Glasgow
Once the power station for early trams, this boutique-chain conversion of an elegant building has resulted in a satisfying, surprisingly quiet option in…
Must-see hotels in Great Britain
Canterbury
This rather wonky 13th-century beamed inn, mentioned in Dickens’ David Copperfield, has eight themed rooms bearing names such as ‘Marrakesh’ (Moorish), …
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
On the slopes below a forested crag, from which spills its own 'private' waterfall, the Vagabond is Betws' best hostel – and the only one within the town…
The Lake District
Windermere's B&Bs might be pushing up their rates to silly levels, but this famously posh country-house retreat shows them how it should be done. The…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Perched on a hill above the town, this former hotel has been converted into a top-notch hostel. Dorms have two or four beds; all but one of the private…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This superbly situated hostel has three of Snowdon's trails at its doorstep. It has a well-equipped kitchen, laundry and drying room; Mallory's Cafe/Bar …
The Lake District
It's seven miles west of Kendal, but there's a reason to head out so far – this hotel sits in a gorgeous spot overlooking the little-visited Lyth Valley,…
Oban
Set on the hillside above town, this Oban B&B commands magnificent views over to Kerrera and Mull. It's run with genuine enthusiasm, and the owners are…
South Cornwall
This country house just uphill from Porthcurnick Beach has two-person studios and family apartments, all self-contained (with mini-kitchenettes) and named…
The West End
In the heart of Soho, this 78-room boutique hotel is a sleek mix of creams, tans and blacks, with a good range of rooms, all with mini kitchens complete…
Oxford
It’s worth booking months ahead to stay in the two cosy, pastel-toned rooms in this tiny historic B&B. Set in a 16th-century cottage in one of central…
Dumfries & Galloway
There's a wide range of intriguing accommodation at this waterside activity centre on Loch Ken. Solar-powered yurts sleep up to six; there's also a…
Anglesey & the North Coast
This sturdy Victorian house abutting the town wall has five sumptuous guest rooms decked out in soothing creams, three with king-size beds. Breakfast is a…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Billing itself a 'restaurant with rooms', this 16th-century cottage has seven spacious bedrooms in a contemporary style, with exposed beams, in-room DVD…
Orkney
For a farmstay with solitude, old-fashioned hospitality and one of the best breakfasts (with fresh eggs) around, try this place, 1.5 miles from Orphir,…
The Midlands & the Marches
Surrounded by a rambling cottage garden, this red-brick 1860-built property 1.7 miles north of Derby has four countrified rooms with richly patterned…
Notting Hill & West London
The Buddha bust in the lobby sets the zen tone for this light, airy and beautifully designed option located between Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill…
The Cotswolds
This luxurious complex, in an idyllic riverside setting, incorporates a 19th-century water mill holding 37 sleek, contemporary-design pads, and the 600…
The Midlands & the Marches
One of England's finest country hotels, rambling former hunting lodge Hambleton Hall, built in 1881, sits on a peninsula jutting out into Rutland Water, 3…
Northwest England
Cashing in on Cartford's foodie reputation, the 15 rooms over this renowned pub are all extremely elegant – roll-top baths, handsome headboards, luscious…
Glasgow
This is traditionally Glasgow's favoured hotel of the rich and famous, and the patriarch of sophistication and comfort. A study in elegance, it's…
Oxford
This small, well-managed hotel, in a beautifully refreshed Victorian home 2 miles north of central Oxford, offers 12 elegant contemporary rooms – some in…
Orkney
This excellent, intimate, modern hostel is an Orcadian gem. It’s heated throughout and has pristine kitchen facilities and an inviting lounge; rooms sleep…
The Cotswolds
Sitting proud on Stow's central square, this 17th-century inn looks fantastic after a bold makeover that blends period charm (exposed beams, slender…
Bath
Halfway down stately Great Pulteney Street, this boutique hotel in a converted Georgian townhouse oozes grandeur that matches its surroundings. The quirky…
Glasgow
This modern chain does away with some normal hotel accoutrements in favour of self-check-in terminals and minimalist, plasticky modern rooms with just two…
Southern Scotland
This small, recently opened hotel in the heart of town is a nursing home conversion on one level. Rooms come with either king or super-king beds and are…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
With grand furnishings, sculpted gardens and superb views, this upscale country hotel is the former pile of Bolton cotton magnate James Leigh. The 14…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
With three stone self-catering cottages (the largest sleeping 14), a campsite in the lee of Valle Crucis Abbey, a farm shop and a tearoom-bistro (serving…
Brighton & Hove
This stylishly minimalist boutique hotel oozes understated class. So understated is the entrance, in fact, you could easily miss it. All rooms have…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
A hand-painted sign depicting three black eagles hangs above the door of the village pub, popular for its cask-conditioned ales, banter and (on Saturdays,…
Orkney
This commodious, refurbished 19th-century herring station is right on the pier in Burray village. Rooms have stylish furnishings, and all have great water…
Oxford
You won’t mind being locked up in this wonderfully converted former prison. Centring on a turreted tower of Oxford’s castle, it’s now a sophisticated…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford's formidable one-time courthouse and prison, dating back over 500 years, is now an idyllic country inn 4 miles west of the town centre. Its nine…
York
This Victorian home offers tasteful rooms that mesh fresh decor and five-star bathrooms with original features like cast-iron fireplaces. The flower- and…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Off the A470, and accessible from Betws by a footpath (starting behind St Michael's Church) across the river and the fields, this top-notch B&B inhabits a…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
More like a little hotel than a B&B, this large stone mid-Victorian guesthouse is operated by Jim and Eryl, a friendly couple with lots of local knowledge…
North & West Coast
This historic hotel has a fabulous position overlooking the marvellous perspective of the sandy beach fringing Torrisdale Bay. The owners have been doing…
North York Moors National Park
You pay a premium for the sublime experience of being able to hop out of bed and straight onto the beach at this cute assemblage of 17th-century cottages…
Orkney
Set on a working cattle farm by the sea, this place offers comfortable accommodation in a noble stone farmhouse. The polished interior features an…
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