Best pubs after a long walk

Take an Ullswater steamer, a pint of Thwaites by the fire - eat heartily bistro-style with big views, sleep soundly in rustic chic comfort

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century Inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

You’re in deep country here, tucked away in a tiny village that loves its local, with good reason - spotless interiors and tasty food

A great base for Stratford and beyond - expect a peaceful village, smart rooms, local ales, tasty food and a happy vibe throughout

Read the papers, bag the fire, tuck into a hearty pie. Then stay the night: bedrooms are comfortable and modern, and dogs are very welcome

A homespun inn with irresistible prices in a tiny village deep in the country - the river Tweed is close, fishing can be arranged

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

A classy country pub for exploring the pretty Cotswolds. Cosy rooms are decorated with stylish fabrics, food is seasonal, dogs are happy

An hour from Edinburgh, this large estate wrapped in ancient woodland & steeped in history is a super outdoorsy retreat – dogs welcome too

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait

Retreat from real-life and embrace the local way of life; laid-back. Good food and an easy atmosphere make this Dartmoor inn a treasure

Food grown, foraged and prepared with care, bedrooms have roll top baths. Temporarily closed for summer 2022 - due to re-open in the autumn

This fine old inn stands in blissful peace, a field or two back from the coastal path, with cosy rooms, delicious food and a rustic style

Proper village pub with good food and cosy upstairs rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Come for deep beds, real fires, Scottish breakfasts, a generous welcome, great walking, cycle tracks and grand lochside views

In a chocolate-box village just an hour on the train, and a short hop in a taxi, from London is this foodie inn with pretty bedrooms

A classic Cotswolds inn that’s open all day; super-smart and friendly with a plush bar, restaurant, and excellent bedrooms