Originally a farmhouse dating back to 1672, sitting between the Charnwood and National Forest, The Fieldhead is a 28-bedroom retreat. Located in the small village of Markfield and just seven miles from the centre of Leicester, this pub is ideal for business and leisure trips, and there’s even space for you to bring along your four-legged friend too.
The Castle is a charming 16th century pub situated on the banks of the River Wye, in the market town of Bakewell. Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, and close to the Chatsworth Estate, the pub has six comfortable double or family en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay, and explore the panoramic countryside, walking trails, independent shops, and quaint cafés nearby.
The Bull Hotel is a timber framed pub dating to 1450 with open fires, a beer garden, and meeting facilities. Located in Long Melford, one of Suffolk’s prettiest villages, the pub has 25 affordable single, double, twin, and superior bedrooms. Situated between Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds, the village has in the past been named by the estate agents Savills as the 7th most desirable in Britain.
The New Flying Horse is country inn, which sits on the edge of the Kent Downs, in the historic village of Wye. They have nine splendid, spacious and supremley comfortable bedrooms, and their award winning garden is the perfect spot from which to relax, socialise and enjoy al fresco drinking and dining. Wye is around three miles from Ashford, and Canterbury is just under half an hour away by car.
The White Hart is a 16th century coaching inn situated in Braintree town centre, a 20-minute drive from Stansted Airport. The pub has 31 affordable bedrooms, including good options for guests requiring a single or twin room, and families flying in and out of Stansted. Braintree is home to the designer Freeport Shopping Village which is located on the outskirts of the town.
The Old Ferry Boat is a thatched, white stoned inn, said to be the oldest in England. This historic pub has origins dating back to 560 AD, and is situated in the sleepy hamlet of Holywell, overlooking the Great Ouse. They perfectly blend tradition, with contemporary touches and have seven comfortable bedrooms, some of which are dog friendly. Holywell is about six miles east of Huntingdon.
The Swan Hotel sits in the market town of Alton, and first opened as a coaching inn back in 1777. Dog friendly, the pub has 46 affordable single, double, superior, and family bedrooms, each of which comes with comfortable beds. Alton railway station is a short stroll away and there is parking for overnight guests. Book a stay and discover scenic walking trails in the nearby Alice Holt Forest.
The Roebuck is a traditional 17th century pub with oak beams, log fires, and an exposed brick and half-timbered exterior. The pub sits in the affluent village of Forest Row on the edge of Royal Ashdown Forest in the glorious High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Choose from 28 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, each an affordable base for business guests attending an in-house meeting.
The Cock sits in the market town of Stony Stratford, five miles from the modern city of Milton Keynes. The pub has 30 affordable bedrooms including good options for guests requiring a single or twin room, or families looking to book an overnight stop-over. The Silverstone Racing Circuit can be reached in less than half an hour by car, and the Buckinghamshire countryside is on the doorstep.