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
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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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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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 unique and romantic countryside retreat for two– just an hour from London!
The Hobbity Treehouse, 8 Honey Hill, Blean, Near Canterbury, Kent CT2 9JP
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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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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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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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An amazing apartment in a unique Cornwall location overlooking the sea
1 The Old Signalhouse, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1LB
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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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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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An extraordinary contemporary property on the Pentire Peninsula just outside Newquay
Treheyl, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1PU
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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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Dog-friendly retreat with an on-site pool and spa, in beautiful Somerset surroundings
Swandown, 14 Goldenhaye, Cricket St. Thomas near Chard, Somerset
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Striking treetop lodges sleeping up to six, set in Devon countryside
Copper Lodge, Chulmleigh, 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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The chance to get away from it all awaits at this safari tent in Devon
Beech, Dalwood, Devon
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Tranquil shepherd's hut retreat in Dorset, with a freestanding tub outside
Hurdlemakers Hut, Piddletrenthide, Dorset
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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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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 luxury Cornwall penthouse just footsteps from the sea
Harlyn Penthouse, Harlyn Bay, Near Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8SB
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Contemporary holiday homes with lots of facilities close to some of the best beaches in Cornwall
Una St Ives, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3HE
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A beautiful contemporary barn conversion right on the South Devon coast
The Shippon, Dawlish, Devon EX7 0QW
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A beautifully equipped Devon property with glorious sea views – perfect for get-togethers and celebrations
Golden Meadow, Torcross, Devon TQ7 2EE
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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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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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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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Enchanted Valley Yurts, Tregrove Farm, Lanreath, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2NY
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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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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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This contemporary Windermere retreat is ideal for a group of friends or a family occasion
The Ridge, Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria LA23
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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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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 characterful 14th-century pub with boutique rooms in Frome
The Archangel, 1 King Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BH
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A 17th-century pub on the edge of the Mendip Hills with a two AA-Rosette restaurant
The Langford Inn, Lower Langford, Somerset BS40 5BL
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A family-friendly, dog-welcoming pub with rooms in the New Forest
High Corner Inn, Linwood, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3QY
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A welcoming pub with six boutique bedrooms on the edge of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
The Trout, Buckland Marsh, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8RF
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Charming pub close to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
The Castle Inn, Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5RN
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A foodie place to stay just outside Tewkesbury, on the northwest edge of The Cotswolds
The Beckford Inn, Station Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 7AN
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Luxury lodges with hot tubs and scenic panoramas overlooking Wharfe Valley in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Howgill Lodge, Barden, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6DJ
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These self-contained luxury shepherds huts are perfect for couples looking for something different – glamping with your own luxury hotel attached!
Titchwell Manor Shepherds Huts, Titchwell Manor, Titchwell, Near Brancaster, Norfolk PE31 8BB
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The Eastbury & Spa, The Eastbury Hotel, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BY, England
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Eastbury Cottage, The Eastbury Hotel, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BY
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Handsome village coaching inn, pub and restaurant on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
The Hare & Hounds, Bath Road, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1QY
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This Lavenham institution is a very comfortable and surprisingly up-to-date place to stay
The Swan at Lavenham, High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9QA
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