The Shoregate is a stone’s throw from the harbour in the fishing village of Crail, a 20-minute drive from St Andrews, close to an abundance of beaches. Their modern dining room serves delicious food showcasing ingredients from Fife and the East Neuk. Choose from four elegant and beautifully furnished bedrooms. Book a coastal getaway and play some of the finest links golf courses in Scotland.
Pub Activity: Near the Coast
The Seaburn Inn
The Seaburn Inn is a dog friendly pub surrounded by panoramic beaches, green spaces and promenades. They sit right on the seafront rubbing shoulders with the vibrant coastal resort of Roker with its famous pier, and Whitburn in South Tyneside. This fantastic pub has 40 bedrooms and is the newest place to eat, drink, sleep and explore from on Sunderland’s seafront.
The Inn At Kingsbarns
The Inn at Kingsbarns is an award-winning country pub by the coast, named “Community Inn of the Year 2025” at the Scottish Hotel Awards. The pub is located a 15-minute drive from St Andrews and close to the revered Kingsbarns Golf Links and the village’s family-owned distillery. Choose from five comfortable double and family en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay and explore the breathtaking Fife coast.
The Duchess of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall is a welcoming three-storey West Country inn, designed on a grand scale. Situated in Poundbury on the outskirts of Dorchester, the pub has 20 Georgian-inspired en-suite double bedrooms. Book a stay and enjoy Dorset’s breathtaking walking trails and historic attractions such as Cerne Abbas, Maiden Castle, or Max Gate, a Victorian house built for the author Thomas Hardy.
The Smugglers Inn
The Smugglers is a pretty thatched Inn with glorious views of the Isle of Portland and English Channel. Situated on the South West Coast Path, the pub has eight comfortable double en-suite bedrooms and is the picture-perfect base from which to enjoy a short break or walking holiday. The pub sits on the clifftops in the seaside hamlet of Osmington Mills, six miles from Weymouth.
The Midland
The Midland is a striking art-deco building overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells beyond, offering relaxed hospitality in a beach front location. The pub is a short stroll from the promenade and has 44 comfortable en-suite hotel bedrooms, many with sea views and including great options for family and dog friendly stays. Book a stay and enjoy a break by the seaside.
Royal Inn
The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection sits in the heart of Portishead and has glorious views of Wales across the Bristol Channel. Nestled in the Gordano Valley, the pub has ten en-suite bedrooms, including good options for families and guests wishing to book a room with a sea view. The Victorian High Street is a short stroll away, as is Portishead Marina and the Lake Grounds Park and Gardens.
The Tynemouth Castle Inn
The Tynemouth Castle Inn is a beautifully renovated art deco-style building which overlooks Longsands Beach. With views of the North Sea, the pub has a fantastic choice of bedrooms for business, leisure, family, dog friendly, and accessible stays. Surrounded by golden beaches, green spaces, and promenades, the pub also has a traditional fish & chip shop and an indulgent ice cream parlour.
The Halfway House Inn
The Halfway House Inn is a dog friendly pub located in the heart of the twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand, a short stroll from the beach. Affectionately known as “The Halfway”, the pub serves Cask Marque accredited real ales, comforting pub classics, and local seafood. Choose from six refurbished single, double, and twin en-suite bedrooms. Book a coastal break overlooking the Plymouth Sound.