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).

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Old Hill Inn, Chapel Le Dale

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

The Warren House Inn, Dartmoor

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 196...

19 May 2015 ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 938 views

The Bridge Inn, Topsham

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 ...

19 May 2015 ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 896 views

The Ship Inn, Low Newton

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

Pen-Y-Gwryd, Snowdonia

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 Tenzin...

19 May 2015 ⋅ 0 comments ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 491 views

Wasdale Head Inn, Wasdale

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 mag...

28 Apr 2015 ⋅ 0 comments ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 625 views

Duke of York, Iddesleigh

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 ...

28 Apr 2015 ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ 1 photo ⋅ 719 views

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