Places for Pub Walks
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Places for Pub Walks

15th August 2024

Is there anything better than a short stroll to a long lunch at a country pub? Here are some of our favourite properties around the UK, all within walking distance of a good public house.

Spinks Nest Cottage

Hunworth - Norfolk

2

A sustainably renovated cottage with style by the bucketload - Spinks Nest Cottage makes the most wonderfully romantic retreat on North Norfolk’s stunning coastline, and not far from the excellent village pub, The Hunworth Bell.

Shire Houses

Devizes - Wiltshire

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Gorgeous, hand-crafted cabins in a picturesque meadow in Wiltshire. Fire up the BBQ, enjoy a board game and relax in the hot tub with a glass of bubbly. A short pootle down the lane will take you to The Raven, a traditional country pub.

Cotswold Pavilion

Chipping Norton - Oxfordshire

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Delightful 30 foot long studio with wood burner and south facing veranda for BBQs in the rolling countryside of Idbury, Chipping Norton. A leisurely 15 minute stroll takes you to the Feathered Nest, a perfect Cotswolds country pub.

The Cart Shed at Eye Hall

Horningsea - Cambridgeshire

4

Beautifully restored Cambridgeshire cottage with hot tub and private terrace, set in 23 acres of fabulous parkland. Head down the road to the village of Horningsea for lunch at the charming Crown & Punchbowl.

The Haystore

Kirkby Stephen - Cumbria

4

The Haystore, a luxurious and stylish barn conversion, makes the perfect retreat for four in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. Two lovely village pubs are in nearby Ravenstonedale, a 20 minute walk down quiet country lanes or across the fields.

Monnington House and Garden Cottage

Monnington on Wye - Herefordshire

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Luxury living for large get-togethers in these magnificent Georgian properties in the heart of the Wye Valley. Head from the house along the Wye Valley Walk to the Red Lion at Bredwardine, a lovely walk that takes about an hour.

Trevigue Cottage

Bude - Cornwall

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Idyllic cottage set in a tranquil location with amazing access to some of Cornwall's best beaches. Take the scenic walk along the coast for a pint with a sea view at the Coombe Barton Inn.

Little Burpham Cottage

Arundel - West Sussex

5

A charming, historic Grade II listed cottage, set among the rolling green hills of the South Downs and just around the corner from the George, a pretty, bay-windowed gastro pub.

Knoydart Hide

Inverie - Scotland

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Experience views to die for at this romantic hideout with hot tub and sauna in Scotland’s stunning Knoydart peninsula. And it's not far from the Old Forge, mainland Britain's most remote pub.

Shepherds Parlour

Crewkerne - Somerset

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Lakeside views from a wood-fired outdoor tub on the private deck of this stylish hut situated in the Somerset countryside. Local inn the Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George is a leisurely walk through the country lanes.

Owls Nest Hideout

Brockweir - Monmouthshire

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Stylish and cosy eco retreat with wood burner, sheltered loggia, BBQ and hot tub surrounded by beautiful Wye Valley woodland. Follow the River Wye down into Tintern to find some lovely village pubs.

Crumble Cottage

Nr Cartmel - Cumbria

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Stunning rustic cottage with gorgeous views of Cumbria, the ideal romantic getaway for a long weekend in the Lake District. Leave the car behind and stroll down into the pretty village of Cartmel for a drink by the river at the Royal Oak.

Hollins Farmhouse

Leyburn - North Yorkshire

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Fabulous renovated farmhouse with open fires, an elegant garden gazebo and a hot tub with stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. Head out along the path by the River Cover and stop at the Blue Lion on the way home.

Llangollen Shacks

Llangollen - Denbighshire

3 per cabin

A collection of four off-grid cabins tucked away on a working farm with a wood burner and solar power close to Llangollen in Wales. Reward yourself with a post-hike pint on the riverfront at the Cornmill.

The Lookout Skye

Isle of Skye - Scotland

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Fabulously cosy, eco house with a wood-burning stove and jaw dropping views on the romantic Isle of Skye. Skye's oldest pub, The Stein Inn on the shore of Lochbay, is a short walk away, perfect for a pint and a plate of freshly caught seafood.

Boulder Field Cabin

Matlock - Derbyshire

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Charming hillside cabin in the Peak District with wood fired hot tub and incredible views across the valley. The nearby village of Birchover has two excellent locals.

Cobnut Cabin

Hereford - Herefordshire

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Beautiful retreat in Herefordshire offering a luxurious four poster bed, deep bath, private hot tub and incredible views from hammocks, swing and deck chairs. The Bridge Inn, in Michaelchurch Escley, is a fairly easy 20 minute ramble from the front door.

Belle Tout Lighthouse

Eastbourne - East Sussex

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Lighthouse converted in to a charming and unique B&B, slap bang on the South Downs Way, complete with panoramic views of the English Channel, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Stretch your legs with a two mile walk inland to the Tiger at East Dean - the quintessential pub on a village green.

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