- Collin House (London; tel. 020/7730-8031; www.collinhouse.co.uk): Near Victoria Station, this B&B was constructed back in 1830 but has stayed abreast of the times. Comfortably furnished and well-maintained bedrooms await you in one of the most convenient sections of London. The English breakfast is fit fortification for the day.
- The Vicarage Hotel (London; tel. 020/7229-4030; www.londonvicaragehotel.com): In Royal Kensington, the Diviney family has long been hailed as the most hospitable B&B keeper in London. Not far from the Portobello Road Market, this restored Victorian town house is an inviting oasis of comfort and charm -- all at an affordable price.
- Fir Trees (Windermere; tel. 01539/442272; www.fir-trees.com): This attractive and inviting guesthouse lies near Lake Windermere, so beloved by poets such as Wordsworth. A warm welcome greets you as you're ushered to one of the comfortably furnished bedrooms in this antiques-filled Victorian house that was successfully converted to receive guests.
- White Vine House (Rye; tel. 01797/224748; www.whitevinehouse.co.uk): In the romantic old seaport of Rye, this B&B has won many awards for the beauty of its garden and the quality of its restoration in a former 1568 sea captain's house that was but a derelict shell when restored in 1987. The creeper-clad cottage offers inviting bedrooms with both modern comforts and antiques.
- The Beadles (Salisbury; tel. 01980/862922; www.guestaccom.co.uk): This modernized Georgian house with antique furnishings and a view of the cathedral is a standout. It lies 11km (7 miles) from Salisbury in a well-manicured garden with tastefully furnished bedrooms.
- The Big Sleep Hotel (Cardiff; tel. 029/2063-6364; www.thebigsleephotel.com): In the capital of Wales, this B&B -- hailed by Conde Nast Traveller as "one of the coolest places to stay" -- has been converted from a 1960s office tower. A hotel of affordable prices and chic minimalism, it is owned in part by actor John Malkovich.
England Travel Experiences
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Last UK blog
We had a great time, driving around some of the countryside visiting people and places. We went through some ancient areas, Woodhenge ne... Continue reading »
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england
The modern fashion and fine dining, England a perfectly unique blend of the old and the new. Whether you're interested in the hustl... Continue reading »
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Left is Right - Driving in the UK (by David)
June 20 - July 2, 2006“Left is right!” exclaimed my navigator Stephanie from the backseat as we circled the roundabout in our rented car.... Continue reading »
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It's Getting Colder!
We had a restful start to our visit here, but the past few days have been getting busy again. So what have we been doing since I last wr... Continue reading »
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Jolly good time in England
We went to England during spring break to visit my brother-in-law and family. He is living there for a few years to work for a... Continue reading »
