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 homely pub with rooms right in the centre of Bath.
The Griffin Inn, Beauford Square, Bath, Somerset BA1 2AP
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A stylish and affordable large hotel in the heart of Liverpool city centre.
Tune Hotel Liverpool, 3–19 Queen Buildings, Castle Street, Liverpool L2 4XE
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This amazing Cornwall hotel is both a luxurious and utterly unique place to stay.
Bodmin Jail Hotel, Scarlett’s Well Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2PL
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A modern hotel in a prime position in Milton Keynes with a destination restaurant and bar
Hotel La Tour, 400 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK9 3FP
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The Edgbaston, 18 Highfield Road, Birmingham B15 3DU
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One of Liverpool's quirkiest and most comfortable yet also affordable hotels
The Shankly, Millennium House, 60 Victoria St, Liverpool L1 6JD
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Old Yorkshire drovers’ inn that's a destination for fine dining
The Three Acres, Roydhouse, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 8LR
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A contemporary seaside boutique hotel, spa and restaurant – in a gorgeous location.
St Enodoc Hotel, Rock, Cornwall PL27 6LA
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St Michaels Manor, Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4RY
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A warm and welcoming boutique hotel in the heart of the Forest of Dean.
Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, High St, Clearwell, Gloucestershire GL16 8JS
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Boutique hotel in a converted Georgian house with contemporary interiors and garden, in a traditional South Hams village
The Whitehouse, Chillington, Near Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 2JX
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A quintessential Kentish pub with superb food and stylish rooms.
The Duke William, The Street Ickham Canterbury Kent CT3 1QP
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Fabulous location on St Mawes waterfront, this lovely re-furbished boutique hotel has a lot to like
St Mawes Hotel, 2 Marine Parade, St Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5DW
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Boutique hotel with comfy, stylish rooms, good food and a great location in one of Suffolk's most popular villages
The Long Melford Swan, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9JQ
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A smart hotel in W2 with modern furnishings, a contemporary approach and a memorable name
The Pilgrm, 25 London St, London W2 1HH
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Cool, contemporary apartment-hotel in a terrific location near Tower Bridge.
Bermonds Locke, 157 Tower Bridge Road, Bermondsey, London SE1 3LW
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This Folkestone boutique B&B is full of personality, serves superb food and has views out to the English Channel
Rocksalt Rooms, 4-5 Fishmarket Folkestone Kent CT19 6AA
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Not far from Falmouth, this is a unique Cornwall hotel nestled in its own by sub-tropical gardens overlooking the sea
Hotel Meudon, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5HT
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A beautiful contemporary boutique hotel by the sea with gorgeous rooms and a superb restaurant
The Idle Rocks, Harbourside St, Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5AN
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A luxury family hotel overlooking the sailing and literary Mecca of Fowey
Fowey Hall Hotel, Hanson Drive, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1ET
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A wonderfully relaxed seaside bolthole, with great views and everything you need for a comfortable, grown-up stay by the sea.
The Old Quay House, 28 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1AQ
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Treat yourself to a break by the sea at Southend at this slick boutique hotel and restaurant.
Seven Hotel, 7 Clifton Terrace Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 1DT
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Cornwall boutique hotel rooms just off Polzeath beach with a sea-view restaurant downstairs
Polzeath Beach House, Atlantic Mews, New Polzeath, Padstow, Cornwall PL27 6US
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Almost a country house hotel, but in the centre of Newcastle.
Jesmond Dene House, Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE2 2EY
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Liverpool's most affordable cool hotel
The Resident, 29 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4AU
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This gloriously cool dockside hotel is one of Liverpool's best places to stay
Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AN
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Cool foodie hotel in the heart of the City of London that is also dog friendly.
South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF
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Sleek seaside hotel in the heart of Margate with fabulous beach views and a good restaurant
No 42 Margate, 42 High St, Margate, Kent CT9 1DS
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A comfortable and contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Nottingham's best district
Lace Market Hotel, 29-31 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HE
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This country inn on the Cumbrian borders serves renowned food and has nine luxurious rooms for those who want to stay.
Pentonbridge Inn, Penton, Cumbria CA6 5QB
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This Lancashire inn is a shining beacon of good cooking and warm hospitality
The Cartford Inn, Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Near Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP
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Contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Bristol city centre.
Bristol Harbour Hotel, 49/55 Corn Street, Bristol, Somerset BS1 1HT
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This Notting Hill hotel is both homely and stylish at the same time – a hidden gem that makes a terrific base for the capital
The Laslett, Pembridge Gardens, Notting Hill, London W2 4DU
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Manchester's luxury hotel with a boutique feel
King Street Townhouse, 10 Booth Street, Manchester M24AW
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Clerkenwell gastropub where the food and rooms are a cut above the norm.
The Coach, 26–28 Ray Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 3DJ
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A super-slick hotel spread across 16 buildings in and around London's iconic Denmark Street
Chateau Denmark, Denmark Place, London WC2H 0LA United Kingdom
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A handsome old house on King's Lynn's historic waterfront that is one of North Norfolk's best boutique hotels.
Bank House, King’s Staithe Square King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ED
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Family owned boutique golf hotel and country club in beautiful grounds
Blacknest Golf and Country Club, Frith End Road, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4QL
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Boutique Christchurch hotel with buzzy bar and restaurant.
King's Arms Hotel, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1DT
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Maltster’s Arms, Tuckenhay, Near Totnes, Devon TQ9 7EH
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Contemporary boutique rooms above a busy modern restaurant in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold.
The Sheep on Sheep St, Sheep St, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AG
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An updated coaching inn with stylish boutique rooms and a busy bar and restaurant.
The George Townhouse, 8 High Street Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire CV36 4AJ
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Lovely Peak District manor house with modern touches and great food.
The Peacock at Rowsley, Rowsley Derbyshire DE4 2EB
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The best kind of gastropub with rooms – and in a fantastic North Norfolk location.
Rose & Crown, Old Church Road Snettisham Norfolk PE31 7LX
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A historic Oxfordshire manor house in an idyllic riverside location by the Thames.
voco Oxford Thames, Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4GX
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Gastropub with comfortable guest rooms, close to the historic heart of Winchester
Bridge Street House, 5 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 0HN
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An elegant and contemporary Newcastle city centre boutique hotel
Grey Street Hotel, 2–12 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6EE
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Boutique hotel accommodation in one of Birmingham's nicest neighbourhoods - with its own pub attached!
The High Field Town House, 23 Highfield Road, Birmingham B15 3DP
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