Henry VIII originally built Ryde Castle to defend against Spanish invasion. They have 18 en-suite bedrooms including options for families, and those guests who require a twin, accessible or room with a sea view. Ryde is the gateway to the island, renowned for their glorious sandy beaches, good choice of eateries and independent shops.
The Cedars is a glorious, former country house, set in three acres of panoramic landscaped gardens, about six miles from the coast. They have 37 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, with good options for families and guests bringing their dog. This charismatic pub is situated in the village of Sticklepath, just outside Barnstaple. The Exmoor National Park is a short drive away.
The Anchor Inn sits in the coastal village of Beer, a stone’s throw from the beach, on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. The pub is a short drive from the seaside town of Seaton, and has six comfortable double or twin bedrooms, each of which has views of the sea. Book an affordable coastal break and enjoy comforting pub classics and al fresco drinks on the rooftop beer garden.
The Fountain dates back from 1793 and offers comfortable, traditional accommodation. They have 20 en-suite bedrooms, including good options for guests who require a single, twin or dog friendly room. Cowes sits on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina and is home to the biggest sailing regatta in the world.
Rose Revived is a Cotswold Stone pub situated in the village of Newbridge. Perched on the River Thames, the pub is seven miles from Witney and within easy reach of Oxford, the Cotswolds, Chiltern Hills, and North Wessex Downs. Choose from seven comfortable bedrooms each with modern en-suite bathrooms. Book a stay and enjoy riverside walks and the beauty of the Standlake Common Nature Reserve.
The Dartbridge Inn is a picture perfect, refurbished, 19th century Devon pub which sits snugly on the edge of The Dartmoor National Park. This friendly and welcoming pub has 17 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including rooms suitable for guests bringing their dog. Buckfastleigh is a market town situated beside the A38 Devon Expressway, about ten miles from Paignton beach.
The Montagu Arms is a former 16th century coaching inn nestled in the sleepy village of Beaulieu on the southeastern edge of the New Forest. Embraced on all sides by picturesque gardens, choose from a collection of 33 sophisticated bedrooms and suites, each with their own unique personality. Book a stay and enjoy delicious food inspired by local recipes and seasonal foodie favourites.
The Manor House Inn is a critically acclaimed, 17th century pub situated in the village of Ditcheat, a 15-minute drive from Shepton Mallet. Susan D’Arcy at The Times wrote “Top-notch pub grub and nine pretty bedrooms, some with grandstand views of Nicholls’s thoroughbreds heading to the gallops every morning.” Book a stay and visit The Newt, a reimagined country estate with magnificent gardens.
The Great Bustard is a beautifully refurbished pub situated in the village of Great Durnford, near the banks of the River Avon in the Woodford Valley. This welcoming country pub is a 20-minute drive from the cathedral city of Salisbury and has ten elegant bedrooms, each named after indigenous British birds. Book a stay, enjoy innovative cooking, a spa treatment, and a trip to Stonehenge.
