The Guest List UK

A hotel that achieves that rare combination of elegant simplicity, character, good service, and remarkable food comes to be regarded by its guests as a rare discovery. In this guide, award-winning travel and food writer Jenni Muir reveals 40 British hotels and restaurants that are in a class of their own. Although most of the listed establishments are in England, there are also entries for Scotland, Wales, and Ireland--and all are special. Character and comfort are paramount, but each hotel also has a top restaurant either on the premises or an easy stroll away. You'll find quietly efficient service, stylish décor, and food that is memorable for all the right reasons.