TOP 10 ENGLISH STAYCATION BREAKFASTS
Last Updated on 27th March 2020 by Bejal
One of my favourite parts of a stay away from home, especially a staycation is the fact that I get to try breakfasts that are a little bit different from my usual cereal and tea combo! Yep, you guessed it, I’m rounding up some of my favourite staycation breakfasts enjoyed around the beautiful counties and cities of England.
LEICESTER, MIDLANDS
A staycation should always start at home and I have most certainly staycationed several times in Leicester. I stayed at The City Rooms but actually had brunch across the road at The Knight & Garter! Weekends here means bottomless mimosa brunches however, my favourite was the Eggs Benny and one of the best hollandaise sauces I’ve actually ever had! You can read all about it at Brunch at the Knight & Garter
Knight & Garter
14 Hotel Street
Leicester LE1 5AW
Tel: 0116 303 3310
https://www.knightandgarter.co.uk/
MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE
A stones throw away from the stunning Chatsworth House is a quaint little B&B that goes by the name of Holmefield Country Guest House. Individually designed rooms decorated in a classic style, some with a roll-top bath adorned with thick decadent fabrics run by a husband and wife team. It’s the perfect base to explore the surrounding Chatsworth Estate as well as a relaxing retreat in the country surrounded by fields with the odd steam train passing by daily. Breakfasts come two ways, either continental or fried and most definitely come served with a stunning view of the Derbyshire countryside.
Holmefield Country Guest House
Dale Road North
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbeshire DE4 2HY
Tel: 01629 735347
SHAFTESBURY, DORSET
Dr C was born here and last year we stayed at The Grosvenor Arms during a family reunion. The town is made famous by Gold Hill, which featured in the Hovis advert many years ago directed by Ridley Scott. The Grosvenor Arms is an Inn lovingly decorated in a boutique style. Locally sourced ingredients and freshly cooked breakfasts make the perfect balance for a relaxing stay that has you set up to explore the area in style! If you fancy a peruse, have a read of The Grosvenor Arms, A stay at Shaftesbury’s oldest Inn.
The Grosvenor Arms
High Street
Shaftesbury SP7 8JA
Tel. 01747 850580
STUDLAND, DORSET
Not so far from Shaftesbury lies the beautiful Studland beach. Our magical stay at The Pig on the Beach is quite the envy and if you ever go, you will know why! This is a special place think, cute, cosy, rustic and utterly charming with stunning views out onto Studland beach and the Isle of White in the distance. Our stay in the Bothy or Hobbit Hut as I call it was unbelievable (You can get the lowdown here about our plush snuggling at the Pig on the Beach) with breakfast being quite the affair. Fresh local ingredients including freshly laid eggs from the resident hens, which you can even boil yourself with your very own egg-timer! To date one of my favourite breakfasts ever!
The Pig on the Beach
Manor House
Manor Road
Studland
Swanage BH19 3AU
Tel. 01929 450288
https://www.thepighotel.com/on-the-beach/
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
My grandparents live in Plymouth, so I have known the city and surroundings for a while now but one of my recent favourite brunch and breakfast places is The Boston Tea Party located close to the famous Barbican area of the city, which overlooks the docks and the Hoe area featuring the famous red and white light house!
The Boston Tea Party
Jamaica House
82-84 Vauxhall Street
Sutton Harbour
Plymouth PL4 0EX
Tel. 01752 267862
https://bostonteaparty.co.uk/our_cafes/plymouth.php
SHOREDITCH, LONDON
A mid-week stay at The Hoxton, Shoreditch meant I could mosey on down to The Hoxton Grill and have one or two of their Veggie Fry-ups! Seriously one of my favourite chilled, yet cool hotels with fab music, funky rooms and very good breakfast options! Oh and if you don’t fancy anything cooked, they also deliver coffee, fruit, a pastry and yoghurt to your door so you can enjoy it the moment you rise! Relive my Shoreditch stay at the Hoxton by having a read of The Hoxton Shoreditch: A Review
The Hoxton
81 Great Eastern Street
Hackney
London EC2A 3HU
Tel.020 7550 1000
https://thehoxton.com/london/shoreditch/hotels
KINGS CROSS, LONDON
One of my favourite Indian breakfast places has to be Dishoom. The branch in Kings Cross is my favourite and totally reminds me of an Indian railway with the interiors, however a lot more refined and up to date. My absolute favourite here is the masala beans with the masala omelette accompanied by tomato chutney, crispy bread and not forgetting the bottomless railway chai. Infact I even chose it as a birthday brunch when I was in London one year, Indian railway inspired birthday breakfast at Dishoom
Dishoom
5 Stable Street
Kings Cross, London N1C 4AB
Tel. 020 7420 9321
MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER
For a fab avocado on toast topped with poached eggs, head down to Deansgate and check out Pot Kettle Black. Definitely a hip NYC vibe going on here and it’s located in the beautiful Barton Arcade.
