The first inns in Britain were built by the Romans, for the accommodation of road builders and government officials. Their history since then ranges from pilgrim hostels built by monasteries to coaching inns and palatial railway hotels. Throughout this book runs a rich vein of social history detailing the food, drink, furnishings and costs of British hotels. Travellers’ tales, both British and foreign, from the sixteenth century onwards, are quoted at length, so that the book comes alive with first-hand impressions. We learn how some of the Regency Hotels of London came into being, such as Grillion’s, where Louis XVIII stayed in 1814, and there are accounts of the early railway hotels, and the great provincial hotels of Britain’s coast and countryside. Mary Cathcart Borer’s study still provides a detailed historical perspective of her subject almost fifty years on from its first publication, while at the same time offering a glimpse of contemporary attitudes to the rapidly expanding British hotel trade in the 1970s.

Covering the whole of the United Kingdom Z99 more than 200 places listed from castles to cozy inns this book offers the reader the chance to experience the true delights of the UK

From the sandy coves of Cornwall to the huge skies of the Highlands, we've found the best of British hotels and inns. We've visited each one and what unites them is their individuality, generosity and passion for food.This is a newly designed edition of our bestselling British Hotels & Inns book (ISBN: 978-1-906136-90-1). It's supported by our curated online collection at www.sawdays.co.uk and regular press features.

From the wonderfully rustic to the wildly luxurious, from The Highlands to St Ives, we've taken the hard work out of finding Britain's loveliest hotels. Each hotel combines character with comfort and a great welcome. A weekend break in a historic city, a night away on business, a family holiday by the sea - there's something for everyone here. We are committed to the small hotels of Britain, run by enterprising people. We look for what we like; we celebrate the beautiful and the unusual. The winning combination of fresh honest write-ups, colourful photographs, clear symbols, excellent maps, clear directions and quick reference indices is what makes our guides so popular.Let our new collection inspire and intrigue you, from chic indulgence to blissful quiet. Over 300 handpicked places, many new for this edition, including our Sawday Award winners.* This 19th edition includes many brand new places including our handpicked Award winners* There's something for everyone here with prices ranging from �65 to �400 per night* Every place is inspected and selected by our roving team - we're trusted for our honest and lively reviews* Packed with over 600 full-colour photographs so you can see where you want to stayUse this trusted guide to the most special places and you're guaranteed a wonderful night away.Sawday's guides - championing excellence and character for over 20 years.

Over 250 characterful and comfortable hotels, inns, and some remarkable "other" places--such as restaurants with rooms, the occasional castle, and arts club--in cities and in the countryside. These books are cutting a swathe through the often-dull field of hotel guides.