Reviews and guides
Combine natural beauty with luxury, fine dining and historic charm at these hotels in the Forest of Bowland – the perfect base to enjoy this stunning area of natural beauty.
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For a comfortable night’s sleep, hearty fare, a great atmosphere and a genuine welcome our recommendations for 17 of Cumbria’s best rubs with rooms are hard to beat. And some of them have incredible views as well.
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With its great expanses of heathery hillocks and woods that get gradually denser, its wild ponies, wandering cows and funny pheasants, the New Forest is a wonderful countryside escape for your family.
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With its sandy beaches and rolling countryside, cliff walks and watersports, castles and harbours, Dorset is a perfect place for family holidays...
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It’s not surprising that there’s a good choice of family hotels in York as it’s such a great city for a family holiday...
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York still offers the quiet, calm retreat of a country house hotel, if you know where to look...
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The best hotels in Brighton with sea views, including a grand Victorian property, family-friendly bases, a cosy inn and boutique seaside escapes...
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The best hotels with pools in Northumberland, including a country house hotel and a grand Gothic hall...
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The best hotels in Glasgow with swimming pools, including a rural mansion, a contemporary city base and a luxury five-star property...
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Our recommendations for 10 of Kent’s most romantic hotels are favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Kent, including the best hotels in Royal Tunbridge Wells, the best places to stay around Tenterden and the best hotels in Canterbury.
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We love the Peak District, and against this gorgeous backdrop we classify a boutique hotel as one that’s small and stylish, with individually decorated rooms, personalised service, great facilities and a more than decent restaurant...
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The best dog-friendly hotels in the New Forest ranging from all-out luxury stays to charming country hideaways...
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As well as being England’s oldest oak forest, the UK’s first National Park, and an inspiration for all sorts of well known literature and lore, the Forest of Dean is also an amazing place to holiday.
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Yorkshire’s landscape of beautiful moors, dales, valleys and coastlines mean it’s a delight to walk. But can you bring your dog to walk it with you? Our recommendations for the best dog friendly hotels in Yorkshire say yes you can!
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The best hotels in Chelsea ranging from chic contemporary boutiques to all-out luxury stays all offering surprisingly reasonable rates...
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With its wealth of historic buildings and its setting around a river, it’s not surprising that there are plenty of romantic hotels in York...
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Here is our selection of the best smoking hotels in the UK - not one where you can smoke anywhere but one which has a place specially for smoking...
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When it comes to an early summer break, June is just right for beautiful beach escapes in Bali and the Amalfi Coast, or sightseeing and adventure in Nashville, Norway and the UK . . .
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Searching for a reasonably-priced stay in Somerset? From charming country inns and quaint B&Bs to chic city hotels, there's a budget-friendly option to suit . . .
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Looking for a relaxing break in Berkshire? You can't go wrong with a luxurious spa hotel whether nestled in a stunning country estate or relaxing on the water . . .
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To uncover the best hotels with hot tubs near London we had to consider the best spa hotels near London, and the best luxury hotels near London, and also the best country house hotels near London: those are the sorts of places you’ll find a great hot tub.
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