The Maynard sits in the village of Grindleford in the valley of the River Derwent, surrounded by wooded hillsides and breathtaking walking trails. Step inside and you will find contemporary sophistication, great hospitality, and bucketfuls of heritage. Choose from 19 bedrooms and suites, each of which is an idyllic home away from home. Book a stay and explore the Peak District National Park.
Pub Activity: Romantic Break
The Coniston Inn
The Coniston Inn sits in breathtaking surroundings with sensational lake and fell views. Fully restored, this gorgeous dog friendly pub has 45 bedrooms including good options for solo travellers, families and those guests who require an accessible room. They are located on the banks of the famous Coniston Water and are the picture perfect base from which to explore the Lake District National Park.
The Stag on the River
The Stag on the River is an award-winning riverside pub, situated in the quintessential English village of Lower Eashing, just outside Godalming. Nestled on the banks of the River Wey, the pub is 100 metres from the A3 in the peaceful Surrey countryside. Choose from seven beautiful double and family bedrooms. Book a stay and enjoy delicious seasonal food and al fresco drinks in the beer garden.
Wynnstay Hotel
The Wynnstay Hotel is located in the market town of Oswestry, close to the Welsh border. This elegant Georgian coaching inn dates back to 1727 and is the perfect resting place for those travelling between Liverpool and Cardiff or London and Holyhead. Choose from 32 bedrooms, including good options for families and guests visiting on business. Book a stay and take stroll through Cae Gas Park.
The Duchess of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall is a welcoming three-storey West Country inn, designed on a grand scale. Situated in Poundbury on the outskirts of Dorchester, the pub has 20 Georgian-inspired en-suite double bedrooms. Book a stay and enjoy Dorset’s breathtaking walking trails and historic attractions such as Cerne Abbas, Maiden Castle, or Max Gate, a Victorian house built for the author Thomas Hardy.
The Harrogate Inn
The Harrogate Inn sits on Parliament Hill, close to Yorkshire gems such as Betty’s Tearooms, The Royal Hall, Turkish Baths, and Harrogate Convention Centre. Formerly the St George Hotel, the pub has been beautifully refurbished and was a regional winner at the “National Pub & Bar Awards” 2024. The pub is a short drive from the Yorkshire Moors. Book a stay in one of 95 comfortable bedrooms.
Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant is a newly refurbished 17th century coaching inn who are the picture perfect base from which to explore The Lake District. This country gem is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and their inviting bedrooms include great options for families and guests bringing their dog. They are located just off the A66, near to the market towns of Cockermouth and Keswick.
The Kings Head Inn
The King’s Head is an idyllic Cotswold pub with 12 characterful bedrooms, who have in the past been named The Good Pub Guide’s, “National Pub of the Year”. Surrounded by panoramic countryside, this 16th century country gem is gloriously situated on the pretty village green. Bledington is about four miles south east of Stow-on-the-Wold and six miles south west of Chipping Norton.
The Carpenters Arms
The Carpenters Arms is a dog friendly pub located in the village of Felixkirk, a short drive from Thirsk. The pub sits on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, overlooking the Vale of Mowbray. Choose from eight Garden Suites arranged around a landscaped exterior and two first floor House Rooms. Book directly via Stay in a Pub and receive 5% off. See offer tab for booking information.