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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A eye-catching Suffolk escape that's all about relaxation among nature
Pound Farm Mirror House, Great Glemham near Framlingham, Suffolk
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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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A beautifully converted barn in West Sussex, with original features and a one-acre garden
Rectory Barn, The Old Rectory, Fernhurst, West Sussex GU27 3HZ
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A cosy retreat for two, with a log fire indoors, plus a wood burner and a hot tub in private outdoor area
Rectory Cottage, The Old Rectory, Fernhurst, West Sussex GU27 3HZ
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A two-person hideaway in West Sussex – the ideal base for exploring the South Downs National Park
Rectory Loft, The Old Rectory, Fernhurst, West Sussex GU27 3HZ
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A luxurious estate in County Durham with a barn, cottage and log cabin, plus hot tubs and scenic surroundings
The Estate, Oakenshaw, The Barn, 3 Stockley Lane, Oakenshaw, Durham DL15 0TG
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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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Luxury Glamping Pods and a Gypsy Caravan in a stunning location on the edge of the Peak District
Glamping at Hoe Grange Holidays, Hoe Grange Farm, Ballidon Moor, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4HP
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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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A luxuriously converted barge, peacefully moored on an Essex estuary
Lady of The Twizzle, Foundry Quay, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex CO14 8HW
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Pretty farm cottages in beautiful countryside close to the North Devon coast
Higher Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 8NA
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An amazing apartment in a unique Cornwall location overlooking the sea
1 The Old Signalhouse, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1LB
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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 family-owned and run boutique hotel in London’s Pimlico
Georgian House, 35–39 St George’s Drive, London SW1V 4DG
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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 unique Nottinghamshire property is a perfect blend of old and new – ideal for families, friends and groups
The Old Pump House, Annesley, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG17
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A truly unique and luxurious country retreat that is ideal for a group holiday
The Old Chapel, Glentworth, Near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21
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Good food and comfy boutique rooms less than 2 hours from London in the heart of Suffolk's 'Constable Country'
The Angel Inn, Polstead Street, Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk CO6 4SA
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A friendly local pub that offers good food and boutique rooms right in the heart of Blakeney
The White Horse Blakeney, 4 High Street, Blakeney, Norfolk NR25 7AL
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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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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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Romantic hideaways on an organic farm in Somerset
Hinton Hideaways, Fordscroft Farm, Fordscroft, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7TU
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A collection of charming cottages of varying sizes, set within idyllic Northumberland countryside
Beacon Hill Farm Cottages, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 8QW
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A proper village pub in the Dedham Vale village of East Bergholt, brought back to life by Chestnut
The Red Lion, East Bergholt, The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk CO7 6TB
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A family-sized luxury lodge and yurt on a magical smallholding near Looe in Cornwall
Enchanted Valley Yurts, Tregrove Farm, Lanreath, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2NY
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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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A well-appointed, dog-friendly townhouse in the heart of Lewes – perhaps the most attractive town in East Sussex
Brewers Walk, Lewes, East Sussex
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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 riverside pub with rooms just outside Newbury serving first-rate food
The Dundas Arms, 53 Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire RG17 9UT
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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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An elegant Georgian hotel in the Cotswolds, near Gloucester, also offering exclusive hire for parties and corporate retreats
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall, Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 8ED
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Rural luxury across cottages and shepherd's huts in scenic West Somerset
Tilbury Farm Cottages, West Bagborough, Taunton, Somerset TA4 3DY
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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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Laid-back comfort and hearty fare at this dog-friendly pub in North Norfolk
The Chequers, High St, Thornham, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6LY
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A classic, dog-friendly inn with boutique rooms near the North Norfolk Coast
The Lifeboat Inn, Ship Lane, Thornham, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6LT
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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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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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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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A selection of first-rate lodges and log cabins around the UK, from Fife to Whitstable
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Glamping holidays around the UK, from Cornwall to the Peak District
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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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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 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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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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