The Queen’s Head is a cosy haven, nestled on the side of the fells in the iconic Troutbeck Valley. They have ten stylish and comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including several dog friendly rooms. The town of Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District has been a magnet for visitors since Victorian times is three miles away, and Ambleside is a short drive away by car.
The Tempest Arms is a beautifully refurbished, dog and family friendly pub situated in the picture-perfect village of Elslack. They have 21 gorgeous bedrooms, some of which have private terraces or Juliette balconies overlooking the Babbling Beck. They sit about five miles from the popular market town of Skipton, and guests can reach the Yorkshire Dales National Park in less than 20 minutes.
The Masons Arms sits in breathtaking countryside in the southern Lake District. Step inside this idyllic dog friendly pub, and you find oodles of charm and character, open fires, and wooden beams. They have five beautifully decorated suites, and two refurbished holiday cottages which are perfect for families or groups of friends. Grange-over-Sands is seven miles to the south.
The Wheatley Arms sits in a leafy lane in the picturesque village of Ben Rhydding, on the north facing valley beneath the Cow and Calf rock, to the south of the River Wharfe. They have 12 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including great options for dog and business friendly stays. They are conveniently located close to Ilkley, Leeds, and Bradford Airport.
The Royal Oak is a beautifully refurbished free house situated in Tetbury, the second largest town in the Cotswolds. The pub has six gorgeous en-suite bedrooms, three of which are dog friendly. Harriet O’Brien at The Telegraph wrote “With its Art Deco piano and vintage jukebox, this lively old inn has a funky-chic feel. It has a strong community vibe and offers good honest food.”
The Huntsman is a dog and family friendly pub in the heart of the New Forest, five miles north of Lymington. The pub is five minutes from Brockenhurst train station, and has 13 beautiful en-suite bedrooms, each perfectly combining character with modern luxuries. A haven for walkers and cyclists, book a stay and discover 140 miles of tracks and footpaths and the panoramic coastline nearby.
Winyard’s Gap Inn sits on the outskirts of the idyllic village of Chedington, nestled high in the chalk fields of West Dorset. Surrounded by panoramic National Trust land, the pub has four spacious double en-suite bedrooms, and two studio bedrooms with a kitchenette, lounge, and private outdoor space. The pub is the picture-perfect, dog friendly base from which to explore the Jurassic Coast.
The Lion sits in the centre of East Bergholt, an idyllic Suffolk village just north of the Essex border. Metres away from John Constable’s birthplace, his studio, and stables, this beautifully refurbished pub and brasserie has five luxury bespoke en-suite bedrooms. Winner of the “Pub of the Year” 2022/23 at the East of England Tourism Awards, the pub is located a couple of minutes off the A12.
The Legh Arms sits in the picturesque village of Prestbury on the outskirts of Macclesfield, 15 miles south of Manchester. The pub has 12 cosy bedrooms each named after famous Cheshire National Parks and landmarks, including good options for both family and dog friendly stays. Manchester Airport is half an hour away by car, Prestbury Golf Club is close by, and Alderley Edge is four miles away.
