Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Backed by towering pines and emerald fields on the western edge of town, this friendly B&B offers five tastefully furnished bedrooms in a mid-Victorian…
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Oxford & the Cotswolds
An exceedingly friendly and efficiently run family-owned B&B, right by the River Wye and alongside the ferry crossing. Comfy, chintzy, spotlessly…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Remote yet comfy Idwal Cottage, the oldest YHA hostel in Wales, makes a great base for walks in the Ogwen Valley, or bagging a few Glyderau or Carneddau…
The Cotswolds
This great little B&B sleeps guests in four sweet, spacious rooms, two of which occupy a separate rear cottage accessed across an attractive courtyard…
South Cornwall
Three sweet stone-fronted cottages, plus a B&B suite, on a private farm estate about 3 miles drive from St Mawes towards St Just. Neutral colours,…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This excellent purpose-built bunkhouse is situated on a working croft and is constructed along sustainable lines. It makes a wonderful walking base and…
Southeast Wales
Perched on a hillside overlooking a gorgeous loop of the Wye in the village of Llandogo, this old stone house has friendly young owners and three…
County Antrim
A beautifully restored 18th-century house overlooking White Park Bay, this B&B has traditional features such as antique furniture and a peat fire…
Southeast England
The contemporary chambers at this lovely ‘restaurant with rooms’ may be slightly low-ceilinged, but they’re clean-cut and very comfortable, with showers…
Leith
Luxury textiles, colourful cushions, stylish bathrooms and fresh flowers added to a warm Edinburgh welcome make this Victorian town house a highly…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Follow the harbour just past Tarbert's centre to this spot, which is beautifully maintained and decorated by one man and his dogs. It has great views over…
Manchester
The old-style lift and porcelain sinks are the only leftovers of this former millinery factory, now one of the best hostels in town. The location is a…
Skye
Three miles northwest of Carbost, this excellent hostel is housed in the old village school, with cosy lounge, well-equipped kitchen, and superb gardens…
Orkney
There are stunning views at this spectacular, quirky and cosy self-catering option between Pierowall and Noup Head. There are three separate units here,…
Aberdeen
Decor of exposed brick and leather wall panels, slate-lined bathrooms, and Corbusier armchairs in the more expensive suites add a designer's touch to this…
Dumfries & Galloway
The heart of the village, the Clachan Inn is an atmospheric pub with a fireplace and real ales. It serves an original and delicious bar menu (mains £11 to…
North & West Coast
The owners of Mackays Rooms in Durness also run Croft 103, a stunning, modern self-catering option aimed at couples, 7 miles east, right on Loch Eriboll…
Dumfries & Galloway
This elegant residence on the main road offers great hospitality from its cordial hosts. Four lovely rooms offer plenty of space; number four is an…
Shetland
Runs Shetland's network of böds – simple rustic cottages or huts with peat fires, which might mean bringing a sleeping bag, coins for the meter, or even a…
Southern Scotland
This B&B on the main road through town has warm and friendly owners who keep their prices fair and their four lovely rooms very shipshape. All are en…
Isle of Man
The island's fanciest hotel is this classic on the promenade, with huge rooms kitted out with handsome wooden floors, seaside colours and comfortable beds…
Southeast England
Big flashes of colour dominate the period rooms at this Georgian hotel. It’s the most enticing option in town and it also boasts a stylish restaurant…
Central Highlands
This organic croft in the north of the island has a campsite with basic facilities, and also offers accommodation for two in a Mongolian yurt.
Skye
Excellent site, close to mountains and sea, with a shop selling food and outdoor kit. The midges can be diabolical, though.
Outer Hebrides
A basic camping ground in the machair behind the beautiful beach at Reef (also spelled Riof), 2 miles northeast of Miavaig.
Devon & Cornwall
An excellent range of often quirky self-catering options set in rural, coastal and, inevitably, historic properties.
Devon & Cornwall
The UK's hostel organisation has some excellent locations around Devon and Cornwall.
Notting Hill & West London
One of the oldest hostels in London, the 11-bed St James Backpackers has been providing budget accommodation in the Earl's Court neighbourhood for almost…
Loch Lomond
This former church is now a remote, welcoming hostel in a peaceful streamside location. It's popular with walkers and offers simple accommodation in…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Part of a small, seriously hip US chain, this 258-room hotel prides itself on creating a relaxed atmosphere while maintaining exacting standards. From the…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
This enormous spa hotel is nearly 150 years old, but apart from its monumental exterior it looks very different from its mannered Victorian past. It's…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Where visiting divas doze and foreign royalty hang their crowns, this former hospital (St George's) boasts 93 lavishly appointed guest rooms and suites,…
Notting Hill & West London
The crisp industrial design – scored aluminium treads, opaque coloured glass, riveted stainless steel, metal bed frames – of this 50-room niche hotel is…
Exmoor National Park
This is the place to really lose yourself: a charming farmhouse nestled among the woods near Tarr Steps, 7 miles from Dulverton. The nine contemporary…
Notting Hill & West London
There's some lovely original tiling on the floor as you enter this fine old property on a quiet, leafy street in Earl’s Court, although most other period…
Shetland
This old RAF base (though the radar station it served reopened in 2018) is not the most atmospheric lodging, though the tired barracks-style rooms offer…
Notting Hill & West London
This splendidly located, 21-room property has been a firm favourite with rock and rollers and movie stars down the decades. Feature rooms are presented…
Southern Scotland
On the main road right by the monument and bridge, a charming ivy-covered facade conceals this romantic, rather luxurious hotel, which will appeal greatly…
North London
Now under new management, the Megaro has 49 indulgently large rooms, lovely decor, in-room creature comforts (espresso machines, fresh milk, rainforest…
Loch Lomond
This pub and hotel has a great lochside location and a view of Ben Lomond at breakfast. The rooms are decorated in classical Scottish country-comfort…
