Surrounded by treelined meadows yet just 100 yards away from the sandy beach and seafront, this hotel's unique location isn't the only thing that had reviewers raving. The warm welcome, spotless rooms, homemade bread and cakes and wonderful views all get repeated mentions. The Riviera Suites are recommended. Prices: From £60 per double, including breakfast. For more information, visit charterhouse-hotel.co.uk.

This 18th century grade II listed country house boasts panoramic seaviews. Tripadvisor reviewers admire its "minimalistic Scandinavian chic". Book a seaview room for the best experience. Prices: Double room including breakfast from £68. For more information, visit hillsideventnor.co.uk

Voted number one best UK hotel in 2010 and 2011, this "amazingly friendly hotel" is singled out as a place to escape all the pressures of everyday life. Many Tripadvisor reviewers recommend staying in the new Follifoot wing, with spacious rooms and bathrooms and balconies with views. For more information, visit ruddingpark.co.uk.

Priding itself as the ideal touring base for the North Norfolk coast, this small hotel has won several accolades, including two AA rosettes and a Visit Britain Gold award for quality. Tripadvisor reviewers loved the "exceptional" food and "the most friendly hotel staff we've ever encountered." Book a garden room or a four-poster bed for the best experience. Prices: Double room including breakfast from £100. For more information, visit beechwood-hotel.co.uk.

Offering "sea views to die for", this quirky hotel has been established for 250 years. So called because of the 19th century poet who stayed here with his child bride Harriet, in 1812, the place is steeped in history. Reviewers love its "charm and friendliness". Choose a conservatory balcony room for the best of all worlds. Prices: from £79 for a double room, including breakfast. For more information, visit shelleyslynmouth.co.uk.

A Cotswolds hideaway, this boutique hotel was praised by reviewers for its "very high standards", "excellent service" and "great restaurant". Rooms at the back offer lovely countryside views. Prices: From £90 per double including dinner and breakfast. For more information, visit hotelnumberfour.co.uk.

This contemporary hotel is a "little gem" hidden rather somewhat implausibly upstairs from a Chinese restaurant. With six "beautifully styled" rooms, it offers "unique style", according to Tripadvisor reviewers. and Prices: Double rooms from £79 including breakfast. For more information, visit bathhousehotel.uk.com