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 stylish and family friendly Cheshire inn near fashionable Knutsford and Tatton Park.
The Vicarage, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Cheshire, CW4 8EF
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The very essence of a modern inn, handily situated close to Manchester, Macclesfield and the Peak District.
The Bridge, Prestbury, Cheshire SK10 4DQ
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A contemporary Cotswolds bolthole on a beautiful country estate
The Fish Hotel, Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LH
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A small luxury hotel, bar and restaurant in a beautiful position on the river Beaulieu in Hampshire
Master Builder’s House, Buckler’s Hard Beaulieu Estate SO42 7XB
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A chic country hotel in the heart of Stamford, one of England's most elegant towns.
The William Cecil, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2LJ
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A landmark hotel & a modern eco spa over looking a lovely Cornish spa
Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa, Mullion Cove, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall TR12 7EP
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Family owned South Devon hotel with comfortable rooms and sea-views to die for
Thurlestone Hotel, Thurlestone, Near Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 3NN
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A proper Greenwich pub with rooms and good food – a great alternative to nearby chains.
The Pilot Inn, 68 River Way, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0BE
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A boutique country house hotel in the Cotswolds, just outside the small market town of Tetbury
Hare and Hounds Hotel, Bath Rd, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QL
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Traditional old-town accommodation with a twist in an atmospheric Whitby coaching inn
White Horse & Griffin, 87 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BH
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A boutique country house hotel with glorious views over Rutland Water and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Hambleton Hall, Hambleton, Rutland LE15 8TH
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Comfy pub with rooms in the lovely market town of Stamford.
The Bull & Swan, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2LJ
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Slick boutique accommodation in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Saint Paul's House, 15-20 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
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Boutique bolthole on the fringe of Hastings Old Town.
The Old Rectory, Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 5ND
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Chic riverside accommodation opposite Hampton Court Palace
The Mitre, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9BN
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A cracking family hotel near Newquay that's also a great couples’ retreat.
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4BU
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A traditional Marlow pub with boutique rooms, good food and a wide selection of ales – perfect for a weekend away.
The Chequers, 53 High St, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1BA
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Tasty food and lovely rooms welcome you at this historic Oxfordshire village pub.
The Lion at Bicester, Wendlebury Road, Wendlebury, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 2PW
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Adults-only woodland cabins within walking distance of Whitby, the North Yorkshire Coast and North York Moors
Whitby Log Cabins, Valley View, Golden Grove, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 5HH
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Luxury pod glamping for families, close to the beaches of Newquay, Cornwall
The Beeches Glamping, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4PW
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Stylish, dog-friendly holiday homes in an ancient stone barn in Cumbria’s beautiful Lyvennet Valley, on the edge of the Lake District
Midsummer Barns, Kings Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3BU
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Luxurious safari lodges near London in the stunning Chilterns
Shillingridge Glamping, Shillingridge Stables, Frieth Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2HP
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Rustic and relaxed cabin, yurt and double-decker bus in a glorious Shropshire location on the Welsh Borders
Kinton Escapes , Kinton Court Farm, Rorrington, Chirbury, Shropshire SY15 6BU
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A secluded Lake District cottage bolthole for two in a luxury, contemporary barn conversion, just a short drive from Ambleside or Windermere
Townfoot Barn, Townfoot, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LB
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A bijou little Lake District suite for a couple, in an atmospheric 300-year-old farmhouse
Townfoot Byre, Townfoot, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LB
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A romantic lakeside bolthole for two on the shores of Ullswater
The Boathouse at Knotts End, The Boathouse at Knotts End, Lake Ullswater, near Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0JJ
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A luxurious and very secluded lakeside cabin in the South Downs National Park
Ditchling Cabin, Whitelands Reservoir, Underhill Lane Hassocks BN6 9PL
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A charming and romantic Sussex cottage on the edge of the Ashdown Forest
The Nest, Danehill, Haywards Heath, East Sussex
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Luxury glamping in a gloriously rural Devon location.
Moonbow Escapes, Moonbow Escapes, Clawmoor, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5DW
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Adults-only self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley, between Kendal and Lake Windermere.
Damson View Glamping, Orchard Barn, Crosthwaite, Cumbria LA8 8HS
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Glamping at Swallowtail Farm is as it good as it gets.
Swallowtail Hill Glamping, Swallowtail Hill Farm, Hobbs Lane, Beckley, East Sussex TN31 6TT
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Two very comfortable holiday cottages on the North Cornish Coast near Bude
Cleave Farm Cottages, Cleave Farm Cottages, Crackington Haven, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall EX23 0NQ
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A comfortable converted barn in a gloriously tranquil rural location in the heart of Suffolk
Ivy Grange Farm Barn, Butts Road, Westhall, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8RN
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A stylish penthouse apartment overlooking Newquay’s Porth Sands
6 Porth Sands, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LW
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A cool, creative apartment in seaside St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
The Church Retreat, The Church Retreat, Church Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 6EF
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Award-winning seaside maisonette with style, substance and flair in the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Gensing Lodge, Gensing Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN38 0HE
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A comfortable and very peaceful Norfolk off-grid cabin for two
Albion Nights, Albion Barn, Norwich Road, Woodton, Near Bungay, Norfolk NR35 2LP
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A haven of peace that's also a perfect base for exploring Sheringham and the North Norfolk Coast.
Tree Top View, 34a Brook Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8QE
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A cool Northumberland cottage with stunning water views across the Derwent Reservoir
Cronkley Cottage, Cronkley Bank Farm Cottage, Kiln Pit Hill, Consett DH8 9SD
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A pretty, dog-friendly thatched cottage for two in the Dorset village of Stourpaine
Tudor Rose Cottage, 1 Havelins, Stourpaine, Dorset DT11 8TH
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An eco-friendly Somerset watermill in an idyllic rural location.
Ashford Mills, Ashford Mill House, Ilton, Somerset TA19 9ED
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A proper village pub with rooms and great food in the green heart of Devon.
The Lamb Inn, The Square Sandford, Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW
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An elegant hotel on the banks of Lake Windermere
The Belsfield Hotel, Kendal Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3EL
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Two beautiful eco- and family-friendly self-catering properties in a lovely rural location close to the Exmoor National Park.
Middle Stone Farm Cottage & Cabin, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
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Enchanting boutique B&B guest rooms, cottages – and much more! – in a lovely part of Sussex
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Fletching, Near Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3RB
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Just outside Lewes, this is a classic Sussex Downs pub with stylish rooms and terrific food.
The Jolly Sportsman, Chapel Lane, East Chiltington, East Sussex BN7 3BA
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This charming self-catering cottage in Whitstable is Seaside Heaven
Fisherman's Cottage, 4 Sea Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AN
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