The Falcon Hotel is a 16th century coaching inn situated in Uppingham’s Market Place, a few miles from Rutland Water, in the heart of Rutland. Step inside and you will find a traditional restaurant, brasserie lounge, cosy bar offering traditional ales, private dining rooms, and 24 comfortable bedrooms. The pub is a great choice for parents visiting children at the prestigious Uppingham School.
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The Butchers Arms
The Butchers Arms is a traditional pub situated in a valley in the village of Sheepscombe, a short drive from Painswick. The pub is dog friendly and a finalist at the Great British Pub Awards 2024 in the category “Best Pub for Dogs.” Book a stay in one of two comfortable Shepherd Huts and enjoy comforting pub classics, perfectly conditioned ales and ciders, and an idyllic Cotswold setting.
Crab & Lobster
The Crab & Lobster dates back over 350 years and is a stunning place to stay on the South Coast. The pub is nestled on the banks of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, six miles south of Chichester. Choose from four gorgeous bedrooms, some with glorious views over fields and sea. Book a stay at this stylish waterside hideaway and enjoy delicious food and breathtaking surroundings.
The Lambton Worm
The Lambton Worm sits in the market town of Chester-le-Street, a short drive north of Durham, and within proximity of Sunderland and Newcastle upon Tyne. Choose from a collection of 14 comfortable single, double, and family en-suite bedrooms, each of which has ornate rococo furniture. Book a stay and visit the Penshaw Monument, iconic Angel Of The North, or Beamish Museum.
The Weeping Willow
The Weeping Willow is a beautifully restored, 16th century modern country pub situated in the village of Barrow, midway between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds. The pub is dog and family friendly and has seven Eco lodges, each with a rustic French farmhouse feel set back in a meadow, seamlessly blending into the landscape. For the ultimate relaxing break, book a lodge with a wood fired hot tub.
Parsons Collar
Parson’s Collar and the Lodge at Solent is a business, family, and dog friendly pub located between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth. The pub is close to Whiteley Shopping Village and has a collection of contemporary and spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an inviting coastal feel. Just 15 minutes from the beach, the pub is also a short drive from the New Forest National Park.
The Red Lion

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed pub situated in the market town of Odiham, close to the M3 motorway, Junction 5 near Hook and Basingstoke. The pub serves seasonal British classics and a great pint of beer. Choose from seven stylish double and twin en-suite bedrooms, each coming with comforting creature comforts. Book a stay and visit award-winning artisan distilleries, vineyards, and breweries.
The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms is a beautifully refurbished family friendly pub situated within the historic Wellington Estate, in the village of Stratfield Turgis. The pub sits just off the A33, within proximity of Basingstoke and Reading and has a collection of 25 beautiful double, double/twin, and family bedrooms. A great choice for family breaks, romantic getaways, and convenient business stopovers.
The Star Inn
The Star Inn sits in the stone village of Harbottle, ten miles west of Rothbury near the Scottish border. Sensitively refurbished, this dog friendly coaching Inn has three comfortable en-suite bedrooms, and two family friendly two-bedroom cottages. The village stands near the site of the ruins of Harbottle Castle, in Coquetdale in the Northumberland National Park, close to the Cheviot Hills.