A hotel that achieves that rare combination of elegant simplicity, character, good service, and remarkable food comes to be regarded by its guests as a rare discovery. In this guide, award-winning travel and food writer Jenni Muir reveals 40 British hotels and restaurants that are in a class of their own. Although most of the listed establishments are in England, there are also entries for Scotland, Wales, and Irelandand all are special. Character and comfort are paramount, but each hotel also has a top restaurant either on the premises or an easy stroll away. You'll find quietly efficient service, stylish decor, and food that is memorable for all the right reasons."