Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom
Oxford & the Cotswolds
There’s nothing fancy about this super-central option, formerly the Big Sleep and set in a hulking building with a somewhat institutional feel. Some of…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
Tiree's main hotel is looking a little tired these days, and the welcome is curtly professional rather than effusive, but it's an acceptable choice. Food…
Oxford
This very basic hostel, which sleeps budget travellers in simple four- to 18-person dorms, including one four-bed female dorm, does the job if you’re…
Yorkshire
Old fashioned and a little frayed around the edges in the common areas, this hotel is often booked out with small conferences or theatre-goers. It enjoys…
West Yorkshire
This friendly B&B, complete with resident cat, is like a flashback to visiting your gran in the 1980s: floral carpets, lots of chintz and teddy bears…
Isles of Scilly
These A-framed, dual-level beach cabins sleep up to 10 people, and have fine views over New Grimsby harbour. They're attractively appointed with…
Oxford
In the heart of the city, the Buttery offers views over college grounds from its front rooms. Rooms are spacious but unspectacular, in a muted modern…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
As close to the beach as you can get, this large camping ground can accommodate 300 tents and motor homes. On-site surfy-style Eddy's Restaurant has…
Exmoor National Park
Set right on Lynmouth's pocket-sized harbour, steep hills slope up on three sides at Rock House. Styling is contemporary, but the decor and service can…
East Devon
There's nothing fancy about this traditional B&B, but rooms are neat and trim, and it's just five minutes' walk from Exmouth's promenade.
Wales
Holiday cottages in North Wales and Snowdonia, West Wales and Pembrokeshire, Gower, Mid-Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
East Anglia
Basic, slightly tired rooms with pine furniture and a cream-and-brown colour scheme.
Cumbria & the Lakes
A budget but friendly B&B with flouncy furnishings and a generous breakfast.
Wales
A long-established club, where the emphasis is more on caravanning than camping.
Penzance
Coastal hotel in private seafront grounds. Rooms are boxy, but most have balconies opening onto Mount's Bay. Ex-Masterchef contestant Lee Groves has…