The New Flying Horse is country inn, which sits on the edge of the Kent Downs, in the historic village of Wye. They have nine splendid, spacious and supremley comfortable bedrooms, and their award winning garden is the perfect spot from which to relax, socialise and enjoy al fresco drinking and dining. Wye is around three miles from Ashford, and Canterbury is just under half an hour away by car.
The White Hart is a 16th century coaching inn situated in Braintree town centre, a 20-minute drive from Stansted Airport. The pub has 31 affordable bedrooms, including good options for guests requiring a single or twin room, and families flying in and out of Stansted. Braintree is home to the designer Freeport Shopping Village which is located on the outskirts of the town.
The Swan Hotel sits in the market town of Alton, and first opened as a coaching inn back in 1777. Dog friendly, the pub has 46 affordable single, double, superior, and family bedrooms, each of which comes with comfortable beds. Alton railway station is a short stroll away and there is parking for overnight guests. Book a stay and discover scenic walking trails in the nearby Alice Holt Forest.
The Roebuck is a traditional 17th century pub with oak beams, log fires, and an exposed brick and half-timbered exterior. The pub sits in the affluent village of Forest Row on the edge of Royal Ashdown Forest in the glorious High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Choose from 28 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, each an affordable base for business guests attending an in-house meeting.
The Cock sits in the market town of Stony Stratford, five miles from the modern city of Milton Keynes. The pub has 30 affordable bedrooms including good options for guests requiring a single or twin room, or families looking to book an overnight stop-over. The Silverstone Racing Circuit can be reached in less than half an hour by car, and the Buckinghamshire countryside is on the doorstep.
The Royal George sits in the quintessentially English village of Birdlip, six miles south of Cheltenham and eight miles south east of Gloucester. Choose from 34 comfortable double, twin, superior, and family en-suite bedrooms. Surrounded by acres of grounds, the pub is a popular meeting and wedding venue. Book a stay and enjoy a day at the races or explore the beautiful Cotswolds.
The Commodore overlooks the Isle of Purbeck and commands great sea views from the cliff tops and out on to some of Dorset’s best beaches. They have 15 very affordable bedrooms, many with sea views and there are good options for families too. Southbourne is about four miles to the west of Bournemouth, and is known for it’s eateries and Blue Flag beach.