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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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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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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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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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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Good food and stylish rooms at this classic Surrey riverside pub.
The Stag on the River, Lower Eashing Lane, Eashing, Surrey GU7 2QG
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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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Hotel-style luxury glamping on a beautiful Norfolk farm halfway between Thetford and Norwich
Glamp and Tipple, Rookery Farm, Watton Road, Great Ellingham, Norfolk NR17 1LB
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Dimpsey Glamping, Beetham Farm, Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset TA20 3PY
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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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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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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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This luxurious four-bedroom Southwold house comes with a host of amenities and superb sea views
The Warren House, Easton Lane, Easton Bavents, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SU
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A picture-perfect thatched cottage Cornwall retreat for two
Swallows' Cottage, Coombe. Near Truro, Cornwall TR3
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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 one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Arundel, blending history, comfort and convenience – the perfect West Sussex getaway
OWH Studio, 31 Maltravers St, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9BU
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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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North Norfolk B&B rooms and chalets within a stone's throw of the beach
Norfolk B&B Rooms & Chalets with mYminibreak , 72B South Beach Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7BB
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A stylish eco-barn in Cranmer with excellent on-site amenities, close to the North Norfolk Coast
Garden House, Home Farm, Cranmer, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9HY
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The place to stay for those seeking to explore the moors, tors and country delights of this gateway to Dartmoor
The Horse, 7 George Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon TQ13 8PG
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These luxury glamping pods, safari tents and cottages are the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds
Notgrove Holidays, The Manor, Notgrove, Bourton-on-the-Water, Near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3BT
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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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A seaside hideaway for two on the West Sussex coast
Shoreline Hideaway, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8JB
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This elegant Regency flat (with a garden) is the perfect Brighton bolthole for a couple, two couples or a young family
Chesham Views, Brighton, East Sussex
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A beamed country cottage with top-notch facilities at the heart of a very special West Sussex estate
Honeybridge Estate: The Cottage, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
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This West Sussex barn conversion makes a fabulous place to stay for a family or large-ish group: luxurious, peaceful and stylish
Honeybridge Estate: The Barn, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
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This unspoilt historic church is an ideal spot from which to enjoy Suffolk's rural delights – and it's next door to one of the region's best pubs!
All Saints Church, 1 Church Walk, Laxfield, Suffolk IP13 8DW
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A romantic, dog-friendly Herefordshire cabin among the treetops with an outdoor roll-top bath
The Treehouse, Turnastone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0RE
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Quirky, seaside self catering that’s right on the beach in West Sussex
Seabank Selsey, 124 East Beach Road, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 0HA
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This grand Victorian hotel is the place to stay on Falmouth beachfront
The Falmouth Hotel, Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4 NZ
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Cabin, shepherd's hut and bell tent glamping near London in rural Kent
Kits Coty Glamping, 84 Collingwood Road, Kits Coty Estate, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7ER
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Historic Lake District farmhouse with plenty of character close to Ullswater
Watermillock Cottage, Watermillock Cottage, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LS
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A spacious, eco-luxury log cabin with a hot tub, garden and scenic surroundings in County Durham
The Log Cabin at The Barn Oakenshaw, 3 Stockley Lane, Oakenshaw, Durham DL15 0TG
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A unique geodesic dome in the heart of Herefordshire that’s off-grid, dog-friendly and perfect for stargazing
The Nova Dome, Turnastone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0RE
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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 sustainable cabin with a sauna and hot tub deep in the heart of Herefordshire
The Scandi Cabin, Turnastone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0RE
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