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
Luxury cabins with a western theme in a fabulously rural Norfolk location
Hank's Ranch, Oxborough Rd, Near King's Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9FX
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Yurts, eco-lodges and caravans: this is no ordinary holiday park.
The Park at Mawgan Porth, The Park, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall TR8 4BD
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Stylish two- to six-person apartments in North Devon's Lynmouth – some water-facing, others overlook the river
Lynmouth Apartments, 36 Tors Park Hospitality, Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth, Devon EX35 6BN
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Cabins and lodges for families, dog lovers and glamping enthusiasts
Loose Reins, Loose Reins, Ridgeway Farm, Shillingstone, Dorset DT11 0TF
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Hillsborough Farm
South West England, Cornwall, Boscastle
- 2 Cottages, 1 Studio
- Cottage
The Old Farmhouse, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Hayloft, St Juliot Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Boatshed, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH
Boscastle cottages offering self-catering stays with spectacular views on the North Cornwall Coast
Boscastle cottages offering self-catering stays with spectacular views on the North Cornwall Coast
Hillsborough Farm, The Old Farmhouse, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Hayloft, St Juliot Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Boatshed, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH
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A week on a boat in the Broads makes for the perfect family holiday
Herbert Woods - Broads Holiday Adventures, Bridge Rd, Potter Heigham, Norfolk NR29 5JF
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The oldest YHA hostel still in operation – handy for Glastonbury Tor, Wookey Hole Caves and magnificent walks in the Somerset countryside.
YHA Street, The Chalet, Ivythorn Hill, Street, Somerset BA16 0TZ
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Contemporary self-catering cottages with sea views on the beautiful sub-tropical island of Tresco.
Flying Boat Cottages, Tresco, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ
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Escape to these high-end eco retreats in the scenic North Devon countryside
Willingcott Luxury Eco Homes, Woolacombe, Willingcott, Woolacombe EX34 7HN
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This Shepherd's Shed with hot tub is about as desirable and romantic North Devon escape as you could imagine.
Accott Manor, Accott Manor, Near Gunn, Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PJ
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Luxury lodges in the middle of the Suffolk countryside
Blyth Rise Stays, Station Road, Laxfield, Suffolk IP13 8HF
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A luxury barn conversion for six which makes the perfect place for a rural escape
The Old Dairy, Near Riseley, Bedfordshire
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A great seaside pub with stunning views, newly renovated rooms and award-winning food.
The Cricket Inn, Beesands Kingsbridge TQ7 2EN
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Comfy glamping pods and a timber-clad lodge on a magical Shropshire farm
School Farm Holidays, School House Farm, Sheinton, Shropshire SY56DN
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A picture-perfect riverside cottage in Dedham with facilities galore.
Idle Waters, Gun Hill, Dedham, Essex CO7 6JT
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The ultimate Dartmoor escape for jaded big city types.
Weeke Barton, Dunsford, Dartmoor, Devon EX6 7HH
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Chic timber lodges for cosy couples on the Suffolk Coast, close to Southwold and Walberswick.
Toad Hall Lodges, Mardle Road, Wangford, Suffolk NR34 8AU
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A historic yet contemporary pub with rooms right in the heart of Winchester, just a stone's throw from all the sights
The Westgate, 2 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8TP
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A contemporary and welcoming pub with rooms close to the heart of Cambridge
The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AX
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One of Exeter's most historic pubs – and once again one of the city's best places to stay
The Turk's Head, 202 High Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3EB
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An award-winning country pub with good food and very comfy rooms.
The Pheasant, Gestingthorpe Essex CO9 3AU
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A cosy, boutique stay for two in a stylish, Cotswolds bolthole, full of quirky touches and charm
The Old Log Shed, Church Farm, Naunton, Gloucestershire GL54 3AJ
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Boutique rooms with industrial chic in the centre of Reading
The Market House, 1-2 Market Place, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2EQ
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A self-catering apartment with a hot tub in the grounds of a Durham country house hotel
The Hideaway at Headlam, Near Gainford, Darlington, Durham DL2 3HA
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A stylish contemporary inn whose boutique rooms and cool apartments make the perfect base for seeing Norwich.
The Georgian Townhouse, 30–34 Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2RB
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Traditional with a modern touch, this is a really comfortable B&B in the historic Dorset town of Sherborne
The Eastbury & Spa, The Eastbury Hotel, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BY, England
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A large Somerset stone cottage that's ideal for family get-togethers and friends' reunions
The Dairy House, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
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This revamped Edwardian hotel is an affordable and thoroughly up-to-date place to stay in one of the nicest spots on Norfolk's northeastern coast.
The Cliftonville, 29 Runton Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9AS
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A contemporary pub with good food and boutique rooms in one of London's poshest neighbourhoods
The Bridge, Barnes, 204 Castelnau, Barnes, London SW13 9DW
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Luxury self-catering accommodation in the grounds of an ancient Essex priory
St Osyth Priory, West Field Lane, Essex CO16 8GW
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Luxury family-friendly farm cottages near Polzeath and the rugged North Cornwall coast
Rooke Cottages, Rooke Cottages, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6ES
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A lovely family holiday cottage situated on its own Somerset country estate.
Orchard Cottage, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
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These high-end East Yorkshire cabins have a faraway feel and are perfect for stargazing.
North Star Sanctum, Humbleton Road, Fitling, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 9AJ
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Boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads
Norfolk Broads Direct Boating Holidays, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norfolk, England, NR12 8RX
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Lakeside lodges in the glorious Devon countryside, just 10 miles from the coast
Mill Farm Devon Holidays, Four Seasons, Mill Farm, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7RX
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A truly special place to stay in a beautifully restored mill building in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Low Mill Guest House, Bainbridge Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3EF
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An elegant Lake District country house B&B which is also available for exclusive hire
Lindeth Fell, Lyth Valley Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JP
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A beautiful Grade II-listed country house hotel right on the shores of Lake Windermere
Storrs Hall Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3LG
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A lavish yet homely country residence, courtesy of hotelier Olga Polizzi.
Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot Devon PL19 0PQ
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A cool Cornish hideaway for couples that’s as romantic as they come
Fallen Angel, Fallen Angel, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6RL
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A five-bedroom Lake District holiday home on the north-eastern shore of Ullswater
Eusemere Lodge, Eusemere Lodge, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NR
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Chic and cosy cottages for couples and small families in the heart of chocolate-box Dorset countryside
Dominey's Yard, Locketts Lane, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7BS
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Beautifully renovated self-catering barns in a stunning setting in the North York Moors National Park
Crag House Farm, Crag House Farm, Danby Head, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2NW
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This private members' club makes a unique and very special place for a weekend stay in the heart of the City of London: perfect for couples, families, groups – and weddings!
City of London Club, 19 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1DS
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A fairytale treehouse set amidst sumptuous woodland with lots of facilities
Cedar Hollow @ The Oaks, The Oaks, Old Road, Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8TA
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A fabulous trio of eco cottages on a farm in the heart of the Peak District
Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2BD
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A characterful and well-equipped property on a beautiful Somerset estate that can be rented separately or with a larger property.
Atherstone Farm Cottage, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
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This large Somerset property has everything you could need for a big occasion or an extended family holiday
Atherstone Farmhouse, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
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