Notting Hill & West London
Everyone will feel at home in this appealing terrace of stylish and affordable studios, with a restful and charming walled garden. Some 47 well maintained…
Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom
Oxford
Slap bang in the centre of Oxford – front rooms overlook the University Church – this grand hotel is liberally scattered with contemporary art and offers…
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…
The Cotswolds
Housed in the former workshop of furniture designer Gordon Russell, this Arts and Crafts–influenced hotel offers seven sizeable rooms, some with exposed…
Keswick
The clue's in the name: this three-room B&B is all about the views – there's a panorama of fells filling every window. It's in a gabled 1920s house, but…
Cardiff
Decked out in mirrored fittings and silver tones, this stylish little hotel has nine rooms, suites and apartments in a beautifully restored Victorian town…
Dorset
An idyllic setting, pared-down designs, top-notch linen and pamper-yourself toiletries combine to make this a memorable place to stay – especially if you…
The Lake District
Owned by Robinsons Brewery and comprehensively refurbished after a major fire, this old inn makes a tempting Troutbeck spot – with 10 snug rooms decorated…
Liverpool
Malmaison's preferred colour scheme of plum and black is everywhere in this purpose-built hotel, which gives it an air of contemporary sophistication…
The Lake District
There are floral patterns galore at this sturdy Cumbrian farmhouse in rural Rosthwaite, with three rooms snuggled among cob walls and tiny windows (no wi…
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…
York
This mansion just outside Micklegate Bar is less than 10 minutes' walk from the train station. It houses a working convent, a cafe, meeting rooms and an…
Jersey
There's a touch of old-world grandeur about the Savoy in spite of its location opposite the fire station: marble floors, grand staircase and Grecian…
Brighton & Hove
If you can overlook the petite rooms and minuscule bathrooms, this 11-room B&B in a Regency town house, a short stroll from virtually anywhere, is a sound…
Oban
A 10-minute stroll from Oban's centre, this warmly welcoming place mixes traditional Highland hospitality and hearty breakfasts with a wee touch of…
South Cornwall
After an expensive revamp, this venerable hotel is one of Falmouth's fanciest sleeps. Rooms are contemporary and quirky, with bold fabrics, indulgent…
Shetland
On offer here are decent tent pitches and caravan sites, with or without stunning views over St Magnus Bay's weird and wonderful rock formations. It also…
Kent
This beautifully styled boutique hotel sits right on the Margate seafront. It features an understated sand-hued theme throughout, the southeast’s best…
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…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Secluded and relaxed, this 19th-century stone house sits in pretty, rambling gardens with views of the Wye Valley and Black Mountains. Only one of the…
York
This large red-brick terrace-house hotel sports a variety of options including family-friendly rooms sleeping up to five and self-catering apartments. The…
Oxford
A good-value hotel, in a grand Victorian villa half a mile from Jericho’s pubs and restaurants and 15 minutes’ walk north of central Oxford. Ten ‘feature’…
The Cotswolds
The three colour-themed rooms in this rambling 400-year-old house, vary in size, but they’re comfy, charming and delightfully unfussy, with Egyptian…
The Cairngorms
Better known as 'the Cairn', this long-established hotel is set in the fine old granite building with the pointy turret opposite the train station. It’s a…
Oban
Simple, colourful, relaxed and casual, this hostel has plenty of atmosphere. Dorms are basic, with high ceilings and plenty of space; prices vary…
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…
Stirling
Offering excellent value and a genuine welcome, this fine choice is easily accessed by car. The spacious and appealing 'Campbell' room is the best of…
Rye
This white windmill, sails still intact, houses perhaps Rye’s oddest digs. The shape of the building means room sizes vary, as do standards. The two…
Notting Hill & West London
Things – service and design – are snappy and efficient at this sure-footed hotel, and each immaculate room (including the neat bunk-bed rooms) comes with…
The Cairngorms
The Glen Clova Hotel is a lovely old drover’s inn near the head of the glen, and a great place to get away from it all. As well as 18 comfortable, country…
St Ives
This three-storey villa on the main hill into town has been given a sensitive and stylish refit, from soothing grey paints to louvred window shutters,…
Brighton & Hove
Themed rooms are the name of the game at this boutique hotel, but there’s nothing tacky about them – swish art deco styling rules in the Legacia Room,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Hub is a boon for travellers on a budget: the 189 rooms really are small, but they have everything you need and are done in a breezy, clever design with a…
Northeast England
Built in 1872, the one-time summer residence of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland is a local landmark. Many of the 46 rooms in the main building and…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The Bear is a local institution, a fine old coaching inn with a range of old-fashioned rooms – the more expensive ones with four-posters and spa baths…
Scottish Youth Hostels Association
Scotland
A network of reasonably priced hostels that produces a free booklet available from SYHA hostels and tourist offices. There are more than 60 hostels to…
Cardiff
This large town house has been given a contemporary makeover and converted into one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments, complete with comfortable…
The Cotswolds
Each of the nine plush rooms at 15th-century Cardynham House has its own theme, from ‘Old Tuscany’ to ‘Arabian Nights’; most have four-poster beds, richly…
The Lake District
This lovely farmhouse in Matterdale is all about the good life. The globetrotting owners have filled the place with souvenirs, such as chunky wooden beds…
