Must-see hotels in England

  • Clink261

    North London

    A 170-bed hostel with bright, funky dorms that sleep four to 18; good bathrooms; bunk beds fitted with a privacy panel; and individual lockers for…

  • Gages Mill

    Dartmoor National Park

    Walk into this easy-going 14th-century farmhouse and instantly feel at home. The guest lounge is framed by arches of exposed stone, while cheery bedrooms…

  • Baggies Backpackers

    Brighton & Hove

    With a warm, familial atmosphere, worn-in charm, attentive service and clean, snug dorms, this long-established hostel is a Brighton institution.There’s a…

  • 17 Burgate

    North York Moors National Park

    Tea and cake on arrival set the mood at this elegant Georgian town house; its three quiet and luxurious bedrooms exude a period atmosphere. Breakfast …

  • Raffles

    Exeter

    This is an old-school British B&B through-and-through, from its furniture-filled dining room to its unashamedly old-fashioned rooms. It looks a bit behind…

  • Manor Cottage

    Dartmoor National Park

    Roses climb around the doorway of this quaint, ancient, village-centre cottage. The best billet is the bedroom-bathroom suite at the top of a private…

  • No 90

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    This affordable B&B in the heart of leafy Chelsea has rooms that are a lovely blend of design and homeyness, with antique furniture and beautiful…

  • Greensleeves

    The Cotswolds

    Farmland fringes this modern house on the outskirts of Cirencester, off Gloucester Rd 2 miles north of the centre. Its three comfortable rooms share their…

  • Blue Hayes

    St Ives

    Riviera luxury in a St Ives hotel, with wonderful manicured grounds overlooking the town, a balustraded breakfast terrace and five suite-sized rooms. The…

  • Sherwood Forest YHA

    The Midlands & the Marches

    An arrow's flight from the visitor centre, Sherwood Forest YHA is a modern, well-run hostel with comfortable dorms and a handy self-catering kitchen, as…

  • National Forest YHA

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Situated 300m west of Conkers along Bath Lane, this hostel has impressive eco features (such as rainwater harvesting and solar biomass boiler usage), 23…

  • 76 Duke Street

    Windsor & Eton

    Although this central B&B offers two immaculate doubles – complete with draping curtains, sitting space and cakes baked by Julia, its welcoming owner –…

  • Wild in Style

    The Lake District

    This glamping company constructs geodomes, yurts, Berber tents and RomaDomes. It is currently located at two campsites in the Lake District: Low Wray near…

  • Rutland Arms Hotel

    Peak District

    Jane Austen is said to have stayed in room 2 of this aristocratic, 1804-built stone coaching inn while working on Pride and Prejudice. Its 33 rooms are…

  • Durdle Door Holiday Park

    Dorset

    Attractive, spacious site, just minutes from the creamy cliffs, and 1.5 miles west of the hamlet of Lulworth Cove. Opt for a good old tent, or a four…

  • Radisson Blu

    Liverpool

    The rooms at this funky Scandinavian design hotel are less memorable and more functional, and perfectly suited to the business clientele that make up the…

  • Katerina's Guest House

    Northeast England

    Beamed ceilings, stone fireplaces and three en-suite rooms with fridges and canopied four-poster beds make Katerina's one of Rothbury's best choices…

  • Abbots

    Dorset

    The top-floor rooms here are big on atmosphere and small on head space, with duck-or-regret-it lintels for those over 6ft. It's charming throughout,…

  • Ye Olde Nag's Head Hotel

    Peak District

    The cosiest of the 'residential' pubs along the main road has nine comfortable, well-appointed rooms; top-category rooms have four-poster beds and spas…

  • Miner's Arms

    Peak District

    Although its age isn't immediately obvious, this traditional village inn was built shortly before the Black Death hit Eyam in 1665. Inside you'll find…

  • Sun Hotel & Bar

    Northwest England

    A fine hotel in a 300-year-old building with a rustic, old-world look that stops at the bedroom doors – beyond them are 16 stylish and contemporary rooms…

  • Inn on the Lake

    The Lake District

    This enormous Patterdale hotel has tonnes of rooms, but it feels corporate rather than charming. Still, rooms have magnificent mountain or lake views and…

  • Tudor Cottage

    Cambridge

    Sweet features help make this neat-as-a-pin guesthouse feel like a home from home, from the tiny patio garden to the ranks of speciality teas, cereals,…

  • Ellergill

    Keswick

    There's not a hint of chintz at this B&B: here it's all shiny quilts, bold colours, leather and Anglepoise lamps. Room 1 is the best of the bunch, with…

  • 23 St Mary's

    York

    A smart and stately Victorian town house with 12 luxurious, country-house-style rooms, including one with a four-poster bed. Rooms feature hand-picked…

  • Manchester YHA

    Manchester

    This purpose-built canalside hostel in the Castlefield area is one of the best in the country. It's a top-class option, with four- and six-bed dorms, all…

  • Malmaison

    Manchester

    Drop-dead trendy and full of red crushed velvet, deep purples, art-deco ironwork and signature black-and-white tiles, Malmaison Manchester follows the…

  • 62 Castle St

    Liverpool

    This elegant property successfully blends the traditional Victorian features of the neoclassical building with a sleek, contemporary style. The 20…

  • Riverside

    The Lake District

    Lodged beside the River Rothay half a mile from town, this detached Victorian villa is distinguished by its luxuries: walking guidebooks, ethical bath…

  • Arden Guest House

    Southeast England

    For the classic British B&B experience, head to this seven-room guesthouse just over the river from the historical centre. Rooms are kept fresh and tick…

  • North Walk House

    Exmoor National Park

    Stripped wooden floors, quilted throws, colourful rugs and sparkling bathrooms give North Walk House a shabby-chic feel. The views over the sea and rugged…

  • Fieldhead Campsite

    Peak District

    Next to the Moorland Tourist Office, this pretty and well-equipped campsite spreads over six fields, with some pitches right by the river. Showers cost…

  • Fleur de Lys

    Dorset

    In this bijou, delightfully romantic hotel soft lighting shines on satin throws and plump cushions, while minifridges, homemade biscuits and freshly…

  • Old Well Inn

    Northeast England

    Built over a huge well (not visible), this old coaching inn has 10 enormous rooms. No 9 is the most impressive with its own private entrance, flagstone…

  • Quiet Site

    The Lake District

    Ecofriendly campsite on the fells above Ullswater, with pre-erected tents and ecopods available as well as 'hobbit holes' (timber-lined cabins built into…

  • Hallbank Guest House

    Northeast England

    Behind the Old Gaol, this fine Edwardian house combines period elegance with stylishly furnished rooms (four doubles and three family rooms; cots are…

  • LSE Vacations

    London

    LSE Vacations is the agent for the London School of Economics, whose student halls include the 800-bed Bankside House, just behind the Tate Modern, and…

  • Parkwood Hotel

    Notting Hill & West London

    For somewhere that puts you within a hop, skip and a jump of Oxford St and Hyde Park, this small hotel, where rooms are simple but spacious enough, is…

  • Berwick YHA

    Northumberland Coast

    A mid-18th-century granary has been converted into a state-of-the-art hostel with 55 beds in dorms and private rooms (all with en suite bathrooms)…

  • Moss Grove Organic

    The Lake District

    Right in the middle of the village, this place is halfway between a hotel and a B&B. The spacious rooms are eco-chic, with sheep's wool insulation,…

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