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. Choose from ten beautifully styled bedrooms. Book a stay, enjoy countryside walks, a well-earned pint or two and delicious, seasonal food.
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The Carpenters Arms
The Carpenters Arms is a spectacularly refreshed inn with a glass eatery which wraps itself around the rear of the building. Step inside this dog friendly pub and you will find traditional finishes, paired with bold, modern prints and colours. Choose from four beautiful bedrooms on the top floor. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food, and visit nearby Newmarket or the scholarly wonders of Cambridge.
The Feathers
The Feathers is a beautifully refurbished dog and family friendly Georgian gem. The pub sits on Holt’s bustling high street lined with cafes, galleries, and antique stores. Choose 14 restful bedrooms within the pub and a further 10 airy Lawns Rooms a short stroll from the front door. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food and drink, and visit the nearby seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham.
The Riverside Inn
The Riverside Inn is a beautiful Grade II listed pub situated in the charming village of Cound. Built in 1861, the pub is a 15-minute drive from the market town of Shrewsbury and has idyllic views of the River Severn. Choose from six comfortable double, king, and superior en-suite bedrooms each named after popular local walking routes. Book a stay and explore the Shropshire Hills AONB.
The Crown

The Crown is a dog and family friendly pub nestled on the Suffolk border, in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland. The pub sits in the heart of the Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Across the courtyard, to the rear of the pub, you will find The Folly, which houses 11 beautiful bedrooms. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food and drink and explore Constable Country.
The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak is a beautifully refurbished dog and family friendly pub situated in the centre of Keswick. The pub serves comforting classics, Thwaites ale, and classy cocktails. Choose from 23 charming bedrooms, each of which is a cosy bolthole after a day exploring the fells. Book a stay and explore the beating heart of the Northern Lake District National Park. New bedroom imagery to follow soon.
The Wiveton Bell

The Wiveton Bell is an award-winning, dog friendly pub situated a short drive from the bustling market town of Holt. The pub overlooks the village green in the tranquil hamlet of Wiveton and has six stylishly decorated en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food and drink, and explore nearby Blakeney, one of the most picturesque and unspoilt coastal villages in England.
The Ardencaple Hotel
The Ardencaple Hotel is a 19th century former coaching inn situated on the banks of Gare Loch, in the charming village of Rhu. The pub sits on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde and has 25 comfortable single, double, twin, accessible, and family en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay at this Greene King pub, enjoy great beers, and explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park or Arrochar Alps.
Two Brewers

Two Brewers is an 18th century inn situated opposite the village green in the village of Chipperfield. The pub is within proximity of Hemel Hempstead and Watford. Step inside and you will find stone floors, open fires, and big leather sofas. Choose from 20 comfortable bedrooms, including good options for families and business guests. Book a stay and visit a host of English Heritage sites.