Bed & Breakfast delights

It’s not always about staying in a grand hotel, sometimes the best place to sleep is somewhere just like home. With a warm welcome, the smell of freshly baked bread and a cup of tea waiting for you, an English B&B has a charm you’ll find hard to get elsewhere.

What’s great about finding a good B&B is that you become more like friends with the owners and you’ll find they remember the little things, like the fact that you take four sugars with your coffee but only one with your tea. Some of the best places only have a few rooms, like Beach Court Guest House in Northumberland or Park Hall Country House in Essex, so they have time to focus just on you. They’ll take time to chat and help you make the most of your stay so that their home becomes your home. If you’re looking for all the delights of a B&B combined with award-winning luxury why not stay in a small hotel like The Green Bough in Chester?

If, after a peaceful sleep, an English farmhouse breakfast with fresh eggs and organic sausages from the local butcher is just what you need before heading out into the beautiful countryside, then why not stay on a working farm? The Lake District abounds with working farms but you could also try The Farm House in Herefordshire, Brimham Lodge near Harrogate in North Yorkshire or Elmsted Court Farm in Kent. No formalities, just good old English charm. And with breath-taking views and fresh air, you may find it hard to stay in bed.