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 stylish beachside hotel and spa in East Sussex
The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel, Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN39 4TT
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This 14th century Surrey inn is one of England's oldest places to stay, yet boasts plenty of contemporary hospitality
The Crown Inn Chiddingfold, The Green, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Surrey GU8 4TX
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A beautiful boutique hotel with an excellent restaurant on the edge of Exmoor and the North Devon coast
Kentisbury Grange, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4NL
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This Cornwall gem is the perfect family hotel by the sea
The Rosevine, Portscatho, Cornwall TR2 5EW
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A country house hotel with spa on the outskirts of Cheltenham
The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Shurdington Rd, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 4UG
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A traditional Lake District luxury hotel with spa and pool in a superb waterside location
Lakeside Hotel, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AT
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Historic hotel just outside Woodbridge that is ideal for exploring the Suffolk Coast
Seckford Hall, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6NU
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Burgh Island Hotel is a spectacularly iconic Art Deco landmark on its own island in South Devon
Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon TQ7 4BG
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A South Devon country hotel with sea views and great food
Orestone Manor, Rock House Ln, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4SX
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To the manor born? You’ll feel like it after a night at Swinton Park in North Yorkshire
Swinton Park, Swinton Park, Masham. North Yorkshire HG4 4JH
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A traditional Buckinghamshire country house hotel with spa not far from the Thames in the Chilterns
Danesfield House, Henley Road, Marlow-On-Thames, Buckinghamshire SL7 2EY
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A sumptuous stately home and country house hotel with extensive grounds close to The Chilterns
Hartwell House & Spa, Oxford Road, Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8NR
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Not far from Windermere, this luxe-meets-rustic Lake District boutique inn springs a surprise with its own smokehouse and micro-brewery
The Wild Boar, Crook, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NF
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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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Set in one of the county's prettiest villages, this welcoming country house hotel is a great choice for seeing the best of Warwickshire.
Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant , The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Charlecote Rd, Charlecote, Warwickshire CV35 9EW
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A suite and three B&B rooms in the centre of Eton.
Gilbey’s, 82-83 High Street Eton SL4 6AF
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Self-catering for 18 in a country house with a hot tub and sauna on the edge of Exmoor
West Down Estate Country House, Whitechapel, South Molton, Devon EX36 3EQ
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Family-owned Suffolk country hotel that's packed full of facilities, including gym, spa, pool and two championship golf courses
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Near Ipswich, Suffolk CO6 4PZ
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Perhaps southern England's finest boutique country house hotel
Chewton Glen & Treehouses, Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - New Forest, Hampshire BH25 6QS
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Beautiful, contemporary light-filled lodges overlooking the woods and golf course at the Stoke by Nayland Golf and Spa Hotel.
Apple Tree Lodges, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Near Ipswich, Suffolk CO6 4PZ
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Easy-going country hotel with great facilities and service.
Barnham Broom Hotel, Honingham Rd, Barnham Broom, Norfolk NR9 4DD
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A glamorously old-fashioned hotel that enjoys a spectacular seaside location.
Atlantic Hotel, Dane Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1EN
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A unique hotel divided between an extraordinarily grand former railway station and a luxury Pullman carriage.
Old Railway Station, Near Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0JF
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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 stylish self-catering house on the Northumberland Coast with close-range views of Bamburgh Castle
Castle View, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7BJ
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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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This historic coaching inn is Thetford's most comfortable place to stay.
The Bell Hotel, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2AZ
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A very comfortable, dog-friendly country house hotel in Berkshire with all kinds of amenities, including a massive wine cellar
The Vineyard Hotel, The Vineyard, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8JU
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Gastropub with comfortable guest rooms, close to the historic heart of Winchester
Bridge Street House, 5 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 0HN
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Maltster’s Arms, Tuckenhay, Near Totnes, Devon TQ9 7EH
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Boutique Christchurch hotel with buzzy bar and restaurant.
King's Arms Hotel, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1DT
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Cool, contemporary apartment-hotel in a terrific location near Tower Bridge.
Bermonds Locke, 157 Tower Bridge Road, Bermondsey, London SE1 3LW
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St Michaels Manor, Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4RY
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Old Yorkshire drovers’ inn that's a destination for fine dining
The Three Acres, Roydhouse, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 8LR
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Great food, comfy rooms – and perhaps Sussex's best pub garden.
The Griffin Inn, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3SS
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A Boutique hotel with contemporary design make for a trendy base to explore Falmouth
The Falmouth Townhouse, Grove Place, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4AL
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The Roseate Hotel Reading, 26 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3EJ
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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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Boutique Southwold hotel with country-chic rooms and a downstairs bar and restaurant
The Blyth, Station Rd, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 8AY
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Bespoke Rooms & Luxury Suites set Near the River Thames on the vibrant South Bank.
Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, Upper Ground, London SE1 9JU
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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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One of Leeds best boutique hotel options, with stylish rooms and good food
Dakota Leeds, 8 Russell Street, Leeds LS1 5RN
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Manchester's most historic hotel is also one of its most comfortable and convenient – plus it has a great restaurant
The Midland Hotel, 16 Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS
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This contemporary apartment hotel is the ideal choice for a cool city centre stay on a budget
Whitworth Locke, 74 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6JD
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This Southwold hotel offers contemporary luxury in historic seaside surroundings
The Swan Hotel, Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6EG
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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 small, dog-friendly Bedfordshire country house hotel that is an easy-to-reach weekend escape from London.
Flitwick Manor, Church Rd, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 1AE
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