The Crossings Inn sits in the village of Roweltown, surrounded by the Kielder Forest to the north and the North Pennines to the south, but only a 15-minute drive from Carlisle. A “Four in a Bed” winner on Channel 4, the pub has two eco log cabins which are the perfect base for family and dog friendly stays. One of their cabins sleeps up to four guests, whilst the other sleeps up to six.
Pub Activity: Country Escapes
The Wheatsheaf Inn
The Wheatsheaf Inn is a dog and family friendly, olde-worlde pub located through the Broad Gate at the bottom of Broad Street. Step inside and you will find a cosy pub with two open fireplaces, 17th century stone, and timber accents. The pub is a short stroll from Ludlow Castle and three miles from Ludlow Racecourse. Book a stay and choose from double, double/twin, or triple en-suite bedrooms.
The Minster Arms
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.
Queens Head
The Queen’s Head is a cosy haven, nestled on the side of the fells in the iconic Troutbeck Valley. They have ten stylish and comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including several dog friendly rooms. The town of Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District has been a magnet for visitors since Victorian times is three miles away, and Ambleside is a short drive away by car.
The Tempest Arms
The Tempest Arms is a beautifully refurbished, dog and family friendly pub situated in the picture-perfect village of Elslack. They have 21 gorgeous bedrooms, some of which have private terraces or Juliette balconies overlooking the Babbling Beck. They sit about five miles from the popular market town of Skipton, and guests can reach the Yorkshire Dales National Park in less than 20 minutes.
The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms sits in breathtaking countryside in the southern Lake District. Step inside this idyllic dog friendly pub, and you find oodles of charm and character, open fires, and wooden beams. They have five beautifully decorated suites, and two refurbished holiday cottages which are perfect for families or groups of friends. Grange-over-Sands is seven miles to the south.
The Wheatley Arms
The Wheatley Arms sits in a leafy lane in the picturesque village of Ben Rhydding, on the north facing valley beneath the Cow and Calf rock, to the south of the River Wharfe. They have 12 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including great options for dog and business friendly stays. They are conveniently located close to Ilkley, Leeds, and Bradford Airport.
Cross Keys
The Cross Keys by Chef & Brewer Collection is a stone-built 19th century country inn set on the edge of the North York Moors and surrounded by breathtaking countryside. Their affordable bedrooms are bright and spacious and include good options for families, and guests who require a twin or accessible room. They are located just off the A171, and the Cleveland Way National Trail is nearby.
White Hart
The White Hart by Chef & Brewer Collection is situated on the peaceful outskirts of Chalfont St Giles, a vibrant village between High Wycombe and Rickmansworth. Their bar and conservatory restaurant serves delicious pub classics and they have 11 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including good options for guests requiring a single or twin bedroom. The scenic Chiltern Hills are a short drive away.
