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Best Budget Staycations UK

A memorable staycation does not require a luxury price tag. Some of the most characterful, atmospheric, and genuinely enjoyable places to stay in the UK are also among the most affordable. The trick is knowing where to look — and understanding that value is not the same as cheapness. The properties on this list offer outstanding quality at mid-range prices. You will find beautifully converted barns, characterful inns with rooms above the bar, glamping sites with more style than many five-star hotels, and independent B&Bs run by people who care deeply about the guest experience. What these stays lack in marble bathrooms and concierge services, they more than compensate for in warmth, personality, and the kind of honest hospitality that makes you feel like a guest rather than a transaction. Budget travel in the UK is about prioritising experience over opulence. It is the clifftop walk that costs nothing, the pub lunch that costs less than a London starter, and the satisfaction of finding somewhere wonderful that did not require a second mortgage. These stays prove that the best things about a British holiday — the landscape, the food, the welcome — are available at every price point.

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Dartmoor, Devon
Nymetwood Treehouses
5/5 from 179 reviews
Two Scandi treehouses (Blackcap, Starling) in 20 acres with copper bathtubs.
£200-300/night
2
Dorset
Louma Country Hotel
5/5 from 56 reviews
Shepherd's huts and yoga barn on 30-acre vineyard prioritizing biodiversity.
£150-250/night
3
Cornwall
East Trenean Farm
5/5 from 52 reviews
Unique barn conversion on working Cornish farm.
£150-250/night
4
Trossachs, Scotland
Lanrick Treehouses
5/5 from 41 reviews
Five eco-friendly self-catering treehouses near Trossachs National Park.
£200-300/night
5
Marsden, West Yorkshire
A Place In The Pennines
5/5 from 13 reviews
Cozy luxury lodges with log stoves, ensuites and moorland views.
£150-250/night
6
Mells, Somerset
Winston at Unplugged
5/5 from 4 reviews
Wifi-free cabin with phone lockbox, Instax camera and wood-fired hot tub.
£150-250/night
7
Newlyn, Cornwall
Little Pembroke Newlyn
5/5 from 1 reviews
Floor-to-ceiling windows framing Mount's Bay between Newlyn and Mousehole.
£280/night
8
Sibton Park, Suffolk
The Garden Cottage at Wilderness Reserve
5/5 from 1 reviews
Victorian family hideaway with dream kitchen, bunk room and estate activities.
£300-500/night
9
Brecon, Powys
The Coach House Brecon
4.9/5 from 90 reviews
Award-winning boutique B&B in renovated 19th-century coaching inn with exceptional breakfast.
£150-280/night
10
Devon
Fowlescombe Farm
4.9/5 from 51 reviews
National Geographic award-winner with luxury farm accommodations.
£200-350/night
11
Norfolk Coast
Blackwood Norfolk
4.9/5 from 28 reviews
Minimalist Scandi summer home with picturesque garden and large-scale windows.
£200-300/night
12
Aymestrey, Herefordshire
The Riverside at Aymestrey
4.8/5 from 781 reviews
Quirky, sustainable gastropub in historic black-and-white inn near Leominster.
£140-260/night
13
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Grantley Hall
4.8/5 from 693 reviews
Relais & Châteaux hotel with Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin and Three Graces Spa.
£250-350/night
14
Painswick, Gloucestershire
The Painswick
4.8/5 from 618 reviews
Sophisticated Gloucestershire chic with 16 rooms and exceptional restaurant.
£200-300/night
15
Morston, Norfolk
Morston Hall
4.8/5 from 423 reviews
4.7/5 rated hotel for families and romantic getaways.
£200-300/night
16
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Plas Dinas Country House
4.8/5 from 326 reviews
Boutique hotel with the Lord Snowdon Room featuring mountain views and heritage bathroom.
£180-320/night
17
Hampshire
Silchester Farm
4.8/5 from 259 reviews
Boutique 'Pyggies' pig-arc suites plus barn house and farmhouse for groups.
