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
Lovely old Kent inn with great food and comfy rooms.
The Five Bells, The Street, East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LP
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Kent
Holidays in Ashford
Characterful Cotswolds pub with lots of history, great food and comfy cottage and stable rooms.
The Swan Inn, Swinbrook, Near Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4DY
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Oxfordshire
Holidays in Burford
A beautiful dog friendly Cotswolds escape, with extensive riverside grounds and an excellent restaurant.
Minster Mill, Minster Riding, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0RN
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Oxfordshire
Holidays in Witney
Lovely, stylish hotel with sound eco-credentials in one of Bournemouth great locations
The Green House Hotel, 4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Bournemouth
A perfectly situated dog-friendly Cotswolds inn with extensive grounds.
The Inn at Fossebridge, Stow Rd, Fossebridge, Gloucestershire GL54 3JS
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Cirencester
A cool contemporary hotel in a gorgeous Cornish seaside location – great for couples and families alike.
Hotel Tresanton, Lower Castle Road, St Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5DR
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
A comfortable boutique hotel and restaurant in one of Cornwall's most happening resorts.
Merchants Manor, Western Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4QJ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Falmouth
A dog friendly Dorset hotel that also everything you need for a fantastic break with the family.
Moonfleet Manor, Fleet Rd, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4ED
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Weymouth
This historic coaching inn is one of the most iconic Cornish locations you could choose to stay in.
Jamaica Inn, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7TS
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Launceston
A proper pub with comfortable en-suite rooms in the heart of Hackney.
The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path, London E8 1EN
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Hackney
Stands out for its location, its atmosphere and above all for the impeccable service the staff provides.
The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, London W8 5DL
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Kensington
A smart hotel in a prime East London spot
Dorsett City Hotel, 9 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1AH
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in City
This appealing gastropub with rooms is perfect for discovering Wells, Holkham and beyond.
The Victoria Inn, Park Rd, Holkham, Norfolk NR23 1RG
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Wells-next-the-Sea
Well-priced contemporary townhouse hotel that's convenient for both the city centre and train station.
Jorvik House, 50–52 Marygate, York YO30 7BH
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in York
A restaurant with rooms in an unspoilt Essex seaside town
The Oyster Smack Inn, 112 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8HR
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Essex
Holidays in Burnham-on-Crouch
A terrific pub with rooms serving top-notch food and local ales bang in the centre of Rye.
The Standard Inn, The Mint, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EN
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Rye
Central Colchester's best place to stay, with well-appointed rooms and an excellent restaurant
Greyfriars, High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Essex
Holidays in Colchester
Luxury all-round, the only 5* inn in Northumberland
The Joiners Arms, Newton-by-the-Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3EA
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in Northumberland
Holidays in Alnwick
A classic Lake District hikers' pub with rooms and hearty food.
Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JY
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ambleside
This honey-coloured luxury hotel is a Broadway institution
Lygon Arms, High St, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7DU
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Worcestershire
Holidays in Broadway
A very comfortable country inn within the confines of the Peak District National Park
The Plough Inn Hathersage, Leadmill Bridge, Hathersage, Derbyshire. S32 1BA
Holidays in East Midlands
Holidays in Derbyshire
Holidays in Hathersage
Exquisite décor throughout this dog friendly B&B, hidden in the North Yorkshire village of Austwick
The Traddock, Austwick, Settle, North Yorkshire LA2 8BY
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in Settle
Tan Hill Inn, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England, DL11 6ED, UK
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in Reeth
A cosy Cotswold pub with rooms that serves great food and has the warmest of welcomes.
The Plough Inn, Kelmscott, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3HG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Lechlade
A fantastic dog friendly country pub with rooms.
The White Horse at Chilgrove, 1 High Street, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9HX
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Chichester
A fabulous, friendly, boutique hotel in Elterwater that's also dog friendly.
Eltermere Inn, Elterwater Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9HY UK
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ambleside
A boutique hotel with style and charm in the heart of East London
New Road Hotel, 103-107 New Rd, Whitechapel, London E1 1HJ
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Shoreditch
A playful West End hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant boasting skyline views
Assembly Hotel, 27-31 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0LS
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Covent Garden
Bright, light contemporary rooms in the heart of Lulworth Cove
Lulworth Lodge, Main Rd, Lulworth Cove. Dorset BH20 5RQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Lulworth
Superb boutique country house hotel which makes a great base for exploring North Yorkshire.
Ox Pasture Hall Hotel, Lady Edith's Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 5TD
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in Scarborough
A relaxed boutique place to stay in central Liverpool that has a lot of the facilities of a much larger hotel
Lock & Key, 15-17 Duke St, Liverpool L1 5AP
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Merseyside
Holidays in Liverpool
Beatles inspired hotel that make a great base for seeing Liverpool whether you're keen on the Fab Four or not
Hard Day's Night Hotel, Central Buildings, North John St, Liverpool L2 6RR
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Merseyside
Holidays in Liverpool
Super-spacious luxury rooms and suites in a buzzy part of Liverpool city centre
62 Castle Street, 62 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 7LQ
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Merseyside
Holidays in Liverpool
This cool indy hotel is one of Manchester's best boutique options
Cow Hollow Hotel, 57 Newton Street, Manchester M1 1ET
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Greater Manchester
Holidays in Manchester
Liverpool's pioneer boutique hotel, with gorgeous rooms and a top-notch restaurant
Hope Street Hotel, 40 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9DA
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Merseyside
Holidays in Liverpool
Stock Exchange Hotel, 4 Norfolk Street, Manchester M2 1DW
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Greater Manchester
Holidays in Manchester
A terrific Essex village pub with boutique rooms and great food.
The Bell Inn, High Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex SS17 8LD
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Essex
Holidays in Grays Thurrock
Quaint boutique B&B in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Frederick Street Townhouse, 26 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HH
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Birmingham
Grand in every way, this is once again Birmingham's most sumptuous place to stay
The Grand Hotel Birmingham, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BS
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Birmingham
This new hotel makes great base for exploring Leicester – and for its sporting events!
Hotel Brooklyn, 101 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 7QS
Holidays in East Midlands
Holidays in Leicestershire
Holidays in Leicester
Parisian chic and Yorkshire heritage combine in this opulent York villa
Clementine's Town House, 4-5 St Peter's Grove, Clifton, York YO30 6AQ
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in York
The former home of Guy Fawkes, this historic York townhouse is one of the city's cosiest inns
Guy Fawkes Inn, 25 High Petergate, York YO1 7HP
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in York
This moderately priced York hotel offers a great city centre location and lovely rooms – plus parking!
Minster Hotel, 60 Bootham, York YO30 7BZ
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in York
A proper pub with comfy rooms at terrific prices at this well-located York budget option
Bootham Tavern, 29 Bootham, York YO30 7BW
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in York
Individually designed contemporary rooms in a a Georgian mansion in York city centre
The Churchill Hotel, 65 Bootham, Clifton, York YO30 7DQ
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in York
Traditional east London watering hole with eight boutique rooms.
The One Tun, 125 Saffron Hill, London EC1N 8QS
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Clerkenwell
A relax public house near Sloane Square with comfy rooms upstairs
The Orange, 37-39 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8NE
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Westminster
Great well-priced and conveniently situated London hotel located in South London's coolest neighbourhood.
Bermondsey Square Hotel, 9 Bermondsey Square, London SE1 3UN
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Southwark
