Britain's most exciting new hotel openings 2016

A new wave of hotels has arrived in the UK and this year, they're cosier, sexier and more stylish than ever. If you're planning a great British escape in 2016, these are the exciting newcomers you'll want to check in to.

For the ultimate countryside retreat, The Pig-at Combe in Devon provides derelict chic, a 'below stairs' experience and a house of fun not formality in a honey-coloured Elizabethan gem.

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Elsewhere in the south, 10 Castle Street is a rural hideaway that has it all: oodles of beautiful grounds to explore, a bluebell-lined terrace, a buzzing restaurant and bar and nine classically-styled rooms offering fabulous views and heaps of charm.

City breaks are set to get even sleeker, with the arrival of contemporary hotels in London, Manchester and Newcastle. The newly opened Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch is located in the Grade II listed Old Street Magistrate's Court and Police Station, and features state of the art offerings such as a 196-seat cinema, a two-lane bowling alley, a luxury spa and a rooftop terrace.

Meanwhile, AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays is as sophisticated as hotels come, with its warm ambience, neutral tones and very modern design.

Explore the best new British hotels on the scene, from Liverpool to the New Forest...

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