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 historic hotel, pub and restaurant that has been well updated while losing none of its traditional atmosphere.
The Porch House, Digbeth Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BN
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An elegant restaurant with rooms situated on a glorious Sussex estate.
Leonardslee House, Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PP
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A cosy and unpretentious Surrey village pub by Box Hill with good food and comfy rooms
The Running Horses, Old London Road, Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DU
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A cosy, deliberately traditional boutique hotel where nothing is too much trouble.
Beechwood Hotel, Cromer Rd, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0HD
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This stylish and extremely comfortable Surrey hotel celebrates the golden age of motor racing - and is also home to Merceded Benz World and the Brooklands Motor Racing Museum
Brooklands Hotel, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0SL
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This boutique bolthole ticks just about every box if you're looking for a stylish yet affordable London place to stay.
Portobello Hotel, 22 Stanley Gardens, Notting Hill, London W11 2NG
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Iconic Art Deco hotel on Morecambe promenade
Midland Hotel, Marine Road, West Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 4BU
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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 perfect weekend escape for both work and play by the Thames.
The Swan at Streatley, Coppa Club, Streatley-On-Thames, Near Reading, Berkshire RG8 9HR
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Very much the London hotel for a special occasion, with some of the capital's best views and facilities
The Shangri-La, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU 4DU
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One of the area’s finest stays, surrounded by the grandeur of the Yorkshire Dales.
The Blue Lion, Main Road, East Witton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4SN
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London's coolest place to stay south of the river – and dog-friendly too!
The Hoxton, Southwark, 32–40 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8PB
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This ancient coaching inn pub in the picture-postcard village of Cartmel is the perfect base for the southern Lakes.
The Cavendish Arms, Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA
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A genteel country house hotel just outside Hawes, North Yorkshire
Simonstone Hall, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3LY
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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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A renowned Norfolk Broads gastropub with rooms
The Ingham Swan, Sea Palling Rd, Ingham, Norfolk NR12 9AB
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The Belfry, Wishaw Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B76 9PR
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A dog friendly country pub at the heart of a lavish country estate, with rooms, great food and tremendous grounds and facilities.
Fritton Lake, Church Lane, Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 9HA
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Luxurious countryside pub on the banks of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve
The Crab and Lobster, Mill Lane, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NB
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Stars, real ale and a fabulous pub in Dark Sky country.
Holly Bush Inn, Greenhaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1PW
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Flagged floors and modern convenience in walkers country
The Lister Arms, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4DB
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The Crown Inn, Woolhope, Woolhope, Herefordshire HR1 4QP
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An impossible picturesque Dorset pub with comfortable rooms and excellent food.
The Brace of Pheasants, Plush, Dorset DT2 7RQ
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Worth a trip for the bar snacks alone, but this Sussex pub also has two luxury double bedrooms.
Richmond Arms, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8EA
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The Black Horse, Whitby, 91 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BH
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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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Award-wining food and pampering at this hotel close to Salisbury center
Milford Hall Hotel, 206 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3TE
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A relaxed seaside coaching inn with a perfect position on the Aldeburgh seafront
The White Lion, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ
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Impeccable, luxury hotel with highly personal service, effortlessly chic rooms and Michelin-starred restaurant
The Queensberry, 4–7 Russell Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 2QF
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Boutique riverside Cambridge hotel with terrific city views, rooftop terrace and excellent amenities, close to the historic colleges
Varsity Hotel & Spa, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8AQ
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Historic luxury hotel in the centre of Winchester
Winchester Royal, 21 St Peter Street Winchester SO23 8BS
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If it’s good enough for Lord Byron, it’s good enough for us.
Seaham Hall, Lord Byron’s Walk, Seaham, Durham SR7 7AG
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Boutique hotel overlooking the beach in Aldeburgh
The Brudenell, The Parade Aldeburgh IP15 5BU
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Bath Place Hotel, 4 Bath Place, Holywell Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3SU
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A hotel set in a prime location in the centre of Salisbury
Legacy Rose & Crown, Harnham Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 8JQ
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Stylish rooms above a riverside restaurant and bar by the Thames in Sonning
The Great House at Sonning, Coppa Club, The Great House, Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire RG4 6UT
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Modern rooms in a heritage building above a stylish Surrey restaurant and bar
The Georgian House at Haslemere, Coppa Club, Coppa at The Georgian, High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2JY
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Hotel rooms designed with flair and style in a mid-century modern former telephone exchange close to Oxford Street and Covent Garden
The Hoxton Holborn, 199–206 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD
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The Angel of Corbridge, Main Street, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5LA
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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 perfect spot for a Newcastle city break
Cairn Hotel, 97-103 Osborne Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2TJ
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Just south of Hadrian’s Wall, The Twice Brewed Inn is a popular country pub & bed and breakfast
The Twice Brewed Inn, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 4AN
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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 boutique family hotel perched above a private bay on the Lizard Peninsula
The Polurrian on The Lizard, Mullion, Cornwall TR12 7EN
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Nestling in the picturesque village of Wark, Battlesteads is Billed as the 'greenest' hotel in Northumberland
Battlesteads, Wark on Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3LS
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