England

Our trusty team have travelled from the toe of Cornwall to the tip of the Yorkshire Dales in search of England’s most characterful places to stay, discovering country cottages dressed in rambling roses, Scandi-chic hideaways on mountain slopes and contemporary retreats for soothing beachside breaks. Every single one has been personally inspected by us, so whether you’re off to bask at the Devon coast, walk loops in the Lake District or cosy up in the Cotswolds, you’ll find a place to stay that’s packed with personality.

All our special places to stay are personally inspected by our team and chosen for their warmth and character. You book directly with the owners, meaning no fees or fuss from us, a better deal for them and a great trip for you.

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The Green Pavilion Gallery

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The Green Pavilion
Lower Gresham, Norfolk
From £115 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A wonderful green getaway with wrap-around views of Norfolk nature; walk Weavers’ Way, birdwatch at Blakeney, enjoy the coast at Cromer

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The Oak Gallery

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The Oak
Morpeth, Northumberland
From £107 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A gorgeous wooden-clad off-grid cottage deep in the National Park with far-reaching views, unfussy interiors and spoiling extra treatments

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Widbrook Grange Gallery

Widbrook Grange, Georgian country house in the heart of Wiltshire

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Widbrook Grange
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
From £105 p/n

Hotel

19 rooms for 2 - 3
Georgian country house with rustic charm and a home-from-home feel. In the heart of Wiltshire just outside historic town Bradford-on-Avon

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The Plume of Feathers Gallery

The Plume of Feathers 1 - Gallery

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The Plume of Feathers
Newquay, Cornwall
From £110 p/n

Inn

20 rooms for 2 - 4
Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

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Swangrove House at Badminton Estate Gallery

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Swangrove House at Badminton Estate
Little Badminton, Gloucestershire
From £215 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 5
Once a hunting lodge, this unique and authentic 18th-century architectural folly sits up a quiet tree-lined drive on the edge of the estate

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Carlton Barns Gallery

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Carlton Barns
Thirsk, Yorkshire
From £100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A peaceful cottage for 2-4 between the Dales and the Moors, with swallows in the barn, an idyllic village, and a garden to explore

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The Barn Gallery

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The Barn
Modbury, Devon
From £160 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 7
Lively renovation for this 18th-century cottage built of local stone and with a large garden in Modbury. Totnes and sandy beaches are close

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