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 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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Lovely old Kent inn with great food and comfy rooms.
The Five Bells, The Street, East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LP
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Characterful Cotswolds pub with lots of history, great food and comfy cottage and stable rooms.
The Swan Inn, Swinbrook, Near Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4DY
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A beautiful dog friendly Cotswolds escape, with extensive riverside grounds and an excellent restaurant.
Minster Mill, Minster Riding, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0RN
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Lovely, stylish hotel with sound eco-credentials in one of Bournemouth great locations
The Green House Hotel, 4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX
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A perfectly situated dog-friendly Cotswolds inn with extensive grounds.
The Inn at Fossebridge, Stow Rd, Fossebridge, Gloucestershire GL54 3JS
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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
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A comfortable boutique hotel and restaurant in one of Cornwall's most happening resorts.
Merchants Manor, Western Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4QJ
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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
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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
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A proper pub with comfortable en-suite rooms in the heart of Hackney.
The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path, London E8 1EN
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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
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A smart hotel in a prime East London spot
Dorsett City Hotel, 9 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1AH
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A boutique bolt-hole par excellence (and handy for the airport!).
The Linden, 1–3 Silver Street, Stansted Mountfichet, Essex CM24 8HA
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This appealing gastropub with rooms is perfect for discovering Wells, Holkham and beyond.
The Victoria Inn, Park Rd, Holkham, Norfolk NR23 1RG
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Well-priced contemporary townhouse hotel that's convenient for both the city centre and train station.
Jorvik House, 50–52 Marygate, York YO30 7BH
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A restaurant with rooms in an unspoilt Essex seaside town
The Oyster Smack Inn, 112 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8HR
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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
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Central Colchester's best place to stay, with well-appointed rooms and an excellent restaurant
Greyfriars, High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG
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Luxury all-round, the only 5* inn in Northumberland
The Joiners Arms, Newton-by-the-Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3EA
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A classic Lake District hikers' pub with rooms and hearty food.
Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JY
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This honey-coloured luxury hotel is a Broadway institution
Lygon Arms, High St, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7DU
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A very comfortable country inn within the confines of the Peak District National Park
The Plough Inn Hathersage, Leadmill Bridge, Hathersage, Derbyshire. S32 1BA
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A refurbished historic pub with rooms and excellent food in a beautiful Lake District location.
The Queen's Head Hotel, Troutbeck Brow, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1PW
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Exquisite décor throughout this dog friendly B&B, hidden in the North Yorkshire village of Austwick
The Traddock, Austwick, Settle, North Yorkshire LA2 8BY
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Tan Hill Inn, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England, DL11 6ED, UK
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A cosy Cotswold pub with rooms that serves great food and has the warmest of welcomes.
The Plough Inn, Kelmscott, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3HG
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A fantastic dog friendly country pub with rooms.
The White Horse at Chilgrove, 1 High Street, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9HX
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A fabulous, friendly, boutique hotel in Elterwater that's also dog friendly.
Eltermere Inn, Elterwater Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9HY UK
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A boutique hotel with style and charm in the heart of East London
New Road Hotel, 103-107 New Rd, Whitechapel, London E1 1HJ
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A playful West End hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant boasting skyline views
Assembly Hotel, 27-31 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0LS
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Bright, light contemporary rooms in the heart of Lulworth Cove
Lulworth Lodge, Main Rd, Lulworth Cove. Dorset BH20 5RQ
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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
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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
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