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.
Best Places to Stay in Best of England
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The New Inn, St Owen's Cross, St Owens Cross, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 8LQ
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These three Hertfordshire country retreats provide the ultimate venue for a luxury chill-out weekend.
Bethnal & Bec, Nottinghams, Cottered, Hertfordshire SG9 9PU
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A country and coastal retreat for softies just outside Lyme Regis
thecabin@greensleeves, Greensleeves, Harcombe, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3RN
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A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.
Little Fleece at Folly Farm, Folly Farm, Bury Lane, West Ilsley, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 7AZ
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An elegant townhouse for self-catering stays in Arundel
Number 42, 42 Maltravers St, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BU
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A holiday cottage with heritage in the heart of Arundel
The Bakery, 5 Maltravers St, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AP
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Adults-only shepherds hut stays with hot tubs on a charming Yorkshire farm
Springwood Shepherd Huts, New Road, Escrick, York, North Yorkshire YO19 6EZ
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A cosy and comfortable place to stay in the heart of the fascinating historic city of Norwich
Maids Head Hotel, 20 Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1LB
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A luxury house and beautiful self-contained cabins with sea views – just outside Southwold
Still Southwold, Easton Lane, Easton Bavents, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SU
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Two large luxury self-catering cottages right on the beach.
Smugglers Cove Cottages, Portreath Cornwall TR16 4NS
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An eco-friendly Somerset watermill in an idyllic rural location.
Ashford Mills, Ashford Mill House, Ilton, Somerset TA19 9ED
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This cosy Cambridgeshire pub just outside Newmarket is the ideal weekend rural bolthole.
The Three Blackbirds, 36 Ditton Green, Woodditton, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire CB8 9SQ
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The food, rooms and peaceful location of this terrific pub keep its many fans coming back again and again.
The Ship at Dunwich, St James Street, Dunwich, Suffolk IP17 3DT
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A superb old coaching inn with great food and luxury rooms that's perfectly placed for exploring the fabled North Norfolk Coast.
The Globe at Wells, The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1EU
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A former cider mill converted to a delightful beamed cottage for two, amid some lovely Worcestershire countryside.
Cider Mill Cottage, Ayngstree, Clifton Upon Teme, Worcestershire WR6 6DS
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A boutique Derbyshire B&B in Matlock on the edge of the Peak District
Sheriff Lodge, 51 Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3JX
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With great food, local ales and comfortable boutique rooms, this Sussex village pub is hard to beat.
The Crown Inn, Dial Post, Worthing Rd, Dial Post, Near Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NH
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Two beautiful eco- and family-friendly self-catering properties in a lovely rural location close to the Exmoor National Park.
Middle Stone Farm Cottage & Cabin, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
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Fabulously equipped relaxed-luxe self-catering property in a beautiful Cornwall location.
Tregulland Cottage & Barn, Tregulland Farm St Clether Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QW
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The ultimate luxury Cornwall holiday home by the sea.
Barford Beach House, Wanson Mouth Poundstock Near Bude EX23 0DF
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Designer luxury overlooking the sea at Fistral Beach – perfect for surfing families or groups of friends.
Pentire Penthouse, 27 Oceans Gate 1 Esplanade Road Pentire Newquay TR7 1PY
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Relaxed glamping and camping in a gorgeous location in a beautiful part of Norfolk
Wardley Hill Glamping & Camping, Wardley Hill Road, Kirby Cane, Bungay, NR35 2PQ
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A brilliant rural escape that’s easily reached from London.
The Crown at Stoke by Nayland, Stoke By Nayland, Suffolk CO6 4SE
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High-end luxury glamping with hot tubs in a prime bit of Nottinghamshire countryside.
Birdholme Glamping, Birdholme Wood, Melton Rd, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5BQ
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A properly up-to-date country inn with excellent food and stylish rooms – well-placed for Newmarket, Suffolk and Cambridge.
The Packhorse Inn, Bridge St, Moulton, Near Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8SP
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This resurgent coaching inn offers a great chance to spend some time exploring Holt and the nearby North Norfolk Coast
The Feathers, 6 Market Place, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BW
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A beautiful converted village pub that's the size of a small hotel – and is handily placed for all the delights of the Suffolk coast and countryside.
The Westleton Crown, The Street Westleton Suffolk IP17 3AD
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Dog-friendly 17th-century farm cottages on the edge of the Peak District National Park
Peak Boutique Cottages, Laund Farm, Mellow Lane,Winkhill
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A charming holiday cottage in the East Sussex village of Ditchling
The Kept Cottage, 40 North End, Ditchling, Hassocks, East Sussex, BN6 8TF
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A superb country cottage with pool, spa and tennis court that's perfectly placed for the Cotswolds, Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills
Well Furlong Cottage, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
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A proper village pub with rooms and great food in the green heart of Devon.
The Lamb Inn, The Square Sandford, Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW
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An elegant hotel on the banks of Lake Windermere
The Belsfield Hotel, Kendal Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3EL
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A popular Warwickshire glampsite for weddings, parties and exclusive hire, filled with secret gardens, babbling brooks and enchanting accommodation
Talton Lodge Glamping and Barn, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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A beautifully appointed and a very relaxed country house venue for a memorable Warwickshire gathering not far from Stratford-upon-Avon
Talton House, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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Two restored railway carriages for year-round glamping on the Norfolk-Suffolk border.
Choo Choo Moo, Low Ditch Road, Alburgh, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 0BX
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A super stylish London hotel with a pool, spa, cinema and a terrific Theatreland location
One Aldwych, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
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Dog-friendly self-catering cottages and rooms just two minutes’ walk from the beach
Norfolk Coastal Cottages with mYminiBreak, 72B South Beach Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn PE31 7BB
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A comfortable and well-equipped cottage with hot tub surrounded by the gorgeous countryside of North Norfolk
Apple Tree Cottage, 18 Docking Road, Bircham Newton, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6QR
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A great North Norfolk village pub with stylish rooms and fabulous locally sourced food
Wiveton Bell, Blakeney Road, Wiveton, Blakeney, Norfolk NR25 7TL
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A picture-perfect village pub in a picture-perfect Suffolk village – with comfortable rooms and excellent food
The Black Lion, The Green, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9DN
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A stylish pad for up to 10 in Brighton’s Kemptown
Bristol Gardens, 5 Bristol Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5JR
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Uber-stylish five-bedroom house in Amberley with a floating terrace and a private hot tub
The Rook Retreat, The Rook, Rackham Road, Amberley, West Sussex BN18 9NT
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Boutique rooms and excellent pub food midway between Cambridge and Newmarket
The Carpenters Arms, 10 High St, Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire CB21 5JD
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A revamped historic pub whose contemporary lodges make a great options for families and couples
The Weeping Willow, 39 Bury Rd, Barrow Hill, Barrow, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5AB
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This pioneering Essex village gastropub with rooms is entering a new era – visit now and see for yourself.
The Cricketers, Clavering, Essex CB11 4QT
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Jaded city dwellers will think they have died and gone to Country Heaven at this unique Suffolk hotel
Retreat East, Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Hemingstone, Near Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9QE
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Enchanting boutique B&B guest rooms – and much more! – in a lovely part of Sussex
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Fletching, Near Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3RB
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A hideaway, riverside, boutique cabin retreat with private hot tubs, in the heart of rural Shropshire
Riverside Cabins, Stanwardine Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1HY
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