Must-see hotels in England

  • Lindisfarne Inn

    Northumberland Coast

    This mainland inn on the A1 next to the turn-off to the causeway is a handy alternative to island accommodation and/or dining if you're cutting it fine…

  • White Horse

    Oxfordshire

    This attractive, half-timbered country pub, a mile north of White Horse Hill, has six surprisingly smart modern rooms, with splashes of colour, in its…

  • Acorn Guest House

    Oxford

    Spread through two adjoining houses, the friendly Acorn offers eight comfortable rooms at very reasonable prices, close to great pubs and restaurants and…

  • Millgate House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Behind an unassuming grey door lies the unexpected pleasure of this Georgian gem crammed with period details; even better is the multi-award-winning…

  • Galaxie Hotel

    Oxford

    Smartly updated B&B, spreading through two interlinked Victorian townhouses in Summertown, 1.5 miles north of the centre. The breezy reception hall leads…

  • Virginia House

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    The best of Ulverston's B&Bs, this Georgian townhouse is spread over three floors undergoing a slow programme of refurbishment. The eight rooms are simply…

  • Trailways

    Whitby

    If travelling on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has given you a taste for trains, how about sleeping in one? Trailways has a converted InterCity 125…

  • Cow Hollow

    Manchester

    Set in a stick-thin 19th-century weavers’ mill, Cow Hollow offers a lot of charm in a compact space. Sixteen snug rooms are graced with original beams,…

  • University Rooms Oxford

    Oxford

    During university holidays – Christmas, Easter and summer – and to a lesser extent at other times, visitors can stay in a student room in one of Oxford's…

  • Hambrough

    Isle of Wight

    What you see from the pick of the rooms at the Hambrough is truly fabulous – the suites have balconies with wraparound sea views, while you can watch the…

  • Astor Hyde Park

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Wood-panelled walls, bay windows with leaded lights, plus a 19th-century vibe and a posh address just over from the Royal Albert Hall. This one-time…

  • Fort

    York

    This boutique hostel showcases the interior design of young British talents, creating affordable accommodation with a dash of character and flair. There…

  • The Sill Hadrian's Wall YHA

    Northeast England

    Next to the striking National Landscape Discovery Centre, The Sill, this 2017-opened hostel has 86 beds across 26 rooms spread over two floors. There's a…

  • Windermere Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    In a sparkling-white, mid-Victorian townhouse (with lift and renovated Pimlico Grid brasserie), the Windermere has 19 small but bright and individually…

  • St Michael's Hotel

    South Cornwall

    This popular seafront hotel brims with checks, stripes, sea-blues and slatted wood for that essential maritime feel. Nautical touches like buoys, ropes…

  • 42 The Calls

    Leeds

    This pioneer of the boutique-hotel scene (it opened in 1991), set in a 19th-century grain mill, has been somewhat overshadowed by Leeds' clutch of new…

  • Old Dairy

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Guests will feel right at home in this 200-year-old village house in the heart of the Dales, where the owners have converted two rooms into comfortable,…

  • The Hideaway

    The Lake District

    There's a fine range of rooms available at this much-recommended B&B in a former schoolmaster's house. There's a choice for all budgets, from Standard…

  • Snooze

    Brighton & Hove

    The retro styling at this eccentric Kemptown pad features everything from vintage posters and bright ’60s and ’70s wallpaper to Bollywood film ads, floral…

  • Radisson Blu Edwardian

    Manchester

    Gladstone, Dickens and Fitzgerald…just some of the names associated with the historic Free Trade Hall, now an elegant business hotel with high-end…

  • Headweir Mill House

    Exeter

    Overlooking the banks of the River Exe (and busy Bonhay Rd), this house has more than two centuries of history, not that you'd guess from the 11…

  • St Michael's Manor Hotel

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    In a lovely location, with its own lake, this 500-year-old manor offers 30 opulent rooms hidden down hushed carpeted corridors. Those in the manor itself…

  • Feversham Arms

    North York Moors National Park

    Just behind Helmsley's church, the Feversham Arms has a snug and sophisticated atmosphere where country charm meets boutique chic. Service is excellent…

  • Granary Guesthouse

    Northumberland Coast

    In a charming town-centre location, Berwick's most romantic B&B has three fresh, elegant and contemporary guest rooms, locally sourced and/or organic…

  • Mount Royale Hotel & Spa

    York

    This grand, early-19th-century heritage-listed building has been converted into an upmarket hotel, complete with a solarium, beauty spa and outdoor heated…

  • Hotel Indigo

    Birmingham

    A stylish operation on the 23rd and 24th floors of the Mailbox's annexe, The Cube, Birmingham's branch of the high-end Hotel Indigo chain marries a handy…

  • ABode Chester

    Chester

    Contemporary hotel with 84 rooms all equipped with handcrafted Vispring beds and handsome bathrooms complete with monsoon showers. Good toiletries, flat…

  • Luna Simone Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    This central and very welcoming 36-room hotel is an excellent choice among the hotels along Belgrave Rd. Compact rooms come with clean showers, double…

  • Rushmore

    Notting Hill & West London

    The gentle pastel shades, Mediterranean murals, terracotta and faux marbling of this modest hotel create a different and rather charming atmosphere. All…

  • West by 5

    St Ives

    Much recommended and reliable B&B in a stone-fronted Edwardian villa, with four rooms offering elevated views over the harbour (rooms 1 and 2 are the best…

  • Budock Vean Hotel

    South Cornwall

    A stalwart on Cornwall's luxury-hotel scene, this riverside beauty sits on the Helford's north bank, with country-chic rooms (some with sitting rooms),…

  • Volunteer Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Above a busy, locally loved pub, this clutch of simple rooms – not all are en-suite – is a favourite with Cotswold Way walkers and cyclists. Maharaja, its…

  • Royal King's Arms Hotel

    Northwest England

    This fine city-centre hotel is in a period house with modern rooms and an all-round businesslike interior. Look out for the beautiful stained-glass…

  • Jerichos

    The Lake District

    Extremely handy for Windermere Town, and with the added benefit of off-road parking, this friendly B&B is run by ex-restaurateur Chris Blaydes. Rooms are…

  • Lords of the Manor

    The Cotswolds

    Although from the outside this 17th-century mansion appears to embody traditional rural splendour, its spacious, supremely tasteful rooms are surprisingly…

  • Canadian Fields

    North York Moors National Park

    This luxury campsite 3 miles east of Helmsley offers comfortable and unusual accommodation in spacious 'safari tent' cabins with kitchens, electricity and…

  • Levin Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The luxury 12-room Levin is a bijou boutique gem. Attention to detail (US, EU, UK and Asian sockets in every room, Nespresso coffee machines, fine…

  • B+B Belgravia

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    This spiffing six-floor Georgian B&B, remodelled with contemporary flair, boasts crisp common areas and a chic lounge. The 17 rooms (some with shower,…

  • Zetter Hotel

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    The Zetter Hotel is a temple of cool minimalism with an overlay of colourful kitsch on Clerkenwell’s main thoroughfare. Built using sustainable materials…

  • Stonecroft

    Peak District

    This handsomely fitted-out stone house, built in the 1900s, has three comfortable guest rooms (two doubles, one single). Host Julia's organic breakfasts…

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