The Midlands
For many, the Midlands means cities, and in particular Birmingham, and we would be the first to say that these are often overlooked – England’s second city of Birmingham in particular, which has undergone a bit of renaissance in recent years. Nearby, Warwickshire and in particular historic Stratford-upon-Avon draw the tourists, and the counties further west – Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire – offer some of the most stunning and unspoilt scenery in the country. On the Midlands’ opposite flank, the Peak District of Derbyshire is perhaps the region’s busiest spot, and quite rightly – its landscape is magnificent and its tourist heritage second to none, meaning that there are also countless great places to stay. Consider also the delight of tiny Rutland and the open spaces of Lincolnshire, both of which are full of great hotels, gastropubs and B&Bs.
Best places to stay in The Midlands
Rustic and relaxed cabin, yurt and double-decker bus in a glorious Shropshire location on the Welsh Borders
Kinton Escapes , Kinton Court Farm, Rorrington, Chirbury, Shropshire SY15 6BU
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Self-catering stays with vintage charm at this Herefordshire heritage railway station
Rowden Mill Station, Bredenbury, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4TG
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AA Best Restaurant with Rooms England 2023-2024
The New Inn, St Owen's Cross, St Owens Cross, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 8LQ
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A boutique Derbyshire B&B in Matlock on the edge of the Peak District
Sheriff Lodge, 51 Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3JX
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High-end luxury glamping with hot tubs in a prime bit of Nottinghamshire countryside.
Birdholme Glamping, Birdholme Wood, Melton Rd, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5BQ
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A superb country cottage with pool, spa and tennis court that's perfectly placed for the Cotswolds, Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills
Well Furlong Cottage, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
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Luxury glamping at its best in the heart of the North Cotswolds!
Shepherds Retreat, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
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Dog-friendly 17th-century farm cottages on the edge of the Peak District National Park
Peak Boutique Cottages, Laund Farm, Mellow Lane,Winkhill
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A popular Warwickshire glampsite for weddings, parties and exclusive hire, filled with secret gardens, babbling brooks and enchanting accommodation
Talton Lodge Glamping and Barn, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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A beautifully appointed and a very relaxed country house venue for a memorable Warwickshire gathering not far from Stratford-upon-Avon
Talton House, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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A quirky and very comfortable deconstructed hotel in a lush 70-acre Staffordshire estate
The Tawny, Consall Gardens Estate, Consall Lane, Consall, Staffordshire ST9 0AG
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A hideaway, riverside, boutique cabin retreat with private hot tubs, in the heart of rural Shropshire
Riverside Cabins, Stanwardine Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1HY
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The perfect rural retreat – a romantic bolthole for couples or a perfect country holiday for active families
Cruckbarn, Wigmore Herefordshire HR6 9UG
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Luxury glamping pods overlooking vineyards at a boutique Nottinghamshire Wolds winery
Wolds Wine Estate, Thurlby Lane, Stanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5BS
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Cabins in the heart of Sherwood Forest.
Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest, Sherwood Pines Forest Park Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH
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The perfect country bolthole, with comfy rooms, a cosy bar and restaurant – and a wonderful location.
The Castle Hotel, Bishop’s Castle Shropshire SY9 5BN
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Self-catering stays on a Worcestershire smallholding with a swimming pool
Hop Pickers Rural Retreat, Pigeon House Farm, Dingle Road, Leigh, Worcester, Worcestershire WR6 5JX
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Four beautiful, boutique studio apartments that offer a luxurious self-catering base in this famous foodie destination
Kin Rooms, 5 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1NW
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A lavish country house hotel on the Peak District’s Chatsworth Estate
The Cavendish Hotel, Church Lane, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1SP
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A stone's throw from Chatsworth House, this popular pub has 13 stylish bedrooms and terrific food
The Pilsley Inn, Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1UL
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A handsome Derbyshire inn close to Chatsworth House with top-notch food and lovely boutique rooms
The Beeley Inn, Devonshire Square, Beeley, Near Bakewell, Derbyshire DE4 2NZ
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Stylish, self-catering apartments with a modern Welsh vibe in the heart of bookish Hay on Wye
The Cosy Retreats, 5 High Town, Hay on Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5AE
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A magical cottage for four – tucked into the folds of the Malvern Hills In Worcestershire.