£200-300/night
18
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Penally Abbey Hotel & Restaurant
4.8/5 from 244 reviews
Boutique hotel near Tenby with sea views, woodlands and rosette restaurant.
£150-250/night
19
Margate, Kent
Fort Road
4.8/5 from 216 reviews
Refurbished Margate institution — family-friendly alternative.
£150-250/night
20
Pembrokeshire
Crug Glas
4.8/5 from 199 reviews
Working farm Georgian farmhouse with individual bedrooms and hairdressing salon.
£100-180/night
21
St. Ives, Cornwall
Primrose House St. Ives
4.8/5 from 132 reviews
9 boutique bedrooms with stylish bar and direct access to Porthminster Beach.
£200-300/night
22
Lynton, Devon
Foreland Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
4.8/5 from 62 reviews
National Trust lighthouse cottage on dramatic Devon coast with stunning coastal views.
£150-300/night
23
East Sussex
The Granary at Coes Vineyard
4.8/5 from 20 reviews
Mill-style granary on 50 acres with saltwater pool, hot tub and new vineyard.
£250-400/night
24
Canterbury, Kent
The Pig at Bridge Place
4.7/5 from 1,043 reviews
Kent garden dining near Canterbury.
£200-300/night
25
Harome, North Yorkshire
The Star Inn at Harome
4.7/5 from 909 reviews
Thatched gastropub with Michelin-starred cuisine and special rooms near the North York Moors.
£150-280/night
26
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Titchwell Manor
4.7/5 from 719 reviews
26 boutique rooms overlooking salt marshes and RSPB reserve — culinary reputation.
£200-300/night
27
Torquay, Devon
Orestone Manor
4.7/5 from 669 reviews
Private balconies and great views with 4.8/5 rating.
£200-300/night
28
Hope Valley, Peak District
Losehill House Hotel & Spa
4.7/5 from 600 reviews
Luxury Peak District hotel with pool, hot tub and acclaimed wild dining.
£200-300/night
29
Gulworthy, Devon
The Horn of Plenty
4.7/5 from 527 reviews
Exceptional food and spacious rooms with 4.6/5 rating.
£200-300/night
30
Edinburgh
The Rutland Hotel
4.7/5 from 424 reviews
Baroque-inspired hotel with bold colors, castle views and glamorous West End location.
£180-350/night
31
Beaminster, Dorset
The Ollerod
4.7/5 from 331 reviews
The Times' "unpretentious foodie bolthole" with 13 rooms.
£135-200/night
32
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
No. 38 The Park
4.7/5 from 317 reviews
Design-led boutique hotel near Cheltenham with stylish rooms and town access.
£180-350/night
33
York, North Yorkshire
No.1 York
4.7/5 from 313 reviews
Grade II-listed Regency townhouse with quirky interiors and unique suites.
£200-300/night
34
Belgravia, London
The Lime Tree Hotel
4.7/5 from 270 reviews
Lined stucco townhouse in Belgravia with The Buttery café loved by locals.
£200-300/night
35
Hunstanton, Norfolk
Magazine Wood
4.7/5 from 46 reviews
Seclusion with private entrances and terraces near Hunstanton.
£200-300/night
36
Pensford, Somerset
The Pig near Bath
4.6/5 from 1,499 reviews
Somerset farmhouse with kitchen garden near Bath.
£200-300/night
37
Newquay, Cornwall
Watergate Bay Hotel
4.6/5 from 1,437 reviews
Two-mile surfing beach hotel with glass-fronted pool and Extreme Academy.
£200-350/night
38
Honiton, Devon
The Pig at Combe
4.6/5 from 1,257 reviews
Farm-to-table dining with kitchen garden in Elizabethan manor.
