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 spotless, spacious and warm-hearted B&B between the town centre and Legoland.
Park Farm B&B, Park Farm St Leonards Road Windsor SL4 3EA
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A super-styled townhouse in the elegant Clifton area of Bristol
Number Thirty Eight, 38 Upper Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol, Somerset BS8 2XN
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Sarum College, 19 The Close, Salisbury, WIltshire SP1 2EE
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A 17th century inn which overlook the beautiful estuary of Fowey with clean and spacious rooms.
King of Prussia, 3 Town Quay, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1AT
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The Great Grubb is a smart B&B in South Hams
The Great Grubb Bed & Breakfast, Fallowfields Plymouth Road Totnes TQ9 5LX
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Comfortable B&B accommodation on the famous Sissinghurst estate in Kent
Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse, Sissinghurst near Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AB
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Restored fisherman's huts right beside the beach in Whitstable – perfect for a loved-up weekend
Fisherman’s Huts, Fisherman’s Huts The Harbour Whitstable CT5 1AB
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Lakeside hotel set in peaceful grounds on the edge of the Norfolk Broads
Ivy House Country Hotel, Ivy Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8HY
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Beautifully furnished self-catering cottages on an eco-friendly farm
Greenwood Grange Farm Cottages, Higher Bockhampton Dorchester DT2 8QH
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London serviced residences next to Liverpool Street station
196 Bishopsgate, 196 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NR
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Stylish self-catering townhouse – in the heart of the town
Abbey Mews, 6 Pierrepont Place, Bath, Somerset BA1 1JX
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No-frills surf shacks or 4-star self-catering apartments, bang on the beach
Tolcarne Beach Cabins, Tolcarne Beach, Narrowcliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 2QN
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A historic Nottinghamshire coaching inn with sumptuous suites, comfortable lodges and spa facilities
Ye Olde Bell, Great North Road, Barnby Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8QS
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Kensington Hotel, 109-113 Queen's Gate London SW7 5LR
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A historic and very comfortable Cotswolds inn, in the heart of Chipping Campden and serving fabulous Indian food.
The Noel Arms, Lower High St, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6AT
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Edwardian Norburton Hall offers stylish self-catering accommodation on a beautiful country estate
Norburton Hall, Shipton Lane Burton Bradstock Dorset DT6 4NQ
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A boutique Surrey gastropub with rooms just minutes from Weybridge station
Hand & Spear, Old Heath Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8TX
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This comfortable Kent country inn is a winning choice for a country weekend
Leicester Arms, High Street, Penshurst Kent TN11 8BT
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Country living at its best – two stunning B&B rooms with period touches in an historic Hampshire manor
Borough Court, Borough Court Road, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8JA
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This comfortable Thetford Forest country inn is perfect for families looking for adventure.
Elveden Inn, Brandon Rd, Elveden, Suffolk IP24 3TP
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A perfect self-catering cottage for two amid classic Cotswolds countryside.
Ratty's Retreat, Lower Farm Cottages, School Lane, Blockley, Gloucestershire GL56 9DP
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Six beautiful stylish yet cosy holiday apartments in Keswick, perfect for exploring the Lakes
Howe Keld, 5–7 The Heads, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5ES
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Self-catering apartments with views of the Atlantic and Polzeath Beach
Polzeath Beach House Apartments, Atlantic Mews, New Polzeath, Padstow, Cornwall PL27 6US
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A cool and beautifully conceived boutique guesthouse in one of London's nicest neighbourhoods
Mason & Fifth, 5-8 St Marks Square, London NW1 7TN
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Contemporary waterside self-catering apartments on the Lizard Heritage Coast
Harbour Apartments, Mullion Cove, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall TR12 7EP
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Luxury shepherds hut glamping close to Burghley House and Stamford.
Stamford Cider Huts, Grange Farm, Main Street, Southorpe, Lincolnshire PE9 3BX
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Simple student accommodation in grand university surroundings.
University Rooms Oxford, Various Oxford University Colleges Oxford
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Friendly Oxford B&B with a brilliant location and cosy rooms
The Tower House, 15 Ship Street Oxford OX1 3DA
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The model of an updated country inn – you may never want to leave your gorgeous room
Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite, Lyth Valley, Cumbria LA8 8HR
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A modern country inn with good food and a great spa.
Feversham Arms, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5AG
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A glamorous farmhouse B&B beautifully set in the rolling Eden Valley countryside. It’s big on boutique style.
Crake Trees Manor, Crosby, Ravensworth, Penrith CA10 3JG
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A Northumberland beachside boutique B&B for adults – and their dogs!
St Valery, 27 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, Alnwick, NE66 2RA
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A cool, slightly retro yet thoroughly up-to-date B&B by the sea.
The Waves, 39 Espalanade Rd, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2AT
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A boutique B&B perfectly located for seeing the best of Windsor.
Alma House, 56 Alma Rd Windsor Berkshire SL4 3HA
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Expect great service at The Cavalaire in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere – and a breakfast that is second to none.
The Cavalaire, 34 Upper Rock Gardens Brighton BN2 1QF
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A welcoming contemporary guesthouse in a great St Ives location.
The Nook, Ayr St Ives Cornwall TR26 1EQ
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A wonderful dog-friendly hideaway that feels a million miles from the modern world.
Cuckoo Brow Inn, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LQ
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A very comfortable North Cornwall boutique bed-and-breakfast
Costislost House, Washaway, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL30 3AP
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Lundy House Hotel, Chapel Hill, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, North Devon EX34 7DZ
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A unique and stylish Northumberland multiplex comprising of a retro café, bunkhouse and holiday apartment
Boe Rigg, Charlton, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 1PE
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Easy-to-reach yet very rural, this B&B is a perfect spot for exploring the Peaks and South Yorkshire.
Finkle Green B&B, Finkle Street Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S35 7DH
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'As seen on TV', this luxurious boutique B&B close to Salcombe, Devon, offers the warmest of welcomes!
Brightham House Boutique B&B, Higher Town, Malborough, Nr Salcombe, Devon TQ7 3RN
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Two lovely rooms and a gypsy caravan by the sea – with optional pottery courses!
Vinegar Hill Pottery B&B, The Pottery, Vinegar Hill, Milford on Sea,Hampshire SO41 0RZ
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This Northamptonshire luxury guest house is like staying in your very own country house hotel.
Flore House, The Avenue, Flore, Northamptonshire NN7 4LZ
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Great food and rooms in a fabulous Surrey pub that’s also handy for airports and major roads.
The Inn West End, 42 Guildford Road West End Surrey GU24 9PW
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Hertfordshire hotel with comfortable rooms, excellent food and beautiful grounds with lots of opportunities for walking and cycling – and it's eco-friendly too!
Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, Hertford Rd, Welwyn Garden City, Tewin, Hertfordshire AL6 0JB
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A contemporary hotel with a relaxed, welcoming vibe, and a restaurant and bar that are popular with locals as well as guests.
Browns Hotel, 27–29 Victoria Road Dartmouth TQ6 9RT
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A great old country pub with very comfortable rooms, a friendly welcome – and delicious food into the bargain!
The Elephant's Nest Inn, Horndon Mary Tavy Tavistock Devon PL19 9NQ
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