The Angel Inn sits in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere and has glorious water and forest views. The pub is surrounded by breathtaking fells and panoramic walking routes, and their beautifully decorated bedrooms include good options for families, and guests bringing their dog. Located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, they are an easy amble from the shores of England’s largest lake.
Pub Activity: Country Escapes
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 Nags Head Inn
The Nags Head is a Grade II listed former coaching inn nestled between the canal routes to Welshpool and Newtown, in the beautiful village of Garthmyl. The pub is a stone’s throw from the River Severn, holds several accolades, and serves delicious home cooked food in their AA Rosette restaurant. Choose from eight comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay and visit the majestic Powis Castle.
The Maynard
The Maynard sits in the village of Grindleford in the valley of the River Derwent, surrounded by wooded hillsides and breathtaking walking trails. Step inside and you will find contemporary sophistication, great hospitality, and bucketfuls of heritage. Choose from 19 bedrooms and suites, each of which is an idyllic home away from home. Book a stay and explore the Peak District National Park.
The Coniston Inn
The Coniston Inn sits in breathtaking surroundings with sensational lake and fell views. Fully restored, this gorgeous dog friendly pub has 45 bedrooms including good options for solo travellers, families and those guests who require an accessible room. They are located on the banks of the famous Coniston Water and are the picture perfect base from which to explore the Lake District National Park.
The Victoria Hotel
The Victoria Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection boasts breathtaking views of the Menai Strait. Recently re-opened after a stunning refurbishment, the pub has 14 bedrooms, some with sea views, and there are also good options for families and guests requiring an accessible room. They are the picture-perfect base from which to relax, indulge, and explore Snowdonia and the Anglesey Coastal Path.
The Ullswater Inn
The Ullswater Inn is a beautifully refurbished pub situated in the village of Glenridding, on the southern shore of Ullswater with spectacular views of Helvellyn. The pub has 56 welcoming en-suite double, twin, family, and dog friendly bedrooms, some of which have unrivalled views across Ullswater. Book a stay and enjoy delicious pub classics, hand-pulled ales, and a hearty Cumbrian breakfast.
The Stag on the River
The Stag on the River is an award-winning riverside pub, situated in the quintessential English village of Lower Eashing, just outside Godalming. Nestled on the banks of the River Wey, the pub is 100 metres from the A3 in the peaceful Surrey countryside. Choose from seven beautiful double and family bedrooms. Book a stay and enjoy delicious seasonal food and al fresco drinks in the beer garden.
Wynnstay Hotel
The Wynnstay Hotel is located in the market town of Oswestry, close to the Welsh border. This elegant Georgian coaching inn dates back to 1727 and is the perfect resting place for those travelling between Liverpool and Cardiff or London and Holyhead. Choose from 32 bedrooms, including good options for families and guests visiting on business. Book a stay and take stroll through Cae Gas Park.