Our handpicked selection of the best places to stay in unique villages England
In the whirlwind of bustling city life and the seemingly ever-accelerating daily grind, do you find yourself longing for peace and tranquillity? Take a well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of slow-paced village living. Meander through enchanting cobblestone lanes, savour delectable dishes at quaint, traditional restaurants, and exchange warm smiles with the friendly locals on the bustling marketplace. Our heartfelt invitation to you: delve into the authentic local culture and embrace a life of unhurried rhythms that will gently untangle the knots of your daily existence. Give yourself the gift of time, rediscover your inner self, and uncover the profound beauty of simplicity. We have put together a curated list of romantic, small hotels and B&Bs, elegant boutique hotels and holiday homes set in picturesque villages. No noise, no hustle – find the perfect match for your countryside getaway with us.
Our most recent list of charming small hotels, romantic bed & breakfasts and beautiful holiday homes in England:
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Antonias Pearls
CottagesSensitively restored seaside houses in Charlestown with great grub & spa at home - luxury in absolute privacy. Built in the late 1700s, the tiny harbour village of Charlestown is largely unchanged and has been granted UNESCO World Heritage St...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 6 properties
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- from 220 GBP
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Hotel Endsleigh
Country Hotel- England
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- Devon
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- Milton Abbot
A stay at Hotel Endsleigh is like magically being transported into the fantasy world found in the pages of your favourite fairy-tales. Stroll through the rose walk tunnel and step into an extraordinary land of follies, grottoes, clock towers, shel...- Countryside
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- 20 rooms
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- from 205 GBP
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Hotel Tresanton
Bed and BreakfastHotel Tresanton is a charming cluster of houses, set in a former yacht club, on the edge of the quaint fishing village of St Mawes. It's located directly on the seafront, so the only sounds you'll hear are the splashing of the waves on the shore a...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 30 rooms
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- from 253 GBP
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Lifeboat Inn
Pub HotelThe Lifeboat Inn is a traditional harbourside pub, perfect for both summer and winter escapes. Located directly in front of the harbour, it's in the ideal location to enjoy watching the maritime activities of St Ives whilst enjoying a locally brew...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 7 rooms
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- from 140 GBP
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Linthwaite House
Country HotelIf you're looking for a luxury escape into the British countryside then there is really no better place than Linthwaite House. Emerging from the hills, in all its Edwardian, traditional timber gabled glory, the house can be found in its own 14 acr...- Countryside
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- 36 rooms
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- from 248 GBP
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Stow House
Country HotelIn 2014, Sarah and Phil turned their backs on their bustling city lives in London to bring you, what is now, Stow House. This stunning Victorian property, built in 1876, was once a vicarage but is now a beautifully refurbished B&B. The building wa...- Countryside
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- 7 rooms
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- from 120 GBP
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The Coach House at Middleton Lodge
Country HotelA unique place itself, the Coach House at Middleton Lodge is to be found in the beautiful nature of Great Britain. Set in around 200 acres of private countryside, this gorgeous Georgian country estate was built in the 18th century and can definite...- Countryside
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- 9 rooms
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- from 248 GBP
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The Grosvenor Arms
Boutique Hotel- England
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- Dorset
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- Shaftesbury
This beautifully styled Georgian coaching inn, with roofs dating back to medieval times, has captured the essence of Shaftesbury and its history whilst combining this with modern luxuries to create an atmosphere of modern rusticity. The leather se...- Village
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- 16 rooms
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- from 87 GBP
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The Ollerod
Country Hotel- England
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- Dorset
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- Beaminster
“An unpretentious foodie bolthole in a gorgeous corner of Dorset, providing hospitality with a mile-wide smile” - The Times Best Places to Stay: 100 Top British Hotels. This accommodation might be every foodie’s dream, but also enchants their gues...- Village
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- 13 rooms
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- from 135 GBP
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The Pig in the Wall
Boutique HotelGreat For: Gourmet Escapes, Romantic stays. To paraphrase a famous nursery rhyme, one little piggy went to Hampshire, one little piggy went to Dorset and one little piggy went to near Bath. What do we mean by that? Well, a few years back Robin Hus...- City
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- 12 rooms
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- from 249 EUR
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The Sandy Duck
Bed and BreakfastLocated in a beautiful coastal setting of the historic village of Falmouth, you will discover the charming bed and breakfast The Sandy Duck. The friendly ambience and causal atmosphere of the place makes it the perfect destination for a nice re...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 10 rooms
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- from 151 EUR
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The Stanneylands
Country HotelThis stylish country house is decked out with all of the commodities you could need. Incredibly comfy beds in quirky rooms that bring the countryside inside. The forest themed wallpapers and teddy bears on the bed will have you feeling like going...- Village
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- 52 rooms
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- from 115 GBP
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Trewornan Manor
Bed and BreakfastA beautiful boutique bed and breakfast, perfect for those looking for a relaxed getaway. The Trewornan hotel boasts the perfect location: far enough to avoid the city’s hectic pace, but at the same time very well situated with the main tourist att...- Countryside
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- 7 rooms
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- from 170 GBP
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Woolmarket House
Bed and BreakfastThe Woolmarket House is much more than just an award winning, boutique style, luxury bed and breakfast... it is a bespoke country getaway run by Michael and Sarah to offer you the highest quality of customer service. The historic 17th century list...- Village
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- 4 rooms
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- from 241 GBP
