The Minster Arms sits in the market town of Wimborne, a 15-minute drive north of Poole on the Dorset Heaths. The pub has ten beautifully refurbished bedrooms, each coming with Victorian style bathrooms, espresso machines, and lots of luxurious touches. The restaurant serves elegant, honest food and there is also a carefully curated wine list. Book a stay and visit Sandbanks Beach, ten miles away.
Pub Activity: Near the Coast
The Orange Tree
The Orange Tree is an award-winning, contemporary dining pub with bedrooms nestled in the heart of Thornham, one of North Norfolk’s most beautiful coastal villages. The pub sits on the edge of Brancaster Bay, a short stroll from Thornham Harbour and the beach beyond. Book a stay in a choice of double, twin, triple, family en-suite bedrooms and suites and experience a haven of tranquillity.
The Crusoe
The Crusoe is an award-winning seaside pub perched on the edge of Lower Largo Beach. The pub has six double and twin en-suite bedrooms with breathtaking views over The Forth, and a gorgeous suite with a balcony. Highly acclaimed, the pub is a 25-minute drive from St Andrews and was named by The Times as one of the “Five Best Hotels in Scotland”. Book a stay and watch the sun set to the west.
The Lobster
The Lobster sits in the seaside town of Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. The pub is 200 yards from the seafront, a short stroll from the local station, and close to the acclaimed Sheringham Golf Club. Choose from seven comfortable double, twin, triple, and family bedrooms. Book a stay and explore the coastline, including nearby Cromer famous for Banksy’s Great British Spraycation artwork.
The Huntsman
The Huntsman is a dog and family friendly pub in the heart of the New Forest, five miles north of Lymington. The pub is five minutes from Brockenhurst train station, and has 13 beautiful en-suite bedrooms, each perfectly combining character with modern luxuries. A haven for walkers and cyclists, book a stay and discover 140 miles of tracks and footpaths and the panoramic coastline nearby.
The Roebuck Inn
The Roebuck Inn sits opposite Laughton’s village green, a few miles east of Lewes, the county town of East Sussex. The pub is within proximity of Brighton and Eastbourne and has four comfortable double en-suite bedrooms, each with a private entrance. Book a stay and enjoy home cooked pub food, well-kept ales, the beautiful South Downs, and stunning coastline a little further away.
The Marquis of Granby
The Marquis of Granby is an award-winning pub in the pretty village of Alkham in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The pub sits between Folkestone and Dover on the edge of the North Downs, and has ten beautiful, air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms. This acclaimed country retreat is the perfect stopover for guests using the ferry port at Dover or the Channel Tunnel crossing at Folkestone.
St Christopher’s Inn Newquay
St Christopher’s Inn Newquay sits on a cliff top overlooking Towan beach in the popular seaside resort on the north coast of Cornwall. A short stroll from the bay below, this popular hostel has a terrace, bar, restaurant, and even their own surf school. Book a stay in one of their affordable bedrooms or in a shared dormitory with beds starting from as little as £15 depending on the season.
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion is a coastal bolthole located a stone’s throw from the striped cliffs and lighthouse. Standing proudly in the popular seaside North Norfolk seaside resort of Hunstanton, this former coaching inn has 29 comfortable bedrooms, some of which have far-reaching sea views. Recently refurbished, the pub is dog and family friendly and re-opened in March 2024.
