Parson’s Collar and the Lodge at Solent is a business, family, and dog friendly pub located between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth. The pub is close to Whiteley Shopping Village and has a collection of contemporary and spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an inviting coastal feel. Just 15 minutes from the beach, the pub is also a short drive from the New Forest National Park.
Pub Activity: Near the Coast
The Feathers
The Feathers is a beautifully refurbished Georgian pub situated on Holt’s bustling High Street, a short drive from the breathtaking Norfolk coastline. The pub is dog and family friendly and has a collection of 24 restful bedrooms, each designed in a modern style with splashes of colour. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food and drink, and visit the nearby seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham.
The Oyster House
The Oyster House sits in the idyllic village of Mumbles on the breathtaking coastline of Swansea Bay, on the cusp of the Gower Peninsula. Choose from 16 beautiful, air-conditioned bedrooms, some of which have glorious sea views. The village is home to luxury boutique shops and arguably the worlds’ best ice cream. Book a getaway by the sea and enjoy al fresco cocktails on the rooftop terrace.
The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms is an idyllic, dog friendly, thatched pub nestled in the heart of the picture-postcard village of Branscombe. In 2024, the pub was named in the Daily Mail’s “Best 100 Pubs in Britain” and The Times “100 Best Places to Stay in the UK.” The pub has a collection of 28 gorgeous bedrooms and is a short stroll from the beach. Book a stay and explore the UNESCO World Heritage coastline.
Cross Foxes
Cross Foxes sits in the shadow of the Cadair Idris mountain, a short drive from the Mawddach Estuary and the historic town of Dolgellau. The pub’s bar and grill serves hearty food and an eclectic selection of drinks. Choose from six individually designed double bedrooms and suites. The region is a haven for walkers. Book a comfortable stay and explore the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park.
The Hawes Inn
The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper’s Collection is steeped in history and offers spectacular views of The Forth Bridge. The pub has an inviting mix of beautifully refurbished double, twin, family, superior, and accessible en-suite bedrooms. A short drive from Edinburgh Airport, South Queensferry is about ten miles from the centre of Edinburgh. There are two golf courses within five miles of the pub.
East End Arms
The East End Arms is a traditional pub hidden down New Forest lanes, bought in 1990 by John Illsley, the base guitarist of Dire Straights. The pub sits on the southern edge of the National Park between Beaulieu and Lymington. Choose from five double and twin bedrooms, each beautifully designed with Oka furnishings and Mulberry fabrics. Book a stay and enjoy delicious food and locally brewed ales.
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is nestled within the cobblestone streets and medieval architecture of the historic East Sussex town of Rye. Dating back to 1592, the pub has a collection of ten double rooms and suites. This quintessential English country inn serves hearty breakfasts, seafood platters, and Sunday roasts. Book a stay, enjoy Rye’s rich heritage and explore the breathtaking coastline.
The Oak Wheel
The Oak Wheel is a family run pub situated in the village of Burniston, a ten-minute drive north of the coastal resort town of Scarborough. Step inside and you will find a friendly local with an open log fire, well-stocked bar, and menu full of comforting pub classics. Book a stay in one of six comfortable en-suite bedrooms and explore the North York Moors National Park.