Pubs and Inns
There's nothing quite so cosy as a classic British country inn, which tends to be a warm, inviting place, preferably with a roaring log fire, local ales and great food – plus, if you're lucky, a handful of rooms upstairs you can stagger off to once you've eaten. In fact, pubs with rooms have enjoyed quite a resurgence in Britain over recent years, with lots of local pubs refurbished as boutique hotels and contemporary inns, and others simply building on an existing reputation for good food by converting their upstairs spaces to a set of boutique rooms, making it possible to enjoy the evening with a glass of wine or two. Plus of course there are pubs that have always offered good food and accommodation. More power to them all. Whether you're looking for somewhere to stay in the country, by the sea or in the city, there are few more enticing alternatives than a traditional British pub!
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Britain's Best Pubs with Rooms
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Town & City
Once upon a time the local coaching inn would have been the natural place to put up for the night when passing through a town or city in Britain. Then came the chains, and town centre pubs with rooms upstairs took a bit of a hammering, Not any more: pubs and inns offering accommodation are making a comeback and now often offer the most characterful, convenient and best-value accommodation in town. You could still stay in a Premier Inn on the outskirts of town, but, er, why would you?
Countryside
Who doesn't like a traditional country pub? Now, the bad news is that more country pubs than ever are closing down, but the upside of that is that those that are left are raising their game, serving great food and often offering accommodation for the night that makes the most of often idyllic locations. We've selected some of our favourites around the country, either village-based or deep in the countryside, and with a selection of rooms that vary from the high-end and contemporary to the simple and traditional. Whatever you prefer, the welcome will always be warm, and they make a great alternative to often less characterful hotels.
Seaside
Britain's seaside, is unique and we love it, but we have to be honest and say that the accommodation on offer has – despite being plentiful – often been a bit average. Could do better, would be our verdict. That's changing, though. In line with the trend for pubs to serve food and offer accommodation, and the fashion for more boutique-style seaside accommodation, increasing numbers of seaside pubs are offering rooms, with result that often the best place to stay beside the seaside is, you guessed it, the pub! Here are a few of our favourite pubs with rooms by the sea.
