Must-see hotels in Great Britain

  • Ballater Hostel

    The Cairngorms

    Tucked up a lane near the bridge over the River Dee, this is an attractive, ecofriendly hostel with six en suite private rooms (sleeping two to eight)…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

    Aberdeen

    You can't miss the grand Victorian facade of this historic landmark, which first opened its doors as a hotel in 1853. Now renovated, it offers classy,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Steam Packet Inn

    Dumfries & Galloway

    The quayside Steam Packet Inn is a popular pub with real ales, scrumptious bar meals (mains £7 to £11) and comfy-enough lodgings with no single supplement…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 –…

  • Portree Youth Hostel

    Portree (Port Righ)

    This SYHA hostel (formerly Bayfield Backpackers) was completely renovated in 2015 and offers brightly decorated dorms and private rooms, a stylish lounge…

  • 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…

  • Huntingdon

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This smart modernisation of a sturdy sandstone former day hospital offers high-standard B&B in four attractive, very commodious rooms with good modern…

  • 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…

  • Ristie

    Shetland

    At the scenic northern end of Foula, near the spectacular sea stacks, this place offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in a modern croft house…

  • 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…

  • Parva Farmhouse

    Southeast Wales

    This cosy 17th-century farmhouse has low oak-beamed ceilings, leather Chesterfield sofas, a bar and a wood-burning stove in the lounge, and a garden with…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Bryn Gwynant has the most impressive building and the most idyllic setting of all Snowdonia National Park's youth hostels, occupying a slate Victorian…

  • Tigh na Mara

    Outer Hebrides

    Excellent-value B&B (though the single room is a bit cramped) just five minutes' walk from the ferry – head up the hill above the tourist office and turn…

  • College Guesthouse

    Southern Scotland

    If you’re staying overnight on the island, this modernised guesthouse is run by a religious college and is part of the cathedral complex. It's a quiet,…

  • Kinloch Village Campsite

    Central Highlands

    Situated between the pier and Kinloch Castle, this basic campsite has toilets, a water supply and hot showers. There are also two wooden camping cabins …

  • Oakfield

    Southeast Wales

    Paula and Heidi, the clued-up owners of this spick-and-span B&B, are a fount of local knowledge. Their three well-appointed rooms have a fresh, modern…

  • 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…

  • Castlebank Hotel

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    The stepped roof line gives this friendly, family run Victorian townhouse hotel a distinctly Dutch look. Inside, it's old-fashioned and homey, with a snug…

  • 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…

  • South Light

    Shetland

    In the keepers' cottage by the Stevenson lighthouse at the southern tip of Fair Isle, this is an atmospheric place to stay and offers two comfortable…

  • 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…

  • Butler's Guest House

    Aberdeen

    Butler's is a cosy place with a big breakfast menu that includes fresh fruit salad, kippers and kedgeree as alternatives to the traditional fry-up (rates…

  • 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…

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