Orkney
Characterful and a bit chaotic, this place can make for a relaxing away-from-it-all retreat, with great star-watching on clear nights and opportunities…
Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom
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…
Shetland
This pebble-dash bungalow is a handy year-round two-room B&B with some water views at the south end of Baltasound. A twin and a double are cosy and…
Mull
You can camp for free in a lovely setting at the southern end of the beach at Calgary Bay. There are no facilities other than the public toilets across…
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…
Fort William
Part of a modern hotel and restaurant complex, the Bank Street Lodge offers the most central budget beds in town, only 250m from the train station. It has…
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…
West Highlands
Farr Cottage has a bit of an institutional atmosphere – it's often used by scouts, youth groups and clubs – but it has all the facilities you'll need…
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…
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…
Glasgow
The nearest camping ground to town is about 800m from Stepps station. It has sites for caravans and tents, and there are a few well-equipped chalets and…
South Pembrokeshire
This friendly village pub in sleepy Bosherston has simple, bright B&B accommodation above a convivial bar decorated with hair-raising photos of rock…
East Coast
This sizeable inn in the heart of Helmsdale was just about to reopen as a guesthouse when we last passed by. With 16 modernised rooms and good…
Ballycastle
This centrally located hostel in a Victorian terrace has a good kitchen and dining area and a friendly, helpful owner. Rooms have bay windows and wooden…
Cardiff
This agency lets out luxury, short-stay apartments in the city centre, along the docks and in Cardiff Bay; the best of them is Quayside in Bute St. There…
Dundonald Touring Caravan Park
Belfast
Situated on a busy arterial road 7km east of the city centre, this small, 22-site campground in a park next to the Dundonald Icebowl (where you check in)…
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'…
St Andrews
About a mile west of St Andrews on the A915, this campsite has brilliant views over the town. Facilities are good, though it's very caravan heavy. There's…
West Highlands
Very popular with hikers, though the atmosphere can be a little institutional. It’s a 1.5-mile walk from Glencoe village along the minor road on the…
Shetland
In previous incarnations, this building by the pier was a fishing shed and knitwear factory, but it’s now a camping böd, with coin-operated showers and…
Bath
The spacious apartments in this Georgian building blend heritage features (sash windows and high ceilings) with modern fixtures and furnishings. Quite the…
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…
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…
Loch Ness
Spacious site with smart, modern facilities, including its own bar and restaurant. Southeast of the village on the B862 towards Whitebridge; entrance…
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…
West Highlands
A convivial hostel with a peaceful lounge and communal barbecue area, and good views of Ben Nevis. Slightly unusual location in a residential area near…
Pitlochry
Tucked away above the main street, this is a little gem of a place with bright rooms, easy-on-the-eye furniture, and a warm personal welcome. Breakfasts…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Welcoming, inexpensive B&B just a short stroll from the ferry terminal – ideal for those middle-of-the-night arrivals from Ireland. The cosy rooms share…
Shetland
By the shop in Fetlar's principal settlement, friendly Gord B&B has sea views and two twin rooms and one double, all with en suite. Home-cooked dinners…
Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
A site with a sea view, Pitton Cross has an idyllic location, approachable staff, good loos and a shop. It's located on the main road, just over a mile…
Aberdeen
The Royal Crown has eight small, but nicely furnished, bedrooms, and a top location only five minutes' walk from the train station (though up a steep…
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…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Built into the ruined walls of Brecknock Castle, this somewhat grand old-fashioned hotel features 40 comfortable, refurbished rooms, including some with…
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…
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…
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…
Wales
Fairly basic accommodation, often in stunning locations. In some cases you may need to bring a sleeping bag, though many bunkhouses offer a hostel-style…
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…
Monnow Bridge Caravan & Camping Site
Southeast Wales
Just across Monnow Bridge from central Monmouth, this tiny campground has a quiet riverside location, despite being only a short stroll from the town…
Derry (Londonderry)
There's a warm welcome waiting at this family-run B&B just a short walk from the walled city, on the edge of the Bogside. Rooms are spacious and modern.
