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 Cumbrian country estate at your disposal, with beautiful contemporary self-catering and its own gastropub on the doorstep!
Netherby Hall, Netherby, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5PR
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Spacious and very comfortable rooms in an unusual and peaceful location: perfect for a weekend away.
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
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Quirky Isle of Wight boutique hotel.
Enchanted Manor, St Catherine's point Sandrock Rd Niton Isle of Wight PO38 2NG
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A unique boutique hotel handily situated for Durham's major sights and attractions
OYO The Town House, 34 Old Elvet, Durham, County Durham DH1 3HN
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Headingley Lodge, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR
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Family friendly style next to the UK's best amusement park
Big Blue Hotel, 1 Clifton Drive, Ocean Boulevard, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 1ND
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Set in London's beautiful Hampstead, La Gaffe is an award-winning and charming guesthouse full of idiosyncrasies
La Gaffe, 107–111 Heath Street, London NW3 6SS
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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH
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Rustic seaside chic in the heart of old Whitby
Shepherd's Purse, 95 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BH
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A funky Brighton townhouse with a rock and roll vibe
Hotel Pelirocco, 9-10 Regency Square Brighton BN1 2FG
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Rooms with a view – but perhaps not the one you were expecting
The Old Station, Bell Busk, Malham, North Yorkshire BD23 4DT
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A beautiful, contemporary B&B with unique and comfortable rooms – and a great breakfast!
Tinsmith's House, 23 Oakfield Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6AL
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Luxury Cornwall beach houses just across the bay from St Ives.
Three Mile Beach, Three Mile Beach, Gwithian Towans, Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5GE
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A spacious wooden cabin on the shores of Lake Windermere, with great facilities nearby
Footprints Lodge, White Cross Bay, Holiday Park, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LF
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Three large and quirky holiday houses on a Sussex country estate.
House on the Brooks, Hardham Mill, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1LA
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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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Perched above the Atlantic, ten boutique rooms with stupendous views
Lewinnick Lodge, Pentire, Headland, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1QD
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A very comfortable Hampshire country house hotel with lovely grounds and its own cookery school.
Lainston House, Woodman Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2LT
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The Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF
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The Royal Oak, Tetbury, 1 Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8EY
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Stylish seaside B&B that's a perfect Sussex base
Regency Rooms, 85 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LJ
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Boutique rooms on the edge of central London at well below central London prices.
The Tommyfield, 185 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4EZ
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A relaxing and tranquil hotel with great facilities in spacious grounds
Champneys Henlow, Coach Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire SG16 6BT
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Village inn on the edge of Winchester with charming rooms, a family-friendly feel and good food
The Running Horse, 8 Main Road, Littleton, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6QS
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A lovely Hampshire country inn – eco-friendly, dog-friendly, and serving great food.
Jack Russell Inn, Netherton Hill, Andover, Hampshire SP11 0DS
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A proper country restaurant and pub, with four comfy guest rooms and superb field-to-fork cooking.
The Pointer, 27 Church Street, Brill, Buckinghamshire HP18 9RT
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A unique five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair, classically English with strong eco-credentials.
The Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, London W1J 7BJ
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A sylish country inn with spacious suites and destination restaurant, overlooking one of England's finest views.
Carpenters Arms, 1 church view,Felixkirk, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 2DP
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A great base for touring around Penrith, Ullswater and the Eden Valley
George & Dragon, Clifton, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2ER
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Saracens Head, Wolterton Near Erpingham, Norfolk NR11 7LZ
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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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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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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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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 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 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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