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.
Best places to stay in Best of England
Lakeside cabins in the woods deep in the Cambridgeshire countryside
Piggles Retreat, Brinkley Road, Wesley Waterless, Brinkley, Cambridgeshire CB8 0RD What 3 Words App = Treatable, Receiving,Creamed.
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A beautiful West Sussex hotel and spa by the sea
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, Climping Street, Climping, Near Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5RW
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Luxury glamping with hot tubs in the heart of the Devon countryside
Lower Keats Glamping, Lower Keats Farm, Broom Lane, Tytherleigh, Axminster, Devon EX13 7AZ
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Contemporary lakeside cabins in a great location on the Isle of Wight
Four Lakes Retreat, Staplers Road, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2LU
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A loft apartment in a unique historic naval complex on Plymouth’s waterfront
Royal William Yard, Royal William Yard, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon
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A luxury lodge built for total immersion in tranquil East Sussex woodland
Looking Glass Lodge, Grangewood, Battery Hill, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4AL
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An elegant country house hotel in Northumberland with a golf course and spa
Matfen Hall, Matfen Hall, Matfen, Northumberland NE20 0RH
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Very comfortable family-run hotel on the North Norfolk Coast in a great seaside location
The Grove Cromer, 95 Overstrand Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0DJ
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A lovely New Forest country retreat with several eating areas serving first-rate British plates
The Montagu Arms, Beaulieu New Forest Hampshire SO42 7ZL
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Luxury self-catering accommodation on a sumptuous West Sussex estate – with a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub as standard
Honeybridge Estate: The House, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
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An eco-friendly hideaway for two in a fairytale Sussex setting near Lewes
Tack Barn, Upper Lodge, The Broyle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5AP
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High quality self-catering cottage complex with two pools
The Valley Cornwall, Bissoe Road, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6LQ
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Stylish, luxury holiday cottage overlooking the estuary in the glamorous North Cornwall village of Rock
17 Slipway, 17 Slipway Cottages, Rock, Cornwall PL27 6LD
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A charming and remote off-grid cottage overlooking the sea in the rugged far west of Cornwall
Solomon's Island, Morvah, Pendeen, Cornwall TR19 7TT
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A comfortable country house hotel in the New Forest – with a fabulous spa thrown in
Careys Manor Hotel, Lyndhurst Road Brockenhurst Hampshire SO42 7RH
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A luxurious woodland lodge retreat for two with a hot tub in the heart of Thetford Forest
Foxtail Lodge, Glebe Cottage, West Tofts Road, Mundford, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5EJ
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A boutique hotel on the outskirts of Bristol with individually-styled rooms, a 2-Rosette restaurant, and 18 acres of gardens and woodland.
Berwick Lodge, Berwick Drive, Bristol BS10 7TD
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This beautifully-restored, award-winning Cotswolds church offers dog-friendly, self-catering stays – and a high wow factor!
The Old Mission Church, Paxford, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6XP
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Sumptuous rooms with dramatic flair in the capital of The Cotswolds
Ingleside House, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1BN
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Luxury B&B suites in a prime North Norfolk location – close to the beach in Old Hunstanton
Cliff Farmhouse B&B Suites, 62 Old Hunstanton Rd, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6HX
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A stylish and very comfortable Northumberland boutique hotel in Alnwick’s Castle Quarter
The Cookie Jar, 12 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1LX
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A unique and very comfortable West Sussex barn conversion that's perhaps the county's best eco-friendly – and car-free – rural retreat.
Upper Barn, High Titten, Amberley, West Sussex BN18 9LY
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A quintessential West Sussex hideaway with stunning views of the South Downs
Nest Stay, Broomers Hill Ln, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2HZ
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A holiday cottage in a fairytale location within the South Downs National Park
Badgers Cottage, Badgers, Fittleworth, West Sussex, RH20 1JF
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Officially 'The World's Best B&B', who would not want to stay at this ultra-stylish Torquay guesthouse where attention has been paid to every detail?
The 25 Boutique B&B, 25 Avenue Road Torquay Devon TQ2 5LB
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A tremendous North Norfolk Coast country boutique hotel with great food.
Titchwell Manor, Titchwell Manor, Titchwell, Near Brancaster, Norfolk PE31 8BB
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A dog-friendly riverside hotel and restaurant in the heart of Dartmoor National Park
Mill End Hotel, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 8JN
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This Porthleven fisherman's cottage is the perfect place for a salty Cornish adventure!
Anchor Cottage, Cliff Road, Porthleven, Cornwall TR13 9EZ
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A comfortable and well-equipped cottage with hot tub surrounded by the gorgeous countryside of North Norfolk
Apple Tree Cottage, 18 Docking Road, Bircham Newton, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6QR
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Extraordinary dog-friendly country cottage on the Norfolk-Suffolk borders.
Half Moon Lane Cottage, Redgrave, Suffolk IP22 1RU
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This West Sussex barn conversion makes a fabulous place to stay for a family or large-ish group: luxurious, peaceful and stylish
Honeybridge Estate: The Barn, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
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A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.
Little Fleece at Folly Farm, Folly Farm, Bury Lane, West Ilsley, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 7AZ
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The New Inn, St Owen's Cross, St Owens Cross, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 8LQ
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A cosy and comfortable place to stay in the heart of the fascinating historic city of Norwich
Maids Head Hotel, 20 Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1LB
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A holiday cottage with heritage in the heart of Arundel
The Bakery, 5 Maltravers St, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AP
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An elegant townhouse for self-catering stays in Arundel
Number 42, 42 Maltravers St, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BU
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Countryside glampsite in a beautiful farmland setting mixing off-grid eco-pods with luxe cabins
The Hideaway at Baxby Manor, Baxby Manor, Low St, Husthwaite, York YO61 4PW
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The food, rooms and peaceful location of this terrific pub keep its many fans coming back again and again.
The Ship at Dunwich, St James Street, Dunwich, Suffolk IP17 3DT
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This cosy Cambridgeshire pub just outside Newmarket is the ideal weekend rural bolthole.
The Three Blackbirds, 36 Ditton Green, Woodditton, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire CB8 9SQ
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A superb old coaching inn with great food and luxury rooms that's perfectly placed for exploring the fabled North Norfolk Coast.
The Globe at Wells, The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1EU
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With great food, local ales and comfortable boutique rooms, this Sussex village pub is hard to beat.
The Crown Inn, Dial Post, Worthing Rd, Dial Post, Near Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NH
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Designer luxury overlooking the sea at Fistral Beach – perfect for surfing families or groups of friends.
Pentire Penthouse, 27 Oceans Gate 1 Esplanade Road Pentire Newquay TR7 1PY
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Fabulously equipped relaxed-luxe self-catering property in a beautiful Cornwall location.
Tregulland Cottage & Barn, Tregulland Farm St Clether Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QW
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The ultimate luxury Cornwall holiday home by the sea
Barford Beach House, Wanson Mouth Poundstock Near Bude EX23 0DF
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A wide range of self-catering holiday accommodation in a beautiful location in the heart of the Lake District.
Manesty Holiday Cottages, Youdale Knot Manesty Keswick Cumbria CA12 5UG
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Relaxed glamping and camping in a gorgeous location in a beautiful part of Norfolk
Wardley Hill Glamping & Camping, Wardley Hill Road, Kirby Cane, Bungay, NR35 2PQ
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A beamed country cottage with top-notch facilities at the heart of a very special West Sussex estate
Honeybridge Estate: The Cottage, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
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A proper village pub in the heart of Norfolk, with very comfortable rooms and seriously good food
The Brisley Bell, The Green, Brisley, Norfolk NR20 5DW
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