Norfolk
Set in the heart of town in an ornately gabled early-20th-century church hall. Modern furnishings and a friendly vibe make it hard to beat.
Must-see hotels in England
Dorset
Hills stretch out alongside, and sheep bleat outside, this cosy, chalet-style, edge-of-the-village hostel.
Isle of Man
Tidy, modern rooms, a small gym and a casino – a Best Western hotel that takes care of your every need.
Isle of Man
Comfortable and family-run B&B with 12 decent bedrooms. Sea view rooms are marginally more expensive.
Exmoor National Park
An appealing 35-bed hostel, set in a rambling old house surrounded by woodland on the edge of the resort.
Northwest England
A former post office is now Clitheroe's most handsome hotel, with 11 superbly decorated rooms.
Northwest England
A converted 17th-century village inn that is especially popular with walkers and cyclists.
Devon & Cornwall
Established regional firm, offering scores of places to rent out.
The West End
With 91 rooms, 24 apartments, 13 shops, a restaurant, a bar, a plethora of common areas, plus spa, gym, 190-seat cinema and even a bowling alley, this…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Dressed in apian black, white and yellow, this none-too-salubrious 150-bed hostel sits right in the heart of Shoreditch's nightlife action. The four- to…
South Cornwall
In partnership with Snoozebox, the YHA has added an onsite hostel to Eden's attractions, with private sleeping pods housed in converted shipping…
Northeast England
Just across from where locals claim is the 'centre of Britain', this central hotel incorporates a 15th-century pele (fortified) tower, one of the oldest…
The West End
In a delightful row of 18th-century Georgian houses an artefact's toss from the British Museum, the 21-room Morgan offers fine service, breakfast fit for…
South Cornwall
This clifftop campsite has an unbroken view across Looe Bay. It's quite exposed, and tents and caravans share facilities, but it's a great option when it…
Isle of Wight
Georgian-repro style rules at this appealing harbourside inn, where mock-flock wallpaper and old, wooden furniture define comfy rooms; number 21 has…
The Lake District
Once a much-loved hikers' YHA hostel, this ancient farmhouse off Easedale Rd has been renovated bit by bit since becoming independently run. All the cosy…
Nottingham
A favourite with international backpackers, this relaxed independent hostel on the northern side of town is located opposite the Golden Fleece pub and a…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle's hotels don't come better located than this Grade I– and II–listed Victorian beauty attached to Central Station. Above the chandeliered lobby,…
Windsor & Eton
This sprawling Victorian hotel rests on its superb location, opposite the castle. Some of its hundred rooms, divided between the main street-front…
The West End
During university holidays (generally mid-March to late April, late June to September and mid-December to mid-January), student dorms and halls of…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Set amid pretty gardens 3 miles northwest of Symonds Yat West, just off the A40 as you head towards the village, this striking 16th-century manor house…
Northwest England
This former toll-house-cum-inn was completely refurbished in 2015 and now has pristine rooms with high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and all the mod cons…
The Lake District
An ex-YHA, this basic hostel has 14 rooms variously sleeping two to 14 people in mixed and single-sex dorms. Spread over four floors, it's a friendly…
The Cotswolds
Appealingly old fashioned and comfily updated, this bubbly central inn caters particularly well to walkers and cyclists. Choose between the three cheaper …
The Lake District
Renovation has smartened up the rooms at this long-standing B&B in the middle of Ambleside, owned by expat New Yorkers. All the rooms are named after US…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
This campground is in an attractive setting surrounded by stone-walled fields about half a mile east of Hawes, but the spacing of tents, caravans and self…
Cumbria & the Lakes
The decor at this waterfront hotel at the end of the Ulverston Canal seems to be stuck sometime in the mid '70s, but it's about the best bet in Ulverston…
Birmingham Central Backpackers
Birmingham
Despite the railway-bridge-right-next-door setting, Birmingham's purple-and-turquoise backpacker hostel is recommended for its convenience to the bus…
The Cotswolds
This elegant Regency townhouse turned boutique hotel, spreading back from the high street, features ultra-comfortable king-sized beds, lush furnishings…
South Cornwall
If it's a big, full facilities, all-angles-covered kind of hotel that you're after, then this estate hotel is an acceptable choice. It's set in 43 acres,…
Oxford
This detached home, in a residential neighbourhood 10 minutes’ walk southwest of Magdalen Bridge (an easy bus ride), holds eight simple cream-painted B&B…
Notting Hill & West London
Light, bright, spic-and-span double and triple studio apartments with kitchenette at eye-catching rates. This converted 30-room Georgian building is…
Whitby
With its cream-and-crimson colour scheme, and a scattering of four-poster beds, this grand old guesthouse exudes a whiff of faded Victorian splendour. Go…
Exeter
Occupying four floors of solid Victorian red-brick architecture, the 98-room Mercure is as smoothly corporate as it is grand. Marble floors and a gracious…
The West End
Just off Regent St, this block of 12 apartments will make you feel right at home. Each neutrally coloured flat has a fully equipped kitchen, though if you…
The Midlands & the Marches
An easy 8-mile drive north of Worcester, this inn sits on the tranquil banks of the Severn. Its 10 en suite rooms (including family rooms) are old…
Peak District
Overlooking the Pavilion Gardens, the Grosvenor is an old-school Victorian guesthouse with a huge parlour overlooking the park. Its eight rooms (including…
Peak District
This simple camping field (no lounge area or shop) has a stunning location up in the hills 2 miles west of central Castleton. Showers are £1; fire pits…
The West End
Just a block west of Berkeley Sq, the 107-room Chesterfield comprises five floors of refinement and lustre hidden behind an unprepossessing Georgian…
York
This breathtaking 17th-century country house is set in 8 hectares of parkland, once the home of diarist Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Accommodation is…
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