£200-300/night
39
Portmeirion, Gwynedd
Portmeirion Hotel
4.6/5 from 1,105 reviews
4-star luxury in an Italianate village overlooking sea and mountains with unique architecture.
£200-400/night
40
Great Langdale, Cumbria
Langdale Hotel & Spa
4.6/5 from 1,020 reviews
Four-star hotel with modern spa therapies and elegant rooms in the heart of Great Langdale Estate.
£180-350/night
41
Dartmoor, Devon
Haytor Hotel
4.6/5 from 744 reviews
Outstanding views of Dartmoor with 4.9/5 rating.
£150-250/night
42
Bath, Somerset
Homewood Hotel and Spa
4.6/5 from 708 reviews
Sustainable Bath hotel with no-dig kitchen garden and hydrotherapy pools.
£200-300/night
43
Padstow, Cornwall
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
4.6/5 from 601 reviews
Cornish coastal Pig near Padstow.
£200-300/night
44
Barnsley, Gloucestershire
The Pig in the Cotswolds
4.6/5 from 569 reviews
Cotswolds kitchen garden dining in Georgian manor.
£200-300/night
45
Madehurst, West Sussex
The Pig in the South Downs
4.6/5 from 548 reviews
South Downs hideaway with kitchen garden.
£200-300/night
46
Bodmin, Cornwall
Bodmin Jail Hotel
4.6/5 from 521 reviews
70 luxury rooms in 18th-century prison cells with heritage tours and ghost walks.
£150-250/night
47
Kelmscott, Oxfordshire
The Plough at Kelmscott
4.6/5 from 492 reviews
17th-century inn by Sebastian Snow — daily menu with local produce and 8 lovely rooms.
£150-250/night
48
Itteringham, Norfolk
Walpole Arms
4.6/5 from 472 reviews
18th-century village pub with stylish rooms and inventive cuisine in rural Norfolk.
£140-240/night
49
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
The Tawny Hotel
4.6/5 from 431 reviews
55 immersive accommodations — treehouses, boathouses, huts — in 70 acres with spa.
£270-400/night
50
Ashbourne, Peak District
Wildhive Callow Hall
4.6/5 from 430 reviews
Boutique luxury in restored hall with unique rooms and local sourcing.
£200-300/night
51
Matlock, Peak District
The Peacock at Rowsley
4.6/5 from 401 reviews
15-room manor house pub with four-poster beds and 3 AA Rosette restaurant.
£150-250/night
52
Brighton, East Sussex
Artist Residence Brighton
4.6/5 from 355 reviews
Boho-chic Brighton boutique in Regency Square — artistic and affordable.
£150-250/night
53
Dartmouth, Devon
Ellesmera Mill
4.6/5 from 307 reviews
400-year-old millhouse sleeping 10 with wood-fired hot tub and sauna.
£300-400/night
54
Deal, Kent
Updown Farmhouse
4.6/5 from 266 reviews
Renovated 17th-century farmhouse near Deal with outdoor pool and chef Oli's kitchen.
£200-300/night
55
Langham, Norfolk
The Harper
4.6/5 from 239 reviews
Langham boutique blending Art Nouveau and boutique design with breakfast included.
£200-300/night
56
Blakeney, Norfolk
Blakeney House
4.6/5 from 125 reviews
Short walk from Blakeney Quay with coastal walks access.
£150-250/night
57
Various UK locations
Center Parcs Treehouses
4.5/5 from 10,923 reviews
Family treehouses with games dens, saunas, hot tubs and adapted options.
£300-500/night
58
Buckland, Cotswolds
Mollie's Cottage
4.5/5 from 6,208 reviews
The Holiday dream cottage — thatched roof, original beams, roll-top bath.
£200-300/night
59
Brockenhurst, New Forest
The Pig (original)
4.5/5 from 2,075 reviews
The original Pig — New Forest location with kitchen garden.
£200-300/night
60
Holt, Norfolk
Byfords
4.5/5 from 1,805 reviews
16-room posh B&B in Holt's oldest building with private terraces.
