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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The Coniston Hotel

Coniston Cold

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a true country retreat set in 1400 acres of beautiful parkland with numerous activities including shooting, fishing and a luxurious spa

The Grove

Cromer

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situated in an 18th Century country house with the restaurants using produce from their own gardens

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an elegant country-house set on the edges of Bolton Abbey's 30,000 acre estate with a luxurious adult-only spa and a choice of restaurants

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a tranquil hotel that offers a successful mix of period features and contemporary decor

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in a 17th-century estate - 20 minutes' drive from Chester - with outstanding leisure facilities, a private vineyard and luxurious rooms

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Georgian country house hotel set in mature gardens and offering relaxing facilities including hot tub, sauna and pampering treatments

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located beside the Leeds & Liverpool canal on the outskirts of Skipton offering good hospitality, spacious rooms and relaxing leisure facilities

Lindeth Howe Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere

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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

Raven Hall Hotel

Ravenscar

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in an idyllic spot where the countryside meets the sea with scenic views of Robin Hood's Bay, relaxing leisure facilities add to the tranquil setting

Beaulieu Hotel

Beaulieu Road

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a former coaching inn, set amidst open heathland, providing a cosy and relaxing retreat - dining is to be had at the sister inn next door

Northfield Hotel

Minehead

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a stylish hotel set in 2 acres of well-tended grounds and enjoying views over the town and coast; spacious guest rooms are well-appointed

Pentire Hotel

Newquay

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located on the quieter Pentire Headland between Fistral Beach and the Gannel Estuary offering great leisure facilities like an indoor heated pool

The Ullswater Inn

Glenridding

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in a scenic spot overlooking Ullswater, many of the rooms enjoy lake and fell views and there are relaxing facilities and a choice of dining

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enjoy a meal in front of a cosy fire in winter or on the terrace with fells views in summer or a relaxng pamper treatment after a long fells hike

Rutland Hall Hotel

Barnsdale

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surrounded by manicured grounds, the country house location overlooks Rutland Water and features a wide range of leisure activities

Low Wood Bay

Low Wood Bay

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a lakefront hotel in a spectacular setting boasting extensive leisure facilities and a water sports centre to suit all ages and abilities

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enjoys good access to the A174 and A19 making this hotel a good touring base, it also offers extensive leisure facilities

The Gamekeeper's Inn

Threshfield

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this smart, modernised inn is set within a holiday complex, having the pool and spa facilities adjacent provides a relaxing experience

Fire Service College

Moreton-in-Marsh

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residential training venue, just outside Moreton-in-Marsh offering an affordable Cotswolds exploring base, with comfy, well-equipped rooms

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a comfortable apartment accommodation equipped with practical and modern conveniences

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