Pot Kettle Black
Barton Square
14, Barton Arcade
Deansgate
Manchester M3 2BW
Contact via: hello@potkettleblackltd.co.uk
https://www.potkettleblackltd.co.uk/barton-arcade/food-menu/
MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE
Last summer, I stayed at Sysonby Knoll in the great Leicestershire countryside and enjoyed one of their delicious made to order breakfasts. All local products served fuss free and sourced locally from my neck of the woods! Keeping it totally in the vicinity with this one! If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in my neck of the woods then have a gander at rural relaxation at Sysonby Knoll hotel.
Sysonby Knoll
Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE13 0HP
Tel. 01664 563563
TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE
Willington Hall is a beautiful country retreat in the Cheshire countryside and the perfect place for a couple of nights R & R with some stunning spa treatments thrown in! Think lie-ins, country walks and peaceful nights sleep or maybe even a riding lesson or two! Anyway all this requires sustenance to set you up for the day and my recommendation would be eggs basically anyway or a full English with a suitable amount of English breakfast tea of course!
Willington Hall
Willington Road
Willington
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0NB
Tel: 01829 752321
OK guys, so with all this talk of breakfasts, I’m going to go and get mine so tell me all about your staycations and does breakfast play a huge part in staying away from home for you?
Á Bientôt…
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Kerry LifeandLoves
Oh my goodness, I am so hungry now! I go to Shoreditch quite often, so will definitely be popping in for that veggie breakfast! The places you stayed looked amazing too, another one for me to save on my pinterest board! Lovely post Bejal xx
Bejal
Kerry LifeandLovesOops sorry about that Kerry! Yes definitely go to The Hoxton, their Grill is amazing for all kinds of nosh! Aww thanks so much for stopping by and making me super happy xxxx
Sammy Summers
Breakfast is a million percent my fave meal of the day! all of these look insane especially the pig and The Hoxton! Thanks for the tips xxxxx
Bejal
Sammy SummersSNAP! As long as I can eat it a little later in the day! Yep The Pig is the one Sammy xxx
Cristina - Memories of the Pacific
Be, I’m salivating right now! I want to try them all! Breakfast is my absolute favorite meal and for me the best part of staying at hotels are the breakfast buffets. I love them!
Bejal
Cristina – Memories of the PacificOh gosh, yes I agree-breakfast is the bestest!I’m more of a cooked to order kind of girl but as long as it’s not too early in the day, I love me a good breakfast!
aeparker81
This is some serious research you have done here!! We were at the pig for lunch on Monday and the food and location is just magical
Bejal
aeparker81Ohhhh The Pig right?!! Yep always on the hunt for a good brekkie when I’m staying away! Thanks for stopping by Anna! x
Angie Silver (@SilverSpoonLDN)
I do love a good breakfast when I’m away!! I agree breakfasts at The Pig are just dreamy!!
Bejal
Angie Silver (@SilverSpoonLDN)I knew you’d agree with The Pig breakfast Angie! It’s delicious!
Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi
This post is just making my mouthwater….! They say breakfast like a king – but I say breakfast like a travel queen! LOL
Bejal
Emma @ Adventures of a London KiwiYes definitely breakfast like a Travel Queen! Very important for content creation!
Neha
Love to eat breakfast like a King! Some great places in this post. Thanks for sharing. I never knew you could stay in the City Rooms either
Bejal
NehaBreakfast s just my favourite as long as it’snot too early! The most important meal of the day!
Harpreet
This post has made me want to devour Eggs Benedict right now! I think that a good breakfast is key to any good stay, be it a staycation or a holiday abroad…I am an unapologetic egg lover and can eat breakfast any time of the day! That masala omelette and masala beans look so good too, next time I’m in London I may just brave the queues and actually go into Dishoom!
Bejal
HarpreetYes Eggs Benny is THE ONE!!!! Yep brunch is a priority with any kind of hotel trip and so glad you agree Harpreet! I’ve never encountered a queue in Dishoom but yes do brave it! You’ll love it!
Binny
breakfast is my fave meal LOL what a fab list xx
Bejal
BinnyYes me too but only if I don’t have to eat it very early! xx
Ladies What Travel (@LadiesWTravel)
Breakfasts are one of my fave things about UK getaways – these looks great! #travellinkup
Bejal
Ladies What Travel (@LadiesWTravel)Thanks for stopping by and yes agreed breakfasts are always something to look forward to on a staycation or over sees ravel.
Laura
Now I am hungry! I love a hotel breakfast!!! Usually eggs Benedict for me or smoked salmon and eggs!
Bejal
LauraMe too! Eggs Benny are always a winner right Laura?!
1dish4theroad
Okay, I’ve got some serious breakfast envy going on here! Actually, I think breakfast is my favourite meal of the day – it’s such a treat going out and spending quality time on a good one. And I’m with you on Dishoom – I think breakfast is in fact the best time to go there. Right, now off to get some… breakfast!
Bejal
1dish4theroadMe too, I love breakfast! Yep Dishoom is a winner and reminds me of home cooked masala omelette for sure! Thanks Aaron for your kind comments.