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 gracious Elizabethan manor that was one of the first country house hotels in southern England
Gravetye Manor, Vowels Lane ,West Hoathly, West Sussex RH19 4LJ
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Newcastle's landmark hotel, with comfortable rooms and great views
The Vermont, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
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Bath's coolest hotel with super-hip rooms, a spa and slick service
No 15, 15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, Somerset BA2 4BS
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A boutique family hotel perched above a private bay on the Lizard Peninsula
The Polurrian on The Lizard, Mullion, Cornwall TR12 7EN
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Boutique hotel overlooking the beach in Aldeburgh
The Brudenell, The Parade Aldeburgh IP15 5BU
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If it’s good enough for Lord Byron, it’s good enough for us.
Seaham Hall, Lord Byron’s Walk, Seaham, Durham SR7 7AG
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A renowned Norfolk Broads gastropub with rooms
The Ingham Swan, Sea Palling Rd, Ingham, Norfolk NR12 9AB
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A genteel country house hotel just outside Hawes, North Yorkshire
Simonstone Hall, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3LY
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London's coolest place to stay south of the river – and dog-friendly too!
The Hoxton, Southwark, 32–40 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8PB
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This friendly four-star is a perfect base for visiting Rutland Water, with comfortable guest room and a series of self-catering retreats.
The Barnsdale, The Avenue, Near Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH
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Whitstable’s coolest hotel with a lovely sea-facing location
Hotel Continental, 29 Beach Walk, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2BP
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A historic, sophisticated restaurant with rooms in a stunning High Peak village close to Chatsworth House
Fischers Baslow Hall, Calver Road, Baslow, Derbyshire DE45 1RR
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Surrounded by rolling Avon countryside, The Bath Priory Hotel is a an award-winning country-house hotel
The Bath Priory, Weston Road, Bath, Somerset BA1 2XT
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A cool and contemporary Hampshire pub in classy Stockbridge with stylish rooms and superb food
The Greyhound on the Test, 31 High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6EY
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Designer-inspired rooms in this slick Conran hotel near Brick Lane and Shoreditch
Boundary London, 2–4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London E2 7DD
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Seaside chic and great food in a fabulous coastal location.
The Gallivant, New Lydd Road, Camber Sands, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7RB
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A lovely country-chic weekend escape, serving some of the best food in the West Midlands.
Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Lane Hampton-in-Arden Solihull Warwickshire B92 0DQ
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The luxury lodges on this beautiful Sussex wine estate are the ultimate romantic escape for two
Tinwood Estate, Tinwood Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0NE
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An elegant restaurant with rooms situated on a glorious Sussex estate.
Leonardslee House, Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PP
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This Lancashire inn is a shining beacon of good cooking and warm hospitality
The Cartford Inn, Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Near Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP
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An updated dog friendly coaching inn on the edge of Dartmoor.
The White Hart, The Square, Moretonhampstead, Devon TQ13 8NQ
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A beautiful boutique hotel in the Wiltshire countryside near Bath
Widbrook Grange, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1UH
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This beautiful East Sussex vineyard has a restaurant with 10 swoon-worthy boutique rooms
Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU
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A Cumbrian country estate at your disposal, with beautiful contemporary self-catering and its own gastropub on the doorstep!
Netherby Hall, Netherby, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5PR
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Spacious and very comfortable rooms in an unusual and peaceful location: perfect for a weekend away.
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
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Quirky Isle of Wight boutique hotel.
Enchanted Manor, St Catherine's point Sandrock Rd Niton Isle of Wight PO38 2NG
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A unique boutique hotel handily situated for Durham's major sights and attractions
OYO The Town House, 34 Old Elvet, Durham, County Durham DH1 3HN
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Headingley Lodge, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR
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Family friendly style next to the UK's best amusement park
Big Blue Hotel, 1 Clifton Drive, Ocean Boulevard, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 1ND
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Set in London's beautiful Hampstead, La Gaffe is an award-winning and charming guesthouse full of idiosyncrasies
La Gaffe, 107–111 Heath Street, London NW3 6SS
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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH
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Rustic seaside chic in the heart of old Whitby
Shepherd's Purse, 95 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BH
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A funky Brighton townhouse with a rock and roll vibe
Hotel Pelirocco, 9-10 Regency Square Brighton BN1 2FG
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Rooms with a view – but perhaps not the one you were expecting
The Old Station, Bell Busk, Malham, North Yorkshire BD23 4DT
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A beautiful, contemporary B&B with unique and comfortable rooms – and a great breakfast!
Tinsmith's House, 23 Oakfield Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6AL
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Luxury Cornwall beach houses just across the bay from St Ives.
Three Mile Beach, Three Mile Beach, Gwithian Towans, Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5GE
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A spacious wooden cabin on the shores of Lake Windermere, with great facilities nearby
Footprints Lodge, White Cross Bay, Holiday Park, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LF
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Three large and quirky holiday houses on a Sussex country estate.
House on the Brooks, Hardham Mill, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1LA
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Ideally situated, this family-owned hostel continually tops the polls for best budget stay
Birmingham Central Backpackers, 58 Coventry Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 5NH
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Perched above the Atlantic, ten boutique rooms with stupendous views
Lewinnick Lodge, Pentire, Headland, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1QD
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A very comfortable Hampshire country house hotel with lovely grounds and its own cookery school.
Lainston House, Woodman Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2LT
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The Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF
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The Royal Oak, Tetbury, 1 Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8EY
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Stylish seaside B&B that's a perfect Sussex base
Regency Rooms, 85 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LJ
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Boutique rooms on the edge of central London at well below central London prices.
The Tommyfield, 185 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4EZ
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A relaxing and tranquil hotel with great facilities in spacious grounds
Champneys Henlow, Coach Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire SG16 6BT
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