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
Self-catering lodge stays within the Blenheim Palace estate
Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat , Bladon Rd, Bladon, Woodstock OX20 1PT
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A slice of glamping and camping heaven in the Yorkshire Dales
Catgill Farm Glamping, Catgill Farm, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire BD23 6HA
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Location, location, location: period splendour in a prime spot in the centre of Bath
The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LS
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A self-catering cottage that's full of character in the North Yorkshire town of Pickering
Cruck Cottage, 31 Westgate, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 8BA
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A historic restaurant with rooms right on Southwold's main street
Sutherland House, 56 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6DN
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This hideaway glamping site above Ullswater is a real family favourite
The Quiet Site Glamping, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0LS
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A classic small-town coaching inn with updated rooms.
The Black Boys, Market Place Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6EH
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A quintessential West Country pub with rooms in a lovely Somerset village
The Swan, Cheddar Road, Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4EQ
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A beautifully situated, very well-equipped South Cornwall hotel, spa and resort
Budock Vean Hotel, Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LG
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Traditional holiday cottages and contemporary houses on the private estate of a popular south Cornwall resort hotel – and enjoying all the same facilities!
Budock Vean Cottages, Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LG
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A wide range of self-catering properties all over the New Forest.
New Forest Living, Bakers Loft The House on the Quay Quay Street Lymington Hampshire SO41 3AY.
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A hip and historic apartment in the centre of Alnwick, Northumberland's most alluring town.
1 Pringles Yard, Alnwick, Northumberland
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Self-catering holiday cottages and apartments on the wonderful Dorset coast
Dorset Coastal Cottages, 137a High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NB
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High quality self-catering cottages all over the UK
holidaycottages.co.uk, Bideford. Devon EX39 4DF
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Sally's Cottages, 7 St John's St, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5AP
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A terrific range of holiday cottages all over North Yorkshire
Ingrid Flute's Yorkshire Holiday Cottages, 8 Flowergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3BA
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A detached and very plush dog-friendly cottage in the North Yorkshire town of Richmond
The Old Potting Shed, The Old Potting Shed, Culloden Mews, Richmond, North Yorkshire DK10 4RS
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A Peak District boutique treat in the for both walkers and weekenders
Losehill House Hotel & Spa, Losehill Lane, Edale Road, Hope, Derbyshire S33 6AF
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Large properties for parties, reunions and big family holidays
Big Domain, Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 4DF
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An extraordinary – and eco-friendly – coastal cottage a few miles north of Land's End.
Sea The View, Sennen, Cornwall
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A wonderful option for any large group self-catering break.
Edgar House, 22 City Walls, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1SB
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A beautiful seaside property just footsteps from the beach that's perfect for big family holidays on the North Norfolk Coast.
The Tides, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8JY
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A revamped estate pub with rooms dedicated to members of the Guinness family in a lovely, rural part of Suffolk
The Guinness Arms, The Street, Icklingham, Suffolk IP28 6PS
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A historic harbourside property offering exceptional views of Weymouth.
The Boat House, Weymouth, Dorset
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A distinctive former school in the picturesque village of Wereham in northwest Norfolk.
The Old School, Wereham, Norfolk
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A handcrafted holiday home perfectly placed for your Somerset adventure.
The Roundhouse, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset
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If the owner is to be believed, you can expect the scariest night of your life.
30 East Drive, 30 East Drive Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2AN
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A romantic glamping hideaway for two close to Canterbury, Whitstable and the North Kent Coast
The Enchanted Faraway Tree, 8 Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury, Kent CT2 9JP
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A historic and beautifully renovated restaurant with rooms in the heart of Canterbury
The Corner House, 1 Dover Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3HD
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A romantic treehouse hideaway for two close to Canterbury and the North Kent coast
Tree House Hideaway, 8 Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury Kent CT2 9JP
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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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Small and charming boutique country house hotel on the edge of the Yorkshire market town of Settle
Falcon Manor, Skipton Road, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9BD
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The sleek guest rooms at this contemporary boutique hotel offer one of London's coolest and most affordable places to stay
Brama, 6 Court St, Bromley, London BR1 1AN
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This seafront Cliftonville boutique hotel has big comfy rooms and a unique and raffish charm
The Albion Rooms, 31 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent CT9 2HL
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A historic Wiltshire hotel whose contemporary – and quirky – rooms and excellent restaurant are also a great base for The Cotswolds
Old Bell Hotel, Abbey Row, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0BW
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This private members' club makes a unique and very special place for a weekend stay in the heart of the City of London: perfect for couples, families, groups – and weddings!
City of London Club, 19 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1DS
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Elegant rooms in a Durham country house hotel with a spa and golf course on site
Headlam Hall, Near Gainford, Darlington DL2 3HA
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Boutique seaside hotel, restaurant and bar on the gorgeous Northumberland coast
Beadnell Towers, The Wynding, Beadnell, Northumberland NE67 5AY
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A fabulous hotel in a gorgeous part of the South Hams with stunning views across the rolling hills or down to the cove.
Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Near Salcombe Devon TQ7 3DS
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A lavish yet homely country residence, courtesy of hotelier Olga Polizzi.
Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot Devon PL19 0PQ
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A beautifully located boutique hotel overlooking the lovely Tamar Valley.
The Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy Tavistock Devon PL19 8JD
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This boutique country house hotel has all the makings of a perfect Norfolk weekend
Congham Hall, Lynn Rd, Congham, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1AH
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Great food and rooms in a terrific village pub.
The Kingham Plough, The Green, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6YD
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A quirky and luxurious hotel tucked into an idyllic bay between Looe and Polperro.
Talland Bay Hotel, Porthallow Cornwall PL13 2JB
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A stylish boutique hotel tucked away in a quiet corner of Exmoor National Park.
The Old Rectory Hotel, Martinhoe Exmoor National Park Devon EX31 4QT
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There's no better spot for a Suffolk seaside break than this fabulous Aldeburgh restaurant with rooms
The Suffolk, 152 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AQ
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This country house hotel is an oasis of comfort – with terrific food – in the heart of Worcestershire
Brockencote Hall, Brockencote Hall Hotel, Brockencote, Kidderminster DY10 4PY
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A beautiful seafront boutique hotel with a bar and restaurant, situated in one of the most popular locations on the Northumberland Coast
Beach House Hotel, 2A St Aidans, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7SR
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