The Double Red Duke, Cotswolds
Clanfield, Oxfordshire, OX18 2RB.
Nestled between the Cotswolds and the Chilterns, this picturesque 16th century former coaching inn sits in the quaint little Oxfordshire village of Clanfield. Beamed throughout and with cosy log fires, it offers 19 elegant, spacious en suite bedrooms.
- 16th Century
Old Bell Hotel
Abbey Row, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0BW.
Reputed to be England’s oldest purpose built hotel, this beautiful medieval building was originally used as a guest house for visiting monks to the adjacent 12th century abbey. Restored to the height of elegance and glamour, it now offers quintessentially English service and hospitality.
- 13th Century
The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 9XP.
Rich in original charm, the 17th century Bird in Hand features Cotswold stone walls and beamed ceilings. Each of the sixteen delightful en suite bedrooms has its own unique, individual warmth and character.
- 17th Century
The George Inn & Plaine
High Street, Norton Saint Philip, Somerset, BA2 7LH.
Once used as the courtroom for Judge Jefferies Bloody Assizes, the George Inn now offers travellers several luxury en suite bedrooms, complete with beams and antique furniture. Located in the rolling Somerset hills, this 700 year old inn is just a short drive from Bath.
- 14th Century
The Harcourt Arms
Stanton Harcourt, nr. Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX29 5RJ.
With its low ceilings, exposed beam and roaring log fires, the recently refurbished Harcourt Arms retains many elements of the original village inn. The Blenheim Suite in particular features a bespoke four poster bed, standalone copper bathtub, luxury walk-in shower and eclectic antique furnishings.
- 17th Century
Fernhill Castle
Farnhill, nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Sleeps 22. Originally built in the 14th century to protect the nearby Bolton Abbey Estate from marauding Scots, Fernhill Castle has been carefully restored in order that guests can fully enjoy the Lord and Lady of the Manor experience. Cottage Code: 1069783.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Hot Tub
- Open Fire
- Quirky
- Boutique
- Pub nearby
- 14th Century
Old Ferry Boat
Back Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TG.
Considered by many to be the oldest inn in England, the Old Ferry Boat dates from Anglo-Saxon times. Enjoying a beautiful location overlooking the River Great Ouse, it offers seven cosy bedrooms, a traditional bar and a spacious, relaxing restaurant, serving hearty fare.
- 11th Century