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 lovely old Wiltshire pub with great food and stylish rooms.
The Horse & Groom, The Street, Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9DL
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An upscale 16th-century pub with rooms in the heart of the City.
The Bull and The Hide, 4 Devonshire Row London EC2M 4RH
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Traditional British fare and country-house style rooms in Marylebone, a stone's throw from Edgware Road and Oxford Street.
The Grazing Goat, 6 New Quebec Street, Marylebone, London W1H 7RQ
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A cosy and comfortable – yet thoroughly contemporary – old coaching inn, with luxurious rooms and great food.
The Bull Hotel, Market Place, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4AA
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A charming 15th century coaching inn renowned for its food and boutique rooms – situated in a peaceful and picturesque part of Suffolk
The Bildeston Crown, 104 High St, Bildeston, Suffolk IP7 7EB
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A stylish and family friendly Cheshire inn near fashionable Knutsford and Tatton Park.
The Vicarage, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Cheshire, CW4 8EF
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The very essence of a modern inn, handily situated close to Manchester, Macclesfield and the Peak District.
The Bridge, Prestbury, Cheshire SK10 4DQ
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A very comfortable, dog-friendly country house hotel in Berkshire with all kinds of amenities, including a massive wine cellar
The Vineyard Hotel, The Vineyard, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8JU
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A contemporary Cotswolds bolthole on a beautiful country estate
The Fish Hotel, Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LH
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A small luxury hotel, bar and restaurant in a beautiful position on the river Beaulieu in Hampshire
Master Builder’s House, Buckler’s Hard Beaulieu Estate SO42 7XB
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A chic country hotel in the heart of Stamford, one of England's most elegant towns.
The William Cecil, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2LJ
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A landmark hotel & a modern eco spa over looking a lovely Cornish spa
Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa, Mullion Cove, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall TR12 7EP
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Family owned South Devon hotel with comfortable rooms and sea-views to die for
Thurlestone Hotel, Thurlestone, Near Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 3NN
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A proper Greenwich pub with rooms and good food – a great alternative to nearby chains.
The Pilot Inn, 68 River Way, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0BE
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A boutique country house hotel in the Cotswolds, just outside the small market town of Tetbury
Hare and Hounds Hotel, Bath Rd, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QL
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This Surrey inn is one of England's oldest places to stay – and dispenses plenty of contemporary hospitailty
The Crown Inn Chiddingfold, The Green, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Surrey GU8 4TX
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Is this a match made in heaven? A super-stylish Bath city centre hotel with its own pub!
Broad Street Townhouse, 32 Broad St, Bath, Somerset BA15LP
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A suite and three B&B rooms in the centre of Eton.
Gilbey’s Studio Suite, 82-83 High Street Eton SL4 6AF
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Traditional old-town accommodation with a twist in an atmospheric Whitby coaching inn
White Horse & Griffin, 87 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BH
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A boutique country house hotel with glorious views over Rutland Water and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Hambleton Hall, Hambleton, Rutland LE15 8TH
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Comfy pub with rooms in the lovely market town of Stamford.
The Bull & Swan, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2LJ
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Slick boutique accommodation in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Saint Paul's House, 15-20 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
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Boutique bolthole on the fringe of Hastings Old Town.
The Old Rectory, Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 5ND
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Chic riverside accommodation opposite Hampton Court Palace
The Mitre, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9BN
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A cracking family hotel near Newquay that's also a great couples’ retreat.
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4BU
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A traditional Marlow pub with boutique rooms, good food and a wide selection of ales – perfect for a weekend away.
The Chequers, 53 High St, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1BA
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Perhaps southern England's finest boutique country house hotel
Chewton Glen & Treehouses, Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - New Forest, Hampshire BH25 6QS
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Tasty food and lovely rooms welcome you at this historic Oxfordshire village pub.
The Lion at Bicester, Wendlebury Road, Wendlebury, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 2PW
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This fabulous converted Suffolk windmill is the ultimate romantic stargazing escape.
The Windmill Suffolk, Lavenham Road, Cockfield, Near Lavenham, Suffolk IP30 0HX
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A comfortable converted barn in a gloriously tranquil rural location in the heart of Suffolk
Ivy Grange Farm Barn, Butts Road, Westhall, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8RN
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Coastal Cabins, Coastal Cabins, East Long Furlong, Hartland, Devon EX39 6AT
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A stylish penthouse apartment overlooking Newquay’s Porth Sands
6 Porth Sands, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LW
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Elegant Lake District holiday home, with wonderful lake views, perfectly located for an active family break on the shores of Windermere
Westward House, Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
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Tree Top View, 34a Brook Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8QE
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Luxury glamping at its best in the heart of the North Cotswolds!
Shepherds Retreat, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
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A beautiful Somerset glamping site with safari tents, a deckhouse and holiday cottage - and your own personal hot tub!
Middle Stone Farm, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
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A bright, contemporary seaside cottage in the heart of the North Norfolk Coast resort of Sheringham – 2 minutes from the beach and coast path
Cliff Cottage, Sheringham, Sheringham Salt, NR26 8BJ
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Luxury shepherds huts glamping on a farm with views across the Yorkshire Dales.
Hollow Gill Huts, Far Cappleside Farm, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0LJ
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Luxury pod glamping for families, close to the beaches of Newquay, Cornwall.
The Beeches Glamping, Tredinnick Farm, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4PW
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Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the South Lakes
Woodman's Huts, Haverthwaite, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AB
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The ultimate romantic South Coast hideaway
No. 5 The Lawn, 5 The Lawn St Leonards East Sussex TN38 OHH
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Contemporary self-catering apartments with spectacular views of the Forest of Dean.
Symonds Yat Rock Lodge, Hillersland, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 7NY
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It's hard to image imagine a more relaxing place for a couple to unwind this close to London.
The Cowshed, The Brew, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8JN
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This dream self-contained apartment in the South Downs comes close to being our ideal B&B.
The Jointure Studios, 11 South Street, Ditchling, Sussex BN6 8UQ
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A unique adults-only B&B in a peaceful corner of Herefordshire that you won't want to leave.
The Cob at Montpelier, Brilley, Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 6HF
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This Vale of Belvoir boutique B&B is one of the most comfortable and welcoming places to stay for miles around.
The Chestnuts Country House, Alverton, Nottinghamshire NG13 9PB
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