General Lodging options
Where to stay: From hotels and B&Bs to alternative accommodations—castles, cottages, college dorms, campgrounds, and nearly two dozen other options that don't even start with "c"
There are dozens of hotel alternatives, from London flats to country cottages, farmhouse B&Bs to university dorms, rental rooms to residences, and campgrounds to castles. Here's how to find the lot of them.
From B&Bs and farm stays to cottages, castles, and campgrounds, here are lodging alternatives to the traditional hotel
Free lodgings in Britain: Hospitality networks (couchsurfing), home swaps, and house sitting services
Couchsurfing and other hospitality networks allow you to sleep for free in other member's homes
Camping is a great way to see Britain, but you needn't be tied down to tent pegs; RV rentals are as easy in Europe as they are here at home
Sleep in a religious guesthouse or retreat at abbeys, monasteries, priories, and convents across the U.K. from just £45
