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 rambling house with a lovely garden, this youth hostel is superbly sited in the New Forest.
YHA New Forest, Cott Lane, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4BB
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Well-placed hostel skirting the south of the river close to Rotherhithe
YHA London Thameside, 20 Salter Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 5PR
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Ideally-located hostel in West London, housed in a grand building
YHA London Earl's Court, 38 Bolton Gardens, Earl's Court, London, SW5 0AQ
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A characterful waterside hostel in the Lake District National Park surrounded by fabulous scenery
YHA Wasdale Hall, Wasdale Hall, Seascale, Cumbria CA20 1ET
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Seriously stylish and sustainable stays in a revamped Yorkshire inn
The Penny Bun , The Penny Bun, Askwith, West Yorkshire LS21 2JQ
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Stylish self-catering retreats in 30+ beachside locations in Cornwall
Beach Retreats, Watergate Bay Newquay TR8 4AA
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High-end Sussex holiday home by the sea overlooking the ruins of a 13th-century abbey
Eagles Nest at Greyfriars, Greyfriars Friars, Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex TN36 4ED
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High-end two bedroom apartment near the Sussex coast with the ruins of a 13th-century abbey in the grounds
Herons Wood at Greyfriars, Greyfriars Friars, Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex TN36 4ED
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A stylishly restored church hall for quiet holidays on the edge of Romney Marsh in Kent
The Old Church Hall, The Old Church Hall, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Kent. TN26 2NU.
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A revamped inn with rooms with oodles of character, overlooking Ullswater
The Brackenrigg Inn, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria CA11 0LP
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A small North Norfolk luxury hotel whose owners have thought of every detail to make your stay more comfortable
The White House, Sussex Farm Lane, Burnham Market, Norfolk PE31 8JY
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A relaxed, rural wine retreat with more than a dash of luxury in the rolling Surrey Hills
Denbies Vineyard Hotel, London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA
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Budget rooms with a touch of style in England's most fought-over border town.
YHA Berwick, Dewars Lane Berwick-Upon-Tweed D15 1HJ
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A beautifully equipped North Yorkshire holiday home with a games room, hot tub – and fishing!
Harelands Farm, Harelands Farm, Moor Lane, Melsonby, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 5NN
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A pristine country cottage for friends or family in a beautiful rural location – ideal for visiting the Peak District or Alton Towers.
The Garden Cottage, Ellastone, Ashbourne, Staffordshire DE6 2GZ
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There aren't too many better places for a UK seaside holiday than these boutique beachside apartments in Woolacombe.
Byron Luxury Apartments, Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7BS
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Steeped in history, this quintessentially British Tavern is an excellent Central London base
Pride of Paddington, 1 – 3 CRAVEN ROAD, LONDON W2 3BP
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This Wiltshire village inn ticks all the boxes a 21st century pub should – with good food and some very comfortable upstairs rooms
The Crown and Anchor, Ham, Wiltshire, SN8 3RB
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A beautiful place to stay by any standards – and a perfect base for the Peak District, Alton Towers and much else besides.
The Old Barn, Ellastone, Ashbourne, Staffordshire DE6 2GZ
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Great family-friendly accommodation in a serviced apart-hotel in genteel Lytham St Anne’s, close to miles of sandy beach
HY Hotel, 318–328 Clifton Drive North, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 2PB
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This West Sussex boutique B&B is a fantastic place to stay near Goodwood, Chichester and West Wittering
Saddlers B&B, Funtington Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9LG
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Dog-friendly B&B rooms and a shepherd’s hut with spectacular views of the North Devon coast
West Lyn Farm , West Lyn Farm, Lynton, Devon EX35 6LD
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A large and uber-stylish North Cornwall holiday home with every contemporary comfort
ARC Padstow, The Manor House, St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7QB
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This large Gloucestershire property is classic Cotswolds on the outside, super stylish self-catering on the inside
ARC Painswick, Tibbiwell Ln, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6XX
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Contemporary comfort for large groups inside this Grade II-listed, very stylish Peak District property
ARC Peaks, ARC Peaks, Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0BD
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Secluded, peaceful glamping on the western edge of the New Forest, ideal for a romantic getaway.
Fernwood Glamping, Fernwood, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire BH24 3JN
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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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