Best hotels by helicopter takes the long drive out of a country-house break. From the London Heliport in Battersea, seven of England’s finest hotels lie 15 to 50 minutes away by air. Here are the ones our clients ask for most, with honest notes on landing, because every hotel sets its own rules.

Why fly to a country-house hotel

Road trips out of London are slow, especially on a Friday evening. A helicopter flies the straight line instead, so a weekend away starts the moment you leave Battersea. Moreover, you travel in private with your own party, and you arrive rested. Our twin-engine helicopters carry up to eight passengers, and most take a small suitcase or soft bag for each person.

Best hotels by helicopter: our seven favourites

  • The Grove in Hertfordshire is about 15 to 20 minutes away, and the hotel asks guests to book its helipad ahead.
  • Coworth Park at Ascot takes 20 to 25 minutes, beside Windsor Great Park, and the hotel says a private helipad is available.
  • Cliveden House at Taplow takes 20 to 25 minutes, and landings need pre-booking with the hotel and National Trust authorisation.
  • Four Seasons Hampshire takes 25 to 30 minutes, and we always ask the hotel before we confirm a landing.
  • Hartwell House in the Vale of Aylesbury takes 25 to 30 minutes, with landings by prior arrangement and at least 24 hours’ notice.
  • Chewton Glen on the edge of the New Forest takes 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire is closed for redevelopment until 2027, so plan ahead.

How landing at a hotel works

Landing at a hotel or venue is always subject to landing permission and site suitability. When you plan the best hotels by helicopter, we ask the hotel first, agree the details with you and keep a plan B ready, such as a nearby airfield and a car. If your flight to the hotels is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. We watch the forecast closely, and our guide to helicopter charter and the weather explains how we decide.

Plan your trip to the best hotels by helicopter

Compare the helicopter fleet to choose the right size for your group. Then read whether a helicopter can land at your venue and see how to book a private helicopter. Need a car at the other end? Executive Global Travel offers VIP and executive chauffeur journeys.

A helicopter lifts off from London Heliport, Battersea, bound for one of the best hotels by helicopter from London
Country-house hotel beside a long lawn and a reflecting pond, a helicopter charter destination from London

The Grove Hotel
Country-house hotel with a striped lawn and a croquet set in front, reached by helicopter from London

Chewton Glen
White country-house hotel set in parkland with a wide lawn, reached by helicopter from London Heliport

Coworth Park
Honey-coloured stone country-house hotel at sunset, one of the hotels you can fly to by helicopter from London

Cliveden House
Red-brick Georgian country house with a long lawn in front, a helicopter charter destination from London

Four Seasons
Aerial view of the River Thames and Battersea from a London helicopter flight

Hartwell House
Country-house hotel with warm lit windows and a snowy lawn at night, a helicopter charter destination

Le Manoir
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Flight times

Seven hotels by helicopter at a glance

Typical flight times from the London Heliport. They depend on the helicopter, the routing and the wind. These are the country-house escapes from London that a helicopter makes easy.

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The GroveFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the hotels 15 to 20 min
Coworth ParkFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the hotels 20 to 25 min
Cliveden HouseFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the hotels 20 to 25 min
Four Seasons HampshireFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the hotels 25 to 30 min
Hartwell HouseFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the hotels 25 to 30 min
Chewton GlenFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the hotels 40 to 50 min
Le Manoir aux Quat’SaisonsFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the hotels 30 to 35 min

How it works

Book your hotel flight in three steps

  1. 1Choose your hotelTell us the hotel, your date and your group size.
  2. 2We ask about landingWe contact the hotel, agree the details and prepare a plan B.
  3. 3Fly from BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and fly to the countryside.
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Questions

Best hotels by helicopter: your questions answered

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Which hotels can I fly to by helicopter?

We fly to many country-house hotels, and this page lists seven favourites. Tell us your hotel and your date, and we check the landing arrangements for you.

Can a helicopter land at any hotel?

No. Every hotel sets its own rules, and each landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability. Some hotels have a helipad, and others need permission from a landowner. If a landing is not possible, we land nearby and arrange a car.

How long do hotel flights take?

Most of our favourite hotels are 15 to 50 minutes from the London Heliport. See the table on this page for each hotel, and ask us for a quote for your route.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If your flight to the hotels is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For the full picture, read our guide to helicopter charter and the weather.

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