The Midlands
For many, the Midlands means cities, and in particular Birmingham, and we would be the first to say that these are often overlooked – England’s second city of Birmingham in particular, which has undergone a bit of renaissance in recent years. Nearby, Warwickshire and in particular historic Stratford-upon-Avon draw the tourists, and the counties further west – Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire – offer some of the most stunning and unspoilt scenery in the country. On the Midlands’ opposite flank, the Peak District of Derbyshire is perhaps the region’s busiest spot, and quite rightly – its landscape is magnificent and its tourist heritage second to none, meaning that there are also countless great places to stay. Consider also the delight of tiny Rutland and the open spaces of Lincolnshire, both of which are full of great hotels, gastropubs and B&Bs.
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A welcoming boutique hotel with comfy rooms and good food – handily placed in the centre of Stratford.
The Townhouse Stratford, 16 Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6HB
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A woodland country bolthole – and spa!
The Pamper Van, Fairboroughs Farm, Staffordshire
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Set in one of the county's prettiest villages, this welcoming country house hotel is a great choice for seeing the best of Warwickshire.
The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Charlecote Rd, Charlecote, Warwickshire CV35 9EW
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A Midlands hotel with a touch of French opulence on the edge of the Cotswolds
The Wood Norton, Worcester Road, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4YB
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A lovely country-chic weekend escape, serving some of the best food in the West Midlands.
Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Lane Hampton-in-Arden Solihull Warwickshire B92 0DQ
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Ideally situated, this family-owned hostel continually tops the polls for best budget stay
Birmingham Central Backpackers, 58 Coventry Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 5NH
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A historic, sophisticated restaurant with rooms in a stunning High Peak village close to Chatsworth House
Fischers Baslow Hall, Calver Road, Baslow, Derbyshire DE45 1RR
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This friendly four-star is a perfect base for visiting Rutland Water, with comfortable guest room and a series of self-catering retreats.
The Barnsdale, The Avenue, Near Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH
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A Northamptonshire country hotel with an ultra-relaxed vibe and closeness to nature plus a superb fine dining restaurant
The Falcon Hotel, Castle Ashby, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 1LF
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Renowned gastropub with luxury rooms and suites
The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9ST
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A beautifully revamped North Cotswolds gastropub with boutique rooms
The Fuzzy Duck, Ilmington Road, Armscote, Warwickshire CV37 8DD
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The Pheasant at Neenton, Neenton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6RJ
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The Belfry, Wishaw Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B76 9PR
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The Crown Inn, Woolhope, Woolhope, Herefordshire HR1 4QP
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A picture-perfect country house hotel that's perfect for exploring the Malverns
Colwall Park, Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6QG
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A plush Shropshire country inn with a terrific restaurant and extremely comfortable guest rooms
The Haughmond, Pelham Road, Upton Magna, Shropshire SY4 4TZ
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A cosy Rutland pub with rooms with an exceptional Indian restaurant attached
The Marquess of Exeter, 52 Main St, Lyddington, Near Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9LT
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A welcome oasis in the heart of Shrewsbury with great food, a nice bar and a set of comfy contemporary guest rooms
The Lion + Pheasant, 49-50 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1XJ
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A historic hotel in the centre of the delightful Herefordshire market town of Ledbury
The Talbot, Ledbury, 14 New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2DX
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Ancient Stratford-upon-Avon hotel with contemporary interior and comfortable, individually styled rooms
The White Swan Hotel, Rother Street Stratford-Upon-Avon Warkwickshire CV37 6NH
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Cosy and unpretentious Symonds Yat pub right beside the Wye with simple rooms and hearty food
The Saracens Head, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire HR9 6JL
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Privately owned Northamptonshire country house hotel with a relaxed vibe, a good restaurant and spa
Rushton Hall, Desborough Rd, Rushton, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 1RR
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The Lion at Leintwardine, 7 High Street, Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 0JZ
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Boutique rooms opposite Leicester Cathedral in the city's historic quarter
St Martins Lodge, 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 5NR
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A famously haunted – and very comfortable – country house hotel just outside Stratford in Warwickshire
Ettington Park Hotel, Alderminster, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 8BU
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Characterful hotel in picturesque Hartington
Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington, Derbyshire SK17 0AL
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To-end Broadway hotel that's also a homage to horses, with its Jockey Bar, and with all the rooms named after racehorses
Broadway Hotel, The Green Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7AA
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Beautiful boutique hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, opposite the theatre and river.
The Arden Hotel, 44 Waterside, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BA
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Mama's Inn Boutique Guest House, 124 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, UK
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A historic Nottinghamshire coaching inn with sumptuous suites, comfortable lodges and spa facilities
Ye Olde Bell, Great North Road, Barnby Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8QS
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A Herefordshire glamping treasure that's like nothing you've ever seen before
Majestic Bus, Brilley, Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 6HW
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Luxury shepherds hut glamping close to Burghley House and Stamford.
Stamford Cider Huts, Grange Farm, Main Street, Southorpe, Lincolnshire PE9 3BX
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Easy-to-reach yet very rural, this B&B is a perfect spot for exploring the Peaks and South Yorkshire.
Finkle Green B&B, Finkle Street Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S35 7DH
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This Northamptonshire luxury guest house is like staying in your very own country house hotel.
Flore House, The Avenue, Flore, Northamptonshire NN7 4LZ
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Rustic yet classy Herefordshire pub and restaurant with rooms
The Greenman, Fownhope, Herefordshire HR1 4PE
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This honey-coloured luxury hotel is a Broadway institution
Lygon Arms, High St, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7DU
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A warm and cosy Warwickshire spa and golf hotel that's in a great location and also accepts dogs.
Nailcote Hall, Nailcote Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, Warwickshire CV7 7DE
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A very comfortable country inn within the confines of the Peak District National Park
The Plough Inn Hathersage, Leadmill Bridge, Hathersage, Derbyshire. S32 1BA
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Birmingham budget boutique hotel perfectly executed by the well-known pub chain
The Briar Rose, 25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands B2 5RE
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A comfortable and stylish hotel in the centre of Nottingham
Hart’s Hotel, Standard Hill Park Row Nottingham NG1 6GN
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Quaint boutique B&B in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Frederick Street Townhouse, 26 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HH
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Grand in every way, this is once again Birmingham's most sumptuous place to stay
The Grand Hotel Birmingham, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BS
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This new hotel makes great base for exploring Leicester – and for its sporting events!
Hotel Brooklyn, 101 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 7QS
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A cosy place to stay in the heart of the Peak District
Barrel Inn, Bretton, Near Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 5QD
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The Edgbaston, 18 Highfield Road, Birmingham B15 3DU
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A comfortable and contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Nottingham's best district
Lace Market Hotel, 29-31 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HE
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An updated coaching inn with stylish boutique rooms and a busy bar and restaurant.
The George Townhouse, 8 High Street Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire CV36 4AJ
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Lovely Peak District manor house with modern touches and great food.
The Peacock at Rowsley, Rowsley Derbyshire DE4 2EB
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