The Old Inn sits in the charming village of Crawfordsburn, just 15 minutes from Belfast and five minutes from the seaside town of Bangor. This historic building, dates back to 1614 and has bundles of character, cosy corners, elegant interiors, charismatic bedrooms and panoramic views over the beautiful country park. They are the perfect rural retreat.
The Bell is a multi-award-winning, dog friendly pub situated on the Kent/East Sussex border in the charming village of Ticehurst. The pub has seven curiously eccentric bedrooms, each with its own silver birch tree, together with four fairytail lodges set around a cosy fire pit. Their delicious food is served in extraordinary spaces. Book a stay and visit nearby Tunbridge Wells, Rye, or Hastings.
The Crescent Inn sits in the heart of Ilkley’s town centre and is home to 11 bedrooms and three spacious suites. Located in one of the prettiest towns in Britain as voted by The Telegraph’s travel experts, the pub also has a Visit England Gold Award. The grand entrance leads to a contemporary English pub and a cosy French bistro. Book a stay and explore the nearby Yorkshire Dales.
The Bear & Ragged Staff has oodles of character and charm, ancient fireplaces, beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, a conservatory, south facing terrace and an award winning restaurant. Their bedrooms include good options for guests looking to book a family or dog friendly stay. Cumnor is a pretty village just over three miles west of the centre of Oxford, and two miles south west of Botley.
The Rose & Crown sits in the corner of the Market Place, and has sociable outside seating and 13 comfortable bedrooms. Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwick, they have won several national awards including being named in the top 10 UK pubs on two occasions. The market town of Warwick is famous for its history and culture, and is the perfect destination for a staycation.
The Three Horseshoes (previously The Maytime) is a gorgeous 18th century country pub situated in the heart of the Windrush Valley. Located in the small village of Asthall, a short drive from Burford, the pub has six beautiful en-suite bedrooms, each inspired by the surrounding countryside. Book this peaceful hideaway with glorious views across the rolling Cotswold Hills.
The Sally sits in the picturesque village of Irthington about seven miles from Carlisle, but only two miles from the airport and conveniently close to Hadrian’s Wall. The pub has five contemporary bedrooms and is renowned for their delicious traditional and European dishes. As part of their guest experience, you can also look forward to room service, free car parking, and airport transfers.
The Pickwick Inn is one of North Cornwall’s hidden gems, nestled in seven acres of rolling Cornish countryside and overlooking the Camel Estuary, Padstow and Rock. They have three superior suites and six boutique double bedrooms, one of which is dog friendly. The traditional Cornish village of St Issey lies around two miles south of Padstow.
The Bearslake Inn is a dog and family friendly thatched pub in the Dartmoor National Park. The pub has six inviting en-suite bedrooms and sits between the market towns of Okehampton and Tavistock. The restaurant serves delicious pub classics, and the beautiful garden has lovely countryside views. Book a stay and explore Sourton Tor, Corn Ridge, Great Links Tor, and the Granite Way cycle path.