Must-see hotels in England

  • Malham YHA

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This purpose-built hostel has a central village location across the bridge from the main road, with a pretty garden out front and useful facilities such…

  • Montcalm

    The West End

    This 145-room hotel is set on a pretty crescent now named after Swede Raoul Wallenberg, who helped rescue Jews in Budapest during WWII (the Swedish…

  • Low Wray

    The Lake District

    One of the most popular of the National Trust's four Lakeland campsites, in a fine spot along Windermere's shores, 3 miles from Ambleside along the B5286…

  • Rockmount

    Dartmoor National Park

    A real surprise sits behind this hillside B&B's conventional exterior – the stylish, streamlined rooms are done out in dark wood and crisp white…

  • Grasmere Hostel

    The Lake District

    This stylish indie hostel has a vaguely Scandi feel, with unexpected luxuries such as a Nordic sauna, skylights, two kitchens and en suite bathrooms for…

  • Edgcumbe

    Plymouth

    What a treat: a smart, modern B&B just a pebble's throw from Plymouth's seafront. At Edgcumbe you get cream and oatmeal colour schemes, comfy beds, and…

  • Summer Hill Country House

    The Lake District

    On Hawkshead Hill, this 18th-century house has a wonderfully out-of-the-way setting, 3 miles from both Coniston and Hawkshead. The five rooms vary in…

  • Olive Branch

    The Cotswolds

    At the quiet upper end of the high street, this snug B&B offers eight homey rooms cheerfully done up in pinks, creams and whites. Number 4 has its own…

  • Idle Rocks

    South Cornwall

    Once a tired old pub, now a flashy seaside swank-pad, this expensive hotel is a good indication of the kind of clientele St Mawes is aiming for these days…

  • Manor House Hotel

    Northumberland Coast

    Wake up to views of the harbour, priory and castle from some of the 10 modern rooms at this 1870s manor. Rates fall outside summer but as it's the island…

  • Diglis House Hotel

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Next to the boathouse in a gorgeous waterside setting, this rambling yet cosy 28-room Georgian house is a short stroll from the cathedral. The best rooms…

  • Eleven Westgate

    North York Moors National Park

    Just a few minutes' walk west of the town centre, Eleven Westgate is a pretty house with patio and garden offering top-value accommodation in cosy…

  • Beaufort House

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Run by very helpful, friendly and welcoming staff, these stylish, comfortable and fully equipped serviced apartments in a grand building on a quiet cul-de…

  • Crown & Trumpet

    The Cotswolds

    This very welcoming, locally loved 17th-century inn holds five good-value retro-furnished en-suite rooms, complete with sloping floors, exposed beams and…

  • Dunster Castle Hotel

    Exmoor National Park

    Everything feels rich in this former coaching inn, from the ruby-red furnishings and tapestry-esque fabrics to the heraldic-style throws. The menu…

  • Boskerris

    St Ives

    This small hotel isn't actually in St Ives – it's in the suburb of Carbis Bay, a mile or so along the main road out of town. There's no sea view, but you…

  • Ridgemount Hotel

    The West End

    This traditional-style family hotel dispenses a warmth and consideration that can be hard to find in London these days. About half of its 32 utilitarian…

  • Park Hill

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    From the complimentary glass of sherry on arrival to the hearty breakfasts based on local produce, such as farm-fresh eggs and home-grown tomatoes, this B…

  • Hard Days Night Hotel

    Liverpool

    You don't have to be a fan to stay here, but it helps: unquestionably luxurious, the 110 ultramodern rooms are decorated with specially commissioned…

  • Bank Ground Farm

    The Lake District

    This lakeside farmhouse has literary cachet: Arthur Ransome used it as the model for Holly Howe Farm in Swallows and Amazons. Parts of the house date back…

  • Merchant House Hotel

    South Cornwall

    This Victorian house is handy for town, and refurbishment has brightened up the rooms with cheery sea-blue colour schemes. Some have skylights, others…

  • Lakes Lodge

    The Lake District

    Halfway between a posh B&B and a midrange mini-hotel, this place makes a good Ambleside base. The rooms are all about clean lines, stark walls and zero…

  • Commonwood Manor

    South Cornwall

    In a prime position on the East Looe hillside, this elegant manor house is a cut above the bargain-basement B&Bs you'll find around the rest of Looe…

  • Seatoller House

    The Lake District

    A tiny hideaway in Seatoller that feels like a Beatrix Potter burrow. The 300-year-old house is tucked beneath Honister Pass and all the rooms are named…

  • Hotel Tresanton

    South Cornwall

    Long the choice for sojourning celebs and film stars, Olga Polizzi's ritzy St Mawes establishment is still the queen of the castle in St Mawes. Chilled…

  • Trewithian Farm

    South Cornwall

    The stone facade, sash windows and porticoed porch of this fine old manor make an arresting first impression. Rooms feel a bit plain in comparison, but…

  • Rusty Anchor

    Plymouth

    One of a string of B&Bs along Grand Pde, this cute little town house makes a cosy Plymouth base. Decorative driftwood and shells lend this relaxed B&B a…

  • Red Lion

    Dorset

    Gorgeous, elegant and full of fancy touches, the supremely stylish makeover of this old inn sees vast rooms sporting brass bedsteads, sweet armchairs and…

  • Crown Hotel

    Exmoor National Park

    For a dollop of age-old Exmoor try the Crown. Here hunting prints and stags' heads preside over leather armchairs, while luxury toiletries and masses of…

  • Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel

    Bristol

    Very well positioned for the main shopping streets, nightlife and theatre in Bristol, this hotel's side-street location is its biggest selling point. The…

  • Bath YHA

    Bath

    Split across an Italianate mansion and modern annexes, this impressive hostel is a steep climb (or a short hop on bus U1) from the city. The listed…

  • Hill House Bath

    Bath

    When you walk through the door here it almost feels like you're staying with friends. The decor is quietly quirky: moustache-themed cushions, retro…

  • Cormorant Hotel

    South Cornwall

    Up the creek from Fowey in Golant (about 5 miles by road), this small hotel has a superb riverside location, and many of its rooms have water-view…

  • Gallery Guesthouse

    Plymouth

    This modern, well-kept guesthouse is ideal if you're arriving in Plymouth by train – it's just a five-minute walk from the train station. Rooms are quite…

  • Andaz Liverpool Street

    London

    Built as the Great Eastern Hotel in 1884, this is the London flagship for Hyatt's Andaz chain. There’s no reception, just black-clad staff who check you…

  • Harbourside

    Isle of Wight

    How's this for a unique sleep – a boat B&B set right on the waterfront at tranquil Bembridge Harbour. The furnishings are stylish, the fixtures are often…

  • Crown & Mitre

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    You will not find a grander edifice in Carlisle than this imposing Edwardian pile, built as the city's poshest hotel following the arrival of the railway…

  • Richmond Hotel

    Liverpool

    Centrally located and fully renovated, the Richmond offers a convenient choice of accommodation, from classic doubles and suites to fully equipped, self…

  • Cathedral Gate Hotel

    Canterbury

    Predating the spectacular cathedral gate it adjoins, this quaint 15th-century hotel is a medieval warren of steep staircases and narrow passageways…

  • Battledown

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    If you don’t mind the 1-mile walk southwest to central Cheltenham, this family-run French-colonial-style villa is an especially warm and friendly option…

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