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.
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 Wherry Hotel is a family friendly pub situated on the shores of Oulton Broad, a suburb about two miles west of the centre of Lowestoft. Inside you will find a carvery restaurant, business venue, and 32 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including some with scenic views of the water. Book an affordable stay and enjoy award-winning Blue Flag beaches and the Victorian seafront gardens nearby.
The Ness is a charming place to stay right by the water’s edge in the village of Shaldon, on the south bank of the estuary of the River Teign. This characterful 19th century pub is a short drive from Teignmouth and has nine inviting coastal inspired bedrooms. Nautical memorabilia, tales of a smuggling past, and a restaurant serving delicious pub classics await.
The Huntsman is a dog and family friendly pub situated in the heart of the New Forest, five miles north of Lymington, and a short drive from Brockenhurst Station. The pub has 13 beautifully refurbished 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 Royal Lion Hotel sits moments from the spectacular Dorset coastline, in the seaside resort of Lyme Regis. Located on the Jurassic Coast, the pub has 30 characterful en-suite bedrooms, including good options for families and guests looking to book a single, double, or twin room. There is a swimming pool and jacuzzi for guests to enjoy, and a popular restaurant serving seasonal pub classics.