Must-see hotels in Great Britain

  • Talbot Hotel

    North York Moors National Park

    There's something homely and familiar about the Talbot, a Grade II-listed 17th-century hunting lodge that is so classically beautiful in appearance it…

  • Beech Bank

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    First impressions of this double-gabled, wrought iron–trimmed stone house are great, but step inside and it just gets better. A stylish renovation has…

  • Larkhill Tipis

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Chickens and ducks escort guests around the fairy-lit grounds of this off-the-grid glamping site, set in farmland and a four-acres wood. Five styles of…

  • Almara

    Shetland

    Follow the puffin signpost a mile short of Hillswick to find Shetland's finest welcome. With sweeping views over the bay, this house has a great lounge,…

  • Z Hotel

    Glasgow

    Just off George Sq, the facade of a historic building conceals a stylish contemporary hotel. Chambers are modern but compact – the idea is that you sleep…

  • Douglas House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This beautiful 200-year-old stone house has big beautiful bathrooms that complement the light, stylish chambers. The two upstairs doubles are lovely and…

  • Alnwick Lodge

    Northumberland Coast

    Situated 3 miles south of Alnwick's centre, this gorgeous Victorian farmstead has 15 antique-filled rooms with quirky touches like free-standing, lidded…

  • Polochar Inn

    Outer Hebrides

    This 18th-century inn has been transformed into a stylish, welcoming hotel with a stunning location looking out across the sea to Barra. The excellent…

  • Coed Owen Bunkhouse

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    On a working sheep farm just south of the Cantref Reservoir, this excellent custom conversion of an old stone barn offers smart six- and 10-bed bunk rooms…

  • Muckrach Country House Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    Built as a Victorian shooting lodge in 1860, Muckrach has been tastefully converted into a luxurious country house hotel with a relaxed and informal…

  • Pilrig House

    Leith

    Pilrig is a gorgeous 17th-century town house that was once home to Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather (it gets a mention in his novel Kidnapped). Set at…

  • Saba's Glen Yurt

    Isle of Man

    In the conservation area of Union Mills you can bed down in a solar-powered eco-yurt that comes equipped with a king-sized bed and a wood burner. Outside…

  • Nanny Brow

    The Lake District

    There's a compelling reason to choose this premium B&B – and that's the knockout view. The whitewashed house sits on a crag with a top-drawer view down…

  • Celyn Farm

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    If you like to get away from all neighbours, you'll love Celyn ('Holy') Farm. Set in 120 hectares of farmland reached by narrow lanes from either…

  • ABode Canterbury

    Canterbury

    The 72 rooms at this super-central hotel, the only boutique hotel in town, are graded from ‘comfortable’ to ‘fabulous’ (via 'enviable'), and for the most…

  • Llethryd Barns

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Arranged in a horseshoe around a central courtyard, this handsome set of late-Georgian farm buildings has been converted into seven guest suites, each…

  • Jesmond Dene House

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Large bedrooms at this exquisite 40-room property are furnished in a modern interpretation of the Arts and Crafts style and have stunning bathrooms…

  • Friars Wynd

    Stirling

    Set in a lovingly restored 19th-century town house just a short walk from the train station, Friars Wynd offers eight bedrooms of varying size, many with…

  • River House

    Cardiff

    Professionally run by a helpful young brother-and-sister team, River House has a well-equipped kitchen, a laundry, a small garden and a cosy TV lounge,…

  • Jeake’s House

    Rye

    Situated on Mermaid St, this 17th-century town house once belonged to US poet Conrad Aitken. The 11 rooms are named after writers who stayed here. The…

  • Sign of the Angel

    Wiltshire

    Every inch of this gorgeous, 15th-century restaurant-with-rooms is rich in heritage pizazz. Burnished beams, slanting floors and open fires meet duck-down…

  • Rum Doodle

    The Lake District

    Named after a classic travel novel about a fictional mountain in the Himalayas, this B&B zings with imagination. Its rooms are themed after places and…

  • The Lawrance

    York

    Set back from the road in a huddle of old red-brick buildings that once formed a factory, the Lawrance is an excellent find: super-swish serviced…

  • The 25

    Torquay

    'We banished magnolia,' says the owner proudly. And how: the playful bedrooms here team zebra print with acid yellow, or burgundy with peacock blue. Pop…

  • Chambers

    Leeds

    This grand Edwardian office building has been converted into 63 luxury serviced apartments, ranging from two-person studios to a two-bedroom penthouse (…

  • Cary Arms

    Torquay

    In a dreamy spot beside Babbacombe's sands, this heritage hotel has more than a hint of a New England beach retreat. Bright, light-filled rooms with candy…

  • Trafford Bank

    Inverness

    Lots of rave reviews for this elegant Victorian villa, which was once home to a bishop, just a mitre's-toss from the Caledonian Canal and 10 minutes’ walk…

  • Southside Guest House

    Edinburgh

    Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guesthouse category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its…

  • Lageorna

    Central Highlands

    This converted croft house and lodge in the island’s northwest is Eigg’s most luxurious accommodation. Rooms are fitted with beautiful, locally made, …

  • Bosinver Farm

    South Cornwall

    There's a cottage to suit pretty much every need at this place near Saint Austell, from modern eco-bungalows to traditional stone farmhouses, all with a…

  • Globe Inn

    Aberdeen

    This popular pub has seven appealing, comfortable guest bedrooms upstairs, done out in dark wood with burgundy bedspreads. There's live music in the pub…

  • Selkirk Arms Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    What a haven of hospitality this is. Rooms look great with a stylish purply finish and slate-floored bathrooms. Wood furnishings and views over the back…

  • Victoria Square Guesthouse

    Stirling

    Though close to the centre of town, Victoria Sq is a quiet oasis of elegant Victorian buildings surrounding a verdant park. This luxury guesthouse’s huge…

  • Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel

    Northeast England

    Founded by William the Conqueror's cousin Robert de Umfraville in 1086 and set in almost 13 hectares of grounds, this story-book castle has 17 classically…

  • Devonshire Fell

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This former gentleman's club for mill owners in the scenic village of Burnsall has a very contemporary feel and spacious rooms, many with beautiful valley…

  • B+B Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Built in 1883 as a grand home for the proprietor of the Scotsman newspaper, this Victorian extravaganza of carved oak, parquet floors, stained glass and…

  • Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse

    Trotternish

    This hostel enjoys a glorious setting overlooking Uig Bay, with superb views from its ultra-stylish lounge. The dorms have custom-built wooden bunks that…

  • Dartmoor Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    It looks venerable, but behind the whitewashed exterior, this coaching inn is a thoroughly modern affair: light, bright and bang up to date. Most people…

  • Tigh an Dochais

    Skye

    A cleverly designed modern building, Tigh an Dochais is one of Skye's best B&Bs – a little footbridge leads to the front door, which is on the 1st floor…

  • Lace Market Hotel

    Nottingham

    In the heart of the gentrified Lace Market, this elegant Georgian town house's 42 sleek rooms have state-of-the-art furnishings and amenities; some come…

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