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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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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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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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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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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Oodles of charm, warm and friendly staff, an inn in the Yorkshire Moors
The Fauconberg, Thirsk Bank, Coxwold, North Yorkshire YO61 4AD
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Shibden Mill Inn, Shibden Mill Fold, Shibden, West Yorkshire HX3 7UL
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Just outside of Norwich, this is the perfect Norfolk foodie village pub – with rooms!
The King's Head, Bawburgh, Harts Lane, Bawburgh, Near Norwich, Norfolk NR9 3LS
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in County Durham, a country pub with accommodation for nostalgic travellers
Black Horse Beamish, Red Row, Beamish, Durham DH9 0RW
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It's hard to better the location of this venerable York hotel.
Dean Court Hotel, Duncombe Place, York, Yorshire YO1 7EF
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The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YE
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A lovely old pub with comfortable rooms and great food just a few minutes walk form Durham's historic centre
The Kingslodge Inn, Flass Vale, Waddington Street, Durham, County Durham DH1 4BG
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A refined, boutique beauty of a hotel, perfect for Cambridge celebrations and special occasions
Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY
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This modern, family-friendly hotel with large pool and excellent facilities is handy for Hull city centre
Village Hotel Hull, Henry Boot Way, Hull, East Yorkshire HU4 7DY
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Chic one- and two-bed apartments that mix convenience and boutique stylings in a brilliant Hull city centre location
Hideout Apartment Hotel, North Church Side, Hull, East Yorkshire HU1 1RP
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Contemporary rooms in a traditional inn in the centre of Hull
Whittington & Cat, Commercial Rd, Hull, East Yorkshire HU1 2SA
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This resurgent Hertfordshire coaching inn is perfect for a weekend break from London
The Kings Arms Hotel, 147 High St, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 3HL
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A great Hertfordshire village local with comfy boutique rooms and serving gastropub food that's a cut above the rest
The White Hart in Welwyn, 2 Prospect Place, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9EN
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One of Norwich city centre's best value and most convenient hotels.
St Giles House Hotel, 41–45 St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1JR
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The boutique rooms of this ancient Hebden Bridge inn make it just the place for a weekend away
White Lion Hotel, Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8EX
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A quaint and cosy inn on the edge of Hebden Bridge with a real home-from-home atmosphere
Robin Hood Inn, Keighley Road, Peckett Well, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8QR
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A renowned and very comfortable Essex restaurant with rooms run with Californian taste and panache
The Mistley Thorn, High Street, Mistley, Near Manningtree, Essex CO11 1HE
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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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One of Oxford's best restaurants – with a set of boutique rooms to match!
Porterhouse Grill and Rooms, Mill Street, Oxford OX2 0Al
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A top-notch Oxford pub with boutique rooms in a perfect riverside location
Head of the River, Folly Bridge, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 4LB
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Classy boutique accommodation with views in Oxford's most central location
Old Bank Hotel, 92–94 High St, Oxford OX1 4BJ
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A contemporary townhouse hotel in one of York's best locations
The Judge's Lodging, 9 Lendal, York YO1 8AQ
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A stylish yet understated contemporary hotel right in the heart of Manchester
The Alan, 18 Princess St, Manchester M1 4LG
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A Victorian manor house with oodles of charm in Durham
Farnley Tower, The Avenue, Durham, County Durham DH1 4DX
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Ultra-stylish studio and 1-bed apartments in Leeds city centre
The Chambers, 30 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2SP
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Industrial chic accommodation in a historic apartment hotel
Native Manchester, Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester M1 2TP
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