Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.
Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Delivered by warm and caring colleagues, Hand Picked Hotels are the perfect places for guests to unwind, relax and be pampered. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and again.
Passion for locally sourced food is clear at every hotel. Award-winning chefs create delectable modern British cuisine, served with the best wines, including Villa Saletta wines from Hand Picked’s family owned, Tuscan vineyard.
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and colleague.
At Chessington World of Adventures Resort you will find over 40 rides and attractions across 10 themed lands, two themed onsite hotels, plus an extraordinary array of over 1000 animals including Lions, Tigers, Giraffe, Meerkats and our SEA LIFE centre to name just a few!
The career opportunities are beyond your wildest dreams and cater for a range of skills and ages with both seasonal and permanent opportunities. And that's not all! Chessington Resort is located just 15 miles from Waterloo in central London, and a short drive from London's Heathrow Airport. Our executive rooms, conference facilities and themed breaks make us the perfect venue for you and your business.
It’s fair to say, we really are Britain’s Wildest Adventure!