From book butlers to library sleepovers: 10 great UK places to stay for book lovers

A Georgian manor house surrounded by graceful gardens and gentle countryside west of Shrewsbury, Whitton Hall has been a B&B for 30 years. Wooden panelling, antique furniture and home-cooked hospitality (dinners can also be arranged with a bit of notice) draw a roster of regulars.

Book lovers tend to make straight for the Penguin Bar – so called because it houses a collection of more than 400 vintage Penguin books as well as an honesty bar stocked with bottles sourced from Tanners, the illustrious Shrewsbury wine merchant.

The B&B’s six bedrooms can be booked individually but it’s also ideal for book club over-nighters.

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B&B Bliss: Following a lull during the pandemic, when guests sought out more anonymous, arm’s length hospitality, Britain’s B&Bs have seen an upsurge in bookings. Now it’s all about personal service, characterful surroundings and home cooking. Top of our wishlist is Shropshire’s Whitton Hall, with its romantic panelled bedrooms and glorious gardens.

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