The Lifeboat Inn is a traditional harbourside pub with lovely sea views, situated next to the town’s lifeboat house. The pub has five beautifully decorated bedrooms and two spacious apartments. St Ives has a quartet of golden beaches, and an impressive collection of cafes, and restaurants. The town sits north of Penzance and west of Camborne on the coast of the Celtic Sea.
Pub Activity: Country Escapes
The Howard Arms
The Howard Arms sits in the quaint market town of Brampton, and perfectly combines tradition with contemporary twists. This award-winning, dog friendly pub has eight bedrooms. The pub is located around ten miles from Carlisle, with walking routes along Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, beginning just six miles away. Hadrian’s Cycleway and the Coast-to-Coast ride are on their doorstep.
The Saxon Inn
This traditional, family run pub offers nine charming bedrooms on the outskirts of Durham. Popular with tourists of the fine city, The Saxon Inn’s quiet location and brilliant hospitality provide guests and families with an opportunity to relax and enjoy a country escape. They are located just 15 minutes from the bustling hub of Durham.
The Swan Inn
The Swan Inn is a 17th century Grade II listed pub situated in the village of Rowberrow, on the edge of the Mendip Hills, seven miles from Bristol Airport. The pub has nine beautifully refurbished en-suite bedrooms, including a spacious accessible ground floor room with a private terrace. Book a stay and explore Bristol and the many walking, cycling, and dog-walking opportunities on the doorstep.
Broad Street Townhouse
The Sunday Times have recognised the Broad Street Townhouse as one of the best hotels to stay in the South West. Choose from 11 sumptuous en-suite bedrooms. Their café/bar serves delicious food, coffee, and cocktails, and right next door you will find their buzzing sister pub, The Pig & Fiddle. Centrally located, they are both close to Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, and the Theatre Royal.
The Black Lion
The Black Lion is a 15th century, dog and family friendly, Georgian coaching inn situated in the picturesque village of Long Melford, close to the border with Essex. The pub has in the past been voted the “Best Place to Stay in the East” by The Sunday Times and has ten beautifully styled bedrooms. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food and drink, and a treasure trove of things to do nearby.
The Kings Arms
The King’s Arms is a beautifully refurbished, dog friendly Georgian coaching inn with 28 stylish en-suite bedrooms, each of which mixes glamour with a touch of luxury. Their award-winning restaurant has a relaxed feel and serves simple, seasonal, and indulgent food. Dorchester is a few miles from the awe-inspiring coastline and surrounded by a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Gilpin Bridge Inn
The Gilpin Bridge Inn, is a historic 17th century coaching inn with eight comfortable bedrooms. They are a big draw for walkers and cyclists who often use the pub as a start and finish point for their days out, with the pub a few miles south east of Windermere, making it the ideal base for exploring the Lake District.
Sign of the Angel
Sign of the Angel is an award winning 15th century coaching inn located in the National Trust village of Lacock, on the edge of the Cotswolds. Their ethos is to provide delicious food and drink in front of open fires and warm, homely rooms for those guests wishing to stay overnight. Lacock is about three miles south of Chippenham, and just under 15 miles from Bath.