10 Bed & Breakfasts with typical English charm

The perfect example of an authentic bed & breakfast. Foxghyll Country House is set in well-tended grounds, not far from a country road that winds its way through the Lake District, England's largest national park.

Foxghyll Country House occupies a superb 17th-century house surrounded by 2 hectares of gardens, not far from the small town of Ambleside. The traditional style of the premises, the warm welcome, the hearty breakfast... very close to perfection.

With its 5-star rating, Britannia House is a bit like the Rolls Royce of English bed & breakfasts. We're right on the waterfront, with the sound of the masts in the background, and right in the centre of the small port town of Lymington, on the south coast of England.

Tobi, your host, will be on hand to welcome you and look after your every need. The delicious breakfast will be the highlight of your stay at Britannia House. A must try!

Bath is renowned as one of England's most exclusive destinations. It seems only natural to look for a pied-à-terre that lives up to your expectations. The Bath House, a B&B with an impeccable reputation, will do just that.

The ultra-polished decor, the comfort, the welcome, the breakfast served in the room... Add to that its location 5 minutes from the centre of Bath and the free parking, and you've got it.

Waterfront House places you in the heart of the quirky resort of Dartmouth, in the south-west of England. Directly on the waterfront, you won't find a better location in town.

In a style reminiscent of Brittany, almost all the rooms offer a pretty view of the sea, with the parade of boats. The facilities are on a par with those of a first-class B&B.

The Old Farmhouse has all the charm of simplicity: that's the theme of this characterful B&B set in an old Tudor-style country house on the outskirts of Windsor.

The Old Farmhouse immerses us in an old-fashioned, rustic setting that's a complete change of scenery. The poached eggs are the pride of a complete and exceptional English Breakfast.

Just outside the city of Derby, The Coach House is the perfect place to spend a few days in the heart of England. The pretty villa and its garden make the perfect duo for recharging your batteries.

Unlike other B&Bs, The Coach House does not shy away from originality in its decor. This British eccentricity is sure to win guests over, without ever neglecting comfort. An address to remember!

Nestling at the end of a splendid garden, The Mill House is an address that seems cut off from the world, offering all the peace and quiet you could dream of. Yet this B&B is ideally located near Stonehenge, one of England's most popular tourist attractions.

A stay at The Mill House is a real plunge into the English countryside, in 100% traditional style. A rare gem.

Known for its great beaches and cliffs, Eastbourne is a very attractive seaside resort in the south of England. Among a host of hotels, the Ravilious is one of the very best.

In a pretty Victorian house in the centre of town, your hosts will be attentive to your every need. This attention is evident at every level, from the decor to the service, not forgetting the superb breakfast.

The Isle of Wight is the perfect destination if you want to combine the seaside with the English countryside. On the outskirts of Shanklin and its beach, in the heart of a green garden, The Grange B&B seems the ideal place to enjoy it.

It doesn't get much more typically English than this pretty Georgian-style house, where each room is furnished to the highest standards. The Grange B&B is a benchmark on the island.

Penrose Bed & Breakfast has all the attributes of a perfect B&B. Cosy, warm, gourmet... The result: guests end their stay on a cloud!

Off the beaten track, in the small village of Lostwithiel, it is the ideal base for exploring the beautiful region of Cornwall, the far south-west of England.