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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A great gastropub with rooms in the heart of Walberswick – one of the Suffolk's most appealing seaside villages
The Anchor at Walberswick, The Street, Walberswick, Suffolk IP18 6UA
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This Buckinghamshire church makes the perfect base for exploring the Dunstable Downs.
St Mary's Church, Church End, Edelsborough, Dunstable, Buckinghamshire LU6 2EP
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Bed down for the night in a landmark Somerset church
All Saints Church, The Hill, Langport, Somerset TA10 9QF
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A name straight out of Miami, a boutique guest house that's all Blackpool.
Number One South Beach, 4 Harrowside West Blackpool FY4 1NW
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Seaside apartments that add a welcome touch of class to a stay in Newquay, one of Cornwall’s premier resorts
Fistral Beach Apartments, Lighthouse, 4 Pentire Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1FB
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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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Luxury, farm-based Somerset holiday cottage with pool and hot tub, on the edge of the Quantock Hills.
The Coach House at Old Rectory House, Sea Lane, Kilve, Somerset TA5 1EG
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Talland Bay Hotel, Porthallow Cornwall PL13 2JB
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Your own country estate in the heart of the Shropshire Hills
Walcot Hall, Lydbury North Shropshire SY7 8AZ
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A classy, quintessential English country pub with rooms, set amid chocolate-box villages on the edge of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset
The Cotley Inn, The Cotley Inn, Wambrook, Near Chard, Somerset TA20 3EN
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This contemporary North Norfolk seaside hotel has an understated country house feel
The Maltings, The Street, Weybourne, Norfolk NR25 7SY
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A brilliantly updated country pub – plus it's close to London, serves great food and is dog-friendly!
The Fox at Willian, Willian, Hertfordshire SG6 2AE
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Dreamy bespoke woodland cabins in the East Sussex countryside with a wood-fired hot tub and sauna
Architects Holiday, Great Park Farm, Catsfield, East Sussex TN33 9DT
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The Bell in Ticehurst, High Street Ticehurst East Sussex TN5 7AS
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A beautiful dog friendly holiday property with hot tub on the edge of Dartmoor.
White Lady, Lydford, Devon EX20 4BL
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A three-bedroom getaway with a duo of sea-facing balconies near Woolacombe Beach
Sunnycliffe House, Sunnycliffe House, 4 Sunnycliffe Court, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7DP
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A contemporary barn conversion with amazing views just outside Barnstaple.
Springfield Linney, Marwood, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4DU
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One of the most impressive properties in Woolacombe, sleeping 7 in comfort and just a stone's throw from the beach.
Memory House, Esplanade, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7DN
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A very special North Devon holiday cottage with wonderful views over Woolacombe beach.
Coast View, Sunnyside Road, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7DG
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A spacious apartment and folksy cottage in Mevagissey plus an end-of-terrace cottage in the neighbouring historic harbour of Charlestown.
Harbour to Horizon, 7 Nare Court Polkirt Hill Mevagissey Cornwall PL26 6UX
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Luxurious and very cosy shepherds huts on a glorious North Norfolk country estate
Godwick Hall Shepherds Huts, Godwick Hall, Godwick, Mill Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2RJ
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The ultimate luxury, contemporary country holiday property – deep in the heart of North Norfolk
The Old Stables at Godwick Hall, Mill Road, Godwick, Norfolk, PE32 2RJ
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A beautiful, contemporary 3-bedroom cottage situated on a gorgeous South Devon country estate.
Burrator Cottage, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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You won't want to leave this stylish contemporary house on its own country estate in the heart of Devon's South Hams.
Gitcombe Retreat, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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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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Amano brings a cool look and low prices to London’s Covent Garden
Hotel Amano Covent Garden, Drury House, 34-43 Russell St, London WC2B 5HA
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A beautiful Georgian house with pool, sauna and all modern amenities, it would be hard to think of a much better place for a South Devon family holiday.
Gitcombe House, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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Exceptional apartment with waterside views in historic Fowey
The Old Bakery, 3 Lostwithiel Street, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1BD
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Sensational views and gorgeous open-plan living at this beautiful South Devon bolthole.
The Garden House, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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Beachside chic, good food and comfortable rooms: a perfect place for a relaxing seaside break in Suffolk
The Sail Loft, 53 Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6HQ
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These luxury beachside self-catering apartments in Falmouth have all the benefits of a top-notch hotel on hand.
St Michaels Beach Residences, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NB
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Characterful one-bedroom hot tub cabin on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
Spindrifter, Sun Hill Lodges, Sun Hill Farm, Constable Burton, North Yorkshire DL8 5RL
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A holiday cottage for two with a hot tub and views of Yorkshire countryside
Wayside Cottage, Hartforth Lane, Gilling West, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 5JP
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A two-bedroom holiday cottage with a hot tub near Richmond on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
Woodcroft Cottage, Hudswell Lane, Hudswell, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6BW
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A contemporary six-person property in North Yorkshire with a large garden and countryside views
Ellesmere Barn, Kirkbridge, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1PN
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A characterful and very comfortable hideaway in the heart of Soho
Hazlitt’s, 6 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 3JA
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A historic haven in the heart of Spitalfields set between Shoreditch and The City
Batty Langley's, 12 Folgate St, London E1 6BX
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Self-catering holiday cottages in Northumberland.
Cottages in Northumberland, 1 The Old School, 2 Osborne Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AA
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Top-notch holiday rentals in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park
Peak Cottages,
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Sally's Cottages, 7 St John's St, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5AP
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High quality self-catering cottages all over the UK
holidaycottages.co.uk, Bideford. Devon EX39 4DF
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Local experts with over 200 holiday cottages in St Ives, Carbis Bay and around
St Ives Holidays, 9 High Street, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1RS
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Local cottage holiday experts with properties all over Cornwall.
Cornish Horizons, Cornwall PL28 8EA
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The best first stop if you're thinking of renting a holiday cottage on the Isle of Wight.
Island Cottage Holidays, Cowes
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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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Large properties for parties, reunions and big family holidays
Big Domain, Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 4DF
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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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