England

Welcome to our collection of special places to stay in England. You’ll find hotels in the southwest where you can join the great scone debate, London apartments for exploring the capital’s nightlife, charming Cotswold B&Bs and remote cottages in the Lakes and the Dales. We’ve inspected every one, looking for beach trips, city breaks, scenic walks and warm hospitality that’ll fill your suitcase with memories.

The Old Dairy House
Lyme Regis, Dorset
From £350 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 10
A family-friendly farmhouse in the wilds of Dorset, full of character and unfussy charm. Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast are close
The Duncombe Arms
Ellastone, Staffordshire
From £160 p/n

Inn

12 rooms for 2
Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby
Curlew Cottage
Whitby, Yorkshire
From £128 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 8
A relaxed country cottage in the heart of the North York Moors National Park for free-ranging families; charming owners look after you
The Parisi Hotel
York, Yorkshire
From £99 p/n

Hotel

11 rooms for 2
What’s not to like? This is a cool hotel with an arty feel within the city walls - kind staff, yummy breakfasts and York Minster wait
Middle Spoad Barn
Craven Arms, Shropshire
From £69 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 5
Peace in a South Shropshire barn set in acres of wild flower meadows. Hike from the door, or simply follow the river through the valley
The Mill House Inn
Cornwall
From £75 p/n

Inn

9 rooms for 2 - 4
A really friendly, unfussy Cornish inn close to surf and sand. The food’s good, the wine list long, the bedrooms simple
113 Pepys Road
Lewisham, London
From £110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
A blissfully quiet and welcoming New Cross home. English and oriental blend - including breakfast! Rooms are airy, richly decorated and fun
The Coach House Norbury
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
From £89 p/n

Inn

8 rooms for 2
A very beautiful setting for this village Inn with superb food and calming bedrooms. Stride the Shropshire hills, return to much comfort
Wooden Cabbage House
Dorchester, Dorset
From £120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2 - 4
English country-house charm at this beautiful home with very friendly hosts, colourful gardens and Corscombe valley views
Judge’s Lodging
York, Yorkshire
From £110 p/n

Inn

21 rooms for 2
Warm watchful service and comfortable rooms are among the treats in store at this elegant townhouse hotel in the old heart of York
The Three Hills
Bartlow, Cambridgeshire
From £100 p/n

Inn

6 rooms for 2
Friendly pub in rural village near Cambridge with strong community feel, great local food, garden, snug room and fresh, pretty bedrooms

Offer
North House
Cowes, Isle of Wight
From £145 p/n

Hotel

14 rooms for 2
Elegant townhouse hotel with wonderfully personal service and fabulous breakfasts – ten minutes from the fast ferry, and dogs are welcome
Five Acre Barn
Aldringham, Suffolk
From £100 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
Contemporary B&B just outside the Suffolk Coast’s AONB. Generous breakfasts, spacious living areas and woodlands to explore with the dog
Okel Tor Mine
Calstock, Cornwall
From £54 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 2
Two cosily converted cottages each sleeping two, tucked in peaceful woodland with breathtaking views across the Tamar. Short walk to the pub

Offer
The Pheasant Inn
Hexham, Northumberland
From £110 p/n

Inn

8 rooms for 2 - 4
An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around
Stares Nest Cottage
Newton Abbot, Devon
From £85 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 5
Cross the river Dart on the old stone bridge to find a tranquil cottage for five, with an orchard garden overlooking the old church tower

Offer
Hoveton Hall
Norwich, Norfolk
From £130 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2 - 4
Elegant family home with relaxed, friendly hosts. Delicious traditional breakfasts, large sunny bedrooms and a huge garden to explore
Holbecks House
Hadleigh, Suffolk
From £105 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2 - 4
A friendly host, an elegant home, big comfortable rooms with views. Wake for a locally sourced breakfast, play croquet, explore Dedham Vale