Must-see hotels in Great Britain

  • Ard Daraich

    West Highlands

    About 3 miles southwest of Corran Ferry, this handsome West Highland house once belonged to florist Constance Spry (who arranged flowers for Queen…

  • Almara

    Shetland

    Follow the puffin signpost a mile short of Hillswick to find Shetland's finest welcome. With sweeping views over the bay, this house has a great lounge,…

  • Z Hotel

    Glasgow

    Just off George Sq, the facade of a historic building conceals a stylish contemporary hotel. Chambers are modern but compact – the idea is that you sleep…

  • Polochar Inn

    Outer Hebrides

    This 18th-century inn has been transformed into a stylish, welcoming hotel with a stunning location looking out across the sea to Barra. The excellent…

  • Highland Cottage

    Mull

    Antique furniture, four-poster beds, embroidered bedspreads, fresh flowers and candlelight lend this small hotel (only six rooms) an appealingly old…

  • Alnwick Lodge

    Northumberland Coast

    Situated 3 miles south of Alnwick's centre, this gorgeous Victorian farmstead has 15 antique-filled rooms with quirky touches like free-standing, lidded…

  • Seaview

    Mull

    Just up from the ferry, Seaview has beautifully decorated bedrooms and a breakfast conservatory with grand views across to Iona. The rooms are compact and…

  • Douglas House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This beautiful 200-year-old stone house has big beautiful bathrooms that complement the light, stylish chambers. The two upstairs doubles are lovely and…

  • Escape B&B

    Llandudno

    Escape is the original sleek B&B in Llandudno, with nine individually styled double bedrooms boasting boutique-chic ambience and a host of energy-saving…

  • Venton Vean

    Penzance

    The picture of a modern B&B, finished in stylish greys and blues, with stripped wood floors, bay windows and a keen eye for design. Rooms 1 and 2 are the…

  • Malmaison

    Dundee

    Housed in a Victorian hotel building, this place has been refurbished in typical Malmaison style with period features such as intricate wrought-iron…

  • Library House

    Shropshire

    Up an alley off the main street, this lovingly restored Georgian library building built in 1730 is hugged by vines, backed by a beautiful garden and…

  • Muckrach Country House Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    Built as a Victorian shooting lodge in 1860, Muckrach has been tastefully converted into a luxurious country house hotel with a relaxed and informal…

  • Glenartney

    Arran

    Uplifting bay views and genuine, helpful hosts make this a cracking option. Airy, stylish rooms make the most of the natural light at the top of the town…

  • Coed Owen Bunkhouse

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    On a working sheep farm just south of the Cantref Reservoir, this excellent custom conversion of an old stone barn offers smart six- and 10-bed bunk rooms…

  • Pilrig House

    Leith

    Pilrig is a gorgeous 17th-century town house that was once home to Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather (it gets a mention in his novel Kidnapped). Set at…

  • Saba's Glen Yurt

    Isle of Man

    In the conservation area of Union Mills you can bed down in a solar-powered eco-yurt that comes equipped with a king-sized bed and a wood burner. Outside…

  • 2 Quail

    East Coast

    Intimate and upmarket, 2 Quail offers a warm main-street welcome. Tasteful, spacious chambers are full of old-world comfort, with sturdy metal bed frames,…

  • Nanny Brow

    The Lake District

    There's a compelling reason to choose this premium B&B – and that's the knockout view. The whitewashed house sits on a crag with a top-drawer view down…

  • ABode Canterbury

    Canterbury

    The 72 rooms at this super-central hotel, the only boutique hotel in town, are graded from ‘comfortable’ to ‘fabulous’ (via 'enviable'), and for the most…

  • Celyn Farm

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    If you like to get away from all neighbours, you'll love Celyn ('Holy') Farm. Set in 120 hectares of farmland reached by narrow lanes from either…

  • Salcombe Farm

    South Devon

    Who can resist a tree house? At Salcombe Farm you'll get one complete with shabby-chic interior, fire pit and creek-view deck. Alternatively, opt for a…

  • River House

    Cardiff

    Professionally run by a helpful young brother-and-sister team, River House has a well-equipped kitchen, a laundry, a small garden and a cosy TV lounge,…

  • Jesmond Dene House

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Large bedrooms at this exquisite 40-room property are furnished in a modern interpretation of the Arts and Crafts style and have stunning bathrooms…

  • Friars Wynd

    Stirling

    Set in a lovingly restored 19th-century town house just a short walk from the train station, Friars Wynd offers eight bedrooms of varying size, many with…

  • Llethryd Barns

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Arranged in a horseshoe around a central courtyard, this handsome set of late-Georgian farm buildings has been converted into seven guest suites, each…

  • Rum Doodle

    The Lake District

    Named after a classic travel novel about a fictional mountain in the Himalayas, this B&B zings with imagination. Its rooms are themed after places and…

  • Jeake’s House

    Rye

    Situated on Mermaid St, this 17th-century town house once belonged to US poet Conrad Aitken. The 11 rooms are named after writers who stayed here. The…

  • Sign of the Angel

    Wiltshire

    Every inch of this gorgeous, 15th-century restaurant-with-rooms is rich in heritage pizazz. Burnished beams, slanting floors and open fires meet duck-down…

  • The Lawrance

    York

    Set back from the road in a huddle of old red-brick buildings that once formed a factory, the Lawrance is an excellent find: super-swish serviced…

  • The 25

    Torquay

    'We banished magnolia,' says the owner proudly. And how: the playful bedrooms here team zebra print with acid yellow, or burgundy with peacock blue. Pop…

  • Chambers

    Leeds

    This grand Edwardian office building has been converted into 63 luxury serviced apartments, ranging from two-person studios to a two-bedroom penthouse (…

  • Cary Arms

    Torquay

    In a dreamy spot beside Babbacombe's sands, this heritage hotel has more than a hint of a New England beach retreat. Bright, light-filled rooms with candy…

  • Trafford Bank

    Inverness

    Lots of rave reviews for this elegant Victorian villa, which was once home to a bishop, just a mitre's-toss from the Caledonian Canal and 10 minutes’ walk…

  • Southside Guest House

    Edinburgh

    Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guesthouse category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its…

  • George Hotel

    Lincolnshire

    Stamford's luxurious landmark inn opened its doors in 1597. Today its 45 individually sized and decorated rooms impeccably blend period charm and modern…

  • Pitcullen Guest House

    Perth

    This excellent B&B has a much more contemporary look than other guesthouses on this strip. Great-looking fabrics and modern styling give the rooms an…

  • Old Registry

    West Yorkshire

    This place is a bit special. It's an elegantly rustic guesthouse where each of the carefully themed rooms has either a four-poster bed, whirlpool bath or…

  • Fforest Camp

    North Pembrokeshire

    On the edge of Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, Fforest challenges the notion that camping means roughing it. Stay in large tents, tepees or geodesic domes…

  • Globe Inn

    Aberdeen

    This popular pub has seven appealing, comfortable guest bedrooms upstairs, done out in dark wood with burgundy bedspreads. There's live music in the pub…