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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charming house with a modern country house feel; relax with a game of tennis, a dip in the heated outdoor pool or a pampering spa treatment

Badgers Mount Hotel

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set in one and a half acres of Leicestershire countryside yet Leicester, Nuneaton, Hinckley and the M69 are easily accessible

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fresh, local produce is on the restaurant's menu at this friendly hotel, there are smart rooms, some with sea views, and a relaxing garden

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in a peaceful and relaxing spot moments from the cliff tops of the north Cornish coast with Newquay being a short drive or bus ride away

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enjoys a secluded and elevated setting overlooking the Golden Valley, public areas are elegant and guest rooms are individually decorated

Fernhill Hotel

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Edwardian house located between Charmouth and Lyme Regis with views over the Dorset countryside offering comfy, well-appointed rooms

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designer bedrooms and an elegant restaurant, set within 10 acres of gardens and woodland

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a relaxed air pervades at this handsome, mid-19th century property ideally placed for Porth's golden sands; some rooms offer sea views

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set in extensive grounds, this beautifully appointed, privately owned hotel offers a homely and relaxing atmosphere and stylish guest rooms

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you'll love the grandeur of this late Edwardian villa and its luxurious facilities - especially the two super swimming pools and the hot tub

Castle of Comfort

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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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this charming hotel retains many period features that date back to the 18th century, it is ideally situated between Bodmin and Wadebridge

Ravenwood Hall Hotel

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a delightful country manor, owned and managed by the same family for over 30 years, set in 7 acres of well-tended gardens and grounds

The Inn on the Green

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a charming, boutique-style hotel in a picturesque village, close to both Marlow and Maidenhead

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a superior inn with fine dining and facilities - rooms and suites have floor to ceiling windows for admiring the scenic views towards Padstow

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the pool, games room and relaxing communal areas make this Victorian villa B&B a good choice for an enjoyable holiday on the English Riviera

Saltmarshe Hall

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in secluded Yorkshire countryside, a magnificent 19th century stately home in parkland offers grand rooms and suites, splendidly furnished

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this boutique accommodation offers chic, seaside style, a relaxed and informal ambience and an ideal location for both beach and town