Must-see hotels in Great Britain

  • Eisenhower at Culzean Castle

    Southern Scotland

    If you really want to experience the magic of Culzean, it's possible to stay in the castle, which has a magnificent suite used by Eisenhower and several…

  • Burnside Farm

    Orkney

    On a working dairy farm on the edge of Stromness, this place has lovely views over green fields, town and harbour. Rooms are elegant and maintain the…

  • YHA Cotswolds

    The Cotswolds

    This welcome new hostel, in the heart of Cirencester, is the Cotswolds’ only YHA. Part of an exciting cultural complex, it’s built to the highest…

  • Afon Gwyn

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Down in the valley, this old stone house has been skillfully converted into a grand boutique guesthouse. The decor is faultlessly tasteful, with hushed…

  • Braehead Manse

    Orkney

    A top-notch conversion of a former village hall behind the church in the middle of Westray, this place has two luminous, high-ceilinged rooms with modern…

  • Oxford YHA

    Oxford

    Set in a purpose-built modern building behind the station, Oxford’s large YHA is a cut above other local hostels, with the feel of a chain hotel – and the…

  • Manor House

    Oban

    Built in 1780 for the Duke of Argyll, the old-fashioned Manor House is Oban’s finest hotel. It has small but elegant Georgian-style rooms – the majority…

  • Knightsbridge Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    A gorgeous six-floor peach, the 44-room Knightsbridge occupies a 200-year-old house on a quiet, no-through-traffic, tree-lined street. Each room is…

  • Tigh-nan-Ubhal

    North & West Coast

    In the middle of Tongue and within a minute's stumbling distance of two pubs is this charming B&B. There are snug, loft-style rooms with plenty of natural…

  • Pierhouse Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The delightful Pierhouse Hotel sits on the waterfront above the pier for the Lismore ferry, and has stylish modern rooms, a sauna and an excellent…

  • Mermaid Inn

    Rye

    Few inns can claim to be as atmospheric as this ancient hostelry, dating from 1420. Each of the 31 rooms is different, but all are thick with dark beams…

  • Tyn-y-Fron

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This gracious old stone house has five guest rooms; all have been given a plush, modern makeover, and some have divine valley views. Friendly owners…

  • Corinthia

    The West End

    With hotels from Malta to St Petersburg, the Corinthia group's crown jewel is this grand Victorian property in Whitehall. It's as smart as can be, but…

  • Trevose Harbour House

    St Ives

    A stylish six-room town house on the lovely backstreet known as the Warren, restored with a sea-themed combo of fresh whites and stripy blues. It's been…

  • Manorhaus

    Snowdonia & the Llŷn

    This boutique restaurant with rooms has eight gorgeously styled bedrooms in a dignified Georgian townhouse, each decorated by a different local or…

  • Hay Stables

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Three modern en-suite rooms in peaceful creamy tones await you at this friendly, central guesthouse. There's a common area for guests to mingle and a…

  • Townhouse

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Some of the dozen rooms at this exquisite hotel have free-standing claw-foot bathtubs, and all have luxurious bedding and Temple Spa toiletries. The…

  • Parc-le-Breos House

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Set in its own private estate north of the main road, Parc-le-Breos offers 16 en-suite rooms in a Gothic Victorian hunting lodge. The majestic lounge,…

  • Tontine Hotel

    Greater Glasgow

    This noble hotel in the nicest part of Greenock has appealing recently refurbished rooms that provide comfort without taking away from the building's…

  • Hillcrest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    A noble stone building in a quiet part of town, this offers a genuine welcome and a lovely interior featuring high ceilings and huge windows. Spend extra…

  • Aster House

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The trump cards of this Victorian townhouse in South Kensington are its location and the charming welcome of its hosts. The plant-filled Orangerie is an…

  • Cheval Three Quays

    London

    Right at the doorstep of the Tower of London, these 97 spacious, modern apartments available for short stays have all the comforts of home, including full…

  • Grazing Goat

    The West End

    On an attractive little street lined with boutiques and cafes and a shopping bag's throw from Oxford St, this upmarket pub/restaurant has eight tasteful…

  • Priory Mill Farm

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    With a cobbled courtyard, an ancient mill building, free-range chickens and a lush camping meadow by the Honddu, this is pretty much camping heaven, all…

  • Pipers' Tryst Hotel

    Glasgow

    The name is no tartan tourist trap; rather this intimate, cosy hotel in a noble building is actually run by the adjacent bagpiping centre, and profits go…

  • 94DR

    Edinburgh

    This peaceful and elegant guesthouse is a sensitively restored Victorian town house with six individually designed bedrooms with views towards either…

  • 2 Cambridge Street

    Edinburgh

    This ground-floor apartment is closer to a curiosity shop than a B&B, filled with art installations and vintage finds – a line of old theatre seats is…

  • Ayre’s Rock Hostel & Campsite

    Orkney

    This super-friendly spot by a beach 6 miles north of the Sanday ferry offers a cosy three-room hostel sleeping two or four in beds, and a sweet, grassy…

  • Moor of Rannoch Restaurant & Rooms

    Highland Perthshire

    At the end of the road beside Rannoch train station, this is one of Scotland’s most isolated places (no internet, no TV, only fleeting mobile-phone…

  • Knight Residence

    Edinburgh

    Works by contemporary artists adorn these modern studio, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (available by the night; the three-bedroom options…

  • Titanic Liverpool

    Liverpool

    The preferred choice of visiting football teams is this fabulous warehouse conversion on Stanley Dock, now a huge hotel with massive rooms decorated in…

  • Orcades Hostel

    Kirkwall

    Book ahead to get a bed in this cracking hostel on the western edge of Kirkwall. It’s a guesthouse conversion, so there’s a very smart kitchen and lounge,…

  • 26 The Crescent

    Southern Scotland

    When the blossoms are out, this is Ayr’s prettiest street, and it boasts an excellent place to stay. The rooms are impeccable – an upgrade to the spacious…

  • Harbour Hotel

    Brighton & Hove

    For views of waterfront landmarks, opt for a seafront room in this luxurious beachside hotel. The corner suites are pure indulgence, with freestanding…

  • Love Shack

    The Lake District

    Built on the site of a 1960s love shack (hence the name), this supercool, ecofriendly cabin is the brainchild of artists Karen Guthrie and Adam Sutherland…

  • Gwyn Deri

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    In a quiet suburban pocket between church and river, this cosy B&B is run by a friendly couple who keep its three modern guest bedrooms immaculately clean…

  • Albyn Townhouse

    Edinburgh

    Set in a refurbished Victorian town house tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the fashionable Bruntsfield district, this B&B is a real home…

  • Smoo Lodge

    North & West Coast

    A sizeable former shooting lodge on ample grounds has been lovingly restored to a very high standard. Excellent rooms feature high-quality mattresses and…

  • Blue Reef Cottages

    Outer Hebrides

    These luxury self-catering cottages (sleeping two) were built to an award-winning architect's design using stone walls and a turf roof, with panoramic…

  • Malmaison

    Glasgow

    This former church is a longtime favourite for its decadent decor and plush lines. Stylish rooms with mood lighting have a dark, brooding tone and opulent…

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