15 Great Places to Stay in the British Isles

11 Mar

`Image: Department Two, Hawarden Estate`

A small selection of the 1,621 entries to our Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages competition; where we asked you to suggest a great place to stay within the British Isles.

1. Guardswell Farm

Kinnaird, Scotland.
Recommended by Kaori Laird, Malgorzata Grant and more.

Guardswell Farm is a 150-acre grassland farm with panoramic views, situated on a south-facing hillside, between Abernyte and Kinnaird, Perthshire. Eco-considered and design-led, Guardswell Farm also provide homegrown, organic produce.

2. Brockloch Eco Retreat

Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Scotland.
Recommended by Hollie Reid.

A family-run, working farm with two eco accommodations to let, the Bothy and Treehouse. Designed by award-winning designer, Sam Booth, and featured on Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces.

3. Coombeshead Farm

Launceston, Cornwall.
Recommended by Mark McCabe.

Set amongst 66 acres of meadows, woodland and oak-lined streams, Coombeshead Farm is a guesthouse, restaurant, working farm with a bakery and butcher, in the heart of Cornwall’s rural countryside.

4. Haweswater Hotel

Lake District, England.
Recommended by Charlotte Lutz.

“A beautiful Art Deco hotel full of character. Set aside the stunning Haweswater Reservoir. Red squirrels, open fires and the best pie for miles! Super dog friendly too. It’s our favourite stop off on the way from Buckinghamshire to Scotland and we’ve so missed it this year!” - Charlotte Lutz

5. The Smiddy at Roshven

Inverness, Scotland.
Recommended by Ben Turner.

“A beautiful little bolthole by the beach on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. Well kept, you are well treated, and they completely over-deliver. They gave me a home and a job when I needed it most and are lovely people.” - Ben Turner

6. Glebe House

Coly Valley, Devon, England.
Recommended by Sam Lomas.

An experience-based guest house and restaurant, inspired by Italy’s agriturismos. Set within a 15-acre smallholding in the heart of East Devon.

7. Little Meadow Campsite

North Devon, England.
Recommended by Andy Dartnell.

Quiet and peaceful camping site with panoramic views over the Hangman Hills of Exmoor, Combe Martin bay and the Bristol Channel with Wales in the distance.

8. Inver

Loch Fyne, West Coast of Scotland.
Recommended by Linsey Kelly, James Briggs, Chris Aitken and more.

Inver is an award-winning restaurant offering a contemporary take on traditional and forgotten Scottish dishes and impeccably designed, luxury accommodation overlooking the loch and Old Castle Lachlan.

9. Artist Residence

Brighton, England.
Recommended by Jessica Gilby and Ellie Phillips.

A unique boutique hotel with 24 rooms of quirky original artwork and local character, with eye-popping sea views over Brighton seafront and the iconic West Pier.

10. Owen Tyddyn Farm

Dolgellau, Wales.
Recommended by Will Dutch.

“An amazing camping spot is at Owen Tyddyn Farm in Dolgellau, Wales. It’s run by a lovely old farmer who comes around at dusk on his quad to collect £5 for your nights stay. The views and walls are spectacular.” - Will Dutch

11. Inschriach

Aviemore, Scotland.
Recommended by Hollie Petrie.

“Walter has a super set up including Shepherd’s hut, sauna, hot tub and Artist’s bothy.... he also makes some pretty excellent gin! Definitely a GOOD business.” - Hollie Petrie

12. One Cat Farm

Cardigan Bay, Wales.
Recommended by Katie Rose Whiting.

Four luxury cabins set in a hidden valley, five minutes from the beach of Cardigan Bay. Spend your day wild swimming, rowing a boat on the pond, climbing a mountain or walking to the beach.

13. The Cattle Shed

Peak District, England.
Recommended by Rosie Ferrer.

Converted from an old cattle shed and built to an exceptionally high standard, this rustic and contemporary luxury property is perfect for larger groups enjoying the beauty of the Peak District National Park.

14. Mhor84

Lochearnhead, Scotland.
Recommended by Susan Epsworth.

A safe haven for travellers for over 300 years, Mhor 84 is on the picturesque A84 – the road to the Highlands.

15. Potters Brook Shepherd’s Hut

Lancashire, England.
Recommended by Emma Kidd.

Traditional style shepherd's hut, designed and built by the owners, tucked away in a quiet corner of Lancashire near the Forest of Bowland.

Tara Gladstone