We are planning a September trip to England and have always had success with Rick Steve's recommended lodging. However, some are fully booked for our dates and so we'd appreciate suggestions. A lot of suggestions I've found in the forums are quite old. We are looking at places that would be in his $$ to $$$ category. On previous trips we have enjoyed some of the smaller B&Bs he has recommended, but these often to book up early if they are listed in a travel book. We're starting in London and have that booked. For the rest of the itinerary: Moreton-in-Marsh (3 nights), Stratford (2 nights), Oxford (2 nights), Bath (2 nights), Portsmouth (2 nights), last night some place near Heathrow.
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Portsmouth has fewer nice hotels than you’d expect, but for smallish boutique hotels, take a look at Florence Gardens, the Ship Leopard or Becketts.
Otherwise there’s a bunch of chain hotels (well located Premier Inn right near the beach) or the faded grandeur of the Queen’s Hotel.