4 best UK hotels for a Sense and Sensibility-inspired getaway
By Shivani Dubey | 28 September 2026 | Culture, Travel
As Sense and Sensibility arrives in UK cinemas, we take a look at four of the best UK hotels and estates for the perfect Jane Austen-inspired getaway
2026 is shaping up to be a great year for Jane Austen fans. With a theatrical adaptation of Sense and Sensibility released in cinemas this month and an upcoming Pride and Prejudice adaptation, they have quite a lot to look forward to. And if the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation, which stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay, has ignited your desire to step into the world of Austen, here are four luxury hotels and manors across the UK that are perfect for a windswept Jane Austen-inspired getaway. From Georgian drawing rooms and rambling estates to the Devon countryside and a house that belonged to Jane Austen’s brother, these hotels are sure to bring the true Austen experience to life.
Austen House, London
Once owned by Jane Austen’s brother Henry, Austen House is a Georgian townhouse in Marylebone that has a direct family connection, with interiors carefully restored and inspired by Henry and Eliza’s regency society life. This five-storey townhouse can comfortably accommodate up to fourteen guests across its seven individually designed bedrooms. The townhouse also has Jane’s sitting room, which brings a more glamorous city angle to the Sense and Sensibility escape. If you’re looking for an Austen-inspired escape, it truly does not get any better than this.
Featherstone Manor, Bath
Built in the 1700s and once home to the Mayor of Bath, Featherstone Manor is a Georgian manor with an original staircase, four-poster beds and a proper drawing room. This elegant property effortlessly blends timeless charm with modern comfort. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing everything from hearty family feasts to relaxed dinners with friends. For entertainment, the cinema room provides a big-screen experience, ideal for Jane Austen movie nights after a day of exploring. Outside, the landscaped garden offers a serene escape, complete with a hot tub for ultimate relaxation. An atmospheric setting for an Austen-inspired house party, it can house up to 22 guests and is a 20-minute walk from Bath’s historic centre, so guests can discover world-famous landmarks like the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, as well as a host of museums, galleries, boutique shops, and charming cafés.
Purnell Manor, Cotswolds
Purnell Manor is a Georgian mansion in the Cotswolds that pairs a grand piano and library with silk-draped bay windows, period fireplaces and eight acres of gardens. Its grand drawing room and sweeping lawns capture the more extravagant side of Austen’s world. Acres of gardens range from manicured lawns framed with fragrant blossoming plants, dining pergola, dazzling pool and terrace, as well as ancient trees and mysterious woodlands. Blending old-school charm and period features with eclectic design touches, this is one location that is sure to bring the Austen charm to life.
Earnshill House, Somerset
An early eighteenth-century, Grade I-listed Georgian manor on a 700-acre estate, Earnshill House comes with an ornate drawing room, oak-panelled library and historic family portraits. Its rose walk, walled garden and sweeping approach make it an especially convincing match for Austen’s grand country-house scenes. Historic and rooted in its landscape, Earnshill House was constructed in the early 18th century, and has a wealth of activities across the vast estate such as horse-riding, hot-air balloon rides, bushcraft and even axe-throwing. Or you and your loved ones can simply spend quality time together taking long strolls towards the river, admiring the romantic rose walk, creating dens in the 19-acre woodland or picnicking in the shade of ancient trees. Sense and Sensibility at its finest.
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