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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Cool foodie hotel in the heart of the City of London that is also dog friendly.
South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF
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Sleek seaside hotel in the heart of Margate with fabulous beach views and a good restaurant
No 42 Margate, 42 High St, Margate, Kent CT9 1DS
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A comfortable and contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Nottingham's best district
Lace Market Hotel, 29-31 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HE
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This country inn on the Cumbrian borders serves renowned food and has nine luxurious rooms for those who want to stay.
Pentonbridge Inn, Penton, Cumbria CA6 5QB
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Contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Bristol city centre.
Bristol Harbour Hotel, 49/55 Corn Street, Bristol, Somerset BS1 1HT
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This Notting Hill hotel is both homely and stylish at the same time – a hidden gem that makes a terrific base for the capital
The Laslett, Pembridge Gardens, Notting Hill, London W2 4DU
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Manchester's luxury hotel with a boutique feel
King Street Townhouse, 10 Booth Street, Manchester M24AW
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Clerkenwell gastropub where the food and rooms are a cut above the norm.
The Coach, 26–28 Ray Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 3DJ
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A super-slick hotel spread across 16 buildings in and around London's iconic Denmark Street
Chateau Denmark, Denmark Place, London WC2H 0LA United Kingdom
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Family owned boutique golf hotel and country club in beautiful grounds
Blacknest Golf and Country Club, Frith End Road, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4QL
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Contemporary boutique rooms above a busy modern restaurant in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold.
The Sheep on Sheep St, Sheep St, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AG
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An updated coaching inn with stylish boutique rooms and a busy bar and restaurant.
The George Townhouse, 8 High Street Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire CV36 4AJ
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Lovely Peak District manor house with modern touches and great food.
The Peacock at Rowsley, Rowsley Derbyshire DE4 2EB
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The best kind of gastropub with rooms – and in a fantastic North Norfolk location.
Rose & Crown, Old Church Road Snettisham Norfolk PE31 7LX
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A historic Oxfordshire manor house in an idyllic riverside location by the Thames.
voco Oxford Thames, Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4GX
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An elegant and contemporary Newcastle city centre boutique hotel
Grey Street Hotel, 2–12 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6EE
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Boutique hotel accommodation in one of Birmingham's nicest neighbourhoods - with its own pub attached!
The High Field Town House, 23 Highfield Road, Birmingham B15 3DP
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Traditional British fare and country-house style rooms in Marylebone, a stone's throw from Edgware Road and Oxford Street.
The Grazing Goat, 6 New Quebec Street, Marylebone, London W1H 7RQ
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A cosy and comfortable – yet thoroughly contemporary – old coaching inn, with luxurious rooms and great food.
The Bull Hotel, Market Place, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4AA
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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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Elegant Lake District holiday home, with wonderful lake views, perfectly located for an active family break on the shores of Windermere
Westward House, Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
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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 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 former cider mill converted to a delightful beamed cottage for two, amid some lovely Worcestershire countryside.
Cider Mill Cottage, Ayngstree, Clifton Upon Teme, Worcestershire WR6 6DS
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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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A bright, contemporary seaside cottage in the heart of the North Norfolk Coast resort of Sheringham – 2 minutes from the beach and coast path
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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Unique glamping in a beautiful location not far from Dover in the downlands of southeastern Kent
Greenhill Glamping, Greenhill Glamping, Alkham Court, Meggett Lane, South Alkham, Dover, Kent CT15 7DG
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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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