The Hind’s Head is a beautifully restored 17th century, dog friendly coaching inn situated in the village of Aldermaston, just off the A4, within easy reach of Newbury and Reading. The pub has 15 boutique bedrooms, and the surrounding countryside is a haven for walkers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. Highclere Castle, The Kennet and Avon Canal, Wasing Estate, and Newbury Racecourse are nearby.
The Florentine sits just a short drive from Sheffield city centre on the edge of the Peak District National Park. This vibrant pub has ten beautiful bedrooms, including good options for families and those guests who wish to stay in a luxurious suite. They are the perfect base from which to explore the city, and its many attractions such as the Botanical Gardens, the Crucible and Lyceum Theatre.
The Exmoor Forest inn sits in the very heart of Exmoor, in the remote and breathtakingly unspoilt village of Simonsbath. Beautifully refurbished in 2022, this dog friendly pub has ten gorgeous double bedrooms and a family suite. Their acclaimed restaurant serves sustainable, local, and delicious food. The pub lies in a sheltered valley surrounded by imposing hills and unspoilt moorland.
The Bull Inn is a Grade II listed timber-framed pub, situated in the village of Sonning, a short drive from Reading. The pub has seven en-suite bedrooms, and is close to Henley-on-Thames, home of the Henley Royal Regatta. George and Amal Clooney are village residents. The pub featured in “Three Men in a Boat” with Jerome describing The Bull as the “Veritable Picture of an Old Country Inn”.
Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper’s Collection sits in the pretty Lancashire village of Aughton, ten miles north of Liverpool. The restaurant serves the finest 30-day aged steak and there are also 13 comfortable en-suite bedrooms. A short drive from the market town of Ormskirk, their bedrooms include good options for guests looking to book a double, king, twin, or family room.
The Bears Head by Innkeeper’s Collection is a former posting house dating to 1624. Beautifully refurbished, the pub has 25 en-suite single, double, twin, and family bedrooms. This black and white, ivy-clad ancient inn is located five minutes from the M6, and within proximity of the Peak District National Park. The parish of Brereton is three miles from Sandbach and a 20-minute drive from Crewe.
The White Lion by Innkeeper’s Collection sits in an idyllic setting, within easy reach of Windermere, England’s largest lake. This genuine local pub serves real ales, pub classics, and a hearty cooked breakfast. There are seven comfortable bedrooms to choose from, three of which are suitable for families. An affordable base from which to enjoy the Lake District, Grasmere is four miles away.
The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper’s Collection sits in the heart of Northumberland, a few miles north of Newcastle. The pub has 18 comfortable en-suite bedrooms each combining rustic charm with modern comforts. There are good room options for solo travellers, families, and guests who require an accessible room. Newcastle International Airport is four miles away and the local train station is close by.
Toby Carvery Strathclyde M74 J6, by Innkeeper’s Collection sits a stone’s throw from Strathclyde Loch in the heart of Strathclyde Country Park. A short drive from the centre of Motherwell, the pub has 28 comfortable double, king, twin, family, and accessible en-suite bedrooms. This affordable bolthole is about 12 miles east of Glasgow and also has a popular carvery restaurant.