Stirling
This place feels like a secret hideaway – there’s just 'McGregor B&B' on the doorbell – but it’s conveniently located smack bang in the centre of town…
Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom
Cardiff
This large town house has been given a contemporary makeover and converted into one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments, complete with comfortable…
Dun Flodigarry Hostel & Camping
Trotternish
A bright and welcoming hostel that enjoys a stunning location overlooking the sea, with views across Raasay to the mainland mountains. A nearby hiking…
Outer Hebrides
A charming Victorian villa with a conservatory and six luxurious rooms (mostly en suite), the Park Guest House is comfortable and central and has the…
Jersey
Freshly revamped, this seaside hotel commandeers a prime spot overlooking the centre of St Brelade Bay beach. Luxurious rooms come with colourful woollen…
Notting Hill & West London
This 137-room budget hotel offers super-duper rates for early birds who book in advance. Everything is clean as a whistle, and staff are efficient (if a…
Manchester
Nineteen beautiful bespoke rooms each oozing style: there's the sleigh bed in room 24, the double bath of room 34, the saucy framed photographs of a…
North & West Coast
A quarter-mile walk off the road a couple of miles southeast of Achiltibuie, this off-the-beaten-track hostel has a remote, serene location that's one of…
The Lake District
For a proper hotel stay in Ambleside (complete with the all-essential Windermere view, of course), the Waterhead is definitely the choice. Outside, it's…
Stirling
Nestling into the hillside behind the castle, this hideaway feels like a rural retreat but is a short, spectacular walk from the heart of Stirling. The…
Oxford
Fifteen comfortable, subtly chic, minimalist-modern rooms, with white-and-navy striped blankets, varnished-wood desks and blue flourishes, in a gorgeously…
Cardiff
Patterned metallic wallpaper and chandeliers add a touch of glam to the rooms of this small B&B-like hotel. It's on a busy arterial road, so expect some…
County Antrim
Located a 10-minute walk south of the harbour, these four, neat glamping pods looking directly out to the ocean come equipped with attached bathrooms and…
Shetland
A reliable country-style hotel, with renovated rooms that feature soft duvets, attractive colour schemes and big towels. Larger sea-view rooms looking out…
The Lake District
A reliable choice in Windermere Town, with six pleasant, spacious rooms (including a couple of dog-friendly ones). Thoughtful touches such as in-room DVD…
South Cornwall
Now here's a real rarity – the chance to stay beside a working lighthouse (and the very one that featured in the opening credits of the kids TV show…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
On the banks of the River Wye, with its own canoe landing platform, this 46-bed hostel in a Victorian former rectory is set within 16 wooded hectares…
Highland Perthshire
Everything about this property screams comfort. It’s a gorgeous place overlooking the Tay, with individually designed rooms – one has a jacuzzi, while…
Torquay
At this refined hideaway, in a wooded valley 3 miles north of Torquay, a gabled facade and plush public areas exude period elegance. Rooms vary – the…
Dartmoor National Park
Two miles south of the Haytor Visitor Centre, this large, whitewashed moorland hotel is traditionally decorated, but it has a surprise up its sleeve – a…
Belfast
Housed in a pair of beautifully restored Italianate warehouses (originally built for rival firms in the 1850s), the Malmaison is a luxurious haven of king…
Shetland
This wonderful wooden mansion was built in 1896. The owners are involved in an ongoing renovation – a major project – to return it to former glories, and…
The Lake District
If money's no object, this deluxe country house is the choice. The chic rooms and cottages are classically styled and feature luxury touches such as split…
Portree (Port Righ)
The Rosedale is a cosy, old-fashioned hotel delightfully situated down by the waterfront – you’ll be welcomed with a glass of whisky when you check-in…
The Lake District
There's nary a whiff of pretension about this B&B, halfway between Windermere and Bowness – it just does its job with elegance and efficiency. The house…
Skye
This lovely old house enjoys stunning views from the top of the village. It has been lovingly restored and beautifully decorated, and offers two equally…
Anglesey & the North Coast
This grand old sandstone building, with its impressive entrance hall and wood-panelled corridors, was built by the Earl of Uxbridge in 1794, becoming a…
Stirling
A sympathetic refurbishment of the old high school, the Stirling Highland has something of the atmosphere of an Edwardian gentleman's club but has great…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
This popular gastropub sees the rambling Wimbledon set decamping with mud-flecked canines in tow. The location is lovely and the three modern rooms-with…
Brighton & Hove
With North Laine on one side and Brighton Dome on the other, this hotel is perfectly placed for Brighton's cultural hotspots and shopping. Standard rooms…
Leith
From the welcoming glass of sherry to the cheerful goodbye wave, the owner of the Sandaig knows a thing or two about hospitality. Numerous details make…
Plymouth
Turret-topped, dotted with balconies and lined with Gothic gables, the Duke of Cornwall is a striking sight. Rooms are massive, if a touch staid. For a…
Oxford
This grand old hotel stares you smack in the face as you set off walking from the train station towards Oxford city centre. And if you’re looking for a…
Oban
This spacious campsite has a superb location overlooking the Sound of Kerrera, 2.5 miles south of Oban (two buses run here from central Oban on school…
The Midlands & the Marches
Owned and run by the same family for four generations, the 19th-century Belmont has 74 stylish, contemporary, individually designed rooms and a fantastic…
Leeds
Victorian grace at its opulent best is the theme of Quebecs, a conversion of the former Leeds & County Liberal Club. The elaborate wood panelling and…
Northumberland Coast
Locals love this gastropub and for good reason: ingredients are sourced nearby, the seafood and steaks are excellent and families are warmly welcomed. But…
The Lake District
This super-snazzy B&B takes the prize for most-over-the-top decor in Windermere: from sleigh beds to jaguar-print throws and backlit bathroom mirrors, it…
Stirling
This hostel has an unbeatable location and great facilities. Though its facade is that of a former church, the interior is modern and efficient. The dorms…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Ideally located for walks to Malham Cove, this rambling 17th-century country house has a gurgling beck (stream) flowing through the garden and a lovely…
