The Midlands & the Marches
A bell's peal from the cathedral, this grand Georgian edifice houses a 38-room hotel. The service is as polished as the grand marble staircase, and there…
Must-see hotels in The Midlands & the Marches
The Midlands & the Marches
An old Georgian pub has been upgraded into a comfortable, midrange hotel with 45 rooms that scores points for location rather than atmosphere. Family…
Nottingham
A favourite with international backpackers, this relaxed independent hostel on the northern side of town is located opposite the Golden Fleece pub and a…
Birmingham Central Backpackers
Birmingham
Despite the railway-bridge-right-next-door setting, Birmingham's purple-and-turquoise backpacker hostel is recommended for its convenience to the bus…
Peak District
Overlooking the Pavilion Gardens, the Grosvenor is an old-school Victorian guesthouse with a huge parlour overlooking the park. Its eight rooms (including…
The Midlands & the Marches
An easy 8-mile drive north of Worcester, this inn sits on the tranquil banks of the Severn. Its 10 en suite rooms (including family rooms) are old…
Peak District
This simple camping field (no lounge area or shop) has a stunning location up in the hills 2 miles west of central Castleton. Showers are £1; fire pits…
Stratford-upon-Avon
In a timbered medieval charmer, the Shakespeare (part of the Mercure chain) has rooms named after the Bard's plays or characters and a hearty fire…
Peak District
Occupying a picturesque, creeper-covered building (Melbourne House) dating back more than three centuries and a new annexe (Easthorpe), with uncluttered,…
Birmingham
Located in the Jewellery Quarter, Bloc excels in sharp, contemporary pod design. Rooms are tiny but space is cleverly stretched: flatscreen TVs are built…
Peak District
The floors within this character-soaked 15th-century stone cottage are worn and warped with age, but the quaint bedrooms are bright and welcoming. Doubles…
Peak District
Spectacular views across to Back Tor unfold from this country-house hostel 1.5 miles east of Edale, signposted from the Hope road. All 157 beds are bunks;…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Plush fabrics, framed prints, brass bedsteads and shabby-chic tables and lamps set the scene at this intimate property a mile southwest of the town centre…
The Midlands & the Marches
Next door to the thatched Waterways Cottage (where the owners live), a modern annexe has two kitchen-equipped studios; one can accommodate three people…
The Midlands & the Marches
The 20 comfortable rooms at this B&B in the north of town come in varying categories, including one with a balcony and one with its own courtyard. A…
Birmingham
This popular B&B is located about 2 miles west in the peaceful suburb of Edgbaston (follow the A456). Rooms are a little chintzy but spacious, and there's…
The Midlands & the Marches
Attached to a popular bar and bistro right in the city centre, this venerable inn dates to the 13th century, but many of its 24 spacious rooms are housed…
The Midlands & the Marches
Fresh, clean, frilly rooms, a warm welcome and a central location make this the pick of Ashbourne's B&Bs. There's a minimum two-night stay on weekends.
The Midlands & the Marches
A cosy B&B just south of the city centre, Chuckles is run by an arty couple and serves bountiful breakfasts.
