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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Comfy boutique rooms less than two 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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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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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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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 beautiful light-filled church is the perfect place to experience the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
St Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire DL11 6RG
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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 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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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 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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A selection of first-rate lodges and log cabins around the UK, from Fife to Whitstable
holidaylodges.co.uk, Cotswolds
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The Trout, Buckland Marsh, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8RF
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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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The Castle Inn, Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5RN
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High Corner Inn, Linwood, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3QY
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The Langford Inn, Lower Langford, Somerset BS40 5BL
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The Dundas Arms, 53 Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire RG17 9UT
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The Beckford Inn, Station Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 7AN
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The Archangel, 1 King Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BH
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Wootten Deer Park & Safari Lodges, Bow, Crediton, EX17 6LF
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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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Historic three-bedroom property that fuses old and new in the heart of Petworth, West Sussex
The Nook, The Nook, North Street, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0DD
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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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Pretty farm cottages in beautiful countryside close to the North Devon coast
Higher Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 8NA
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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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An amazing apartment in a unique Cornwall location overlooking the sea
1 The Old Signalhouse, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1LB
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Glamping holidays around the UK, from Cornwall to the Peak District
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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 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 large property on the Dorset-Wiltshire borders that has all the amenities you need for a luxury group stay
Royal Oak House, Motcombe, Near Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Tranquil shepherd's hut retreat in Dorset, with a freestanding tub outside
Hurdlemakers Hut, Piddletrenthide, Dorset
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The chance to get away from it all awaits at this safari tent in Devon
Beech, Dalwood, Devon
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Pet-friendly lodge near Helston in Cornwall, with a a wood-fired hot tub in the garden
Wheal Jewel Lodge, Wendron near Helston, Cornwall
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Striking treetop lodges sleeping up to six, set in Devon countryside
Copper Lodge, Chulmleigh, Devon
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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