Southern Highlands & Islands
Historically Campbeltown's best address, this reddish sandstone hotel opposite the harbour is looking swish again. It caters mostly to yachties and…
Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom
London
Given its position right in the heart of the financial district, it's unsurprising that this upmarket hotel – one of three Apexes in London – feels a tad…
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…
The West End
This enlarged branch of the Hoxton hotel chain continues the tradition of offering stylish yet affordable accommodation in 220 rooms that vary enormously…
Oxford
A popular refuge for academics working at the nearby Bodleian – or drinking at the even closer Turf Tavern – with a thousand tales of bygone occupants,…
North & West Coast
Enjoy substantial comfort and hospitality in this gorgeous building overlooking the bay. The welcoming owners make an effort to run it along sustainable…
Oxford
Close to, but peacefully apart from, the bustle of Jericho, this small guesthouse is above a Lebanese restaurant, Al-Shami. Its rooms, up a cramped…
County Antrim
In the centre of the old town, Dobbin's is a friendly and informal place with 15 small and creaky-floored but comfortable rooms (one of them supposedly…
Manchester
The inelegant name belies the designer digs inside this beautifully restored Grade II–listed building, which features serviced apartments equipped with a…
North London
This lovely boutique hotel in a Georgian terrace house overlooking leafy Argyle Sq feels almost as if it had been dropped into the countryside yet it's…
Manchester
This recently refurbished Grade II–listed Edwardian hotel is a sumptuous business hotel that trades on its heritage as the hotel favoured by royalty and…
Exmoor National Park
A pair of third-generation hoteliers are breathing fresh life into the Bath Hotel, a feature of the town since Victorian days. To a stylish cocktail bar…
Brighton & Hove
Around a kilometre east of Brighton Pier along the seafront, this environmentally friendly B&B is spread between two elegant town houses. Paskins prides…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel, Blakes oozes panache. Each of its 45 guest rooms is elegantly…
Notting Hill & West London
The black-and-white foyer of the Anouska Hempel–designed La Suite West – bare walls, a minimalist slit of a fireplace, a stark white-marble reception desk…
Southern Highlands & Islands
In Dunoon you'll certainly want to be on the long, pretty waterfront promenade, and this spot fits the bill. It's in a quieter area, just over a mile from…
Notting Hill & West London
The very tidy 40-room Garden Court is a reliable choice for its price and location. The decor is simple, with decorative wallpaper and basic furniture…
Glasgow
Offering urban comfort without frills, Point A concentrates on doing the basics well, offering very comfortable beds and reliable showers in minimalist,…
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…
Notting Hill & West London
Ideal for those seeking peace and a sedate tempo, this charming B&B is run from a typical Victorian family home. Everything is in its right place. It's…
Notting Hill & West London
In a splendidly leafy area of the city, this set of 14 apartments offers very elegant and classically attired flats, with one- and two-bed apartments and…
The Lake District
If you didn't know this was a hostel, you'd think it was a grand country hotel: vast, Victorian and set in private grounds with its own arboretum. Big…
The Cotswolds
Elegant rooms that smartly blend contemporary style with antique furnishings and earthy colours fill this central 16th-century townhouse. Each has its own…
The Cotswolds
Overlooking a peaceful green 4 miles southeast of Stow, this stylishly revamped 16th-century pub blends old and new to perfection, holding a dozen subtly…
Fort William
Much more interesting than your average guesthouse, this former Victorian manse overlooking Loch Linnhe is an ‘art gallery with rooms’, decorated…
Dumfries & Galloway
Four miles north of New Abbey, this welcoming country-house hotel (built in 1715) is a great base, especially for families, as the farm park and mountain…
Dumfries & Galloway
A large contemporary hotel close to the Gretna Green complex. Though the blocky exterior won’t delight everybody, the interior is much more stylish; rooms…
London
During the university summer holidays (generally late June to September), some student dorms and halls of residence are open to paying visitors. Halls…
Southern Scotland
We're not sure about the modern facade on this genteel old building, but the rooms are quite luxurious, and some – it's aimed at wedding parties and is…
Cardiff
Flanked by busy roads and car dealerships close to central Cardiff, this well-organised YHA has had the good sense to leave the building – a former…
The Lake District
One of Ambleside's best-value B&Bs, in a double-gabled house (hence the name) in a quiet spot overlooking the recreation ground. Spotty cushions and…
Kirkwall
South of Kirkwall's centre, this sizeable yet intimate hotel is run with a professional touch. Rooms are individually decorated, and feature handsome…
Cambridge
For an authentic taste of university life, check into a student room in one of the colleges. Accommodation varies from functional singles (with shared…
The Lake District
This rambling Victorian mansion is one of the best options around Hawkshead, although it's out of the way on the road to Coniston, near Tarn Hows. It's…
The Lake District
If your budget won't stretch to one of Borrowdale's plush country hotels, this great-value, activity-focused place makes a good alternative. The decor is…
The Cotswolds
A rambling 15th-century inn, off the main street, where the flagstone floors, exposed beams and creaking stairs are complemented by 17 opulent antique…
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 Cotswolds
Behind its golden-stone exterior, this historic landmark hotel – here since the 14th century, it welcomed both Charles I and Oliver Cromwell as guests –…
Dorset
A B&B for bibliophiles: the charming, chintzy, volume-filled bedrooms here sit inside a four-floor, 18-room bookshop. Ancient tomes that just beg to be…
Orkney
Now renovated, this year-round hostel occupies the building that was once the island's herring market, among cottages that used to house the men that…
