Must-see hotels in England

  • Bosanneth

    South Cornwall

    There's a mix-and-match decorative vibe running through this eight-room B&B. Some of the rooms feel vintage, with old mirrors, reclaimed furniture and…

  • Grove Villa

    Chester

    A wonderfully positioned early Victorian home built in 1836 overlooking the Dee. The three rooms have plenty of character – one has an antique half-tester…

  • Roomzzz Leeds City

    Leeds

    This outfit offers bright and modern luxury apartments complete with fitted kitchens, with the added advantage of 24-hour hotel reception, and a great…

  • Dover Adventure Backpackers

    Dover

    Huddled below the white cliffs and castle, and very near the ferry port, this cosy little backstreet hostel has metal bunks, friendly staff and a well…

  • Arden Hotel

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Facing the Swan Theatre, this elegant property has a sleek brasserie and champagne bar. Its 45 rooms feature designer fabrics and its bathrooms are full…

  • Headland View

    Torquay

    Set high on the cliffs at Babbacombe, this delightful terrace is peppered with subtle nautical flourishes, from jaunty model lighthouses to boat motifs on…

  • Kipp’s Independent Hostel

    Canterbury

    Occupying a century-old red-brick town house in a quietish residential area less than a mile from the city centre, these superb backpacker digs enjoy a…

  • Cottage

    Exmoor National Park

    Evidence of the Cottage's 18th-century origins remains – a big fireplace in the guest lounge, duck-your-head lintels and quirkily shaped bedrooms. The…

  • Millstream Cottage

    Exmoor National Park

    In the 1600s this was Dunster's workhouse; now it's a sweet-as-pie guesthouse with country-cottage-style rooms. Enjoy a cream tea on arrival, smoked…

  • Exford YHA

    Exmoor National Park

    An imaginative revamp has given the lounge and kitchen of this hikers' favourite a glamorous edge. A hearty cooked breakfast (£9) is served in the White…

  • Old Townhouse

    Dorset

    A delightful air of old England settles cosily over this quayside B&B. It's largely down to the gleaming wood, big burnished brass taps and furnishings…

  • Emsley Guesthouse

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    This lovely five-bedroom Victorian property has a personable owner, very clean and attractive accommodation, and a large, pretty family room at the top…

  • How Foot Lodge

    The Lake District

    Just a stroll from Dove Cottage, this stone house has six rooms finished in fawns and beiges. The nicest are the deluxe doubles, one with a sun terrace…

  • Bush Hotel

    Southeast England

    Farnham’s swankiest address is this finely appointed 17th-century inn right in the heart of the action. Rolling renovations keep things fresh, and there’s…

  • Westwood

    Dorset

    A skilled designer's been at work in this 18th-century town house, producing a contemporary-meets-Georgian style: muted greens, brass lamps, subtle checks…

  • Benson House

    Cambridge

    Lots of little things lift Benson a cut above – sleep on feather pillows and beds made with Egyptian-cotton linen, sip tea from Royal Doulton bone china,…

  • Chester Backpackers

    Chester

    Comfortable dorm and private rooms with nice pine beds are located in a typically Tudor white-and-black building. It's just a short walk from the city…

  • Leopold Hotel

    Sheffield

    Housed in a Grade II–listed former grammar-school building, Sheffield's first boutique hotel offers style and sophistication at a reasonable rate. Rooms…

  • Butharlyp How YHA

    The Lake District

    Grasmere's YHA is in a large Victorian house set among grassy grounds, all in easy walking distance of the village. There's a good range of different…

  • Regent Hotel

    The Lake District

    Nothing groundbreaking here; just a pleasant, reasonably priced midrange hotel with flashes of the lake visible from several rooms. Superior ones have…

  • Lynn Valley

    Exmoor National Park

    Walkers love this smart little guesthouse thanks to a setting right on the coast path, baths to soak in and the loan of flasks. Even if you're not hiking…

  • Hotel Indigo London – Tower Hill

    London

    This branch of the InterContinental group's boutique-hotel chain offers 46 differently styled rooms, all with four-poster beds and iPod docking stations…

  • Worth House

    Cambridge

    The welcome is wonderfully warm and the great-value rooms are delightful. Soft grey and cream meets candy-stripe reds, fancy bathrooms boast claw-foot…

  • Hillcroft

    Torquay

    One of the better B&B options in Torquay town, with bedrooms styled after Morocco, Bali, Lombok and Tuscany. The pick is the spacious suites: Provençal,…

  • Powe House

    Keswick

    Pleasantly removed from the Keswick crush, about a mile from town in Portinscale, this smart detached house has six great-value bedrooms. Ask for room 3…

  • Herriot's Guest House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This petite guesthouse in an old stone building is in a great location close to the town waterfall, with six comfy en-suite bedrooms set above a coffee…

  • Old Brewhouse

    The Cotswolds

    Set in a charming 17th-century townhouse just northeast of the centre, this lovely B&B has pretty pastel-painted rooms with cast-iron beds and country…

  • Whitstable Bay

    Kent

    This much-lauded B&B is located just a short stroll southwest of High St and offers three very well-appointed and stylishly decorated doubles in a quiet…

  • Syke Farm

    The Lake District

    Set on a bumpy riverside site, Syke Farm is back-to-basics camping, but you'll wake up to views of Red Pike, High Stile and Haystacks. Check in at the…

  • Old Coffee House

    Dartmoor National Park

    Set above a cafe, beside the church in the heart of Ashburton, the Old Coffee House has airy, spotlessly clean, country-cottage style rooms. The owners…

  • Collaven Manor

    Dartmoor National Park

    For a delightful dollop of old England, head to this exquisite 15th-century mini-manor house. A baronial hall, ancient beams and sumptuous furnishings…

  • Bristol YHA

    Bristol

    Few hostels can boast a position as good as this one, beside the river in a red-brick warehouse. Facilities include kitchens, a cycle store, a games room…

  • Sonata Guest House

    The Lake District

    Nothing too swish at this B&B in a Kendal-typical grey-stone terraced house, but it's cosy enough with feminine rooms, floral wallpapers and nice little…

  • Olivers

    Dorset

    Tucked away in the heart of the village's charismatic streets, Olivers combines honey-coloured beams with country-cottage chic: repro-heritage armchairs,…

  • White Swan Hotel

    Northumberland Coast

    In the heart of town, this 300-year-old coaching inn has 56 superbly appointed rooms, including family rooms that sleep up to four. Its architectural…

  • St James Hotel

    Nottingham

    Patterned wallpaper, richly coloured textured fabrics and designer elements, such as stag heads made from stainless steel, set the striking St James apart…

  • Frenchgate Guest House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A homely guesthouse perched at the top of a cobbled lane and decorated in country style. Several of the eight luxurious bedrooms have superb views across…

  • Kings Head

    Yorkshire

    A Georgian coaching inn given a modern makeover, the Kings Head is a lively pub with 10 bright and stylish rooms above the bar. The pub opens late on…

  • Heidi's Grasmere Lodge

    The Lake District

    This plush B&B in the centre of the village offers six super-feminine rooms full of frilly cushions and Cath Kidston–style patterns. They're quite small…

  • Rock n' Bowl

    Bristol

    A grungy but cheery backpackers' favourite set in a rambling 1930s building, with street art covering the walls, a table-tennis table in the huge chill…

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