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 stylish self-catering house on the Northumberland Coast with close-range views of Bamburgh Castle
Castle View, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7BJ
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Modern comfort at a historic riverside hotel in Henley-on-Thames
The Relais Henley, Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 2AR
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This historic coaching inn is Thetford's most comfortable place to stay.
The Bell Hotel, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2AZ
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A very comfortable, dog-friendly country house hotel in Berkshire with all kinds of amenities, including a massive wine cellar
The Vineyard Hotel, The Vineyard, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8JU
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Gastropub with comfortable guest rooms, close to the historic heart of Winchester
Bridge Street House, 5 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 0HN
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Maltster’s Arms, Tuckenhay, Near Totnes, Devon TQ9 7EH
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Boutique Christchurch hotel with buzzy bar and restaurant.
King's Arms Hotel, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1DT
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Cool, contemporary apartment-hotel in a terrific location near Tower Bridge.
Bermonds Locke, 157 Tower Bridge Road, Bermondsey, London SE1 3LW
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St Michaels Manor, Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4RY
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Old Yorkshire drovers’ inn that's a destination for fine dining
The Three Acres, Roydhouse, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 8LR
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Great food, comfy rooms – and perhaps Sussex's best pub garden.
The Griffin Inn, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3SS
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A Boutique hotel with contemporary design make for a trendy base to explore Falmouth
The Falmouth Townhouse, Grove Place, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4AL
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The Roseate Hotel Reading, 26 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3EJ
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A cosy place to stay in the heart of the Peak District
Barrel Inn, Bretton, Near Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 5QD
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Boutique Southwold hotel with country-chic rooms and a downstairs bar and restaurant
The Blyth, Station Rd, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 8AY
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Bespoke Rooms & Luxury Suites set Near the River Thames on the vibrant South Bank.
Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, Upper Ground, London SE1 9JU
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A comfortable and stylish hotel in the centre of Nottingham
Hart’s Hotel, Standard Hill Park Row Nottingham NG1 6GN
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One of Leeds best boutique hotel options, with stylish rooms and good food
Dakota Leeds, 8 Russell Street, Leeds LS1 5RN
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Manchester's most historic hotel is also one of its most comfortable and convenient – plus it has a great restaurant
The Midland Hotel, 16 Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS
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This contemporary apartment hotel is the ideal choice for a cool city centre stay on a budget
Whitworth Locke, 74 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6JD
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This Southwold hotel offers contemporary luxury in historic seaside surroundings
The Swan Hotel, Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6EG
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Birmingham budget boutique hotel perfectly executed by the well-known pub chain
The Briar Rose, 25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands B2 5RE
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A small, dog-friendly Bedfordshire country house hotel that is an easy-to-reach weekend escape from London.
Flitwick Manor, Church Rd, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 1AE
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Hawkshead has three or four old inns, all offering rooms and food, and the Sun Boutique and Lounge is the pick of the bunch
The Sun Boutique and Lounge, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NT
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A warm and cosy Warwickshire spa and golf hotel that's in a great location and also accepts dogs.
Nailcote Hall, Nailcote Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, Warwickshire CV7 7DE
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Rustic yet classy Herefordshire pub and restaurant with rooms
The Greenman, Fownhope, Herefordshire HR1 4PE
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Has all the charm of an old inn in a little visited Lake District corner
Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater CA13 0RU
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A Grand Victorian pile favourite of the stars - Blackpool
Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 2HB
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A sensational Sussex country house hotel
South Lodge, Long Hill, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PS
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This central St Ives pub serves terrific food and has ten bright and contemporary bedrooms.
Queens Hotel, High Street, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1RR
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A hotel situated in pole position by Padstow Harbour
Old Custom House, Old Custom House, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8BL
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Fine old pub with boutique rooms in a beautiful Sussex village.
The Ram Inn, Firle, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6NS
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This honey-stone Oxfordshire inn is a chic Cotswolds haven with 8 stylish rooms and superb food.
The Swan Inn, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6AY
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A very Isle of Wight blend of the contemporary and traditional
Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road Ventnor PO38 1JJ
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Randolph Hotel, 1 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LN
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A handsome old house on King's Lynn's historic waterfront that is one of North Norfolk's best boutique hotels.
Bank House, King’s Staithe Square King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ED
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Immaculate B&B perfect for pottering around Chichester harbour
Old Chapel Forge, Lagness, Near Chichester, West Sussex PO20 1LR
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Fantastic B&B in a Grade-I- listed house
Manor Lodge Guesthouse, Dodbrook, Millbrook, Cornwall PL10 1AN
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A restful stay in a charming period house.
Dowfold House, Low Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham DL15 9AB
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An elegant B&B of the boutique kind in the quieter avenues of North Shore.
Langtrys, 36 King Edward Avenue, Blackpool, Lancaster FY2 9TA
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The grande-dame of all Cambridge hotels, offering a majestic experience in delightfully stylish rooms
University Arms, Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1AD
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Totally Tudor glamour and style.
Thornbury Castle, Castle St, Thornbury, Gloucestershire B35 1HH
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Quebecs, 9 Quebec Street, Leeds LS1 2HA
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Walpole Bay Hotel, Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent CT9 2JJ
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This Art-deco hotel beside Leed's train station has been restored to its former glory
The Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 1PJ
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A welcome oasis in the heart of Shrewsbury with great food, a nice bar and a set of comfy contemporary guest rooms
The Lion + Pheasant, 49-50 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1XJ
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St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa, The Terrace, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2BN
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