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
A super-stylish converted farmhouse with a hot tub and stunning views in the Peak District National Park
Wheeldon Trees Farmhouse, Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0AA
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Brand-new, high-end luxury cottages and lodges just a few minutes' walk from the beach.
Martha's Orchard, Constantine Bay, Cornwall PL28 8JQ
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Escape to a hidden corner of Sussex for wine tasting, seasonal food, and style aplenty
Tillingham Vineyard, Dew Farm, Dew Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6XD
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Hip, boutique country hotel in the heart of Berkshire, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills
Karma Sanctum on the Green, The Old Cricket Common, Cookham Dean, Berkshire SL6 9NZ
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Bryn Cottage, Hill Street Padstow Cornwall PL28 8EB
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A unique place to stay in the heart of the beautiful East Sussex countryside
Railway Retreats, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex TN31 6QT
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An idyllic Devon retreat for couples - complete with hot tub and its own woodland!
The Gamekeeper's Cottage, Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5PH
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Contemporary and very comfortable eco retreats amid glorious Norfolk countryside, yet just minutes from the sea
Mill Farm Eco Barns, Mill Farm, Hemsby Rd, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk NR29 4AE
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An elegant, dog friendly cottage on the historic Combermere Abbey Estate in Cheshire
Stone Lodge at Combermere Abbey, Combermere Abbey, Nantwich, Cheshire SY13 4AJ
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A beautifully-renovated old blacksmith's shop – perfect for a couple or small family.
The Forge, Lyonshall Herefordshire HR5 3JA
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Beautifully renovated and equipped holiday cottages in a perfect position in the heart of north Norfolk – and dog friendly too!
Oak Tree Cottages, Church Farm, East Ruston, Norfolk NR12 9HJ
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Comfy glamping near the Isle of Wight's unspoilt south coast.
Tom's Eco Lodge – Tapnell Farm, Tapnell Farm Isle of Wight PO41 0YJ
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Orchard Campsite, 28 Spring Lane, Wickham Market, Suffolk IP13 0SJ
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Utterly charming hand-built log cabin with hot tub, hidden away in the woods by a trout river.
Shank Wood Log Cabin, Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5TU
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Cosy bell tent glamping in a unique and stunning North Norfolk Coast location.
Amber's Bell Tent Camping at Branthill Farm, Branthill Farm Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk NR23 1SB
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Beautifully secluded family-run B&B on the edge of the Sussex High Weald.
Wimbles Farm B&B, Wimbles, Foords Lane, Vines Cross, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9HA
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Three cosy and colourful bedrooms in a charming and eccentrically decorated house
Arnot House, 17 Grosvenor Terrace, York YO30 7AG
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Great B&B in the heart of the Norfolk Broads' nicest riverside village
The Moorhen, 45 Lower St Horning NR12 8AA
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A marvellously tucked-away, unique B&B
The Tree House at Castle Cottage, Coates Castle, Fittleworth, West Sussex RH20 1EU
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A unique and very comfortable Liverpool city centre B&B
2 Blackburne Terrace, 2 Blackburne Terrace, Liverpool L8 7PJ
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Comfy rooms in a welcoming and classy pub in a beautiful countryside location on the Surrey-Sussex borders.
The Mulberry Inn, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Surrey GU8 4SS
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Four poster beds and cosy fireplaces: Rick Stein’s Café offers a snug retreat in the heart of Padstow.
Rick Stein's Café Rooms, Middle Street Padstow Cornwall PL28 8AP
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Elegant rooms and attentive service in a lakeside stately home on a vast Cheshire country estate
The North Wing at Combermere Abbey, Combermere Abbey, Nantwich, Cheshire SY13 4AJ
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The Roebuck Inn, Mill Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7HX
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English country inns don't come much more end-of-the-road than the Wasdale Head, sited under England's highest mountains
Wasdale Head Inn, Wasdale Head, Near Gosforth, Cumbria CA20 1EX United Kingdom
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Flagship restaurant-with-rooms in Cartmel, serving amazing food in a converted village blacksmith's
L'Enclume, Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6PZ
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A family run B&B in a traditional home, welcoming and warm with 3 en-suite rooms.
Hormond House, 55 Fore Street, Polruan-by-Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1PH
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Beachcomber B&B, 17 Macdonald Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9AP
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Hill House Hall, 30 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LU
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Gothic House B&B, King's Head Yard, Magdalen Street, Norwich NR3 1JE
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This elegant Georgian townhouse makes a tranquil London bolthole
Arlington Avenue, Arlington Avenue, Islington, London N1 7AX
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Polreath Guest House, Higher Town, St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly TR25 0QL
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Enjoy a stay in the iconic River Cottage Farmhouse on the Devon/Dorset border, either renting the whole place or just going B&B.
River Cottage Farmhouse, Park Farm, Trinity Hill Road, Axminster, Devon EX13 8TB
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City centre rooms in some of Cambridge's most beautiful old buildings.
University Rooms Cambridge, Cambridge University Colleges, Cambridge
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Underleigh House, Lose Hill Lane, Hope, Derbyshire S33 6AF
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This one-bed Surrey boutique B&B is one of best antidotes to inner city blues that we know of.
Walnut Tree Cottage, Vann Lane, Hambledon, Surrey GU8 4EF
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A unique Somerset B&B that offers respite from the stresses and pressures of everyday life.
The Hub at No 3, 3 Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9DL
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A funky and unique luxury B&B in a good town centre location that's run by nice people.
Number One Port Hill, 1 Port Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1PJ
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Wonderful dog-friendly B&B in the charming seaside village of Beer
Westleigh B&B, Fore St, Beer, Devon EX12 3EQ
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The Grange, 1 Clifton York YO30 6AA
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Lord Poulett Arms, High St, Hinton St George, Somerset TA17 8SE
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Boutique hotel in a quiet, leafy Clerkenwell square
Malmaison London, 18–21 Charterhouse Square London EC1M 6AH
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Boutique rooms with a grandstand view of the harbour in Whitby
The Marine Hotel, 13 Marine Parade, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3PR
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White Vine House, 24 High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JF
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A boutique charmer in an ancient inn, with a fab bar and restaurant attached.
Drunken Duck Inn, Barngates Ambleside LA22 0NG
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Prospect House, Mill Lane Padstow Cornwall PL28 8EA
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The Seafood Restaurant Rooms, Riverside Padstow Cornwall PL28 8BY
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This Rick Stein-owned, converted Georgian house makes for one of the finest places to stay in the Padstow area.
St Edmund’s House, St Edmund's Lane Padstow Cornwall PL28 8EA
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