Elsie's Cottage, Whiteleaved Oak, Bromsberrow, Ledbury, Worcestershire HR8 1SE
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Six high-spec glamping pods with bubbling hot tubs and big views
Park Hall Pods, Parkhall Lane, Mapperley, Derbyshire DE7 6DA
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A truly unique and luxurious country retreat that is ideal for a group holiday
The Old Chapel, Glentworth, Near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21
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This unique Nottinghamshire property is a perfect blend of old and new – ideal for families, friends and groups
The Old Pump House, Annesley, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG17
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Family-sized en-suite glamping pods near Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District National Park
Peak Pods, Broadmeadow Farm, Alport, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LH
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Two beautifully furnished romantic cottages with hot tubs – in a glorious Peak District location
Dannah Cottages, 1 & 2 Townend, Main Street, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3JP
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A super-luxurious B&B in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales
Dannah Farm, Bowmans Lane, Shottle, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2DR
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Comfy glamping pods and a timber-clad lodge on a magical Shropshire farm
School Farm Holidays, School House Farm, Sheinton, Shropshire SY56DN
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A Peak District boutique treat for both walkers and weekenders
Losehill House Hotel & Spa, Losehill Lane, Edale Road, Hope, Derbyshire S33 6AF
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The Pheasant at Neenton, Neenton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6RJ
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A beautiful Shopshire hotel in a great location with lovely rooms and award-winning food
Old Downton Lodge, Downton on the Rock Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2HU
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Log cabins, pods and gypsy caravan in a glorious Peak District location
Hoe Grange Holidays, Hoe Grange Farm, Ballidon Moor, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4HP
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Top-notch holiday rentals in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park
Peak Cottages,
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Great food and rooms at this terrific Staffordshire country inn - if only all village locals were like this!
The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone, Ashbourne, Staffordshire DE6 2GZ
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Dog-friendly Herefordshire cabins at the foot of The Black Mountains
Wild Cabins at The Bull's Head, The Bull’s Head, Craswall, Herefordshire HR2 0PN
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This country house hotel is an oasis of comfort – with terrific food – in the heart of Worcestershire
Brockencote Hall, Brockencote Hall Hotel, Brockencote, Kidderminster DY10 4PY
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A pair of magical luxurious treehouses in the Herefordshire countryside
One Acre Wood , One Acre Wood, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire WR6 5BY
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A great choice from which to see the Peak District on any kind of budget.
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, Castleton Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 8WB
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Amazing views and beautiful landscapes – and a hostel that's more like a country house hotel.
YHA Hartington Hall, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0AT
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Expect to walk the halls of a Gothic styled castle with a real sense of its self and indulge either active activities or take the children to Alton Towers, and don't forget to enjoy the view of this National Trust Park.
YHA Ilam Hall, Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ
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One of the UK's grandest hostel locations, set amidst the beautiful Shropshire Hills.
YHA Wilderhope Manor, Longville in the Dale Shropshire TF13 6EG
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A superb hostel in a Georgian mansion, just a mile and a half from Stratford.
YHA Stratford-upon-Avon, Hemmingford House Alveston Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV377RG
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A classic log cabin beside a brook in a Shropshire meadow
Annie's Cabin, Caynham Mill, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 3BH
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Your own country estate in the heart of the Shropshire Hills
Walcot Hall, Lydbury North Shropshire SY7 8AZ
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Amazing facilities and high-class self-catering cottages in the heart of stunning Shropshire countryside
Alkington Grange Barns, Alkington, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3NH
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A fabulous trio of eco cottages on a farm in the heart of the Peak District
Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2BD
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