Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom

  • Oakthwaite House

    Keswick

    Bright and cheery, this attractive B&B has five rooms in sea blues, stripes and beiges – although some are crammed in under the eaves, so tall guests will…

  • Edale YHA

    Peak District

    Spectacular views across to Back Tor unfold from this country-house hostel 1.5 miles east of Edale, signposted from the Hope road. All 157 beds are bunks;…

  • Garden Mews

    Yorkshire

    This cheap and homely B&B is on the edge of leafy Kingston Sq, close to the New Theatre yet a bit of a hike from Hull's charming Old Town and Fruit Market…

  • Amaryllis Guest House

    Edinburgh

    The Amaryllis, a cute little Georgian town house on a quiet backstreet, has five bedrooms; some are a little cramped, but there's a more spacious family…

  • Castle View Hotel

    Southeast Wales

    The 300-year-old Castle View has intriguing historic details, including 18th-century wall paintings in two of the bedrooms and hand-painted glass in the…

  • Coniston Holly How YHA

    The Lake District

    An older-style YHA that favours colour schemes that went out in the mid-70s (lime greens and puces, anyone?). Still, the facilities are good – well…

  • Haven House

    Torquay

    There's not a doily in sight in these simple, compact rooms with subtle colours and tinted throws. The good range of breakfast treats include kippers and…

  • White Sails

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Plush fabrics, framed prints, brass bedsteads and shabby-chic tables and lamps set the scene at this intimate property a mile southwest of the town centre…

  • Saye Bay Campsite

    The Channel Islands

    At this prime beachfront location, you can either pitch your own tent or rent one of the fully-equipped on-site tents with access to kitchen facilities…

  • Rackwick Outdoor Centre

    Orkney

    This cosy, clean, modernised spot, 6 miles from the ferry at Moaness, has two four-bed dorms and is popular with walkers. You can also camp outside and…

  • Patterdale YHA

    The Lake District

    This 1970s hostel lacks the heritage of some of the Lakeland YHAs, but it has a great location by the lake and all the usual YHA trappings (kitchen, cafe,…

  • Harbour House Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Formerly the customs house, this is now a popular, solid old pub. Some of the tastefully furnished, refurbished rooms have brilliant views over the…

  • Cornerways

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    A corner red-brick Victorian terraced house, characteristic of so many in Carlisle – and, in this case, Grade II listed. Rooms are quite basic – chocolate…

  • Falmouth Lodge Backpackers

    South Cornwall

    In a mock-Tudor house at the top of town, this friendly hostel makes a fun budget stay. Rooms are small but clean and cosy, there's an Aga in the kitchen…

  • Barnhill

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The cottage where George Orwell stayed is in a gloriously remote location in Jura's north. It sleeps eight and is 7 miles from the main road on a rough…

  • Langleigh Guest House

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    This antediluvian B&B looks like it was decorated sometime around the end of the 19th century – brass bedsteads, grandfather clocks, stone fireplaces –…

  • Glenlochy Apartments

    Fort William

    Convenient for Glen Nevis, Ben Nevis and the end of the West Highland Way, the Glenlochy is a sprawling place with three modern apartments set in a huge…

  • Flora MacDonald Hostel

    Skye

    Rustic accommodation 3 miles north of the Mallaig–Armadale ferry, on a farm full of Highland cattle and Eriskay ponies. No longer offers individual dorm…

  • Park Avenue Hotel

    Belfast

    The classy 56-room Park Avenue is handy for the George Best Belfast City Airport (3km away), and it's only 3km east of the city centre. Rooms are spacious…

  • Carlton House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A handsome house on one of the main roads into Skipton, with three comfortable rooms just a short walk south of the town centre. The decor is a bit dated,…

  • Future Inn Cabot Circus

    Bristol

    This hotel may be modern and businessy, but the rooms at the lower end of the price range can be good value. They're simply decorated in white, burgundy…

  • Ben Lomond Bunkhouse

    Loch Lomond

    Perfectly located for both the West Highland Way and Ben Lomond, this is very near the SYHA at Rowardennan and provides 10 berths in upstairs bunk rooms…

  • Charlemont Arms Hotel

    Counties Down & Armagh

    This 19th-century hotel includes an oak-panelled dining room, Victorian fireplaces and other period features that add charm. The bedrooms are spacious but…

  • Inverness Student Hotel

    Inverness

    Set in a rambling old house with comfy beds and views across the River Ness, this hostel has a party atmosphere, and organises pub crawls in town. It’s a…

  • Monkgate Guesthouse

    York

    This guesthouse is convenient for drivers, with off-street parking just outside the city walls. It has five traditionally styled bedrooms including a good…

  • NosDa

    Cardiff

    Directly across the river from Principality Stadium, NosDa ('goodnight' in Welsh) has brightly painted rooms above a rocking beer-lovers' bar. Free basic…

  • Menzies Guest House

    Edinburgh

    A pretty average guesthouse with seven high-ceilinged Victorian rooms spread over three floors, and vegetarian-only breakfasts (but no eggs!). The family…

  • In York Holidays

    York

    If you're planning to stay a few days in York, this agency offers a good selection of self-catering apartments from about £290 for three nights (which is…

  • Island Lodges

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    These three comfortable and modern self-catering holiday chalets, sleeping from two to five people, are just a 10-minute walk from the ferry pier at…

  • Heads of Ayr Caravan Park

    Southern Scotland

    This caravan park is in a lovely, quiet location close to the beach. There are various caravans and chalets available to rent by the week or for a few…

  • Fisherground Farm

    The Lake District

    Family-friendly camping in idyllic Eskdale, handy for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. It gets very busy in summer, so it's better reserved for the…

  • Rhossili Bunkhouse

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Located in the village of Middleton, within easy walking distance of Rhossili, this community-run bunkhouse is very well equipped, clean and comfortable…

  • Waterways Cottage

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Next door to the thatched Waterways Cottage (where the owners live), a modern annexe has two kitchen-equipped studios; one can accommodate three people…

  • Alexandra Hotel

    Fort William

    Large, traditional, family oriented hotel bang in the middle of town, with mostly smart, businesslike rooms – be sure to ask for a recently renovated one,…

  • Rutlands

    Windsor & Eton

    In a typical residential home half a mile south of Windsor’s central station, this family-run B&B makes a comfortable choice, with two handy car spaces…

  • Premier Inn, King St

    Bristol

    Yes, we know – it's a Premier Inn. But it also has big beds, cheap rates, a riverside location and some rooms with harbour views. There's discounted…

  • Kidwells Guest House

    The Midlands & the Marches

    The 20 comfortable rooms at this B&B in the north of town come in varying categories, including one with a balcony and one with its own courtyard. A…

  • Ammonite

    Dorset

    The pleasing bedrooms at this tranquil edge-of-village B&B feature pastels and pine, while the Aga-cooked breakfast includes local eggs, homemade jams and…

  • Via House

    Orkney

    Characterful and a bit chaotic, this place can make for a relaxing away-from-it-all retreat, with great star-watching on clear nights and opportunities…

  • Westbourne Lodge

    Birmingham

    This popular B&B is located about 2 miles west in the peaceful suburb of Edgbaston (follow the A456). Rooms are a little chintzy but spacious, and there's…

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