A charming, family-run guest house in York has been crowned the best bed and breakfast in England after taking home Gold at the prestigious 2026 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. MonkBridge House, an elegant eight-bedroom Victorian property run by husband-and-wife team Paul and Fiona Hemsley, beat guest houses from across the country to be named England's B&B and Guest House of the Year in the national finals. The guest house has earned hundreds of glowing online reviews over the years, amassing an impressive rating of 4.9 stars on TripAdvisor. In June, another reviewer described their stay at MonkBridge House as a 'better experience than most five-star hotels'. For visitors looking to book England's best B&B, it's worth noting its prices reflect its five-star status.