The Best British Historic Inns & Pub Accommodation

recommended traditional inns and pubs with character throughout Great Britain

Includes Historic pub Accommodation in:  England  Scotland  Wales


 
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The Montagu Arms

Beaulieu

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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

Ravenstone Lodge

Bassenthwaite

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a privately owned hotel set in glorious countryside on the A591 beneath Skiddaw's lofty peak, bright, airy and well-appointed rooms are offered

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an elegant, updated, 17th century inn, that features stylish rooms and serves award-winning cuisine, yet retains plenty of charming features

Royal Oak Hotel

Borrowdale

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this traditional hotel has been welcoming guests for over a 100 years and retains a homely atmosphere, stone walls, snug bar and open fires

The Bell

Saxmundham

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rejuvenated coaching inn retaining period features and offering comfy, light and airy rooms; a modern British menu is served in the restaurant

The Pier House

Charlestown

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set on the quayside overlooking the historic Charlestown Harbour and coast, many of the spacious, well-appointed rooms enjoy the same views

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a 16th century thatched inn has become a boutique hotel offering designer luxury in rooms, suites and a converted shepherd's hut

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refurbished, 17th-century coaching inn retaining many period features including a carved staircase, painted sundial and large fireplaces

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in the shadow of the Cathedral, this historic building retains many quaint, period features including a centuries-old spiral stone staircase

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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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welcoming guests to its Tayside location for over 200 years, Queen Victoria one of them, many of the well-appointed rooms have river views

Angel Hotel

Bury St. Edmunds

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this local landmark has been standing on historic Angel Hill for over 400 years, today it offers traditional elegance blended with modern design

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character building standing watch over the constant coming and going of ships on the Thames since 1665; guest rooms are individually styled

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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 Old Bridge

Huntingdon

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an imposing, ivy-clad hotel, on the banks of the Great Ouse, with elegant interiors, stylish, individually designed bedrooms and a wine shop

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furnished with a colonial, Rajasthan theme, the hotel is located opposite Wilton House and is within a short drive of Salisbury and Stonehenge

The Relais

Henley-on-Thames

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a landmark 16th century hotel in one of the most beautiful towns in England, redesigned with both heritage and ultra-contemporary rooms

The Swan Hotel

Southwold

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historic Southwold landmark since the 1600s; charm, character and contemporary decor blend together after an extensive refurbishment

The White Swan Hotel

Stratford-upon-Avon

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an historic hotel, benefiting from a multi-million pound restoration that has retained original features whilst providing contemporary comforts

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