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
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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A quirky and very comfortable deconstructed hotel in a lush 70-acre Staffordshire estate
The Tawny, Consall Gardens Estate, Consall Lane, Consall, Staffordshire ST9 0AG
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Cliff Cottage, Sheringham, Sheringham Salt, NR26 8BJ
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A beautiful Somerset glamping site with safari tents, a deckhouse and holiday cottage - and your own personal hot tub!
Middle Stone Farm, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
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This legendary North Norfolk inn continues to prosper, with good food and comfortable rooms
The Hoste Arms, The Green, Burnham Market, Norfolk PE31 8HD
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A traditional Cotswolds cottage with the interior style of a boutique hotel
Five Bells Cottage, 2 Five Bells, Church Street, Bledington OX7 6XG
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A perfect, very peaceful, Northumberland sanctuary for two
The Bothy, Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 5DX
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Beautifully furnished rooms that are ideally placed for exploring Northumberland.
The Coach House, High Warden, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4SR
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A very comfortable, special rural retreat with sensational views over the glorious Northumberland countryside.
The Laverick Cottage, Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 5DX
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Luxury shepherds huts glamping on a farm with views across the Yorkshire Dales.
Hollow Gill Huts, Far Cappleside Farm, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0LJ
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A unique adults-only B&B in a peaceful corner of Herefordshire that you won't want to leave.
The Cob at Montpelier, Brilley, Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 6HF
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A fabulous off-grid cottage in one of Cornwall's most gloriously remote locations.
Leskernick Cottage, Bolventor Near Launceston Cornwall PL15 7TJ
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Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the South Lakes
Woodman's Huts, Haverthwaite, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AB
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This dream self-contained apartment in the South Downs comes close to being our ideal B&B.
The Jointure Studios, 11 South Street, Ditchling, Sussex BN6 8UQ
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The ultimate romantic South Coast hideaway
No. 5 The Lawn, 5 The Lawn St Leonards East Sussex TN38 OHH
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It's hard to image imagine a more relaxing place for a couple to unwind this close to London.
The Cowshed, The Brew, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8JN
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This Vale of Belvoir boutique B&B is one of the most comfortable and welcoming places to stay for miles around.
The Chestnuts Country House, Alverton, Nottinghamshire NG13 9PB
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Eco-responsible glamping away from the crowds, with sweeping views and immediate fell access
Once Upon a Fell, Whin Yeats Farm, Hutton Roof, South Lakes, Cumbria LA6 2PJ
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Eco-friendly, dog-welcoming country cottages that are handy for visiting Ely, Cambridge and exploring the unique landscape of the Fens.
Gravel Farm, Gravel Farm, Newmarket Road, Stretham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3LJ
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Stylish glamping pods with hot tubs on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park
Whorlton Pods, Four Wynds, Faceby, North Yorkshire DL6 3HU
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Hedgerow Luxury Glamping, Hedgerow Luxury Glamping, Knott Lane, Newsholme, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 4JF
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A lakeside escape for two in the heart of East Sussex.
The Fisherman's Hut, Hastingford Fishery, Hastingford Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex TN22 4DY
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Yewfield, Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0PR
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Romantic, lakeside glamping site in Cheshire on the edge of Delamere Forest.
Lloyds Meadow, Lloyds Meadow Glamping, Delamere Road, Mouldsworth, Chester, Cheshire CH3 8BD
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Great Langdale Campsite, Great Langdale LA22 9JU
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Luxury yurt glamping in a quiet meadow on a North Norfolk country estate
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate, Lodge Farm, Swaffham Rd, Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR217EF
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Luxury en-suite lodges in a gloriously peaceful rural location
Millside Wigwams, Mill Farm West St Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 2NZ
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A perfect site right next to the River Wyre – ideal for picnicking and larking about in the sun.
Dolphinholme House Farm, Dolphinholme House Farm, Dolphinholme, Lancashire LA2 9DJ
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Exquisite wooden cabins for two in a stunning Warwickshire location
Tiny Wood Homes, Grange Cottages, Snowford Hill, Long Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 9QE
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Boutique luxury in the Worcestershire countryside.
Ockeridge Rural Retreats, Ockeridge Lane , Wichenford , Worcester WR6 6YR
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Luxury private yurt glamping and shepherds hut on an organic farm in the heart of the Kent Downs AONB
Free Range Glamping, Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge TN8 7AR
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Luxury safari lodges on private camps near a sandy beach at Thornham, North Norfolk
Wild Luxury Norfolk Coast, North Norfolk Coast, Hunstanton, Norfolk
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Luxury bell tent glamping in rural Worcestershire that's perfect for farmers, families and foodies
Amber's Bell Tent Camping at Bells Farm, Bells Farm Shop, Chadwick Barn, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9SA
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Welcoming, well-run woodland glamping in the heart of rural Suffolk.
West Stow Pods, West Stow Pods, Ingham Road, West Stow, Suffolk IP28 6EX
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Luxury yurt holidays on a small Sussex family farm
Graywood Canvas Cottages, Graywood Canvas Cottages, Graywood Farm, Graywood Lane, Graywood, East Hoathly, East Sussex BN8 6QT
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Wonderful stay in the stunning Yorkshire Wolds at Dale Farm Holidays.
Dale Farm Holidays, Bartindale Road, Hunmanby, nr Filey, North Yorkshire YO14 0JD
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Family-sized safari tents on the edge of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire
Up Sticks Glamping, Birtsmorton, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6AP
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Yorkshire's original glamping site – and still one of the best!
Pinewood Park, Racecourse Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 5TG
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Luxury shepherds huts on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border.
Copy House Hideaway, Copy House Farm, Bleara Road, Earby, Lancashire BB18 6LF
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Secluded bell tent glamping on a North Norfolk estate currently re-wilding 2000 acres of land.
Amber's Bell Tent Camping Little Massingham Estate, Little Massingham Estate, Church Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2JS
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Lodges, safari tents and pods in a fabulous – and famous! – Cotswolds farm location
Cotswold Farm Park Holidays, Cotswold Farm Park, Bemborough Farm, Guiting Power, Gloucestershire GL54 5UG
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