Must-see hotels in England

  • Helvellyn YHA

    The Lake District

    This back-of-beyond hostel is a favourite of hikers looking to get an early start on Helvellyn. It's in an old miner's cottage about a 900m hike up from…

  • Newcastle Jesmond Hotel

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Rooms aren't huge at this refurbished red-brick property footsteps from the bars and restaurants of Osborne Rd, but they're cosy, comfy and spotlessly…

  • Castle House

    Canterbury

    This historic guesthouse sits opposite the ruins of Canterbury’s Norman castle, and incorporates part of the old city walls. The spacious, tasteful, high…

  • White Hart

    Dartmoor National Park

    Coaching inns don't come much more established than this 17th-century town-centre hostelry. But this one's had a revamp from new owners, the pub chain JD…

  • Balcony House

    The Lake District

    Reasonable rates are the main reason to plump for this solidly Victorian house (the location a mile north of the town centre isn't ideal). Still, the…

  • B+B

    Dorset

    B+B delivers simple, streamlined rooms – some with sea views – and a first-floor lounge overlooking the bay that's stocked with guest laptop, daily…

  • Cotteswold House

    The Cotswolds

    At this warm B&B, half a mile from the river on the western edge of town, three comfy, up-to-date rooms welcome guests behind stone walls covered in…

  • Bath Backpackers

    Bath

    The showers are scarce, and it's grimy and battered, but this hostel is still on budget travellers' radars for bargain rates, a prime location and a 24…

  • Causeway House

    Peak District

    The floors within this character-soaked 15th-century stone cottage are worn and warped with age, but the quaint bedrooms are bright and welcoming. Doubles…

  • Casa Mia

    Plymouth

    Colourful flowers outside and a highly polished brass step hint at what to expect: a cheerful, traditional and spotlessly clean B&B. It's in a great…

  • Oakthwaite House

    Keswick

    Bright and cheery, this attractive B&B has five rooms in sea blues, stripes and beiges – although some are crammed in under the eaves, so tall guests will…

  • Edale YHA

    Peak District

    Spectacular views across to Back Tor unfold from this country-house hostel 1.5 miles east of Edale, signposted from the Hope road. All 157 beds are bunks;…

  • Garden Mews

    Yorkshire

    This cheap and homely B&B is on the edge of leafy Kingston Sq, close to the New Theatre yet a bit of a hike from Hull's charming Old Town and Fruit Market…

  • Haven House

    Torquay

    There's not a doily in sight in these simple, compact rooms with subtle colours and tinted throws. The good range of breakfast treats include kippers and…

  • Coniston Holly How YHA

    The Lake District

    An older-style YHA that favours colour schemes that went out in the mid-70s (lime greens and puces, anyone?). Still, the facilities are good – well…

  • White Sails

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Plush fabrics, framed prints, brass bedsteads and shabby-chic tables and lamps set the scene at this intimate property a mile southwest of the town centre…

  • Patterdale YHA

    The Lake District

    This 1970s hostel lacks the heritage of some of the Lakeland YHAs, but it has a great location by the lake and all the usual YHA trappings (kitchen, cafe,…

  • Falmouth Lodge Backpackers

    South Cornwall

    In a mock-Tudor house at the top of town, this friendly hostel makes a fun budget stay. Rooms are small but clean and cosy, there's an Aga in the kitchen…

  • Cornerways

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    A corner red-brick Victorian terraced house, characteristic of so many in Carlisle – and, in this case, Grade II listed. Rooms are quite basic – chocolate…

  • Langleigh Guest House

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    This antediluvian B&B looks like it was decorated sometime around the end of the 19th century – brass bedsteads, grandfather clocks, stone fireplaces –…

  • Future Inn Cabot Circus

    Bristol

    This hotel may be modern and businessy, but the rooms at the lower end of the price range can be good value. They're simply decorated in white, burgundy…

  • Carlton House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A handsome house on one of the main roads into Skipton, with three comfortable rooms just a short walk south of the town centre. The decor is a bit dated,…

  • Monkgate Guesthouse

    York

    This guesthouse is convenient for drivers, with off-street parking just outside the city walls. It has five traditionally styled bedrooms including a good…

  • In York Holidays

    York

    If you're planning to stay a few days in York, this agency offers a good selection of self-catering apartments from about £290 for three nights (which is…

  • Fisherground Farm

    The Lake District

    Family-friendly camping in idyllic Eskdale, handy for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. It gets very busy in summer, so it's better reserved for the…

  • Waterways Cottage

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Next door to the thatched Waterways Cottage (where the owners live), a modern annexe has two kitchen-equipped studios; one can accommodate three people…

  • Rutlands

    Windsor & Eton

    In a typical residential home half a mile south of Windsor’s central station, this family-run B&B makes a comfortable choice, with two handy car spaces…

  • Premier Inn, King St

    Bristol

    Yes, we know – it's a Premier Inn. But it also has big beds, cheap rates, a riverside location and some rooms with harbour views. There's discounted…

  • Kidwells Guest House

    The Midlands & the Marches

    The 20 comfortable rooms at this B&B in the north of town come in varying categories, including one with a balcony and one with its own courtyard. A…

  • Ammonite

    Dorset

    The pleasing bedrooms at this tranquil edge-of-village B&B feature pastels and pine, while the Aga-cooked breakfast includes local eggs, homemade jams and…

  • Westbourne Lodge

    Birmingham

    This popular B&B is located about 2 miles west in the peaceful suburb of Edgbaston (follow the A456). Rooms are a little chintzy but spacious, and there's…

  • Brindleys

    Bath

    A welcoming, boutique B&B on the east side of the city, where you'll find calm colour schemes, luxury toiletries and power showers. It's about 10 minutes'…

  • Halcyon Apartments

    Bath

    The spacious apartments in this Georgian building blend heritage features (sash windows and high ceilings) with modern fixtures and furnishings. Quite the…

  • Ye Olde Talbot Hotel

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Attached to a popular bar and bistro right in the city centre, this venerable inn dates to the 13th century, but many of its 24 spacious rooms are housed…

  • Beach House

    South Cornwall

    Smart B&B in a modern house overlooking Hannafore Point. The compact rooms are named after Cornish bays: top of the pile is Kynance, with a massive bed…

  • Avenue

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    In a peaceful residential part of Jesmond, this well-run, family-friendly B&B inside a red-brick corner building has basic but clean rooms, good…

  • Cherry Holme

    The Lake District

    A modern house offering traditional B&B rooms with wood-framed beds and mini-fridges near Glenridding village. The sauna is good for soaking those post…

  • Alnwick YHA

    Northumberland Coast

    Inside Alnwick's 1856-built courthouse, this YHA hostel has 57 beds across 15 en suite rooms. There's a self-catering kitchen, bike storage and a sunny…

  • Old Post House

    Dartmoor National Park

    Expect vivid prints, tones ranging from pink to cream and simple bedrooms in this village-centre terrace. The huge family room has sweeping fringe-of-moor…

  • Compton House

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Fresh, clean, frilly rooms, a warm welcome and a central location make this the pick of Ashbourne's B&Bs. There's a minimum two-night stay on weekends.

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