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England's finest country pubs

England's finest country pubs

A carefully selected group of pubs worthy of world class status because they exhibit important and unique characteristics: Glorious setting, high quality ale, steeped in history and no fruit machines or recorded music (many will have no mobile reception too).
robertmorgan 28 Apr 2015   ⋅   1,521 views   ⋅  1 favorite
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  • Duke of York, Iddesleigh

    The 15th Century Duke of York is the focal point of the stunning village of Iddesleigh in North Devon. This picture perfect village, overlooking the moor, was made famous by Michael Morpurgo’s ‘War Horse’ which is in part set in Iddesleigh. Excellent local beer and cider with comfortable rooms available, a welcoming landlord in John and an excellent venue for a stag do too (or for Exeter University students, just ask Deetiles co-founder!) If you stay here you avoid the mandatory 11pm closing time and can drink all night should you so desire.
    28 Apr 2015 ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 719 views
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  • Old Hill Inn, Chapel Le Dale

    The Old Hill is located right at the foot of Ingleborough just a mile from the famous Ribblehead viaduct. It's a marvellous place with excellent food and local ale. Highlights include the landlord's pigs (kept in a sty over the road) and the amazing sugar sculptures.
    19 May 2015 ⋅ 0 comments ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 580 views
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  • Pen-Y-Gwryd, Snowdonia

    I hope readers will forgive the misleading title of my list - this pub is in Wales. Like the Wasdale Head, the Pen-Y-Gwyrd is famous for its mountaineering heritage. It's in the glorious Snowdonia National Park which proved ample training for Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay for the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 (they stayed in the pub). It's also got an incredible, hooded Victorian bath which still works.
    19 May 2015 ⋅ 0 comments ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 491 views
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  • The Bridge Inn, Topsham

    The Bridge is the only pub the Queen has ever visited. Complete with taproom and a fine selection of pickled eggs it's a bit like going to someone's house for a beer. The beer garden overlooks the river Clyst and makes a fine start to the so called 'Topsham ten' - a pint in all the pubs in the quaint town of Topsham. Also a good venue for the start of a stag do....
    19 May 2015 ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 896 views
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  • The Ship Inn, Low Newton

    I stumbled across the Ship on a recent holiday to Northumberland's amazing heritage coast. Located in a quaint courtyard just yards from the beach the Ship's got a great menu in one of the finest coastal spots.
    19 May 2015 ⋅ 0 comments ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 454 views
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  • The Warren House Inn, Dartmoor

    The say the fire's been burning constantly since 1845 at the Warren House. This fabulous pub is in the most wonderful, remote location up on the high moor. Fantastic beer garden looking south with views as far as the eye can see. Incredible photos in the pub of winter 1963 with snow up to the roof and a helicopter dropping off supplies.
    19 May 2015 ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 938 views
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  • Wasdale Head Inn, Wasdale

    Is there a more magnificent corner of England? Situated at the end of the road in the remote Wasdale valley nestled at the foot of Kirk Fell and in the shadow of the majestic lakeland fells of Pillar, Great Gable and the Scafells; the eponymous Wasdale Head is a truly magical place. Often credited as the birthplace of British mountaineering and a place frequented by George Mallory and other famous pioneers (you might even find his entry in the guest book which dates back to the 19th century). No longer jacket and tie in the dining room but the mark of the Victorians is indelible.

    On a rainy day take a look at all the black and white photos of the pioneers clad in tweed, hob nailed boots and gabardine with ropes tied round their waists. The valley is also famous as the home of local sheep farmer and fell runner Joss Naylor who completed the world famous lakeland 'round' which bears his name (his nephew was running the inn last time I was there).
    28 Apr 2015 ⋅ 0 comments ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 625 views
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