There's room at the inn with these classic country pubs. Perfect for a long and lazy weekend of good food, open fires and local ales.
The Cartford Inn
Little Eccleston - Lancashire
Sleeps 2 per room
Riverside inn with amazing rooms and gorgeous cabins on offer - all part of an award-winning boutique Lancashire hotel and restaurant. The Cartford Inn was The Times' foodie hotel of the year in 2021, the menu offers seasonal, regional produce with a French twist. When it's bedtime you can retire to one of 15 luxurious rooms or treehouse-type cabins, with views of the meandering River Wyre.
Beach Huts & Beach Suites at Cary Arms
Babbacombe - Devon
Sleeps 2 per hut
Fabulous Devon beach huts and luxury beach suites located in an enviable beachfront position on the English Riviera. The Cary Arms is a chic coastal hideaway with a breezy, New England vibe. All rooms are smartly done, with front-row sea views - you can spot seals and dolphins and fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
The Merry Harriers Inn & Garden Rooms
Godalming - Surrey
Sleeps 3
Good food, local ales and llama treks are to be found here in the countryside of the Surrey Hills, quiet and rural yet only a short hop from London. The Merry Harriers is a picture perfect traditional pub, with a cluster of cosy and contemporary cabins tucked away in the floral pub garden.
The Bull Inn - Totnes
Totnes - Devon
Sleeps 2 per room
Stay in the organic, ingredient-led Bull Inn in Totnes, with its collection of elegant rooms over the restaurant. The food is the star of the show here. The Bull was one of the first pubs in the country to serve a sustainable, locally sourced menu and that ethos is still going strong. The rooms are stylish and minimal, perfect for sleeping off a delicious dinner and waking up wondering what's for breakfast.
The Jolly Sportsman
Lewes - East Sussex
Sleeps 2 per room
This traditional Sussex pub provides cosy accommodation and gourmet grub in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Produce is locally sourced from the Sussex coast and countryside, with bread and pastries baked fresh daily. There are four delightful ensuite rooms on offer, with a roof terrace to enjoy far reaching views over the Downs.
The Brisley Bell
Dereham - Norfolk
Sleeps 2
This good-looking 17th century coaching inn sits in peaceful Norfolk countryside, halfway between Norwich and the sea. Although renovated and expanded, it's still a proper country pub and overlooks the village green and cricket pitch. Flint outbuildings have been turned into six luxurious bedrooms with contemporary bathrooms and some with freestanding roll-top tubs.
The Potting Shed
Langley - Kent
Sleeps 2 per room
Lovely traditional English pub with a large outdoor area, surrounded by the pretty Kent countryside. With generous open-plan dining rooms and spacious gardens, the Potting Shed is laid-back and family-friendly. Rooms are modern, with a smart cabin vibe and an interconnecting suite which makes a great family stay.
The Acorn Inn
Evershot - Dorset
Sleeps 2 per room
A 16th century inn with elegant rooms and an award-winning pub, located in the pretty Dorset village of Evershot. Local boy Thomas Hardy used to enjoy a pint here and he wrote the Acorn into his novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Not too much has changed since then and this rustic pub with its wooden beams is wonderfully atmospheric.
The Beckford Arms
Fonthill Gifford - Wiltshire
Sleeps 2 per room
Stay in the traditional yet stylish surroundings of The Beckford Arms - a country pub located on the parkland of Fonthill Estate in South Wiltshire. There are eight simple and chic rooms available, with crisp white cotton sheets and lots of good-smelling bath products. For an extra bit of peace and quiet, stay in one of the lodges a fifteen minute stroll from the pub, perfect for walking off a little of that excellent dinner and locally brewed ale.
Double Red Duke
Bampton - Oxfordshire
Sleeps 2/3 per room
This picturesque 16th century hotel in the Cotswolds has a large bar, dining room and 19 luxurious bedrooms, many featuring roll top baths. Recently revamped, there's a cool, buzzy vibe. Beautifully styled interiors feature lots of velvet armchairs and cosy, unexpected corners, while the menu is modern yet hearty - the perfect weekend hideaway.
The Bell in Ticehurst
Ticehurst - East Sussex
Sleeps 2-4 per room
Enjoy a truly unique stay in one of the quirky rooms or rustic lodges at The Bell in Ticehurst. Located in the lovely High Weald AONB, this is a village pub with a difference. Filled with cool trinkets and vintage bits, the Bell is fun and eclectic, with rooms in the main building or fabulous lodges in the landscaped gardens.
The Black Bull
Sedbergh - Cumbria
Sleeps 2 per room
With a location in the market town of Sedburgh on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, this charming inn is the perfect base for a day out hiking, then back to replace lost calories with a delicious fusion of British, European, and Asian-inspired food. Upstairs there is room for everyone in the 18 individually styled, high-spec rooms.
The Hunter's Inn
Martinho - Devon
Sleeps 2 per room
Enjoy the traditional charm of a country inn but a modern twist at The Hunter's Inn situated in Exmoor National Park. A superb Arts and Crafts construction, this handsome pub with 10 simple rooms is owned by the National Trust. Walking and cycling routes snake off in every direction and it's a short walk down to the sea with its rugged cliffs topped by the South West Coastal Path.
The White Hart
Brigg - North Lincolnshire
Sleeps 40
Something a bit different here - you and your friends and family can take over a whole pub. This 18th inn with original bar has found a new lease of life as a beautifully restored self-catering holiday home on the banks of a river in North Lincolnshire, perfect for celebrations with friends and family.