Three hotels in Great Britain are among the best in the world: What you should know about them.

The best hotels in the world

According to The Sun: Three hotels from Great Britain have been named among the best in the world.

National Geographic selected the most impressive hotels from all corners of the planet and categorized them into ten categories, including transformed hotels, health resorts, and restaurants with the best cuisine.

Some hotels in Greece have luxurious swimming pools Fowlescombe Farm

Fowlescombe Farm in Devon won first place in the "Food Hero" category.

On the hotel’s website it states:

“Fowlescombe Farm is a tranquil, luxurious, and rejuvenating rural retreat with only ten tastefully designed rooms, located near the wild and romantic landscapes of Dartmoor in Devon.”

The farm covers 450 acres and offers ten guest rooms housed in converted stone barns.

The room design is modern and features soft, neutral tones. One of the larger rooms, Home Barn, has a living room, a kitchen, and a spacious bathroom with a shower.

The room has a separate bedroom with a super king-size bed on a gallery, with prices starting at £415.

All stays at Fowlescombe Farm are based on full board with a long breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner.

Guests can participate in farm life, for example, feeding the chickens and goats.

Other activities include pressing flowers, yoga, board games, and evening bonfires.

As for the food, the farm has a seasonal menu from a chef that uses ingredients grown in gardens and on the farm itself.

National Geographic noted:

“It is the perfect retreat for anyone who wants to understand where their food really comes from.”

A hotel in Madagascar has massage chairs on the beach Instagram/Saltmoore

Saltmoore, located in the Yorkshire Hills, took second place in the wellness category.

The hotel, located near Whitby, has 72 rooms in various sizes - from cozy to spacious with four-poster beds, with prices starting at £280.

At Saltmoore, the focus is on health, and there is even a café serving bone broth.

The wellness area includes an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, an ice bath, and a relaxation room, as well as many treatments, including salt body scrubs.

There are several dining options, including a beachside pizzeria and a brasserie that has been included in the Michelin Guide, as well as The Terrace for outdoor lunch.

The hotel is owned by former Love Island participant Montana Brown and her partner.

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The last English hotel on the list is the Swan Inn, described by National Geographic as

“a place to spend a romantic retreat”

This hotel, with a history dating back to the 14th century, has been restored and transformed into a luxurious country getaway.

Inside, there are 12 individually designed rooms with bathrooms, each inspired by artists, writers, and musicians who have previously stayed at the Swan Inn.

On Sundays, grand dinners with roast beef, chicken, and pork are served.

The Swan Inn is located in Fittleworth, West Sussex, the rooms are available on a B&B basis, with prices starting at £107.

This hotel has also made it onto the list of the top 100 affordable accommodations – our selection of the best hotels, holiday parks, B&B, and pubs starting from £22 per night.

Hotel Awards 2025: 30 Best Hotels in the World

Transformed Hotel

Winner: W Prague, Czech RepublicFinalist: Waldorf Astoria, USAFinalist: 25Hours hotel Bikini Berlin, Germany

Wellness Oasis

Winner: Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, Ubud, BaliFinalist: Saltmoore, EnglandFinalist: Grand Hotel Belvedere, Switzerland

Remote Escape

Winner: Hotel Le Dune Piscinas, ItalyFinalist: Heyscape Denmark, AustraliaFinalist: Voaara, Madagascar

Food Hero

Winner: Fowlescombe Farm, Devon, EnglandFinalist: Uga Halloowella, Sri LankaFinalist: The Henson, USA

Budget Retreat

Winner: Élysée Montmartre Hotel, FranceFinalist: Puro Warsaw Old Town, PolandFinalist: Trailborn Grand Canyon, USA

Romantic Retreat

Winner: Palacete Severo, PortugalFinalist: Swan Inn at Fittleworth, EnglandFinalist: La Fiermontina Ocean, Morocco

Design Destination

Winner: Hotel Humano, MexicoFinalist: Yoruya, JapanFinalist: Hyde Melbourne Place, Australia

Smart Redesign

Winner: Stockholm Stadshotell, SwedenFinalist: Ran Baas, The Palace, IndiaFinalist: Anna & Bel, USA

Eco Retreat

Winner: Populus Denver, USAFinalist: Solo Sokos 4 Helsinki, FinlandFinalist: Tella Thera, Greece

Unique

Winner: Kibale Lodge, UgandaFinalist: MACAM Hotel, PortugalFinalist: Brach Madrid, Spain

Saltmoore

These three hotels are among the best in the world.