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
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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Dog-friendly Herefordshire cabins with a sauna at the foot of The Black Mountains
Wild Cabins at The Bull's Head, The Bull’s Head, Craswall, Near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR2 0PN
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Described as ‘more boudoir than boutique’, La Rosa puts Victorian seaside fun centre stage
La Rosa Hotel, 5 East Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3HB
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A very comfortable boutique hotel with a bar, restaurant and sea-view rooms in the heart of Margate
Fort Road Hotel, 18 Fort Road, Margate, Kent CT9 1HF
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Wow factor treehouses near Mayfield in leafy East Sussex
Hoots Treehouses, Doozes Farm, Witherenden Road, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6RS
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A truly peaceful waterside glamping experience with the Broads National Park on your doorstep.
Whitlingham Broad Glamping, Whitlingham Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 8TR
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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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Smart and cosy ground-floor apartment in the centre of historic Fowey
Crimpers Cottage, 3 Lostwithiel Street, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1BD
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Comfortable rooms above a perfectly placed dining pub overlooking the ocean in Northwest Cornwall not far from St Ives
The Gurnard's Head, The Gurnards Head, Near Zennor, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3DE
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This centrally situated boutique Canterbury B&B is a perfect – and very private – base for the city.
7 Longport, 7 Longport, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PE
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It's hard to imagine a more ideal setting for a Lake District B&B, with glorious views over the Wasdale Valley
1692 Wasdale, Bolton Head Farm, Gosforth, Cumbria CA20 1EW
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Unique Shepherds Hut and Bell Tent glamping on a Kent nature reserve, with unbeatable views and wildlife aplenty.
Elmley Nature Reserve, Kingshill Farm, Elmley National Nature Reserve, Kent ME12 3RW
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Wake up surrounded by nature at this unique and very comfortable exclusive use property in Kent
Kingshill Farmhouse, Kingshill Farm, Elmley National Nature Reserve, Kent ME12 3RW
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Luxury lodges in the middle of the Suffolk countryside
Blyth Rise Stays, Station Road, Laxfield, Suffolk IP13 8HF
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Funky boutique B&B in a convenient location in Canterbury.
House of Agnes, 71 St Dunstans Street Canterbury CT2 8BN
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Boutique rooms and first-rate food in a gorgeous Lakeland location
The Yan, Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere, The Lake District Cumbria, LA22 9RU
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A contemporary lakeside hotel on the shores of Ullswater that does everything just right.
Another Place, The Lake, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria CA11 0LP
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A contemporary lakeside hotel on the shores of Ullswater that offers luxury rooms in the grounds.
Shepherd Huts at Another Place, The Lake, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria CA11 0LP
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Taking the concept of luxury beachfront hotel to a new level
Watergate Bay Hotel, On the Beach Watergate Bay Cornwall TR8 4AA
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A high-end Sussex holiday cottage for 2 right in the middle of the South Downs
The Piggery at John Bulls House, Bull's Lane, Cowfold, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8AP
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Self-catering cottages with a swimming pool and spa in the East Sussex High Weald
Poppinghole Farm Cottages, Poppinghole Farm Cottages, Poppinghole Farm, Poppinghole Lane, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5BN
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Beautifully furnished North Cornwall cottages of all sizes, and tremendous facilities, including a pool and sauna.
The Olde House, Chapel Amble Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6EN
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Flexible, luxury accommodation in a hideaway holiday village near St Austell and the south Cornwall coast
Trewhiddle Village, Trewhiddle Village, Saint Austell, Cornwall PL26 7AD
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A spacious and stylish end-of-terrace holiday cottage situated on a sumptuous country estate in the heart of South Devon.
Maristow Cottage, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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A perfect place for a break on a beautiful Devon country estate, whether you're a young family or a couple looking for a romantic retreat.
Meavy Cottage, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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Cosy, comfortable and award-winning floating pods and houseboats near Beccles in the Broads National Park
Hippersons Boatyard, Gillingham Dam, Beccles, Norfolk NR34 0EB
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Luxury cabins in a glorious Peak District location
Hoe Grange Holidays, Hoe Grange Farm, Ballidon Moor, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4HP
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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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Luxury glamping in a glorious Essex seaside location
Lee Wick Farm Glamping, Lee Wick Farm, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Essex CP16 8ES
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Two well-appointed seaside holiday cottages situated amid the big skies of the Essex Coast.
Lee Wick Farm Cottages, Lee Wick Farm, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Clacton On Sea, Essex CO16 8ES, UK
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Not only the oldest coaching inn in England, this West Sussex hotel is very comfortable and dog friendly too!
The Spread Eagle, South Street, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9NH
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A beautiful Sussex manor house hotel with swanky spa and an award-winning restaurant
Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa, Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield, Near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 5LD
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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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Rustic chic and home comforts in the heart of the New Forest National Park
Cottage Lodge Hotel, Sway Rd, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7SH
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A rural estate set in stunning East Sussex countryside – del-luxe, rustic-chic and truly unique.
Fair Oak Farm, Witherenden Road, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6RS
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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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A proper pub with rooms, in the heart of picturesque Dedham and Constable Country, and serving excellent food.
The Sun Inn, High Street, Dedham, Essex CO7 6DF
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A welcoming gastropub with cracking food and luxurious guestrooms on Essex's heavenly Mersea Island
The White Hart Inn, 1 High Street, West Mersea, Essex CO5 8QD
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Cosy rooms and great food in the charming Cotswolds village of Filkins
The Five Alls, Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ
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A pair of magical luxurious treehouses in the Herefordshire countryside
One Acre Wood , One Acre Wood, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire WR6 5BY
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A stylish contemporary inn whose boutique rooms and cool apartments make the perfect base for seeing Norwich.
The Georgian Townhouse, 30–34 Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2RB
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The Eastbury & Spa, The Eastbury Hotel, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BY, England
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A sumptuous North Norfolk self-catering property that's perfect for groups of friends, family get-togethers – and wedding parties!
Godwick Hall, Godwick Hall, Godwick, Mill Lane, Fakenham, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2RJ
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