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 funky and very comfortable Brighton hotel with helpful, friendly staff who go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome
Hotel Una, 55–56 Regency Square, Brighton BN1 2FF
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Characterful hotel in the centre of Rye
The Hope Anchor Hotel, Watchbell Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7HA
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With the kind of supermodern, up-for-it décor that most of us would never dare try at home, this Brighton hotel is glossy, colourful and fun
MyHotel Brighton, 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1GE
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Real ales, roaring log fires and all manner of good walking routes at this dog-friendly Stroud hotel
The Bear of Rodborough, Rodborough Common Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 5DE
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Gracious town centre hotel that's the perfect romantic escape
Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, The Square, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6AN
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The Square Townhouse, 4 New Steine, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1PB
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Wentworth Hotel, Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BD
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A cosy Yorkshire Dales pub with rooms
Queen's Arms, Litton, North Yorkshire BD23 5QJ
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Jeake’s House, Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7ET
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The Litton, Litton, Somerset BA3 4PW
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A hiker paradise, a quintessential Country Pub, and a spotless bunkhouse on the coast to coast C2C route
The White Horse, Threlkeld, Near Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4SY
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The Pig in the Wall, 8 Western Esplanade Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AZ
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A pub with rooms with a solid hospitality tradition near a gorgeous spot on the River Wharfe
The Red Lion, Burnsall, Burnsall, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6BU
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Cornwall restaurant with rooms with stunning sea views over St Michael's Mount.
The Godolphin, West End Marazion Cornwall TR17 0EN
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A historic hotel in the centre of the delightful Herefordshire market town of Ledbury
The Talbot, Ledbury, 14 New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2DX
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Pickering's boutique White Swan is a family-run inn of the very friendly kind
White Swan Inn, Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AA
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Who has not heard of the Woolly Sheep has never been to the Yorshire Dales, famous it is and for good reasons
Woolly Sheep Inn, 38 Sheep Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1HY
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The ultimate dog friendly pub with rooms in a beautiful part of the Lake District.
The Watermill Inn & Brewery, Ings, Near Windermere, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9PY
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The Waterhead pretty much has things sewn up, high spec rooms, activities at the door step and stylish food, what more can you ask for?
Waterhead Hotel, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0ER
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A classic inn In the heart of historic Lancaster
Toll House Inn, Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1XT
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Victoria by name, Victorian in style, award winning pub with rooms above
Victoria Inn, 85 Hallgarth Street, Durham, County Durham DH1 3AS
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Comfortable rooms behind a quirky outside in center of lovely Morpeth
St Mary’s Inn, St Mary’s Lane, St Mary’s Park, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 6BL
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Real old English country charm, watch the night skies and sleep in the barn
The Pheasant Inn, Falstone, Stannersburn, Kielder Water, Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1DD
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The bustling hub of the Lakes, with lovely updated rooms, a warm welcome and an excellent dog-friendly policy.
The Royal Oak Keswick, Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5HZ
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Ancient Stratford-upon-Avon hotel with contemporary interior and comfortable, individually styled rooms
The White Swan Hotel, Rother Street Stratford-Upon-Avon Warkwickshire CV37 6NH
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Cosy and unpretentious Symonds Yat pub right beside the Wye with simple rooms and hearty food
The Saracens Head, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire HR9 6JL
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Privately owned Northamptonshire country house hotel with a relaxed vibe, a good restaurant and spa
Rushton Hall, Desborough Rd, Rushton, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 1RR
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The Lion at Leintwardine, 7 High Street, Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 0JZ
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In trendy Soho with city great views, quirky design features and a secret bar
St Martins Lane, 45 St Martins Lane, London WC2N 4HX
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Boutique rooms opposite Leicester Cathedral in the city's historic quarter
St Martins Lodge, 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 5NR
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Rose & Crown, Romaldkirk, Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 9EB
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Historic Jacobean manor with a secret garden just outside Halifax
Holdsworth House, Holdsworth Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX2 9TG
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The warmest welcome, great food and comfortable rooms in Settle
The Golden Lion at Settle, Duke Street, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9DU
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The sort of North Yorkshire foodie pub you'd be happy to have as your local – but with rooms too!
Fox & Hounds, Main St, Sinnington, Yorkshire, YO62 6SQ
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A 17th century coaching Inn with cosy beds in the market town of Dent.....beam me up Scotty!
George & Dragon, Dent, Main Street, Dent, Cumbria LA10 5QL
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Owned by the National Trust, Middlethorpe is a fine and elegant stately home
Middlethorpe Hall, Bishopthorpe Road, York, Yorkshire YO23 2GB
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A famously haunted – and very comfortable – country house hotel just outside Stratford in Warwickshire
Ettington Park Hotel, Alderminster, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 8BU
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Characterful hotel in picturesque Hartington
Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington, Derbyshire SK17 0AL
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To-end Broadway hotel that's also a homage to horses, with its Jockey Bar, and with all the rooms named after racehorses
Broadway Hotel, The Green Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7AA
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Beautiful boutique hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, opposite the theatre and river.
The Arden Hotel, 44 Waterside, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BA
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Set in a Count old townhouse in St Mary's where service and attention to detail are key.
St Mary’s Hall Hotel, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly TR21 0JR
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Off the tourist track, the Derby Arms will welcome you with open arms
The Derby Arms, Witherslack, Near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6RH
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The Dirty Bottles is an iconic freehouse pub with rooms set in Alnwick - don't you dare moving the bottles-
The Dirty Bottles, The Olde Cross, 32 Narrowgate, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1JG
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A no-nonsense pub with great food and comfy rooms – a hikers' favourite!
The Buck Inn, Malham North Yorkshire BD23 4DA
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This coaching inn has offered comfortable lodging to travellers, in the quiet Winster valley, since the 1850's
The Brown Horse, Winster, A5074 Near Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NR
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Comfortable and clean pub accommodation at the Britannia Inn by Elterwater. Pop in for a beer and stay a few days.
Britannia Inn, Elterwater, Cumbria LA22 9HP
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The Bay Horse Ulverston Hotel is a traditional, comfortable coaching inn
The Bay Horse, Canal Foot, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9EL
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Cool country rooms, food and drink in the heart of the Lake District.
Woolpack Inn, Hardknott Pass, Eskdale, Cumbria CA19 1TH
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