Snowdonia & the Llŷn
The forlorn cries of peacocks strutting the gardens of this wonderful hotel are the first hint of the offbeat luxury within. Making unabashed use of a…
Must-see hotels in Great Britain
The Cotswolds
Focused around an imposing 18th-century house somehow squeezed into the heart of the village, and seriously chic within its stern stone walls, the…
Salisbury
In this 800-year-old boutique beauty, wood panels and wildly wonky stairs sit beside duck-your-head beams. The cheaper bedrooms are swish but the posher…
The Lake District
Acquired by the owners of Cornwall's Watergate Bay Hotel, the former Rampsbeck Hotel has been reinvented as one of the Lakes' most luxurious, family…
Glasgow
Glasgow's 19th-century merchants certainly knew how to build a beautiful house, and this 1840s terrace is a sumptuous example. Huge rooms with lofty…
Borders Region
The classy Townhouse exudes warmth and professionalism, and has some of the best rooms in town, tastefully furnished with attention to detail. The…
Kent
Occupying an unmarked 18th-century Georgian town house on a tranquil square just five minutes’ walk from the sea, this luxury boutique B&B is as stylish…
Chester
These award-winning digs are the ultimate in boutique luxury. This Georgian house has seven rooms, each decorated in its own individual style – some have…
Edinburgh
Dunstane House and its companion, Hampton House, are large Victorian villas dating from the 1860s but totally refurbished in 2017. Gorgeous modern styling…
North Cornwall
This stylish, popular beach hotel combines luxury with lifestyle: guests are positively encouraged to explore the many outdoor activities on offer at the…
Ullapool
Effortlessly elegant modern architecture in this hilltop house is noteworthy in its own right, but the glorious vistas over the hills opposite and water…
Powys
Built in 1820 as a gift from a slave-owning Caribbean planter to his wife, this quirky Regency Gothic castle has been brought back to life as a luxury B&B…
Exeter
'Victoriana with a twist' best defines this excellent B&B, where stately fireplaces meet mock-flock wallpaper and stag heads wearing aviator goggles…
Borders Region
A half-mile down the Stichill road, this grand Victorian house sits in spacious grounds where only bleating lambs in the fields and birds in the garden…
South Pembrokeshire
A truly magical place to stay, this secluded country-house hotel is just south of Narberth, surrounded by manicured lawns, mature trees and wildflower…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
If you're in need of pampering after your Cader Idris ascent – perhaps a gourmet meal, a complimentary glass of sherry or a soak in a hot tub – this…
Whitby
Weird, but wonderful. Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, once stayed in this house while holidaying in Whitby. Entering today is like stepping…
The Lake District
This lavish complex on the Langdale Estate offers next-level luxury. The huge suites are more London-chic than Lakeland-cosy – mezzanine floors, sleek…
Leith
Flowerpots filled with colourful blooms line the steps of this little haven hidden away north of the New Town. The eight bedrooms (all en suite) blend…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
Black-painted Plockton Hotel is one of those classic Highland spots that manages to make everyone happy, whether it’s thirst, hunger or fatigue that…
South Cornwall
A delightfully rural cottage complex on the outskirts of Fowey, with ecofriendly accommodation in open-plan, self-catering barns, all with quiet country…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Built in the 1850s for a mining magnate, this grand pile on the banks of the Conwy was auctioned off in the 1950s and half of it has been converted into…
Ullapool
Slap bang in Ullapool's centre, this solid house, once a manse, has excellent rooms with contemporary style and great bathrooms. There's no breakfast, but…
The Cotswolds
A mile northeast of Burford, this wonderful old Cotswold cottage holds two comfortable and character-filled en-suite rooms done up in tastefully creative…
Skye
You can't help notice the many new houses on Skye that bear the hallmarks of award-winning local architects Rural Design – weathered timber walls and…
London
Downstairs it looks like a rich hipster's living room, with well-stocked bookshelves, kooky art like Warhol's Reigning Queens and Beefeater bric-a-brac…
Moray
Housed in a row of restored 18th-century cottages and a former sail-making loft, this bunkhouse offers luxurious accommodation in four- and six-bed dorms…
Shetland
This genteel, characterful hotel near Brae has a long, sad history and inevitable rumours of a (friendly) ghost. Built in the late 18th century (though…
Shetland
One of Shetland's best hotels, this energetically run waterfront place has very stylish rooms featuring sheepskins, local tweeds and other fabrics, and…
Llŷn Peninsula
Set in a stately 1780 manor house, this family-run restaurant with rooms offers romantic, classically styled lodgings amid 2 hectares of immaculate…
The Lake District
A legendary place among Lakeland hikers, this marvellously remote backcountry hostel is marooned among the fells of Ennerdale along several long-distance…
Brighton & Hove
Brighton’s top B&B has five sumptuous rooms, perfectly done out with antique flourish. All the fabrics, furniture and decoration have been painstakingly…
Llŷn Peninsula
Offering big-city luxury in the middle of nowhere, Natural Retreats has taken an old stone farm complex and converted it into a gorgeous set of one- to…
Old Town
Set in a 16th-century Old Town house in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, the Witchery's nine lavish Gothic suites are extravagantly furnished with antiques…
The Cotswolds
The 14 different rooms at this former coaching inn, very popular with an exclusive London set, blend atmospheric period touches, such as free-standing…
Llŷn Peninsula
No sinking Venetian palazzo here, just five luxurious rooms in a grand Victorian house decked out with designer lighting and modern art; room Cinque has a…
Arran
An excellent hostel in a charming spot with lovely views. Rooms sport chunky wooden furniture, keycards and lockers. Rainwater toilets, energy-saving…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
This wonderfully remote estate on the park's northwestern fringe offers a bohemian back-to-nature experience in little fixed wagons, complete with…
Oban
A B&B can be a difficult balancing act: making things modern without losing cosiness, being friendly and approachable without sacrificing privacy. At this…
The Atlantic Highway
This lovely hotel steals the show in practically every category: space, style, welcome and definitely view. It has a fine position behind Summerleaze…
