Best of England
England has a diversity that can rival most countries in Europe, and a range of places to stay to match, varying from some of the best country house hotels you'll find anywhere to cosy pubs and inns, peaceful glamping sites and of course more country cottages than you can shake a stick at. We've selected some of the best from each of these accommodation categories, with plenty of examples from all over the country. Whether you're looking for a boutique hotel in the Lake District, a spa resort or a seaside B&B, or a just well-placed hostel for a spot of hiking, you'll find some great options here. Have a browse, and discover your perfect break.
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A grand house between the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, less than eight miles from the Cotswolds border
The Georgian Villa, Bromsash House, Bromsash, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7PL
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Lakeside glamping tranquility in Lancashire with the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside close by and fishing onsite
Stanley Villa Farm, Back Lane, Greenhalgh, Preston, Lancashire PR4 3HN
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Beautifully situated Victorian-era Isle of Wight hotel with fantastic sea views
Luccombe Manor, Popham Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6RG
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Adults-only shepherds hut stays with hot tubs on a charming Yorkshire farm
Springwood Shepherd Huts, New Road, Escrick, York, North Yorkshire YO19 6EZ
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A glorious family-friendly, dog-friendly resort with lodges and rooms in the deep, rolling countryside of North Devon
The Mole Resort, The Mole Resort, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, North Devon EX37 9HD
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A cool, contemporary hostel in the heart of St Ives.
Cohort Hostel, The Stennack, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1FF
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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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Hugely romantic cottage for two that marries deluxe vibes with an extraordinary rustic-chic aesthetic
Spinks Nest, Kings Street, Hunworth, Norfolk NR24 2EH
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A romantic treehouse on the edge of an ancient woodland near Canterbury
Oakside Tree Tops, Oakside Lodge, Roman Road, Upper Harbledown, Kent CT2 9AX
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Brilliant seaside Isle of Wight hotel with excellent facilities
Luccombe Hall, Luccombe Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6RL
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Bed and breakfast rooms at a woodland lodge just outside Canterbury
Oakside Lodge B&B, Oakside Lodge, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent CT2 9AX
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Luxury bell-tent glamping in the Wye Valley in Herefordshire, less than eight miles from the Cotswolds border
Stargazer Glamping, Bromsash House, Bromsash, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7PL
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A beautifully appointed and a very relaxed country house not far from Stratford-upon-Avon
Talton House, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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Super-stylish self-catering apartments that make a great base for a luxury Isle of Wight stay
Shanklin Villa Aparthotel, 6 Chine Avenue, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6AG
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Beautiful Whitstable beachfront B&B with hot tub
Driftwood Beach House, 230 Faversham Rd, Seasalter. Whitstable, Kent CT5 4BL
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Cool and comfortable hotel rooms to suit everyone – including your dog – on the leafy side of Birmingham
Edgbaston Park Hotel, 53 Edgbaston Park Hotel, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2RS
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A pub set in glorious isolation with view of Glastonbury Tor and music on Fridays
The Sheppey, Lower Godney, Glastonbury, Somerset BA5 1RZ
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A very cool and contemporary boutique hotel at the heart of Ipswich's resurgent Waterfront district
Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1AX
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A welcoming hub with stunning views of both the South Tyne River and the fells.
Alston House Hotel, Townfoot, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3RN
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The Grand, 97–99 King’s Road, Brighton BN1 2FW
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Luxury eco-cottages a short stroll from the North Cornwall coast
Merlin Farm Cottages, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall TR8 4DN
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Quirky boutique rooms and cafe-bar in the historic seaside town of Whitby
Jet Black Jewel, 10 Skinner Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3AH
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Boutique luxury combined with sublime landscapes and the best walking the Lake District has to offer.
Brimstone Hotel, Ambleside Cumbria England United Kingdom LA22 9JD
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A cosy country hotel in a glorious location, with history to spare
Lord Crewe Arms, The Square, Blanchland, County Durham DH8 9SP
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An elegant boutique country house hotel in Suffolk that is a bit staying in the home of your poshest friend
Rectory Manor Hotel, Great Waldingfield, Near Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 0TL.
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Luxury Lake District holiday homes which can also be hired together for larger groups
Cassius Living, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3AG
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A quirky Georgian townhouse hotel located on a picturesque cobbled square in Clerkenwell
The Zetter Clerkenwell, 49–50 St John’s Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4JJ
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Dog-friendly self-catering boltholes with hot tubs on the edge of Exmoor
West Down Estate Lodges, Whitechapel, South Molton, Devon EX36 3EQ
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Modern hotel rooms in the very heart of royal Windsor
Goswell House, Goswell Hill, 135 Peascod Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1DS
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This Oxford city centre hotel is the ultimate choice for an alternative city break
Malmaison Oxford, Oxford Castle 3 New Road Oxford OX1 1AY
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A gem of an Isle of Wight pub with 3 cosy rooms
The Highdown Inn, Highdown Lane Totland PO39 0HY
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Quirky contemporary design, great food and a warm welcome.
Strattons, Ash Close, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7NH
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A fabulous boutique hotel and restaurant bang in the heart of beautiful Norwich
The Assembly House, Theatre St, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1RQ
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An elegant country hotel on the Essex-Hertfordshire border, as seen on the Great British Bake Off!
Down Hall, Matching Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS
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The ultimate small-scale rural wellness retreat – in a lovely yet accessible Dorset location
Middle Piccadilly, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5LW
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This contemporary Essex pub is the perfect spot for a night out or weekend away
The Lion Inn, Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3JA
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This stylish Shoreditch hotel makes a cool and comfortable base for a weekend break in London
The Hoxton, Shoreditch, 81 Great Eastern Street, Hoxton, London EC2A 3HU
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This swanky but funky Soho Hotel pulls out all the stops
Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, Soho, London W1D 3DH
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Pedn Olva Hotel, West Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EA
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Drakes Hotel, 43-44 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1PE
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Small, independent boutique Cambridge guesthouse
The Regent, 41 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AB
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Eco-friendly boutique accomodations don’t come much more glamorous than Moss Grove in Wordsworth's hometown
Moss Grove Organic, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9SW
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Cliveden, Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF
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Gorgeous, earthy, stylish rooms with beautiful bathrooms.
The Plough, Cow Brow, Lupton, Cumbria LA6 1PJ
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One of Cornwall's classiest hotel and spa complexes between the popular towns of Polzeath and Rock.
St Moritz Hotel, Trebetherick, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6SD
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Resurgent hotel that's a fabulous base for the New Forest.
Forest Park Hotel, Rhinefield Rd, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7ZG
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A great dog-friendly choice in the heart of London's Museumland.
Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER
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For a bit of pampering in an archetypal English setting, head to New Park Manor.
New Park Manor Country House Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH
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