BRITAIN’S HOTELS tend to fall into one of two camps: town or country. The metropolitan ‘boutique’ hotels of London and Glasgow draw a style-conscious and demanding clientele, while the national pastime of the weekend break means that escapees from the city have a wide selection of country hotels to choose from – many of them offering excellent food in beautiful surroundings. As with the other countries in this guide, we include a selection of places to stay across the board, from the best B&Bs (bed & breakfasts) to classic hotels such as Gleneagles, page 110. Many of our listings are in unusual locations, for example, a Norfolk windmill, or a croft on a Scottish island. There’s as much variety and character in this small country as anywhere. Continue reading →