Pub with rooms in Hambledon, Surrey
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All major credit cards accepted
Parking available
Garden; alfresco dining
Dog stay
Quiet romance
Book one of the cosy, super-smart Shepherd's Huts set around a pretty pond - all have firepits, log-burning stoves and a wine fridge
Dog-friendly
Your canine friend is welcome in the pub and overnight in the Garden Rooms; great local walks too
Walking
There's fabulous walking from the front door so bring your boots and explore the beautiful wooded Surrey Hills
The 15 rooms are split between the rooms above the inn, the Garden Rooms in converted stables, and five, luxury shepherd's huts set in paddock across the lane. The rooms above the bar combine ancient oak beam, wonky walls and floors and classic furnishings, with super-comfortable mattresses and crisp linen and down on great beds, soothing pastel colours and smart tiled bathrooms. Simple, compact Garden rooms are well presented with oak and painted wooden furniture; one has a private terrace overlooking the field of llamas.
Splash out and book one of the bespoke shepherd's huts for a romantic getaway - all overlook a large pond and are kitted out in boutique style with colourful chic fabrics, a neat en suite shower room, bathrobes, a cool little kitchen area, and a wood-burning stove. Loungers and log fire pits for summer evening sipping.
David Totterdall's seasonal menus deliver heart-warming traditional pub favourites alongside lazy Sunday roast lunches, sharing platters and more creative daily specials on the chalkboard.
Typically tuck into the likes of chicken, leek and ham pie, minted pea and wild mushroom risotto, and baked hake with sweetcorn and crab chowder. Ingredients are sourced within 15 miles of the pub and the chefs forage for seasonal fruit and wild garlic. The local theme continues at the bar with real ales from Surrey brewers (Hogs Back; Surrey Hills; Pilgrim), wines from Surrey vineyards and home-pressed cider from village apples.
