The Midlands & the Marches
Stunningly restored in 2017, this whitewashed 19th-century inn 6.5 miles west of Derby has solid oak floors, stone walls and timber-lined ceilings. Its 12…
Must-see hotels in The Midlands & the Marches
Birmingham
Overlooking a park in the Jewellery Quarter, this 2016-opened independent hotel has 34 fresh, contemporary rooms with welcoming touches, such as hot-water…
The Midlands & the Marches
In a regal Georgian town house where the Bishop of Hereford once resided, this tranquil 16-room hotel has two sophisticated restaurants using ingredients…
Nottingham
In the heart of the gentrified Lace Market, this elegant Georgian town house's 42 sleek rooms have state-of-the-art furnishings and amenities; some come…
The Midlands & the Marches
Set around a flower-filled courtyard in the village heart, this rambling, black-and-white timbered coaching inn has 27 beautifully refurbished rooms (some…
The Midlands & the Marches
Surrounded by a rambling cottage garden, this red-brick 1860-built property 1.7 miles north of Derby has four countrified rooms with richly patterned…
The Midlands & the Marches
One of England's finest country hotels, rambling former hunting lodge Hambleton Hall, built in 1881, sits on a peninsula jutting out into Rutland Water, 3…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford's formidable one-time courthouse and prison, dating back over 500 years, is now an idyllic country inn 4 miles west of the town centre. Its nine…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Some of the dozen rooms at this exquisite hotel have free-standing claw-foot bathtubs, and all have luxurious bedding and Temple Spa toiletries. The…
The Midlands & the Marches
The ultimate country-chic retreat, this lovely Georgian farmhouse 3.8 miles northwest of Ledbury on the A438 has eight luxuriously appointed rooms with…
Hodgkinson's Hotel & Restaurant
The Midlands & the Marches
The eight rooms at this central Grade II–listed Victorian beauty conjure up Matlock's golden age with antique furnishings, cast-iron fireplaces, flowery…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Set in a large 200-year-old mansion 1.5 miles east of the town centre, this superior 134-bed hostel attracts travellers of all ages. Of its 32 rooms and…
The Midlands & the Marches
The Farmhouse at Mackworth is just 2.5 miles northwest of Derby in undulating countryside, with the bonus of plentiful free parking. The designer inn's 10…
The Midlands & the Marches
In the village of Rowsley, 6.2 miles northwest of Matlock Bath, this 18th-century stone inn has eight comfy, country-style wallpapered rooms, a restaurant…
Peak District
Located along the Pennine Way 1.8 miles west of Edale, this peaceful campsite on a working farm is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Along with tent…
Birmingham
A stylish operation on the 23rd and 24th floors of the Mailbox's annexe, The Cube, Birmingham's branch of the high-end Hotel Indigo chain marries a handy…
Peak District
Built in the 14th century and extensively remodelled in the 17th century, this magnificent property 3 miles north of Bakewell amid formal gardens and…
Peak District
This handsomely fitted-out stone house, built in the 1900s, has three comfortable guest rooms (two doubles, one single). Host Julia's organic breakfasts…
Birmingham
Housed in the Victorian red-brick former Birmingham Eye Hospital, this branch of the upmarket Hotel du Vin chain has real class, with wrought-iron…
Peak District
There's a tale to go with every creak of the floorboards at this history-soaked establishment, supposedly the oldest hotel in England. Among other…
The Midlands & the Marches
A Ledbury landmark, this black-and-white Tudor hotel built in 1564 looms over the main street. Of its 22 rooms, those in the oldest part of the building…
The Midlands & the Marches
Handy for the bus station, this imposing Victorian house dating from 1877 has six inviting rooms with high ceilings, big and bright windows, and some with…
The Midlands & the Marches
Owned and run by the same family for four generations, the 19th-century Belmont has 74 stylish, contemporary, individually designed rooms and a fantastic…
The Midlands & the Marches
Georgian manor house Swinfen Hall, built in 1757, sits 3 miles southeast of Lichfield amid 40 wooded hectares with formal gardens, wild hay meadows and a…
The Midlands & the Marches
Next to the boathouse in a gorgeous waterside setting, this rambling yet cosy 28-room Georgian house is a short stroll from the cathedral. The best rooms…
Nottingham
Within the former Nottingham General Hospital compound, this swish hotel has ultra-contemporary rooms (some with small terraces) in a striking modernist…
Nottingham
The sister property of the much-loved Igloo Backpackers Hostel has a central location footsteps from the Old Market Sq. Cabin-style 'sleep boxes'…
The Midlands & the Marches
Dating from the 14th century, this half-timbered inn is a charmer. Some of its 15 sage- and oyster-toned rooms have four-poster beds, and there's a timber…
Peak District
This gorgeous family-run B&B in a roomy old Victorian house has lovingly decorated rooms, many with fine views over the Pavilion Gardens. The owners are a…
The Midlands & the Marches
Situated 300m west of Conkers along Bath Lane, this hostel has impressive eco features (such as rainwater harvesting and solar biomass boiler usage), 23…
The Midlands & the Marches
An arrow's flight from the visitor centre, Sherwood Forest YHA is a modern, well-run hostel with comfortable dorms and a handy self-catering kitchen, as…
Peak District
Jane Austen is said to have stayed in room 2 of this aristocratic, 1804-built stone coaching inn while working on Pride and Prejudice. Its 33 rooms are…
Peak District
The cosiest of the 'residential' pubs along the main road has nine comfortable, well-appointed rooms; top-category rooms have four-poster beds and spas…
Peak District
Although its age isn't immediately obvious, this traditional village inn was built shortly before the Black Death hit Eyam in 1665. Inside you'll find…
Peak District
Next to the Moorland Tourist Office, this pretty and well-equipped campsite spreads over six fields, with some pitches right by the river. Showers cost…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Facing the Swan Theatre, this elegant property has a sleek brasserie and champagne bar. Its 45 rooms feature designer fabrics and its bathrooms are full…
Stratford-upon-Avon
This lovely five-bedroom Victorian property has a personable owner, very clean and attractive accommodation, and a large, pretty family room at the top…
Nottingham
Patterned wallpaper, richly coloured textured fabrics and designer elements, such as stag heads made from stainless steel, set the striking St James apart…
The Midlands & the Marches
Just beyond the bling of the amusement-arcade-lined main promenade, this tall 1840s-built stone house framed by towering monkey-puzzle trees has four…
The Midlands & the Marches
Tangled in vines like a Brothers Grimm fairy-tale castle, this stately property has 103 elegant rooms in a prime location by the local-history museum and…
