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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a former convent, moments from the walls of Alnwick Castle, now a stylish hotel with unique guest rooms, a secluded garden and a bistro

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a unique hotel, in a unique location, at the heart of a 100 square mile wilderness nature reserve yet with all the comforts that are expected

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a delightful Edwardian house nestled in 2 acres of mature grounds at the heart of Borrowdale and affords guests a slice of peaceful, country life

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a Grade II listed hotel that retains plenty of character features and boasts scenic views, pretty gardens, lounges with log fires and good food

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provides good value accommodation in beautifully presented rooms and is a short walk from village shops, cafes and pubs as well as open forest

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a traditional hotel set around a courtyard in 10 acres of mature grounds and fields with the majestic moors forming an immediate backdrop

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peacefully tucked away on the England/Wales border, this refined, family-run hotel offers relaxation, warm hospitality and good food

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enjoys a peaceful setting just outside the village and glorious scenic views of the surrounding fells, many of the rooms have the same vistas

Mill End Hotel

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set in gardens alongside the River Teign, this secluded retreat features stylish rooms, comfy lounges with log fires and award-winning dining

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a combination of a historic 400 year old pub on one side and smart, well appointed rooms on the other all set on the A591 near to Rydal Water

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at the foot of the Quantock Hills, alongside the A39, in its own four acre garden, a comfy hotel ideally placed to explore coast and countryside

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surrounded by unspoilt scenery at the head of the Great Langdale Valley, a 300 year old hotel offering cosy, traditional rooms

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dating back to the 1700s, this relaxing country house offers individually styled rooms, a pleasant walled garden and a fine restaurant

The Maynard

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charming hotel where period features blend with modern comforts, stylish rooms, good food and scenic views that seem to stretch forever

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a delightful pub in a sleepy coastal village, close to marshes and sand dunes, that retains original character and rustic charm in abundance

The Pheasant

Bassenthwaite Lake

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a charming former coaching inn with elegant rooms, a traditional bar and a choice of dining options situated near to Bassenthwaite Lake