The Best England Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout England

These are the twenty best hotels in England, hand-picked by our own independent travel experts. Use the menu and filter options to refine your selection, explore specific styles or English regions.


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Langley Castle Hotel

Langley-on-Tyne

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  • romantic retreat
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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enter the romantic world of a magnificent 14th-century castle boasting many original features including rooms with mullioned windows

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  • 3* rated
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a classic Edwardian country house set in a stunning, secluded spot above Hawes that retains the atmosphere of an elegant family home

Lindeth Howe Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere

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  • 4* rated
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  • walker friendly
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  • country house
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an acclaimed country house, once owned by Beatrix Potter, set in a large, well-tended gardens and features elegantly decorated rooms