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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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 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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