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 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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Luxury glamping in a gloriously rural Devon location.
Moonbow Escapes, Moonbow Escapes, Clawmoor, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5DW
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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 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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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 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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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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A family-friendly country house B&B in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, with spectacular grounds, a tennis court, and a heated swimming pool
The Old Rectory Catfield, The Old Rectory, Catfield, Norfolk, NR29 5DA
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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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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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Cosy and very well-equipped glamping pods for two in the heart of the Lake District
The Yan Glamping, Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9RU
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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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