Pub with rooms in Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, Lincolnshire
Curator's notes:
Rooms from
Doubles: £70
Good to know
Dog-friendly
You'll be hard pressed to find a more dog friendly pub - book a
long communal table in the bar specially designated for dog
owners.
Family
favourite
Little ones are welcome throughout, and they have their own
mini-menu. They'll love getting to know the friendly flock of
chickens, too!
A touch of
culture
You're less than a mile away from Belvoir Castle, a historic gem
with beautiful gardens and woodland trails.
The rooms at the Chequers sprawl across the original 17th-century farmhouse goes to waste here: the old stables next door have been converted into four gorgeous en-suite rooms, close to the dining room and the bar.
The loft suite is the plum choice - a vast refurbished space with sloping eaves, silver and fawn colours and its own immaculate wet room. There are three smaller doubles downstairs, all with king-size or super-king beds, shower rooms and vibrant patterned wallpaper. Save room for breakfast - the full English is legendary with eggs from the inn's own hens.
Expect hearty mains, delectable sides and delicious desserts at The Chequers. The main challenge for diners is the chargrilled rib of beef for two, served on a groaning board with béarnaise sauce and all the trimmings - it's near-legendary round these parts. There's plenty of Derbyshire beef dishes on the menu, including pies, burgers and dripping on toasted brioche - a firm favourite. With a daily roster of impeccably put-together starters and mains to a nine-strong 'pub classics' menu, diners can choose from a wide selection. The dessert list comes with individually paired wine suggestions.
Four real ales including Lincolnshire's own Tom Wood's Best and brews from Wentworth Brewery in Rotherham, plus craft beers and lagers from some very surprising places indeed. The chalkboard cocktail menu is cosmopolitan and seasonal too, from perfect Manhattans to Bakewell Tart Martinis.
