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
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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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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A great seaside pub with stunning views, newly renovated rooms and award-winning food.
The Cricket Inn, Beesands Kingsbridge TQ7 2EN
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This Wiltshire village inn ticks all the boxes a 21st century pub should – with good food and some very comfortable upstairs rooms
The Crown and Anchor, Ham, Wiltshire, SN8 3RB
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A contemporary pub with good food and boutique rooms in one of London's poshest neighbourhoods
The Bridge, Barnes, 204 Castelnau, Barnes, London SW13 9DW
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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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Boutique, luxury, en-suite rooms in a chic Surrey dining pub, near Runnymede and Windsor
The Kings Arms, 5-6 High St, Egham, Surrey TW20 9EA
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This comfortable Hampshire pub with rooms is a perfect short break from London and gives the chance to spend time on the huge estate of the Duke of Wellington.
The Wellington Arms, Basingstoke Road, Stratfield Turgis, Hampshire RG27 0AS
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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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Stunning boutique rooms and suites in a honey-coloured stone Cotswolds village inn
Wild Thyme & Honey, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5RS
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Lose yourself at Magazine Wood, your home-away-from-home on the Norfolk coast.
Magazine Wood, Magazine Wood, Peddars Way, Sedgeford, Near Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5LW
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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 family-friendly country cottage close to the North Norfolk coast
Field House Cottage, Moorgate Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0BT
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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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One of Exeter's most historic pubs – and once again one of the city's best places to stay
The Turk's Head, 202 High Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3EB
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A beautiful place to stay by any standards – and a perfect base for the Peak District, Alton Towers and much else besides.
The Old Barn, Ellastone, Ashbourne, Staffordshire DE6 2GZ
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Cool seafront hotel and restaurant offering a chic stay in up-and-coming Eastbourne
Port, 11–12 Royal Eastbourne Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 7AR
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A historic yet contemporary pub with rooms right in the heart of Winchester, just a stone's throw from all the sights
The Westgate, 2 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8TP
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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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Modern comfort at a historic riverside hotel in Henley-on-Thames
The Relais Henley, Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 2AR
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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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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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Charming country pub with rooms in the heart of Lancashire walking country
Waddington Arms, Waddington, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 3HP
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Gorgeous boutique rooms in a fabulous designer conversion of an historic mill building in the Ribble Valley
The Spinning Block, Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1EB
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This 17th-century pub with rooms makes a great base for exploring the Ribble Valley and the Tolkein Trail
The Shireburn Arms, Whalley Rd, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9QJ
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Charming townhouse hotel in the historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale
The Royal Hotel, Main Street, Kirby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AE
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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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Great family-friendly accommodation in a serviced apart-hotel in genteel Lytham St Anne’s, close to miles of sandy beach
HY Hotel, 318–328 Clifton Drive North, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 2PB
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An exceptional boutique B&B in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Stow House, Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3SR
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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 West Sussex boutique B&B is a fantastic place to stay near Goodwood, Chichester and West Wittering
Saddlers B&B, Funtington Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9LG
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A glorious luxury retreat on the edge of the Howgill Fells.
Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5EF
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Beautifully situated Victorian-era Isle of Wight hotel with fantastic sea views
Luccombe Manor, Popham Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6RG
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A glorious family-friendly, dog-friendly resort with lodges and rooms in the deep, rolling countryside of North Devon
The Mole Resort, The Mole Resort, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, North Devon EX37 9HD
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A cool, contemporary hostel in the heart of St Ives.
Cohort Hostel, The Stennack, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1FF
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Hugely romantic cottage for two that marries deluxe vibes with an extraordinary rustic-chic aesthetic
Spinks Nest, Kings Street, Hunworth, Norfolk NR24 2EH
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Brilliant seaside Isle of Wight hotel with excellent facilities
Luccombe Hall, Luccombe Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6RL
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Bed and breakfast rooms at a woodland lodge just outside Canterbury
Oakside Lodge B&B, Oakside Lodge, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent CT2 9AX
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A romantic treehouse on the edge of an ancient woodland near Canterbury
Oakside Tree Tops, Oakside Lodge, Roman Road, Upper Harbledown, Kent CT2 9AX
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Super-stylish self-catering apartments that make a great base for a luxury Isle of Wight stay
Shanklin Villa Aparthotel, 6 Chine Avenue, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6AG
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Cool and comfortable hotel rooms to suit everyone – including your dog – on the leafy side of Birmingham
Edgbaston Park Hotel, 53 Edgbaston Park Hotel, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2RS
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Beautiful Whitstable beachfront B&B with hot tub
Driftwood Beach House, 230 Faversham Rd, Seasalter. Whitstable, Kent CT5 4BL
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A welcoming hub with stunning views of both the South Tyne River and the fells.
Alston House Hotel, Townfoot, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3RN
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The Grand, 97–99 King’s Road, Brighton BN1 2FW
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Luxury eco-cottages a short stroll from the North Cornwall coast
Merlin Farm Cottages, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall TR8 4DN
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Quirky boutique rooms and cafe-bar in the historic seaside town of Whitby
Jet Black Jewel, 10 Skinner Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3AH
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An elegant country hotel on the Essex-Hertfordshire border, as seen on the Great British Bake Off!
Down Hall, Matching Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS
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The ultimate small-scale rural wellness retreat – in a lovely yet accessible Dorset location
Middle Piccadilly, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5LW
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