable oasis of calm and tranquillity, this 14th century manor house with cosy rooms, log fires, leisure spa, tennis court and helicopter pad has a delightful countryside setting.
Historic Charingworth Manor is situated in attractive gardens on a large private estate at the heart of beautiful, rolling Cotswolds countryside. This is a perfect location for exploring the very best of the region, from Stratford-upon-Avon to Warwick Castle, and quintessential Cotswold villages like Chipping Campden and Broadway.
Lat/Long- N5203.3 W00142.7
OS 151 (SP) 198397
Landing information: Land in H in 10 acre field SW of Hotel. Caution LL Mill Jet activiy.
Cowley Manor is a contemporary-chic country house hotel which sits in the glorious Cotswold countryside surrounded by 55 acres of parkland, woods and meadows. The famous gardens feature several natural springs, a series of lakes and Victorian cascades.
Cowley Manor opened in 2002 and its award-winning design and architecture combined to pioneer a new wave of contemporary country house hotels. With emphasis on comfort, service and very few rules, Cowley Manor is the ideal place to relax, unwind and indulge in the heart of the British countryside.
Built at the turn of the last century, the privately-owned Cricklade has been tastefully restored and carefully extended. Perhaps the most impressive addition is the magnificent Victorian style glass conservatory which runs the full length of the original building, making the most of the hotel's elevated position, with wonderful panoramic views over Wiltshire countryside.
Lat/Long- N5221.0 W00108.8
OS 163(SU) 088931
Landing information: Land on H on hard pa 50m S of Hotel. Do Not land facing S due to adjacent raised lawn. Cables 300m NE.
Nestled amid tranquil gardens, this romantic Tudor manor is ideally located in Shakespeare country, within easy reach of Henley-in-Arden, historic Kenilworth, Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds.
Lat/Long: N52º08.9 W001 53.9
150 (SP) 068500
Landing information: Land in the field next to the Hotel.
Located on the outskirts of the Regency town of Cheltenham, The Greenway is a 16th Century luxury Elizabethan Manor House Hotel and Spa. The hotel, with its warm Cotswold stone exterior draped in ivy, is the picture of English country charm and lies in eight acres of stunning grounds with views over the rolling Cotswold Hills.
The grandfather clock ticks as you enter through stone archways into a beautiful entrance hall with wooden floors, an open fire and a décor of soft golds and honeys. Your welcome is warm and genuine and you begin to unwind in the relaxing atmosphere of our country house retreat.
The Mount Somerset Hotel and Spa is a stunning Georgian country house hotel, set in four acres of beautiful grounds. This grand dame of a building sits high upon her mount, cradled in between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, affording guests some of the best views in Somerset.
This elegant Georgian Country House Hotel stands on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor. There are 3 acres of secluded gardens in which to sit and relax whilst enjoying the unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside.
Lat/Long: N5448.7 W00222.5
86 (NY) 757463
Landing information: Land in the field at the rear of the Hotel.
Hartwell House is a magnificent stately home standing in ninety acres of landscaped parkland. It has forty-six bedrooms and suites and several elegant and spacious reception rooms with outstanding decorative ceilings and panelling, antique furniture and fine paintings. Hartwell House is owned and was restored by Historic House Hotels who also owns Middlethorpe Hall in York and Bodysgallen Hall in North Wales.
Lat/Long: N5148.2 W00218.
1665 (SP) 796124
Landing information: Large white H in lawned area 80m from SW corner of Hotel. Some adjecent trees. APP> NE. Cables 1200m NE
Relax and unwind in the prestigious woodland estate. Barcelo Combe Grove Manor and Country Club, a Premium Hotel, nestles in 69 acres with 25 miles of views overlooking the breathtaking Limpley Stoke Valley. Just a couple of miles outside the historic spa city of Bath, immerse yourself in extensive facilities complimented by a range of both modern and traditional accommodation combined with award winning food, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Lat/Long: N5121.6 W00219.2
172 (ST) 772625
Landing information: Land on level grass field behind N of Hotel. Cables 900m SW
an elegant Georgian Manor House, built in 1779. Rowton Hall is a beautiful Country House retreat set amidst 8 acres of award winning gardens and pastureland. Located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, just 3 miles from the Roman City of Chester.
This magnificent hotel is full of character and charm and is
renowned for a warm, country house welcome with
personal attention at all times.
Lat/Long- N5310.2 W00249.9
117 (SJ) 481542
Landing information: Land on law immediately to SW of Hotel. Caution trees and bushes etc.
Standing proud for more than 600 years, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle dominates the County Durham landscape. Surrounded by beautiful parklands overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, Lumley Castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour.
Lat/Long- N5451.2 W00133.2
88(NZ) 289510
Landing information: Land on H marked on large lawned are between Hotel and Golf co. Caution surrounding trees.
Woodlands Manor is a secluded grade ll listed manor house set in acres of wooded grounds and gardens. Woodlands Manor is situated only 2 miles from the centre of Bedford, being easily accessible from the M1.
Lat/Long- N5217.3 W00142.3
153(TL) 036523
Landing information: Land on lawn 28m x 31m on W side of Hotel. Caution nearby 25ft trees and cables 400m SW and 700m SE. Call BEFORD 124.40
The Hellidon Lakes Hotel Golf and Country Club offers you a unique holiday experience, with the highest standards of accommodation, cuisine and recreation.
Lat/Long; 151 (SP) 506582
N5213.1 W00115.3
Landing information: Land on grass area immediately E of Hotel. Caution high mast 400m SE.
Ashdown Park is a beautiful country house hotel set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.
Offering luxurious accommodation, excellent food, extensive gardens and parkland, and superb leisure facilities including an 18-hole golf course and spa, it’s a delightful place to relax and unwind. Whether you’re planning a short break, romantic weekend or wedding or meeting seminar, Ashdown Park offers the perfect setting.
Lat/Long; N5104.1 E00002.4
187 (TQ) 432322
Landing information: Land on 0.5 acres lawn in front of Hotel. Caution trees. Ring Concierge for landing permission.
Once the home of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Farringford has retained many of its period features, while providing the facilities and comfort that one would expect today.
Lat/Long; N5040.3 W00131.6
096 (SZ) 336861
Landing information: Land on putting green at front of the Hotel. Caution some local trees. Cables 1km NNE.
Sat in the heart of Yorkshire, with its dramatic scenery, picturesque Dales villages, market towns and East Coast seaside, the hotel provides an ideal base to explore Yorkshie, rich with stately homes, treasure houses and historic National Trust buildings.
Lat/Long; N5404.4 W00134.5
99(SE)278643
Landing information: Land on front lawn of the Hotel. Caution ha-ha between adjoining field. Some local trees. Cables 90m and 1400m SE.