Best hotels or B&B’s in the UK

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This is my favourite hotel. It's right on the edge of Ullswater lake in the Lake district. It's so beautiful inside and out and very friendly. It's much quieter than Windermere.
It can be a bit pricey but they usually have offers on.

Sometimes we just go for afternoon tea.

We loved the Westlea 5 star Guest House in Ullapool.
Beautiful rooms and lovely large lounge for guests. Extremely stylish, comfortable and quirky.
Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice and quality ingredients.
The hosts/owners could not have been more friendly and hospitable.
We chose this for easy access to the ferry to Stornoway but it is well worth the trip in itself to enjoy the fabulous scenery all around.

We love the Brudenell at Aldeburgh. Right on the 'beach', fabulous sea views, great staff and lovely food.

We also love The Midland at Morecambe. Iconic building, great views, the staff are fabulous and the food is lively. Morecambe is not necessarily everyone's cup of tea but the surrounding area is interesting and the Lakes are accessible. And there is hopefully going to be an Eden Project.

Aveline

We like the Balcary Bay Hotel near Kirkcudbright. It's so close to the sea that the sound of the waves lulls us to sleep. It's an old fashioned, family run hotel with wonderful food and a rather, er, idiosyncratic owner. Its a lovely part of the world too. I just hope they've made it through the past year.

One of my most favourite places, so romantic. Over the years we’ve stayed many times. I always imagined it as the place to recuperate after an illness!
We have our own place nearby, so only go for dinner or coffee after one of the beautiful walks nearby.

We like the Balcary Bay Hotel near Kirkcudbright. It's so close to the sea that the sound of the waves lulls us to sleep. It's an old fashioned, family run hotel with wonderful food and a rather, er, idiosyncratic owner. Its a lovely part of the world too. I just hope they've made it through the past year.

Middleham is lovely. The forbidden corner there has the most beautiful self catering houses.

We love the Priory at Middleham N.Yorkshire.
Beautiful boutique rooms,charming hosts and a delicious breakfast.
Stunning views to Richard 111’s castle which stands proud in the village.
Middleham is the horse racing capital of the north so you will be woken by horses hooves on cobbles as the many horses are ridden off to the gallops.
There are some fabulous walks from the village.
The forbidden corner Jervaulx Abbey,Castle Bolton, Aysgarth are within a 15 minute drive.
Looking forward to a break there next month..

We regularly stay in the Slieve Donard, a Hastings Hotel in Newcastle, Co Down. Beautiful hotel with great staff, first class service and location beside the Mourne Mountains. We love it. Highly recommend. One hour from Belfast.

We were sceptical when someone told us that Wetherspoons hotels were great. We've stayed in a few now. The one in Chesterfield in particular is lovely. We stayed on a Sunday night £39 for the room. King sized bed, very large bathroom. You can pop downstairs to the pub for your Wetherspoons breakfast. There was a park opposite and just happened to be a food and music festival going on. We had a great time.

You need to start watching four in a bed you'll know who to avoid then too

these are a nice chain, we've found and dog friendly if you have a dog!

The best B&B ( can’t call it a small hotel really as there is no bar or evening meal) but it’s delightful, is called The Riverside at Lake Windermere in the English Lake District ( for the benefit of GN members who live in other countries.)
Clean, comfortable and with the best breakfast I have ever experienced, even in five star hotels. Run by thoughtful owners, nothing is too much trouble for them.Easy parking on the private riverbank next to the hotel.You can do the easy walk to the centre, which is a bonus.Anywhere in the Lake District is easy to drive to from there.