Must-see hotels in England

  • Rohaven

    East Devon

    Behind Rohaven's tall red-brick walls live warm-toned rooms where contemporary furnishings meet 1920s features. The lawn-side patio is a pleasant place to…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Dolphin

    East Devon

    The bedrooms here may be supremely simple but they're also quite sweet, with tiny armchairs and burgundy-and-cream gingham throws. There's an impressive…

  • Hidden Hideaways

    Penzance

    Posh places for rent, with options including a cosy hut near Mousehole Harbour, a Penzance townhouse, a rural farmhouse and a beautiful stilt-legged…

  • Penzance YHA

    Penzance

    Penzance's YHA is inside an 18th-century house on the edge of town. It's a rambling place, with a cafe, a laundry and four- to 10-bed dorms. It's a 15…

  • St Michael's B&B

    West Cornwall

    Good-value B&B on the main street, with six individual rooms (3 and 5 have the best Mount's Bay views). The style is classic – expect brass beds, puffy…

  • Brindleys

    Bath

    A welcoming, boutique B&B on the east side of the city, where you'll find calm colour schemes, luxury toiletries and power showers. It's about 10 minutes'…

  • Halcyon Apartments

    Bath

    The spacious apartments in this Georgian building blend heritage features (sash windows and high ceilings) with modern fixtures and furnishings. Quite the…

  • Ye Olde Talbot Hotel

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Attached to a popular bar and bistro right in the city centre, this venerable inn dates to the 13th century, but many of its 24 spacious rooms are housed…

  • Beach House

    South Cornwall

    Smart B&B in a modern house overlooking Hannafore Point. The compact rooms are named after Cornish bays: top of the pile is Kynance, with a massive bed…

  • Avenue

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    In a peaceful residential part of Jesmond, this well-run, family-friendly B&B inside a red-brick corner building has basic but clean rooms, good…

  • Cherry Holme

    The Lake District

    A modern house offering traditional B&B rooms with wood-framed beds and mini-fridges near Glenridding village. The sauna is good for soaking those post…

  • Belmont

    Isles of Scilly

    A solid St Mary's guesthouse, in a double-fronted detached house a 15-minute walk from the quay. The six rooms are clean and bright and the price is…

  • Colebrooke

    East Devon

    Expect bright, pine-and-cream rooms, sweet ornaments and some original fireplaces in this tall Victorian town house. The family bedrooms are particularly…

  • Alnwick YHA

    Northumberland Coast

    Inside Alnwick's 1856-built courthouse, this YHA hostel has 57 beds across 15 en suite rooms. There's a self-catering kitchen, bike storage and a sunny…

  • Old Post House

    Dartmoor National Park

    Expect vivid prints, tones ranging from pink to cream and simple bedrooms in this village-centre terrace. The huge family room has sweeping fringe-of-moor…

  • Compton House

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Fresh, clean, frilly rooms, a warm welcome and a central location make this the pick of Ashbourne's B&Bs. There's a minimum two-night stay on weekends.

  • Newbury

    Bournemouth

    Modern furnishings, a central location and good rates lift this sweet B&B above the crowd. Breakfast is £6 extra, served in a cafe across the road.

  • Old White Lion Hotel

    West Yorkshire

    Pub-style accommodation, comfortable if not spectacular – though some rooms have good views – above a pleasant oak-panelled pub with restaurant.

  • Argyle House

    Whitby

    Victorian guesthouse near the West Sands, comfortable as old slippers, with kippers for breakfast. Discounts available for multinight stays.

  • Totland Bay YHA

    Isle of Wight

    Creaking, cheerfully run Victorian house with a maximum of eight beds per room and staff happy to share local info.

  • White Hart

    Lincolnshire

    Right in the middle of town, this handsome inn has 26 modernised rooms and a decent pub menu (mains £11 to £22).

  • Campsite

    North Devon

    Handily located in Lundy village near the pub and shop, this refreshingly no-frills site has room for 40 campers.

  • Cove House

    Dorset

    Fragrant, calm, pristine rooms set amid West Lulworth's soaring hills.

  • Chuckles

    The Midlands & the Marches

    A cosy B&B just south of the city centre, Chuckles is run by an arty couple and serves bountiful breakfasts.

  • Beacon Cottage

    North Cornwall

    A mixed caravan and camping site, in a great clifftop spot between Chapel Porth and the Beacon.

  • Holme Farm Campsite

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A basic, no-frills campsite next door to the Golden Lion pub, much used by Pennine Way hikers.

  • Squires

    Plymouth

    Unfussy, squeaky-clean rooms, a quiet but central location and a friendly welcome.

  • Rural Retreats

    Devon & Cornwall

    Focuses on luxury self-catering, with scores of properties in Devon and Cornwall.

  • Beach Retreats

    Devon & Cornwall

    Specialises in self-catering accommodation in beach areas of Cornwall and Devon.

  • Classic Cottages

    Devon & Cornwall

    Runs a large number of West Country rental properties, the majority in Cornwall.

  • Unique Home Stays

    Devon & Cornwall

    Focuses firmly on the luxury end of the self-catering accommodation market.

  • Portland YHA

    Dorset

    Comfy, rambling Edwardian house with sea views from most dorms.

  • Quayside

    Dorset

    Snug rooms in floral prints in the heart of the old harbour.

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