Hotels in the United Kingdom

Our UK listings are mostly small and independent: bed and breakfasts, guest houses, a few small hotels and a handful of self-catering stays. Many are in traditional seaside towns, from Torquay and Paignton on the English Riviera to Weston-super-Mare, Portsmouth's Southsea, Worthing, Cleethorpes and Redcar.

Away from the coast there are places to stay in Wolverhampton and Sunderland, a walkers' guest house in Llanberis at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), and three stays in Northern Ireland: by the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, County Down, in the Glens of Antrim and in the Tyrone countryside. Each is listed below under its town.

Places to stay across United Kingdom

A selection from every destination. Open a destination above to see all of its hotels with filters.

Guesthouse in Newcastle (County Down)

The Haven

En-suite rooms on the promenade where the Mournes meet the sea

  • free Wi-Fi
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Places to stay in the UK

B&Bs, guest houses and small hotels, grouped by town.

Cleethorpes

Cushendall

Dungannon

Llanberis

Newcastle (County Down)

Guesthouse in Newcastle (County Down)

The Haven

En-suite rooms on the promenade where the Mournes meet the sea

  • free Wi-Fi
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Portsmouth

Redcar

Sunderland

Torquay

Weston-super-Mare

Wolverhampton

Guesthouse in Wolverhampton

The Larches

Self-catering units with kitchenettes and free parking on Wolverhampton's west side

  • kitchen
  • free Wi-Fi
  • free parking
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Worthing

Planning a UK trip

Seaside breaks

Britain's seaside towns are busiest in the school summer holidays, from late July to early September, and on bank holiday weekends. Outside those dates many small B&Bs are quieter and good value, though a few close for part of the winter. Promenades, piers and long walks are the draw in any season.

Mountains and countryside

In Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Mournes, the weather on the tops can be very different from the valley, so pack waterproofs even in summer. Car parks near the most popular routes fill early at weekends, so set off in good time or use the local buses.

Getting around

Trains reach most of the seaside towns listed here, and a railcard can cut fares if you're eligible. For the Glens of Antrim, rural Tyrone or touring north Wales, a car gives far more freedom. Ferries from Cairnryan and Liverpool sail to Belfast, and Belfast's two airports serve the rest of the UK.

Before you go

Many international visitors who don't need a visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. Check the latest requirements on gov.uk before you travel.

Questions about staying in United Kingdom

Is breakfast included at UK B&Bs and guest houses?

Usually at a B&B, but not always at guest houses or small hotels. Each listing says what the property mentions, and you should confirm what's included in the rate before you book.

Which seaside town suits a family holiday?

Paignton and Weston-super-Mare have long sandy beaches and classic seaside attractions. Southsea suits a mix of beach and history, with Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard nearby.

Do I need a car in Northern Ireland?

It helps a lot. Newcastle is on bus routes from Belfast, but the Causeway Coast, the Glens of Antrim and rural Tyrone are far easier to explore by car.

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