When I go away, I love to be able to walk to a pub. Whether it’s a quick 5-minute stroll away, or one you need to weave into a long walk doesn’t matter; I just love having a relaxed afternoon pint, and a glimpse into the local fabric of wherever we are. Even better if you can get a slap-up meal! If this chimes with you, you’ll be happy to know that over half of our Hideaways are within walking distance of a pub or restaurant. Here are a few examples, to whet your whistle.
A beautiful riverside walk runs between the Ostrich Inn in Castle Acre (above) and this gorgeous little Norfolk house (below). A 16thC coaching inn, it’s all wooden beams and cosy corners, roaring fires in ancient fireplaces. Their award-winning menus are great value and sound delicious. Wood-roasted seabass and artichoke with edamame beans and sunblush tomatoes; rhubarb and strawberry cheesecake. Yes, please.
Also award-winning is The George pub in the pretty village of Alstonefield in the Peak District. With temptations like pink Derbyshire lamb and market vegetables, followed by white-chocolate mousse with a peach compote, you’d be forgiven for eating out every night of your stay. It’s a stroll from this chic little cottage or this contemporary barn conversion.
And finally, we love this charming Suffolk shepherd’s hut, from which you can walk to 2 brilliant village pubs or borrow bikes to cycle there. The Queen at Brandeston is a classic English country pub, with locally reared meat and veg from their kitchen garden, while The Bell has a rose-filled garden, Adnams on draft and enormous Sunday roasts.
Want to see more? Just go to our Hideaways page and use the filter under ‘Essentials’. Cheers!
Liz x
