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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It's hard to better the location of this venerable York hotel.
Dean Court Hotel, Duncombe Place, York, Yorshire YO1 7EF
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The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YE
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A lovely old pub with comfortable rooms and great food just a few minutes walk form Durham's historic centre
The Kingslodge Inn, Flass Vale, Waddington Street, Durham, County Durham DH1 4BG
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A refined, boutique beauty of a hotel, perfect for Cambridge celebrations and special occasions
Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY
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This modern, family-friendly hotel with large pool and excellent facilities is handy for Hull city centre
Village Hotel Hull, Henry Boot Way, Hull, East Yorkshire HU4 7DY
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Chic one- and two-bed apartments that mix convenience and boutique stylings in a brilliant Hull city centre location
Hideout Apartment Hotel, North Church Side, Hull, East Yorkshire HU1 1RP
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Contemporary rooms in a traditional inn in the centre of Hull
Whittington & Cat, Commercial Rd, Hull, East Yorkshire HU1 2SA
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This resurgent Hertfordshire coaching inn is perfect for a weekend break from London
The Kings Arms Hotel, 147 High St, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 3HL
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A great Hertfordshire village local with comfy boutique rooms and serving gastropub food that's a cut above the rest
The White Hart in Welwyn, 2 Prospect Place, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9EN
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One of Norwich city centre's best value and most convenient hotels.
St Giles House Hotel, 41–45 St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1JR
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The boutique rooms of this ancient Hebden Bridge inn make it just the place for a weekend away
White Lion Hotel, Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8EX
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A quaint and cosy inn on the edge of Hebden Bridge with a real home-from-home atmosphere
Robin Hood Inn, Keighley Road, Peckett Well, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8QR
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A renowned and very comfortable Essex restaurant with rooms run with Californian taste and panache
The Mistley Thorn, High Street, Mistley, Near Manningtree, Essex CO11 1HE
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A cosy Rutland pub with rooms with an exceptional Indian restaurant attached
The Marquess of Exeter, 52 Main St, Lyddington, Near Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9LT
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One of Oxford's best restaurants – with a set of boutique rooms to match!
Porterhouse Grill and Rooms, Mill Street, Oxford OX2 0Al
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A top-notch Oxford pub with boutique rooms in a perfect riverside location
Head of the River, Folly Bridge, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 4LB
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Classy boutique accommodation with views in Oxford's most central location
Old Bank Hotel, 92–94 High St, Oxford OX1 4BJ
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A contemporary townhouse hotel in one of York's best locations
The Judge's Lodging, 9 Lendal, York YO1 8AQ
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A stylish yet understated contemporary hotel right in the heart of Manchester
The Alan, 18 Princess St, Manchester M1 4LG
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A Victorian manor house with oodles of charm in Durham
Farnley Tower, The Avenue, Durham, County Durham DH1 4DX
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Ultra-stylish studio and 1-bed apartments in Leeds city centre
The Chambers, 30 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2SP
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Industrial chic accommodation in a historic apartment hotel
Native Manchester, Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester M1 2TP
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A funky and very comfortable Brighton hotel with helpful, friendly staff who go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome
Hotel Una, 55–56 Regency Square, Brighton BN1 2FF
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Characterful hotel in the centre of Rye
The Hope Anchor Hotel, Watchbell Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7HA
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With the kind of supermodern, up-for-it décor that most of us would never dare try at home, this Brighton hotel is glossy, colourful and fun
MyHotel Brighton, 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1GE
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Real ales, roaring log fires and all manner of good walking routes at this dog-friendly Stroud hotel
The Bear of Rodborough, Rodborough Common Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 5DE
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Gracious town centre hotel that's the perfect romantic escape
Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, The Square, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6AN
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The Square Townhouse, 4 New Steine, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1PB
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Wentworth Hotel, Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BD
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A cosy Yorkshire Dales pub with rooms
Queen's Arms, Litton, North Yorkshire BD23 5QJ
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Jeake’s House, Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7ET
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The Litton, Litton, Somerset BA3 4PW
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A hiker paradise, a quintessential Country Pub, and a spotless bunkhouse on the coast to coast C2C route
The White Horse, Threlkeld, Near Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4SY
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The Pig in the Wall, 8 Western Esplanade Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AZ
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A pub with rooms with a solid hospitality tradition near a gorgeous spot on the River Wharfe
The Red Lion, Burnsall, Burnsall, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6BU
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Cornwall restaurant with rooms with stunning sea views over St Michael's Mount.
The Godolphin, West End Marazion Cornwall TR17 0EN
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A historic hotel in the centre of the delightful Herefordshire market town of Ledbury
The Talbot, Ledbury, 14 New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2DX
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Pickering's boutique White Swan is a family-run inn of the very friendly kind
White Swan Inn, Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AA
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Who has not heard of the Woolly Sheep has never been to the Yorshire Dales, famous it is and for good reasons
Woolly Sheep Inn, 38 Sheep Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1HY
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The ultimate dog friendly pub with rooms in a beautiful part of the Lake District.
The Watermill Inn & Brewery, Ings, Near Windermere, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9PY
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The Waterhead pretty much has things sewn up, high spec rooms, activities at the door step and stylish food, what more can you ask for?
Waterhead Hotel, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0ER
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A classic inn In the heart of historic Lancaster
Toll House Inn, Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1XT
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Victoria by name, Victorian in style, award winning pub with rooms above
Victoria Inn, 85 Hallgarth Street, Durham, County Durham DH1 3AS
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Comfortable rooms behind a quirky outside in center of lovely Morpeth
St Mary’s Inn, St Mary’s Lane, St Mary’s Park, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 6BL
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Real old English country charm, watch the night skies and sleep in the barn
The Pheasant Inn, Falstone, Stannersburn, Kielder Water, Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1DD
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The bustling hub of the Lakes, with lovely updated rooms, a warm welcome and an excellent dog-friendly policy.
The Royal Oak Keswick, Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5HZ
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Ancient Stratford-upon-Avon hotel with contemporary interior and comfortable, individually styled rooms
The White Swan Hotel, Rother Street Stratford-Upon-Avon Warkwickshire CV37 6NH
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Cosy and unpretentious Symonds Yat pub right beside the Wye with simple rooms and hearty food
The Saracens Head, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire HR9 6JL
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