Must-see hotels in Great Britain

  • Malmaison

    Manchester

    Drop-dead trendy and full of red crushed velvet, deep purples, art-deco ironwork and signature black-and-white tiles, Malmaison Manchester follows the…

  • 62 Castle St

    Liverpool

    This elegant property successfully blends the traditional Victorian features of the neoclassical building with a sleek, contemporary style. The 20…

  • Black Boy Inn

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Dating from 1522, this is one of the oldest pubs in Wales and one of the most atmospheric – it's said to be haunted, and the bar is a true Welsh-speaking…

  • Kilchrenan House

    Oban

    You’ll get a warm welcome at the Kilchrenan, an elegant Victorian villa built for a textile magnate in 1883. Most of the rooms have views across Oban Bay,…

  • Arden Guest House

    Southeast England

    For the classic British B&B experience, head to this seven-room guesthouse just over the river from the historical centre. Rooms are kept fresh and tick…

  • Bobbin Guest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Right in the middle of town, this is a real home away from home. It has a variety of spacious, well-appointed rooms with good en-suite bathrooms. The…

  • The Lodge

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Blissfully located on the rural fringes of the village, this charming B&B has four guest rooms, each with modern bathroom and countryside views. Relax in…

  • North Walk House

    Exmoor National Park

    Stripped wooden floors, quilted throws, colourful rugs and sparkling bathrooms give North Walk House a shabby-chic feel. The views over the sea and rugged…

  • Ach Aluinn

    Inverness

    This large, detached Victorian house is bright and homey, and offers all you might want from a B&B – a private bathroom, TV, reading lights, comfy beds…

  • Sherwood Guest House

    Edinburgh

    One of the most attractive guesthouses on Minto St's B&B strip, the Sherwood is a refurbished Georgian terrace house decked out with hanging baskets and…

  • Balranald Campsite

    Outer Hebrides

    You can birdwatch from your tent at this lovely campsite set on the machair alongside the RSPB's Balranald nature reserve, and listen to rare corncrakes…

  • Shore

    Kirkwall

    Right on the harbour, the Shore has a can-do attitude and a friendly vibe. The rooms vary widely, from compact upstairs chambers to excellent, spacious…

  • Winchfawr Lodges

    Southeast Wales

    Overlooking Merthyr Tydfil from the slopes to its west, this trio of self-contained, detached, brick houses offers comfortable home-style accommodation,…

  • Fieldhead Campsite

    Peak District

    Next to the Moorland Tourist Office, this pretty and well-equipped campsite spreads over six fields, with some pitches right by the river. Showers cost…

  • Old Well Inn

    Northeast England

    Built over a huge well (not visible), this old coaching inn has 10 enormous rooms. No 9 is the most impressive with its own private entrance, flagstone…

  • Fleur de Lys

    Dorset

    In this bijou, delightfully romantic hotel soft lighting shines on satin throws and plump cushions, while minifridges, homemade biscuits and freshly…

  • Balmoral Guest House

    Leith

    The deservedly popular Balmoral is set in an elegant, flower-bedecked Victorian terrace house dating from 1856. The owners have a good eye for antiques …

  • Quiet Site

    The Lake District

    Ecofriendly campsite on the fells above Ullswater, with pre-erected tents and ecopods available as well as 'hobbit holes' (timber-lined cabins built into…

  • Hallbank Guest House

    Northeast England

    Behind the Old Gaol, this fine Edwardian house combines period elegance with stylishly furnished rooms (four doubles and three family rooms; cots are…

  • Colessio Hotel

    Stirling

    This luxury hotel and spa occupies a landmark neoclassical building (a former hospital) in the heart of the Old Town. The tasteful conversion includes…

  • Brentwood Villa

    Aberdeen

    Comfortable beds, spotless bathrooms, and friendly and helpful owners tick all the right boxes in this homely B&B, attractively set opposite a park. The…

  • LSE Vacations

    London

    LSE Vacations is the agent for the London School of Economics, whose student halls include the 800-bed Bankside House, just behind the Tate Modern, and…

  • Prosen Hostel

    The Cairngorms

    Prosen Hostel is an 18-bed bunkhouse with excellent facilities (including a red-squirrel viewing area in the lounge). It’s 7 miles up Glen Prosen, just…

  • Parkwood Hotel

    Notting Hill & West London

    For somewhere that puts you within a hop, skip and a jump of Oxford St and Hyde Park, this small hotel, where rooms are simple but spacious enough, is…

  • Berwick YHA

    Northumberland Coast

    A mid-18th-century granary has been converted into a state-of-the-art hostel with 55 beds in dorms and private rooms (all with en suite bathrooms)…

  • 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…

  • Moss Grove Organic

    The Lake District

    Right in the middle of the village, this place is halfway between a hotel and a B&B. The spacious rooms are eco-chic, with sheep's wool insulation,…

  • 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…

  • Brentwood Hotel

    Aberdeen

    The friendly and flower-bedecked Brentwood, set in a granite town house, is one of the more attractive hotels in the city centre. It's comfortable and…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Ardlussa Estate

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This grand shooting lodge in Jura's north offers B&B accommodation in two plush rooms with beautiful vistas. Lavish four-course dinners made with estate…

  • 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…

  • Moffat House Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    The Moffat House Hotel is a noble creeper-covered 18th-century mansion in the centre of town, offering comfortable beds in spacious rooms in the main…

  • Karrawa Guest House

    Kirkwall

    In a peaceful location on the southeastern edge of Kirkwall, this enthusiastically run guesthouse offers significant value for well-kept modern double…

  • Betws-y-Coed YHA

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Part of the Swallow Falls Complex – a bustling traveller hub which includes a hotel, tavern and campground – this no-frills hostel occupies an…

  • 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…

  • Ravenscraig Guest House

    The Cairngorms

    Ravenscraig is a large, flower-bedecked Victorian villa with seven spacious en suite rooms, plus another six in a modern chalet at the back (one…

  • 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…

    • placement: fullWidth
    • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
    • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
    • targeting:
      {
        "position": "superzone"
      }