The Best S E England Historic Pub Accommodation

recommended historic inns and pubs with rooms in South East England


 

Frasers

Egerton

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formed from a traditional, medieval farmhouse tucked away in the Kent countryside and features luxurious, rustic style rooms and good food

The Corner House

Canterbury

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highly rated guest accommodation and restaurant just outside the city walls, a short walk from the cathedral and the shops on High Street

Albion House

Ramsgate

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built in 1791, with a rich and colourful past, playing host to royalty, politicians and actors, today a stylish accommodation and restaurant

The Blackboys Inn

Framfield

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low-beamed, village inn with wood-burning fires, a restaurant serving classic British pub dishes and a picturesque, floral beer garden

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a charming 16th century coaching inn, with an atmospheric bar and restaurant, offers two luxurious rooms in a renovated stone barn

Tiger Inn

East Dean

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a pretty, double room with private bathroom is offered at this welcoming inn, nestling on peaceful village green, 6 minutes drive to Beachy Head

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above an archetypal village-green inn, a sunnily decorated double room well placed for visiting Beachy Head and The Severn Sisters

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nestled above a quintessential, low-ceilinged inn, this delightful room looks out over the village green, just over a mile from Birling Gap

Mount Edgcumbe

Tunbridge Wells

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fabulous designer rooms, luxurious beds and gourmet dining add up to a memorable stay in this family-run inn overlooking Tunbridge Common

Tiger Inn - Minnie

East Dean

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4 miles from Eastbourne, in a pretty, village inn, this charming double room, with its own bathroom, is both bright and airy but cosy too

Badgers Inn

Coultershaw Bridge

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real ales, an extensive wine cellar and fresh local produce - game in winter and fish in summer are specialities - feature at this rustic pub

The Coach & Horses

Durrington

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stay in new luxury rooms or a spacious family/bridal suite with a four poster bed, at this traditional Sussex inn on the edge of Worthing

The George & Dragon

Wolverton Townsend

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this listed Tudor property is home to a friendly and welcoming country inn, boasting wood-beamed rooms, open fires and extensive gardens

Tiger Inn - Grace

East Dean

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perfecct for exploring the Severn Sisters cliffs, this pretty double room, with private bathroom adjoins a friendly and welcoming village inn

Wingrove House

Alfriston

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  • 4* restaurant with rooms
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  • small hotel
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  • romantic retreat
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a refined 19th-century house with a colonial-style veranda set in a charming South Downs village - guest rooms are ultra-smart and chic

High Corner Inn

Linwood

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hidden away amidst the forest and accessed via a gravel track, this comfortable, traditional inn provides a true escape to the country

The Angel

Burford

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tucked just off the bustling High Street, this small and friendly inn is packed with character and has a peaceful walled garden to relax in

The Crown

Woodstock

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characterful listed building transformed into a restaurant and bar with bright and comfortable rooms above that come individually styled

The Falkland Arms

Great Tew

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  • village location
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi

traditional, local pub - in a charming, rural hamlet - dating from the 16th century featuring flagstone floors, an inglenook fireplace and oak beams

The Lamb Inn

Eastbourne

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dating from the 12th century, this historic pub is said to be one of England's oldest and many character features have been retained

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