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
The Pilsley Inn, Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1UL
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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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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 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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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 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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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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Self-catering cottages and lodges on a converted Oxfordshire farm
Kingfisher Barn, Rye Farm, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3NN
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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 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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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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Your choice of intriguing glamping options, spread throughout the grounds of a beautiful country estate
Walcot Hall Glamping, Walcot Hall, Lydbury North, Shropshire SY7 8AU
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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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This extraordinary and luxurious boutique Clerkenwell hotel oozes period charm
The Rookery, Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DS
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An updated and contemporary waterfront youth hostel with double rooms, family rooms and dormitories.
YHA Bristol, 14 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
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Glamp and Tipple, Rookery Farm, Watton Road, Great Ellingham, Norfolk NR17 1LB
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Eco-conscious glamping cabins on a working farm in the Yorkshire Dales
Little Seed Field, Little Seed Field, Castiles Farm, Ripon HG4 3PU
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Shepherd’s huts with romance and style in Somerset’s Blackdown Hills
Dimpsey Glamping, Beetham Farm, Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset TA20 3PY
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A lovely, all-season glamping site within walking distance of the quintessential Cotswolds’ village of Bourton-on-the-Water
The Wildings, Lankett Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Luxurious and eco-friendly glamping deep in the heart of the Devon countryside
Exe Valley Glamping, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8RG
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Peaks and Pods, Boustagill Farm, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0LJ
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Throw away the car keys and forget the rest of the world for a few days at this stunning Broads location
Waveney River Centre, Staithe Rd, Burgh St Peter, Norfolk NR34 0DE
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Woodland family cabins in deepest Cornwall.
Forest Holidays Deerpark, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4QY
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Two interconnecting barns in North Yorkshire with eight-bedrooms, hot tubs and games rooms
The Big Green Barn, Ripon, North Yorkshire DL8 2NR
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Contemporary self-catering cottages in peaceful Cornwall countryside that are perfect for families, couples and friends, where you can relax in the heated pool, enjoy gardens, beaches, and the nearby Eden Project
Higher Menadew Farm Cottages, Higher Menadew, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 8QW
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Welcoming boutique Lake District B&B in the heart of Ambleside
Rothay Garth, Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0EE
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Thoughtfully converted four-bedroom, pet-friendly property in North Norfolk's Brancaster Staithe
Tennyson Cottage, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8BX
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Charming pub in the West Sussex countryside with boutique rooms and a seasonal menu
The Welldiggers Arms, Low Heath, West Sussex GU28 0HG
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Bespoke treehouse-style property in the Somerset hamlet of Combe, near Langport
Pear Tree Lodge, Combe near Langport, Somerset
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Fully refurbished, dog-friendly holiday house overlooking Devon's Woolacombe Beach
Seymour Heights, Sandy Lane, Woolacombe, North Devon EX34 7AQ
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Family-sized en-suite glamping pods near Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District National Park
Peak Pods, Broadmeadow Farm, Alport, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LH
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A seaside hideaway for two on the West Sussex coast
Shoreline Hideaway, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8JB
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Super-stylish self-catering apartment with fantastic ocean views that's part of The Atlantic Hotel in Cornwall
The Lookout at The Atlantic Hotel, Dane Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1EN
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Modern off-grid cabins in Wiltshire’s North Wessex Downs
Carvers Hill Estate Cabins, Carvers hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire SN8 3PS
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Stylish Peak District shepherd's huts, in the grounds of the Chatsworth Estate
The Shepherd's Huts at Heathy Lea, Heathy Lea, Chesterfield Road, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PQ
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A historic, Cambridgeshire hotel overlooking the River Great Ouse
The Old Bridge, 1 High Street Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 3TQ
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Charming countryside cottage with glorious Dorset hills views, yet close to Shaftesbury
The Studio, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Luxurious, uber-dog-friendly property in Little Langdale, Cumbria, with a sauna, cinema and games room
Wetherlam View, Side Gates, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9NZ
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Thoughtfully restored three-bedroom property in Arundel, West Sussex
The Collector's House, 34 High St, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB
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Coastal retreat in North Norfolk's Cley next the Sea with four bedrooms and expansive gardens
Loke House, Cley next the Sea, North Norfolk
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Pod and shepherd's hut glamping with spectacular views and great walking on the Yorkshire Wolds Way
Wolds Walk Glamping, Manor Wold Farm, East Heslerton, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8RN
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A selection of first-rate lodges and log cabins around the UK, from Fife to Whitstable
holidaylodges.co.uk, Cotswolds
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This capacious West Sussex property is the ideal place for a family holiday – close to the sea and Chichester
Coles House, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 9DY
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A striking cabin with a hot tub on a Herefordshire hillside – dog-friendly, too
The A Frame, Turnastone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0RE
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A boutique manor house hotel in North Yorkshire, with hot tubs, saunas and a 2 AA-Rosette restaurant
Crab Manor Hotel, Dishforth Road, Asenby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3QL
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Romantic hideaways on an organic farm in Somerset
Hinton Hideaways, Fordscroft Farm, Fordscroft, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7TU
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Seaside hotel, lodges and apartments in North Norfolk, fusing traditional and contemporary
Le Strange Arms, Golf Course Road, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6JJ
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