The Midlands & the Marches
Stunningly restored in 2017, this whitewashed 19th-century inn 6.5 miles west of Derby has solid oak floors, stone walls and timber-lined ceilings. Its 12…
Must-see hotels in The Midlands & the Marches
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Birmingham
Overlooking a park in the Jewellery Quarter, this 2016-opened independent hotel has 34 fresh, contemporary rooms with welcoming touches, such as hot-water…
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The Midlands & the Marches
In a regal Georgian town house where the Bishop of Hereford once resided, this tranquil 16-room hotel has two sophisticated restaurants using ingredients…
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Nottingham
In the heart of the gentrified Lace Market, this elegant Georgian town house's 42 sleek rooms have state-of-the-art furnishings and amenities; some come…
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The Midlands & the Marches
Set around a flower-filled courtyard in the village heart, this rambling, black-and-white timbered coaching inn has 27 beautifully refurbished rooms (some…
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The Midlands & the Marches
Surrounded by a rambling cottage garden, this red-brick 1860-built property 1.7 miles north of Derby has four countrified rooms with richly patterned…
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The Midlands & the Marches
One of England's finest country hotels, rambling former hunting lodge Hambleton Hall, built in 1881, sits on a peninsula jutting out into Rutland Water, 3…
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford's formidable one-time courthouse and prison, dating back over 500 years, is now an idyllic country inn 4 miles west of the town centre. Its nine…
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Some of the dozen rooms at this exquisite hotel have free-standing claw-foot bathtubs, and all have luxurious bedding and Temple Spa toiletries. The…
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The Midlands & the Marches
The ultimate country-chic retreat, this lovely Georgian farmhouse 3.8 miles northwest of Ledbury on the A438 has eight luxuriously appointed rooms with…
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Hodgkinson's Hotel & Restaurant
The Midlands & the Marches
The eight rooms at this central Grade II–listed Victorian beauty conjure up Matlock's golden age with antique furnishings, cast-iron fireplaces, flowery…
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Set in a large 200-year-old mansion 1.5 miles east of the town centre, this superior 134-bed hostel attracts travellers of all ages. Of its 32 rooms and…
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The Midlands & the Marches
The Farmhouse at Mackworth is just 2.5 miles northwest of Derby in undulating countryside, with the bonus of plentiful free parking. The designer inn's 10…
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The Midlands & the Marches
In the village of Rowsley, 6.2 miles northwest of Matlock Bath, this 18th-century stone inn has eight comfy, country-style wallpapered rooms, a restaurant…
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Peak District
Located along the Pennine Way 1.8 miles west of Edale, this peaceful campsite on a working farm is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Along with tent…
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Birmingham
A stylish operation on the 23rd and 24th floors of the Mailbox's annexe, The Cube, Birmingham's branch of the high-end Hotel Indigo chain marries a handy…
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Peak District
Built in the 14th century and extensively remodelled in the 17th century, this magnificent property 3 miles north of Bakewell amid formal gardens and…
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Peak District
This handsomely fitted-out stone house, built in the 1900s, has three comfortable guest rooms (two doubles, one single). Host Julia's organic breakfasts…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Midlands & the Marches
Georgian manor house Swinfen Hall, built in 1757, sits 3 miles southeast of Lichfield amid 40 wooded hectares with formal gardens, wild hay meadows and a…
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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…
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Nottingham
Within the former Nottingham General Hospital compound, this swish hotel has ultra-contemporary rooms (some with small terraces) in a striking modernist…
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Nottingham
The sister property of the much-loved Igloo Backpackers Hostel has a central location footsteps from the Old Market Sq. Cabin-style 'sleep boxes'…
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The Midlands & the Marches
Dating from the 14th century, this half-timbered inn is a charmer. Some of its 15 sage- and oyster-toned rooms have four-poster beds, and there's a timber…
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Peak District
This gorgeous family-run B&B in a roomy old Victorian house has lovingly decorated rooms, many with fine views over the Pavilion Gardens. The owners are a…
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The Midlands & the Marches
Situated 300m west of Conkers along Bath Lane, this hostel has impressive eco features (such as rainwater harvesting and solar biomass boiler usage), 23…
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The Midlands & the Marches
An arrow's flight from the visitor centre, Sherwood Forest YHA is a modern, well-run hostel with comfortable dorms and a handy self-catering kitchen, as…
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Peak District
Jane Austen is said to have stayed in room 2 of this aristocratic, 1804-built stone coaching inn while working on Pride and Prejudice. Its 33 rooms are…
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Peak District
The cosiest of the 'residential' pubs along the main road has nine comfortable, well-appointed rooms; top-category rooms have four-poster beds and spas…
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Peak District
Although its age isn't immediately obvious, this traditional village inn was built shortly before the Black Death hit Eyam in 1665. Inside you'll find…
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Peak District
Next to the Moorland Tourist Office, this pretty and well-equipped campsite spreads over six fields, with some pitches right by the river. Showers cost…
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Facing the Swan Theatre, this elegant property has a sleek brasserie and champagne bar. Its 45 rooms feature designer fabrics and its bathrooms are full…
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Stratford-upon-Avon
This lovely five-bedroom Victorian property has a personable owner, very clean and attractive accommodation, and a large, pretty family room at the top…
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Nottingham
Patterned wallpaper, richly coloured textured fabrics and designer elements, such as stag heads made from stainless steel, set the striking St James apart…
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The Midlands & the Marches
Just beyond the bling of the amusement-arcade-lined main promenade, this tall 1840s-built stone house framed by towering monkey-puzzle trees has four…
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The Midlands & the Marches
Tangled in vines like a Brothers Grimm fairy-tale castle, this stately property has 103 elegant rooms in a prime location by the local-history museum and…
