The food is simple and seasonal, and a dinner will definitely have you debating whether you should stay the night in one of their lovely rooms. Dining areas include an elegant private dining room (gleaming antiques and silver), animated bar, pretty conservatory and garden.

Its well-judged sense of rustic charm strikes a happy balance between old-fashioned clutter and contemporary smartness. It sits by sparkling River Lugg, with al fresco tables from which to enjoy the views and the gentle birdsong coming from the kitchen garden. But all pubs share the same time-honoured purpose: to offer the warmest of welcomes, and to lift the spirits. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The 16 bedrooms are cosy and unpretentious, decorated in a simple, modern style with a hint of nautical cool.

The pub champions local produce – in the form of the ales and cider on tap, and the meat, fish, fruit, veg, eggs, cheeses and yogurts are sourced from named local suppliers. The pair document over 30 of the most interesting in the book, a “virtual pub crawl”, from spit-and-sawdust to Michelin-starred gastropubs, alongside famous owners such as chef Tom Kerridge and singer James Blunt. This book brings together 33 of England's finest and most distinctive inns, from Yorkshire dining destinations to Cornish beer shrines. There are many reasons this country inn is known as one of the best pubs with rooms in England – the outstanding food, fabulous sea and moorland views, and proximity to St Ives and Land's End being just a few of them.

Décor is stylishly rural, with flagstone floors, rugs and old settles, and with a fireplace in one room, a wood burner in another.

When therefore Mark, my husband received it as an orchestrated Christmas present, it was more than just a gift, it was the start of a new adventure. If you have any question about this product or need to brainstorm how to compliment it with another feel free to reach out to us in the way that suits you most. Great Pubs of England: Thirty-three of Britain's Best Hostelries from the Home Counties to the North : Horst A. Friedrichs adds that Great Pubs of England aims to offer “more than just a travel guide but a virtual pub crawl, which documents and memorialises an important and rapidly changing aspect of Britain’s national heritage”.

Much of the menu is based on what’s in season from the Daylesford estate – and you get the best of the organic best. Formerly a coaching inn, the historic building has been kept in good nick by the ownership and the hospitable staff will make sure you’re well looked after, too. The nine bedrooms with their comfortable mix of plaids and faded florals, rustic furniture and bold feature wallpapers, exposed beams and faux-fur throws. The current landlords stay true to its identity, showcasing black-and-white photographs of traditional village life on the walls.The dining room is painted a warm dark red and deep cobalt blue; lit by church candles, what could have been a cold space takes on a warm convivial atmosphere, especially at night. Blessed with an Edenic beer garden, the Pen and Wig in Cardiff made the cut for this list because it does exactly what a pub should do. The Kings Head is an appealingly meandering property offering a generous sense of space and plenty of snug corners. The six bedrooms all have a contemporary-chic vibe with panelling, feature wallpaper, soft throws, and pleasing headboards.