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.
Pub Activity: Country Escapes
The Great Bustard
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.
The Old Stocks Inn
The Old Stocks Inn is a critically acclaimed, 17th Century coaching inn nestled in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold. Choose from 16 stylish en-suite bedrooms, each of which is unique and packed full of luxurious home-from-home comforts. Book a stay in the Cotswolds and enjoy delicious food in their 2 AA Rosette restaurant which offers an elegant and refined dining experience.
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel sits in the breathtaking Langdale Valley in the Lake District National Park. Originally a farmhouse, the pub and hotel takes its name from its position at the foot of the deep Dungeon Ghyll ravine. The pub serves comforting pub classics and has 20 four-poster, superior, standard, and family bedrooms. Book a stay and enjoy six acres of gardens and mountain views.
The Green Man Inn
The Green Man Inn is a welcoming pub and restaurant situated in the hamlet of Stanford, a short drive from the market town of Biggleswade. The pub is within proximity of Bedford and is only a 35-minute drive from Luton Airport. Step inside and you will find a well-stocked bar and menus full of pub favourites. Book a stay in one of 18 well-priced single, double, and twin en-suite bedrooms.
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn is nestled in the tranquil hamlet of Stannersburn, one mile south east of Kielder Water. Step inside this picture-perfect gem and you will find open fires, exposed stone walls, two cosy lounge bars, and a restaurant serving home-cooked food. The pub dates back to the mid-1600s and has eight comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay and explore the Northumberland National Park.
The Talbot Hotel
The Talbot Hotel is a historic coaching inn situated in the quintessential English market town of Oundle, a 20-minute drive from Peterborough. The town is home to Oundle School, one of England’s most prestigious. Dating to 1626, choose from a collection of 35 beautiful bedrooms, including good options for guests requiring a twin or single room. Book a stay and pre-book a delicious afternoon tea.
The Three Swans
The Three Swans dates to 1661, sits in the market place, and still has the original archway where horse drawn carriages would enter the rear courtyard. This historic coaching inn is a 20-minute drive from Newbury Racecourse and has a restaurant, bar, coffee lounge, and cosy snug. Choose from 25 beautiful bedrooms. Book a stay in the North Wessex Downs and explore a renowned centre for antiques.
The Old Bridge Inn
The Old Bridge Inn sits in the picturesque market town of Holmfirth in the beautiful Holme Valley. The town is popular with walkers and renowned for its appearances in the legendary BBC sitcom the Last of the Summer Wine. Behind the façade of this Regency-period inn there are 21 comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay and explore the Peak District National Park, just four miles away.