Bristol
Welcome to urban glamping – three vintage Airstream trailers sit in a bijou AstroTurf roof garden slap bang in the heart of Bristol. They're predictably…
Must-see hotels in Great Britain
Norfolk
For backpackers it really doesn't get much better than Deepdale Farm: spick-and-span en-suite dorms and doubles in converted stables, a homely well…
South Devon
The 14th-century Cott is pretty much the perfect English inn: rambling, thatched and lined with beams. Rooms blend undulating walls with artfully…
Isle of Wight
Eco pods, log cabins, safari tents – the full gamut of comfy camping options sit happily on this spacious, sea-view site. They're beautifully decked out…
The West End
Step into the lobby of the London Edition and you're greeted by a stunning combination of old and new – from the stucco ceiling hangs an Ingo Maurer…
Bournemouth
Prepare for a winning combo: charming owners and delightful rooms. Themes and colours encompass yachting, deep aquamarine and ruby red. Relaxation comes…
Loch Ness
A boutique-style makeover has transformed this former huntin’-and-shootin’ hotel into a luxurious but eco-conscious retreat set apart from the tourist…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Sleep in a chic, contemporary world of whites, creams and spiralling Tudor-era staircases, inside a beautifully updated farmhouse. Stylish rooms, most…
Isle of Wight
This is the sea-view sleep spot of your dreams. A white, two-storey, clapboard lighthouse where the style is pure New England beach chic and the setting…
Suffolk
Past guests at this former mayor's residence include the prince who later became James II, and the Earl of Sandwich. They'd probably approve of its…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
Neatly perched on sloping Richmond Hill leading across Petersham Meadows towards the Thames, the impressive four-star Petersham offers stunning Arcadian…
Bristol, Bath & Somerset
Somerset's not short of lovely pubs serving superb cider, but the Queen's Arms is special. Rugs, reclaimed pews and flagstones nod to its 18th-century…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Family run for over three decades, this beautiful 28-room Georgian townhouse hotel is all comfort, British design and understated elegance. Rooms are…
Exmoor National Park
Step through the door and find everything you could want from an Exmoor coaching inn: a friendly bar with a real fire, a local produce-packed restaurant …
East Cornwall
As wonderfully out-of-the-way as you could possibly hope to be: a 200-acre organic farm surrounded by miles and miles of empty moor. Facilities include…
East Devon
The causeway to the beach is just 10 yards away from this cosy B&B's front door, and four of the rooms have smashing sea views. Inside it's all brass…
Cumbria & the Lakes
If staying in the city centre isn't important, then this palatial B&B is the top choice in the city. The four rooms are huge, contemporary and plush, with…
East Anglia
An air of authentic old England infuses Dedham Hall, a delightfully relaxed 15th-century farmhouse where overstuffed armchairs sit beside ancient beams,…
Norfolk
Dreamy Titchwell Manor is a swish, oh-so-contemporary hotel set in a grand Victorian house. You'll find lovingly upcycled furniture and bold colours in…
North London
At the top of a street packed with great pubs, shops and cafes, this grand family-friendly boozer offers six beautifully decorated, contemporary rooms…
The Lake District
Affectionately known as the ODG, this inn is awash with Lakeland heritage: many famous walkers have stayed here, including Prince Charles and mountaineer…
Norfolk
Coloured floor tiles, wooden banisters and stained glass signal this seafront inn's 18th-century heritage; stylish, sea-themed rooms bring it right up to…
Isles of Scilly
By Tresco standards, New Inn is a bargain. The rooms are soothingly finished in buttery yellows and pale blues, although inevitably you'll have to fork…
Exmoor National Park
In this enchanting 18th-century farmhouse, stylish, rustic-chic bedrooms feature chimney breasts and reclaimed joists, and the only sounds are the sheep,…
Norfolk
There's so much to love here: a quayside setting, gently funky decor and luxury bathrooms all make this stylish Georgian town house pretty hard to turn…
South Cornwall
The consummate romantic hideaway, teetering on the harbour's edge in pretty Portloe. Sumptuous rooms dot the smugglers' inn and adjoining fishermen's…
Highland Perthshire
Set in a Victorian manse complete with baronial turret, Jessie Mac's is a glorious cross between B&B and luxury hostel, with three gorgeous doubles and…
The Atlantic Highway
Six miles from Boscastle, these stripy big-top tents will make you feel like you're camping out with the circus. The 2½-acre site is divided into three…
The Lake District
One of the YHA's flagship Lake District hostels, this huge lakeside house is a fave for activity holidays (everything from kayaking to ghyll scrambling)…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
CitizenM's winning combination of awesome interior design and a no-nonsense approach to luxury (yes to king-sized beds and high-tech pod rooms; no to…
The Cairngorms
Here’s something a little out of the ordinary – a seven-bedroom hotel housed in a converted 19th-century church. The interior blends original features…
The Lizard
Endearingly eccentric campsite in a private garden in Lizard village. Sites are private, most have electric hook-ups and sea views, and the garden is…
North York Moors National Park
The top spot in town successfully combines a smart pub, a superb restaurant serving a daily changing menu of local produce (mains £14 to £22), and a…
The Cairngorms
Welcoming Eagleview is one of the most pleasant places to stay in the area, with beautifully decorated bedrooms, super-king-size beds, spacious bathrooms…
Norfolk
A pint at the Victoria after a walk along sweeping Holkham Beach is pretty much a tradition. Extending your drink to an overnight stay is richly rewarding…
Suffolk
You're just seven paces (count them) from the beach at Ocean House, and many of the rustic-chic bedrooms directly overlook the surging sea. The five…
Bristol, Bath & Somerset
It's as if they've distilled the wacky essence of Glastonbury and poured it all over this weirdly wonderful B&B. The downstairs is a riot of oddities:…
South Pembrokeshire
Based on a working 40-hectare permaculture farm, this large clifftop site has beautiful sea views and two separate fields so back-to-basics campers can…
Bournemouth
Still slumber spot of choice for Bournemouth's hip visitors, Urban Beach revels in a 'no-worries' air that sees free loans of wellingtons, umbrellas and…
Norwich
With its warm welcome, cosy yet minimalist decor, homemade afternoon treats and spacious rooms, 3 Princes is a perfect spot for an overnight stay. The…