£150-250/night
61
Consett, Northumberland
Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel
4.5/5 from 1,677 reviews
Luxury country hotel in 20 acres overlooking Derwent Valley with boutique cottages.
£140-260/night
62
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Bagden Hall
4.5/5 from 1,097 reviews
Victorian retreat between Pennines and Peaks — walks and heritage.
£150-250/night
63
Marylebone, London
Treehouse Hotel
4.5/5 from 806 reviews
Eco-playful with greenery, kilims and London views.
£250-350/night
64
Oban, Argyll
Loch Melfort Hotel
4.5/5 from 746 reviews
Sea view lodge rooms with log fires on 17 acres of gardens and beach in Argyll.
£175-320/night
65
Southampton, Hampshire
The Pig in the Wall
4.5/5 from 716 reviews
Urban Pig outpost in medieval city walls.
£150-250/night
66
Felin Fach, Powys
Felin Fach Griffin
4.5/5 from 691 reviews
Converted pub with contemporary rooms and acclaimed restaurant focused on local produce.
£140-240/night
67
Surrey
Beaverbrook
4.5/5 from 614 reviews
Lord Beaverbrook's eccentric former home in 400 acres with treehouse for kids.
£250-350/night
68
Baslow, Peak District
The Cavendish
4.5/5 from 588 reviews
Historic pub on Chatsworth Estate with 3 AA Rosettes and 10-mile tasting menu.
£200-300/night
69
Widemouth Bay, Cornwall
Gaia
4.5/5 from 578 reviews
Ultra-modern 10-person house on coast's edge with panoramic bay views and cinema.
£300-500/night
70
Totnes, Devon
The Bull Inn
4.5/5 from 564 reviews
Organic, ethical Totnes pub with 9 cosy rooms and veg-first small plates.
£150-250/night
71
Penzance, Cornwall
Artist Residence Cornwall
4.5/5 from 388 reviews
19 rooms and suites plus 3-bed cottage — artistic Cornwall retreat.
£150-250/night
72
Margate, Kent
Margate House
4.5/5 from 134 reviews
Super stylish Margate townhouse steps from beach — adults only.
£200-300/night
73
Windermere, Cumbria
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
4.4/5 from 2,306 reviews
Lakeside resort with pool, spa and water sports on the shores of Windermere.
£200-400/night
74
Studland, Dorset
The Pig on the Beach
4.4/5 from 1,717 reviews
Beachside Pig with sea views and kitchen garden.
£200-300/night
75
Westleton, Suffolk
The Westleton Crown
4.4/5 from 1,486 reviews
Dog-friendly coaching inn near Southwold with landscape-inspired rooms and AONB views.
£150-280/night
76
Llandudno, Conwy
St George's Hotel
4.4/5 from 1,411 reviews
Elegant seafront hotel with sea-view bedrooms over the harbour and family-friendly facilities.
£160-300/night
77
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Victoria Hotel
4.4/5 from 1,384 reviews
Ideally positioned beneath Bamburgh Castle with spacious rooms and castle views.
£160-300/night
78
Letheringsett, Norfolk
The King's Head Letheringsett
4.4/5 from 795 reviews
Cosy Georgian setting in North Norfolk meadows.
£110-150/night
79
South Downs, East Sussex
The Granary Barn
4.4/5 from 763 reviews
3-bed eco-barn with alfresco tub and Maker & Son sofa near Lewes.
£250-350/night
80
Shaftesbury, Dorset
The Grosvenor Arms
4.4/5 from 688 reviews
Beautifully styled Georgian inn with medieval roof origins.
£87-150/night
81
Camber Sands, East Sussex
The Gallivant
4.4/5 from 598 reviews
Chic seaside resort behind Camber Sands dunes with yoga and cocktails-on-beach.
