Great places to stay

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Looking for the very best romantic retreats, hidden gems and places to unwind that Great Britain have to offer?  From VisitBritain Silver and Gold Award-winning accommodation to 4 and 5-star, this is the pick of the crop when it comes to fulfilling your leisure needs – as seen in VisitBritain’s fantastic new title Great Places to Stay – A guide for special breaks and celebrations.

Indulge yourself on bumper breakfasts of locally-sourced produce accompanied by home-made bread and preserves, or relax next to an open log fire with a book in one hand and a glass or cup of something warming in the other; pamper yourself with soothing spa treatments or experience the exhilaration of hitting the fairway-splitting drive on a top golf course.

Whatever and wherever it is that helps you switch off and enjoy your leisure time you’ll find them in this online guide.

Where to start?

To help you find the right place to stay, all of the accommodation featured in this guide is listed by speciality.  If you have a particular requirement such as organising a reunion, wedding reception or you need Internet access, you can browse through our ten speciality categories below.

The accommodation listings within will look like this...

Example of a Great Places to Stay listing within these pages

...and will provide the following information:

1. Location of accommodation with a link to more information, contact and pricing details.
2. Link to the accommodation’s printable, full-page entry straight from Great Places to Stay.
3. Other specialities catered for by the establishment.

Animal Friendly

Foxgloves - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

A growing trend in the accommodation industry is to offer animal-friendly services.

For great places to stay that are animal friendly...

Children Welcome

Cofton Country Holiday Park - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

Listed here you will find all of the venues in Great Places to Stay who welcome children. 

For great places to stay that welcome children...

Health and/or Beauty Facilities

Wallett's Court Country House Hotel - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

Resident beauticians, treatments, fabulous spas and gym facilities galore.

For great places to stay with health/beauty facilities...

Hen/Stag Parties

The Grange - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

Look no further than these suggestions from Great Places to Stay

For great places to stay that cater for hen/stag parties...

Internet Access

Hell Bay - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

These days it is becoming increasingly neccessary to have internet accessibility wherever you are staying.

For great places to stay that offer internet access...

Leisure/Sporting Facilities

Faweather Grange - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

For many, no special break is complete without a round of golf, a game of tennis or a spot of fishing.

For great places to stay that offer leisure/sporting facilities...

Perfect for Reunions

Cressbrook Hall - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

Organising and/or attending a reunion can be made all the more memorable if it is arranged at an unforgettable venue.

For great places to stay that are perfect for reunions...

Weddings Catered For

Hotel Riviera - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

For beautiful, atmospheric, rustic or grandiose catering venues that can look after your wedding party.

For great places to stay that cater for weddings...

Wedding Ceremonies

Wethele Manor Farm - Click here for the full page entry in Great Places to Stay

England abounds with beautiful venues available to host one of the most important events of your life.

For great places to stay that host wedding ceremonies...
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