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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London's original rock n' roll hotel is a hip boutique experience
Karma Sanctum Soho, 20 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NF
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This West Sussex wine estate has it all – beautiful landscapes, luxury lodges and great wine and food
Ashling Park Estate, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex P018 9DJ
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Seaside B&B with a boho twist.
Belvidere Place, Belvedere Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1PF
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A unique and ultra-luxurious modernist waterside house on a bucolic Cotswolds estate.
Reid Villa, Lower Mill Estate, Mill Lane, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire GL7 6BG
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Play at being a student or a don at this luxury Oxford bolthole for 4.
The Masters Lodgings at Greyfriars Hideaway, 21–23 Paradise Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
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The ultimate Oxford holiday house – luxury self-catering in the heart of the city centre.
Cloisters at Greyfriars Hideaway, 21 – 23 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD
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A very special working farm set in beautiful countryside and with a variety of holiday accommodation and activities. The perfect family holiday destination.
Nettlecombe Farm, Whitwell Isle of Wight PO38 2AF
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A stunning and huge converted watermill, right on the river, that sleeps eight people.
Fletland Mill, Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9NS
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Boutique rooms in a uniquely serene Norfolk riverside location – with boat hire, wild swimming and a terrific pub nearby!
Three Rivers Rooms, The Boat Shed, Station Road, Geldeston, Norfolk NR34 0HS
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Luxury lodges with hot tubs in a perfect North Cornwall seaside location.
Rosehill Lodges, Rosehill Lodges, Rosehill, Porthtowan, Cornwall TR4 8AR
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Beautifully designed log cabins with hot tubs set, within ancient woodland overlooking a trout river on the edge of the Lake District
Hidden River Cabins, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5TU
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Self-catering stays among the tree tops of a safari park in Kent
Port Lympne Treehouses, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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Cute cabins among the trees of a safari park in Kent
Port Lympne Forest Hideaways, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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Your own private estate - in a beautiful and unspoilt part of Norfolk.
Bodney Lodge, Bodney Hall, Bodney, Norfolk IP26 5BX
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The perfect Caribbean retreat – in Cornwall!
Buddha Beach House, Whitsand Bay Torpoint Cornwall
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Super Lake District luxury by Ullswater's lakeside and catering for every need.
Waternook, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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A luxury Lake District barn conversion right by the shores of Ullswater.
The Great Barn, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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Get a true taste of safari by staying on site at an acclaimed wild animal park
Port Lympne Safari Lodges and Cabins, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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A stylish self-catering farmhouse for group get-togethers just outside of London
The Farmhouse at Polehanger, Polehanger Farm, Shefford Rd, Meppershall, Bedfordshire SG17 5LH
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Charming Lake District yurt glamping for friends, families and romantic couples.
Long Valley Yurts at Moss Howe Farm, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6SA
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Gypsy Caravan holidays in the Lake District - both mobile and stationary.
Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans, Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans, Nutwood, Melmerby, Cumbria, Ca101hf
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A historic country house hotel in the grounds of a Kent safari park
Port Lympne Hotel, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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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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Luxury domes that take Isle of Wight glamping to a new level
Dome Meadow at Tapnell Farm, Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth Isle of Wight, PO41 0YJ
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Luxurious glamping close to the glorious North Devon coast
Longlands Glamping, Longlands Farm, Coulsworthy, Combe Martin, North Devon EX34 0PD
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A friendly, well-equipped glamping site with cabins in a lovely rural location.
Crowtree Wigwams, Crowtree Farmhouse Wragg Marsh Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 6HF
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Two charming, romantic shepherds huts for two close to the Somerset coast and Quantock Hills.
Shepherds Huts at Old Rectory House, Sea Lane, Kilve, Somerset TA5 1EG
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Luxurious treehouse for grown-ups
Bensfield Treehouse, Bensfield Treehouse 1 Bensfield Farm Cottages Beech Hill Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6JR
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'Have a great time in the woods' in this cosy off-grid Devon cabin.
Bulworthy Project, Hensons Wood, Rackenford, Devon EX16 8DL
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Three charming cottages in rural East Sussex
Granary Cottages, Stalkers Lane, Chiddingly, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6HF
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A first-rate North Norfolk boutique country-house hotel with a superb Michelin-starred restaurant
Morston Hall, Hall Lane, Morston, Near Blakeney, Norfolk NR25 7AA
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Peace and quiet, beach-combing and walks, with a lovely village pub nearby.
The Stable and Barn at Buddle Place, Sandrock Rd Niton Ventnor PO38 2NG PO38 2BW
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Martindale, Penrose Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7TB
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A super-stylish converted farmhouse with a hot tub and stunning views in the Peak District National Park
Wheeldon Trees Farmhouse, Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0AA
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Escape to a hidden corner of Sussex for wine tasting, seasonal food, and style aplenty
Tillingham Vineyard, Dew Farm, Dew Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6XD
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Hip, boutique country hotel in the heart of Berkshire, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills
Karma Sanctum on the Green, The Old Cricket Common, Cookham Dean, Berkshire SL6 9NZ
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Bryn Cottage, Hill Street Padstow Cornwall PL28 8EB
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A unique place to stay in the heart of the beautiful East Sussex countryside
Railway Retreats, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex TN31 6QT
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An idyllic Devon retreat for couples - complete with hot tub and its own woodland!
The Gamekeeper's Cottage, Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5PH
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Contemporary and very comfortable eco retreats amid glorious Norfolk countryside, yet just minutes from the sea
Mill Farm Eco Barns, Mill Farm, Hemsby Rd, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk NR29 4AE
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An elegant, dog friendly cottage on the historic Combermere Abbey Estate in Cheshire
Stone Lodge at Combermere Abbey, Combermere Abbey, Nantwich, Cheshire SY13 4AJ
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A beautifully-renovated old blacksmith's shop – perfect for a couple or small family.
The Forge, Lyonshall Herefordshire HR5 3JA
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Beautifully renovated and equipped holiday cottages in a perfect position in the heart of north Norfolk – and dog friendly too!
Oak Tree Cottages, Church Farm, East Ruston, Norfolk NR12 9HJ
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Comfy glamping near the Isle of Wight's unspoilt south coast.
Tom's Eco Lodge – Tapnell Farm, Tapnell Farm Isle of Wight PO41 0YJ
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Utterly charming hand-built log cabin with hot tub, hidden away in the woods by a trout river.
Shank Wood Log Cabin, Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5TU
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Cosy bell tent glamping in a unique and stunning North Norfolk Coast location.
Amber's Bell Tent Camping at Branthill Farm, Branthill Farm Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk NR23 1SB
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Beautifully secluded family-run B&B on the edge of the Sussex High Weald.
Wimbles Farm B&B, Wimbles, Foords Lane, Vines Cross, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9HA
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A marvellously tucked-away, unique B&B
The Tree House at Castle Cottage, Coates Castle, Fittleworth, West Sussex RH20 1EU
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