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.
Originally built as a coaching inn during the 15th Century, The Lamb sits near to Ely Cathedral and is a grand building with 37 en-suite bedrooms.
The historic George Hotel sits in the heart of Huntingdon and was once the home of Oliver Cromwell’s grandfather and later the headquarters of Charles I. Inside the pub, there are many period features, a function suite, and two meeting rooms. Choose from 26 affordable single, double, twin, and family bedrooms. Book a stay and visit the Cromwell Museum or the National Trust’s Houghton Mill.
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 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.
The Royal George sits in the quintessentially English village of Birdlip, six miles south of Cheltenham and eight miles south east of Gloucester. Choose from 34 comfortable double, twin, superior, and family en-suite bedrooms. Surrounded by acres of grounds, the pub is a popular meeting and wedding venue. Book a stay and enjoy a day at the races or explore the beautiful Cotswolds.
Nestled on the edge of the New Forest St Leonards is a glorious British pub, the perfect base to explore Bournemouth and the Dorset coast. Following an extensive refurbishment they have 42 classically designed bedrooms, a bustling bar and restaurant serving delicious pub classics.
The Commodore overlooks the Isle of Purbeck and commands great sea views from the cliff tops and out on to some of Dorset’s best beaches. They have 15 very affordable bedrooms, many with sea views and there are good options for families too. Southbourne is about four miles to the west of Bournemouth, and is known for it’s eateries and Blue Flag beach.