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the best of South East England hotels and other accommodation, handpicked by our own travel experts
recommended B&Bs and guest houses throughout South East England
recommended inns and pub accommodation throughout South East England
recommended four or five star, and other luxury hotels throughout South East England
recommended two star and other budget hotels throughout South East England
Recommended country house hotels throughout South East England
the "Royal County" of Berkshire includes historic Windsor, Reading, a busy commercial centre, and the market town of Newbury with its surrounding country villages
to the north west of London, Buckinghamshire is home to the picturesque villages of the Chiltern Hills as well as the modern city of Milton Keynes
encompassing a large part of the South Downs National Park, East Sussex also offers a dramatic coastline with the popular resorts of Brighton and Eastbourne
Hampshire is a large county, covering the New Forest, historic Portsmouth and the city of Winchester
the isle of Wight lies just off the south coast of England, offering picturesque villages, countryside and coast with several popular resorts
Kent is the most south easterly county in England, with important channel ports, traditional seaside resorts, picturesque villages and historic city of Canterbury, with its magnificent cathedral.
as well as being home to the university city of Oxford, Oxfordshire provides a gateway to the Cotswolds and a setting for the great Blenheim Palace
from the Surrey Hills to the county town of Guildford, Surrey offers a pleasant retreat from nearby London
West Sussex encompasses several smaller south coast resorts, the cathedral city of Chichester and a large part of the South Downs National Park
The vast Arundel Castle overlooks this small riverside town, with its antique shops and restaurants. There are some very nice country hotels and pubs with rooms nearby.
Lively Brighton, and its quieter neighbour Hove, form the nearest seaside resort to London. From the Royal Pavilion to the Pier and Beach, via the antique shops and independent restaurants in The Lanes, Brighton makes an ideal weekend break or romantic retreat from the city.
Burford, known as "The Gateway to The Cotswolds" is a charming small town with a long main street lined with 16th century stone buildings. There are many independent shops and restaurants, as well as several pubs. For accommodation, choose between hotels, bed & breakfasts and traditional inns.
Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the attractive city centre overshadowed by its historic cathedral, site of Thomas Becket's martyrdom
Chichester is an attractive city with an impressive 12th century cathedral and popular modern theatre, as well as the nearby Goodwood, with its motor sport and horse racing
Eastbourne is a genteel Victorian seaside resort on the edge of the South Downs and near the spectacular Seven Sisters white cliffs
recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Henley-on-Thames
The Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England, features picturesque villages as well as the popular resorts of Cowes, Ryde, Shanklin and Ventnor plus the historic Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House, the favourite seaside retreat of Queen Victoria.
The New Forest National Park covers a large are of heathland and historic woodland in the South of England, with many cycle and walking trails, plus the popular National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. There is a good choice of hotels and other accommodation.
recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Oxford
Portsmouth is a historic naval port and modern channel ferry terminal. There is a good choice of hotels and attractions, including the HMS Victory, The Mary Rose, D-Day Museum and Spinnaker Tower.
recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Reading
the fortified town of Rye, once a busy port but now 2 miles from the sea, is known for its half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, specialist shops and historic inns
England's newest national park, The South Downs offer rolling chalk downland and pretty villages across a large part of Southern England
Southampton is a major port city and cruise terminal with a wide range of hotel accommodation. The popular Maritime Museum celebrates the history of the city and the ships that sailed from here
The legendary King Arthur's Round Table is housed in the remains of Winchester castle. The city also has a magnificent Norman cathedral. There is a good choice of accommodation in and around Winchester.
Windsor is an attractive town on the River Thames, 30 miles west of London. Its town centre, offering many shops and restaurants, is dominated by the iconic Windsor Castle and Park, with Legoland and Ascot Racecourse nearby.
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