County Antrim
On the cliffs above the Giant's Causeway, this 28-room National Trust–owned hotel is an ideal base for exploring the coast early or late in the day…
Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom
Outer Hebrides
Run since 1903 by four generations of the Cameron family, Harris Hotel is a 19th-century sporting hotel, built in 1865 for visiting anglers and deer…
Brighton & Hove
The retro styling at this eccentric Kemptown pad features everything from vintage posters and bright ’60s and ’70s wallpaper to Bollywood film ads, floral…
York
This grand, early-19th-century heritage-listed building has been converted into an upmarket hotel, complete with a solarium, beauty spa and outdoor heated…
Northumberland Coast
In a charming town-centre location, Berwick's most romantic B&B has three fresh, elegant and contemporary guest rooms, locally sourced and/or organic…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
In a lovely location, with its own lake, this 500-year-old manor offers 30 opulent rooms hidden down hushed carpeted corridors. Those in the manor itself…
Exeter
Overlooking the banks of the River Exe (and busy Bonhay Rd), this house has more than two centuries of history, not that you'd guess from the 11…
North York Moors National Park
Just behind Helmsley's church, the Feversham Arms has a snug and sophisticated atmosphere where country charm meets boutique chic. Service is excellent…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This extended country house, set alongside the River Clewedog, started life as a 16th-century fulling mill. It's now a peaceful retreat straight out of…
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…
Oban
Set in a grand Victorian villa on the Esplanade, 0.75 miles north of Oban's train station, this hostel is modernised to a high standard, with comfy wooden…
Chester
Contemporary hotel with 84 rooms all equipped with handcrafted Vispring beds and handsome bathrooms complete with monsoon showers. Good toiletries, flat…
Dumfries & Galloway
This is an impressive refurbished 18th-century mansion built for the Earl of Galloway. A maze inside, it has tastefully decorated rooms with a classical…
Jersey
In a super-central location, one of Jersey's most venerable hotels was formerly patronised by the likes of Victor Hugo and Dame Vera Lynn. It's had a…
St Ives
Much recommended and reliable B&B in a stone-fronted Edwardian villa, with four rooms offering elevated views over the harbour (rooms 1 and 2 are the best…
Notting Hill & West London
The gentle pastel shades, Mediterranean murals, terracotta and faux marbling of this modest hotel create a different and rather charming atmosphere. All…
Kensington & Hyde Park
This central and very welcoming 36-room hotel is an excellent choice among the hotels along Belgrave Rd. Compact rooms come with clean showers, double…
Edinburgh
This attractive modern hotel offers good-value accommodation close to the city centre. The standard bedrooms are comfortable and stylish, with a sober but…
The Cotswolds
Above a busy, locally loved pub, this clutch of simple rooms – not all are en-suite – is a favourite with Cotswold Way walkers and cyclists. Maharaja, its…
Orkney
Perched on the hill above Longhope, the small atmospheric Stromabank Hotel has very acceptable, refurbished en suite rooms, as well as tasty home-cooked…
The Lake District
Extremely handy for Windermere Town, and with the added benefit of off-road parking, this friendly B&B is run by ex-restaurateur Chris Blaydes. Rooms are…
South Cornwall
A stalwart on Cornwall's luxury-hotel scene, this riverside beauty sits on the Helford's north bank, with country-chic rooms (some with sitting rooms),…
Northwest England
This fine city-centre hotel is in a period house with modern rooms and an all-round businesslike interior. Look out for the beautiful stained-glass…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The luxury 12-room Levin is a bijou boutique gem. Attention to detail (US, EU, UK and Asian sockets in every room, Nespresso coffee machines, fine…
North York Moors National Park
This luxury campsite 3 miles east of Helmsley offers comfortable and unusual accommodation in spacious 'safari tent' cabins with kitchens, electricity and…
The Cotswolds
Although from the outside this 17th-century mansion appears to embody traditional rural splendour, its spacious, supremely tasteful rooms are surprisingly…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The Zetter Hotel is a temple of cool minimalism with an overlay of colourful kitsch on Clerkenwell’s main thoroughfare. Built using sustainable materials…
Dumfries & Galloway
Overlooking the water in the centre of little Cairnryan, this is a modern bungalow with two comfortable en-suite rooms. The double has a lovely outlook…
Kensington & Hyde Park
This spiffing six-floor Georgian B&B, remodelled with contemporary flair, boasts crisp common areas and a chic lounge. The 17 rooms (some with shower,…
The Lake District
This friendly hostel makes a super, outdoorsy base for forays around Borrowdale. It's in a lovely spot next to a babbling brook, surrounded by gardens and…
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…
Glasgow
The string of cheapish, down-at-heel guesthouses along western Renfrew St offer no luxury but a tempting location right by the Sauchiehall nightlife and…
The Lake District
This turn-of-the-century house is halfway down the Eskdale valley, near Beckfoot station. It's a real home away from home: guests are given the run of the…
Wiltshire
This independent hostel was created out of five old barns, and enjoys a picturesque setting on the Ridgeway. It contains bunk beds and a few private rooms…
Glasgow
Occupying a stylish contemporary building that does smart things with light and glass, this huge business hotel is handy for everything. There's a raft of…
Northeast England
Handily positioned half-a-mile west of the city centre and a quarter of a mile west of the train station, with the bonus of free parking, this comfortable…
Dartmoor National Park
A beauty of a Dartmoor farm, as traditional as afternoon tea, and all the better for it. Choose from quaint, frilly B&B rooms, basic camping fields (£5…
Cambridge
It's the bold modern art and imaginative design that nudge Felix into the boutique sleep spots. You'll find vividly coloured chairs set beside polished…
Exmoor National Park
You're likely to find a local crowd in the bar of this agreeable Exmoor coaching inn, where ranks of china mugs dangle from the ceilings and sepia scenes…
