Guernsey
A stone's throw from the yachting marina, this comfortable hotel is right in the thick of the action. Great location aside, the carpeted rooms are decked…
Must-see hotels in The United Kingdom
Yorkshire Dales National Park
This purpose-built hostel has a central village location across the bridge from the main road, with a pretty garden out front and useful facilities such…
Orkney
A former activity centre and school now has dorms that vary substantially in spaciousness – go for the two- or four-bedded ones. There’s a big kitchen and…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Friendly, homely and tastefully decorated, this is the smartest B&B in town, offering four well-appointed guest rooms. The building was formerly the…
Hotel Xenia Autograph Collection
Notting Hill & West London
The name means 'hospitality' in Greek, and this snappy, efficient and comfortable 99-room hotel pushes the boat out to each guest, although cheaper rooms…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
A rustic, hospitable place, Comrie Croft has a bit of everything: camping; a pleasant, airy hostel; and Nordic katas (£99 per night), with wood stoves,…
Dartmoor National Park
A real surprise sits behind this hillside B&B's conventional exterior – the stylish, streamlined rooms are done out in dark wood and crisp white…
The West End
This 145-room hotel is set on a pretty crescent now named after Swede Raoul Wallenberg, who helped rescue Jews in Budapest during WWII (the Swedish…
The Lake District
One of the most popular of the National Trust's four Lakeland campsites, in a fine spot along Windermere's shores, 3 miles from Ambleside along the B5286…
The Lake District
This stylish indie hostel has a vaguely Scandi feel, with unexpected luxuries such as a Nordic sauna, skylights, two kitchens and en suite bathrooms for…
Cardiff
Despite being on Cardiff's booziest strip, Mrs Potts is far from a party hostel. It occupies a lovely old red-brick building and is full of thoughtful…
Glasgow
This Merchant City favourite is an atmospheric pub-restaurant with four stylish rooms upstairs, all quite distinct and colourful. Room 1 is the best and…
Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park
North & West Coast
In a wonderful spot right by the causeway across the Kyle of Tongue, a mile west of Tongue, this is the top budget option in the area, with clean,…
Plymouth
What a treat: a smart, modern B&B just a pebble's throw from Plymouth's seafront. At Edgcumbe you get cream and oatmeal colour schemes, comfy beds, and…
Guernsey
Its rooms decked out in nautical blues and whites, this smart hotel overlooks Guernsey's most popular beach. A little extra will buy you a sea view and a…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Take the steep climb up the eccentric hairpins of Serpentine Rd in Rothesay to this small but pleasant grassy area, where you can pitch a tent (April to…
The Cotswolds
At the quiet upper end of the high street, this snug B&B offers eight homey rooms cheerfully done up in pinks, creams and whites. Number 4 has its own…
The Lake District
On Hawkshead Hill, this 18th-century house has a wonderfully out-of-the-way setting, 3 miles from both Coniston and Hawkshead. The five rooms vary in…
North York Moors National Park
Just a few minutes' walk west of the town centre, Eleven Westgate is a pretty house with patio and garden offering top-value accommodation in cosy…
The Midlands & the Marches
Next to the boathouse in a gorgeous waterside setting, this rambling yet cosy 28-room Georgian house is a short stroll from the cathedral. The best rooms…
The Channel Islands
Easy access to one of Sark's loveliest beaches, proximity to Little Sark, gorgeous sunset views and an endless, dark sky at night are just some of the…
Northumberland Coast
Wake up to views of the harbour, priory and castle from some of the 10 modern rooms at this 1870s manor. Rates fall outside summer but as it's the island…
South Cornwall
Once a tired old pub, now a flashy seaside swank-pad, this expensive hotel is a good indication of the kind of clientele St Mawes is aiming for these days…
Cardiff
One of the few five-star hotels in Cardiff, this high-end modern hotel favoured by corporate types and couples sits right on the water's edge in Cardiff…
Guernsey
Staff go out of their way to be helpful at this country house hotel. Rooms are spacious and contemporary, with feature wallpaper, while common spaces have…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Run by very helpful, friendly and welcoming staff, these stylish, comfortable and fully equipped serviced apartments in a grand building on a quiet cul-de…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The one thing better than a good hostel is a good hostel inside a 14th-century pub. This compact, friendly place comes with comfy bunks, reliable hot…
Glasgow
Smack bang in the heart of vibrant Merchant City, this lively, pleasant pub has simple rooms with sleek furnishings and a minimalist design (room 3 is a…
Belfast
Next door to the Grand Opera House and opposite the Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast's most famous hotel – and at one time Europe's most bombed – has seen…
Glasgow
A characterful listed building dating from the mid-19th century holds this interesting hotel that features plenty of original art, sweet rooms with tartan…
Dumfries & Galloway
This dignified 18th-century house is set in a magnificent landscaped garden in Minnigaff on the banks of the River Cree. The two elegantly furnished rooms…
Southern Scotland
In a quiet and pleasant part of town, the mixture of new and old here doesn't always work, but it's a relaxed, friendly place offering comfort at a…
The Channel Islands
Alderney's best hotel has a lot going for it: a spectacular location overlooking Braye Bay, stylish, comfortable, contemporary rooms (with complimentary…
Exmoor National Park
Everything feels rich in this former coaching inn, from the ruby-red furnishings and tapestry-esque fabrics to the heraldic-style throws. The menu…
Outer Hebrides
This place has two Scandinavian-style timber camping pods set on a hillside on a working farm. Each has an outdoor deck and barbecue overlooking the sea;…
The Cotswolds
This very welcoming, locally loved 17th-century inn holds five good-value retro-furnished en-suite rooms, complete with sloping floors, exposed beams and…
Orkney
This well-equipped hostel is efficiently run and has excellent facilities, including a fine kitchen and a lounge room with great perspectives over the…
St Ives
This small hotel isn't actually in St Ives – it's in the suburb of Carbis Bay, a mile or so along the main road out of town. There's no sea view, but you…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
From the complimentary glass of sherry on arrival to the hearty breakfasts based on local produce, such as farm-fresh eggs and home-grown tomatoes, this B…
The West End
This traditional-style family hotel dispenses a warmth and consideration that can be hard to find in London these days. About half of its 32 utilitarian…
