The Best British Historic Inns & Pub Accommodation

recommended traditional inns and pubs with character throughout Great Britain


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an elegantly appointed hotel, steeped in character, featuring sumptuous bedrooms, an award winning restaurant and a delightful garden

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a combination of modern, boutique hotel with stylish rooms and 16th-century inn set in peaceful countryside on the edge of the Peak District

The Swan

Lavenham

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dating back to the 14th century, this collection of restored buildings now forms a stylish and most comfortable hotel with a fine-dining restaurant

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this historic coaching-inn first opened its doors in 1597 and retains plenty of original character whilst providing rooms with a contemporary feel

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a sixteenth century coaching inn, splendidly situated in Uppingham's market place, has gorgeous rooms in classic style, and fine dining

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former coaching inn - parts date back over 600 years - set on the market square offering elegant and stylish rooms and award-winning dining

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an award-winning, 17th-century townhouse on the water's edge boasting Solent views, stylish rooms and fine dining with seafood a speciality

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16th-century property, set close to the River Severn, sympathetically restored using natural materials and retaining bags of its original charm

Kings Head Hotel

Cirencester

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elegant hotel standing on Cirencester's delightful Market Place, offering stylish guest rooms, comfy lounges and a subterranean dry spa

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enjoy a great Suffolk stay at a 15th century former coaching inn; the bar, restaurant and rooms are resplendent with beams and cosy character

The Fleece Inn

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character and charm are retained, oak beams and fireplaces, at this inn near the Forest of Bowland; the renovated rooms have luxurious comfort

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a Grade II listed 18th century coaching inn, in the beautiful Washburn Valley, provides award-winning dining and inviting, stylish rooms

The Angel Hotel

Abergavenny

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this former coaching inn features comfortable, well presented rooms and inviting public spaces to sit and relax; afternoon tea here is a treat

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found on the historic Market Place this beautiful 500-year-old building is furnished with antiques and classic furniture and boasts elegant rooms

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set beside babbling Malham Beck and accessed by an ancient clapper bridge this cosy inn provides an enchanting country escape

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modern styling blends with original Tudor architecture at this historic inn; rooms are tatstefully decorated in keeping with the inns heritage

The Hand

Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog

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character inn with bags of original charm - old beams, roaring fires, real ales and hearty food - and comfy, cosy rooms and pamper treatments

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roaring log fires, cosy bars, stylish guest rooms - some with 4-poster beds - and award-winning dining all add to the country house ambience

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dine in the rustic village ambiance of this 17th century inn, then enjoy the luxury of stylish contemporary rooms with thoughtful extras upstairs

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boutique hotel and inn with an eclectic design style that marries original features with French chic; food is seasonal, hearty and locally sourced

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