£150-250/night
82
Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
4.4/5 from 524 reviews
Stylish market town hotel with poolside spa and easy access to North York Moors.
£180-320/night
83
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
The Feathers
4.4/5 from 429 reviews
17th-century Woodstock inn near Blenheim Palace — dog-friendly with two restaurants.
£200-300/night
84
Bishopston, Gower
The New Gower Hotel
4.4/5 from 344 reviews
Boutique property in Bishopston Valley with signature rooms, dog-friendly lodges and Monroe's Restaurant.
£140-260/night
85
Fittleworth, West Sussex
Swan Inn
4.4/5 from 286 reviews
Beautifully restored inn with 12 ensuite rooms and divine wallpaper.
£150-250/night
86
Notting Hill, London
The Portobello Hotel
4.4/5 from 179 reviews
Bohemian Notting Hill vibe with celebrity lore and champagne baths.
£200-300/night
87
Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk
Winterton Lighthouse
4.4/5 from 32 reviews
Lovingly restored lighthouse with tower rooms and sea views on the Norfolk coast.
£180-350/night
88
Dunwich, Suffolk
The Ship at Dunwich
4.3/5 from 1,663 reviews
Traditional inn with locally sourced food and stunning marsh-view bedrooms on the Suffolk coast.
£120-220/night
89
Burley, New Forest
Burley Manor
4.3/5 from 1,266 reviews
New Forest manor with Sunday lunch, deer sanctuary views and Halloween vibes.
£200-300/night
90
Salcombe, Devon
South Sands Hotel
4.3/5 from 424 reviews
Outstanding views and beachfront location with 4.9/5 rating.
£200-300/night
91
Deal, Kent
The Rose
4.3/5 from 413 reviews
Charming Deal boutique with bold colours and Rachel O'Sullivan's kitchen.
£150-250/night
92
Ludlow, Shropshire
The Cliffe at Dinham
4.3/5 from 366 reviews
Spacious lounge bar and AA-Rosette restaurant in Orangery with peaceful Ludlow setting.
£160-300/night
93
Batcombe, Somerset
The Three Horseshoes
4.3/5 from 336 reviews
17th-century pub in River Alham Valley — Margot Henderson, Frances Pen, Libby Russell.
£200-300/night
94
Todenham, Cotswolds
Todthatch
4.3/5 from 6 reviews
English charm cottage — original beams, AGA, Cowshed products, 1.5hrs from London.
£200-300/night
95
Glencoe, Highlands
Kingshouse Hotel
4.2/5 from 2,864 reviews
Redeveloped hotel with stunning Highland views and signature suites with terraces.
£200-350/night
96
Oxwich, Gower
Oxwich Bay Hotel
4.2/5 from 2,066 reviews
Beachfront hotel on one of Gower's most beautiful bays with sea views and family-friendly escapes.
£160-300/night
97
King's Cross, London
The Megaro Hotel
4.2/5 from 757 reviews
Bold colors and rebellious edge near King's Cross.
£150-250/night
98
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
The George
4.2/5 from 644 reviews
17th-century boutique townhouse on the beach with Solent views and terraces.
£160-320/night
99
Burnham Market, Norfolk
The Hoste
4.1/5 from 1,496 reviews
Chic boutique with adults-only Georgian Vine House.
£200-300/night
100
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
No. 131
4.1/5 from 1,187 reviews
Exceptional food and homely Georgian townhouse with Crazy Eights bar buzzing 'til dawn.
£200-300/night
101
Abergavenny, Wales
Little Mill
4/5 from 396 reviews
Two 17th-century cornmills sleeping 11 by River Gavenny near Brecon Beacons.
£200/night
102
Kent (near Dungeness)
Cabü By The Sea
Luxury cabin collection with pool, pizza oven and wood-burning stoves.
£200-300/night
103
Bampton, Lake District
Aquila
Sensationally beautiful stone house on Haweswater reservoir with award-worthy beds.
£300-400/night