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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Luxury glamping pods overlooking vineyards at a boutique Nottinghamshire Wolds winery
Wolds Wine Estate, Thurlby Lane, Stanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5BS
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A cool and family-friendly North Cornwall apartment hotel with sea views and plenty of facilities
SeaSpace, Watergate Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LX
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Waterside pub/restaurant with boutique rooms and garden lodges in a tranquil Broads location
The Boathouse, Ormesby Broad Eels Foot Road Ormesby St Michael Norfolk NR29 3LP
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40 Winks Hospitality, 40 South Street, Durham DH1 4QP
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Cabins in the heart of Sherwood Forest.
Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest, Sherwood Pines Forest Park Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH
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Woodland cabins in the heart of Thetford Forest in Norfolk.
Forest Holidays Thorpe Forest, Shadwell Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RX
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Woodland cabins and lodges in the heart of Delamere Forest in Cheshire.
Forest Holidays Delamere Forest, Ashton Road, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6US
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A very cool and contemporary boutique hotel at the heart of Ipswich's resurgent Waterfront district
Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1AX
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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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The Sheppey, Lower Godney, Glastonbury, Somerset BA5 1RZ
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An award-winning B&B in a quiet part of Blackpool that prides itself on a personal service and attention to detail.
Number One St Luke's, 1 St Luke's Road Blackpool FY4 2EL
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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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An elegant boutique country house hotel in Suffolk that is a bit staying in the home of your poshest friend
Rectory Manor Hotel, Great Waldingfield, Near Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 0TL.
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An extraordinarily welcoming North Yorkshire country house hotel
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6AJ
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A modern yet welcoming four-bedroom West Sussex property, a stone's throw from Elmer Beach
Braganza, 37A Central Drive, Elmer, West Sussex PO22 7TT
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This Mousehole hotel is the last word in relaxation and good food, Cornish-style.
The Old Coastguard, The Parade Mousehole Penzance Cornwall TR19 6PR
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A popular North Norfolk gastropub with great food and four comfy boutique rooms upstairs
The King's Head Letheringsett, Holt Rd Letheringsett Norfolk NR25 7AR
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The perfect country bolthole, with comfy rooms, a cosy bar and restaurant – and a wonderful location.
The Castle Hotel, Bishop’s Castle Shropshire SY9 5BN
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Sumptuous boutique suites with panoramic sea views, just a short stroll from the centre of St Ives.
Blue Hayes, Trelyon Avenue St Ives TR26 2AD
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Self-catering stays on a Worcestershire smallholding with a swimming pool
Hop Pickers Rural Retreat, Pigeon House Farm, Dingle Road, Leigh, Worcester, Worcestershire WR6 5JX
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Terrific North Norfolk boutique accommodation in a historic building overlooking Aylsham's marketplace
The Ironmongers, Aylsham, 30 The Marketplace Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6EN
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Charming dog-friendly cottages on a fairytale Cotswolds farm
Westley Farm, Cowcombe Hill, Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire GL6 8HP
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Great food and comfy rooms in a North Norfolk coastal location that can't really be bettered
The White Horse Brancaster Staithe, Main Road, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8BY
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Four beautiful, boutique studio apartments that offer a luxurious self-catering base in this famous foodie destination
Kin Rooms, 5 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1NW
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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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A perfect, very peaceful, Northumberland sanctuary for two
The Bothy, Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 5DX
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A cosy country hotel in a glorious location, with history to spare
Lord Crewe Arms, The Square, Blanchland, County Durham DH8 9SP
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Chic and contemporary rooms in an intimate hotel high above Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales
The Devonshire Fell Hotel at Burnsall, Burnsall, Grassington, North Yorkshire BD23 6BT
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A lavish country house hotel on the Peak District’s Chatsworth Estate
The Cavendish Hotel, Church Lane, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1SP
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A stone's throw from Chatsworth House, this popular pub has 13 stylish bedrooms and terrific food
The Pilsley Inn, Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1UL
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A handsome Derbyshire inn close to Chatsworth House with top-notch food and lovely boutique rooms
The Beeley Inn, Devonshire Square, Beeley, Near Bakewell, Derbyshire DE4 2NZ
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A very comfortable family-friendly hotel – with one of the best coastal views in the UK.
Saunton Sands Hotel, Saunton, Near Braunton, Devon EX33 1LQ
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Boutique luxury combined with sublime landscapes and the best walking the Lake District has to offer.
Brimstone Hotel, Ambleside Cumbria England United Kingdom LA22 9JD
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An elegant restaurant with sumptuous rooms in a historic Kent mansion
Boys Hall, Boys Hall Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 0LA
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Best budget digs in Keswick at this refurbished riverside hostel
YHA Keswick, Station Road Keswick CA12 5LH
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A quirky hotel with individually designed rooms and a wonderfully informal atmosphere
Artist Residence Brighton, 34 Regency Square, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2FJ
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An elegant and very welcoming luxury B&B in a gorgeous Northumberland location
Chillingham Manor, Chillingham, Northumberland, NE66 5NP
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Six gorgeous self-catering properties set in scenic Devon countryside near the River Dart
Fingals, Old Coombe Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0JA
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Stylish, self-catering apartments with a modern Welsh vibe in the heart of bookish Hay on Wye
The Cosy Retreats, 5 High Town, Hay on Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5AE
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A magical cottage for four – tucked into the folds of the Malvern Hills In Worcestershire.
Elsie's Cottage, Whiteleaved Oak, Bromsberrow, Ledbury, Worcestershire HR8 1SE
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A one-of-a-kind boutique bolt-hole featuring stunning suites with huge bathrooms.
Randy Pike, Low Wray, Cumbria LA22 0JP
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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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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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Six high-spec glamping pods with bubbling hot tubs and big views
Park Hall Pods, Parkhall Lane, Mapperley, Derbyshire DE7 6DA
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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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Historic YHA hostel with a range of lovely rooms in a great location in Whitby.
YHA Whitby, Abbey House East Cliff Whitby YO22 4JT
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Cosy, romantic shepherds' huts in the heart of the Sussex countryside
The Original Hut Company, Quarry Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex TN32 5RA
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A beachside resort hotel with lots of facilities, including a spa, fitness centre, tennis and more – plus it's dog-friendly!
St Michaels Resort, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NB
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