The Woolpack Inn Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9TJ Seven guest rooms complemented by a beer garden, character bar and restaurant are to be found at this charming flint and brick inn set in the peaceful Candover Valley. View Inn
The Welldiggers Arms Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0HG 300-year-old rural inn on the outskirts of Petworth overlooking the rolling hills of the South Downs. View Inn
The Museum Inn Farnham, Dorset, DT11 8DE Snugs, intimate corners, eight comfortable rooms and Moles Cottage give this 17th-century inn a traditional, homely feel. View Inn
The King's Arms Didmarton, Gloucestershire, GL9 1DT Six stylish rooms and two cottages, a gorgeous garden and good pub food are key features of this 17th-century Cotswolds coaching inn. View Inn
The Jack Russell Faccombe, Hampshire, SP11 0DS Recently renovated historic pub with 11 bedrooms, bar, casual dining area, restaurant and English garden on tranquil Faccombe Estate. View Inn
The Anchor Inn Lower Froyle, Hampshire, GU34 4NA An idyllic countryside inn with five literary-themed guest rooms, a spacious garden terrace and a menu championing British produce. View Inn
Horse & Groom Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AQ This Grade II listed Georgian inn in the pretty village of Bourton-on-the-hill has a spacious garden, three intimate dining areas and five guest rooms. View Inn
Crab & Boar Chieveley, Berkshire, RG20 8UE A renovated rustic pub-meets-boutique bolthole offering modern pub food and luxury rooms, some with hot tubs. View Inn
The Westleton Crown Westleton, Suffolk, IP17 3AD Sleepy village setting for this rambling coaching inn close to coastal walks and Minsmere RSPB Reserve with contemporary rooms, good pub food and secret summer terrace. View Inn
Three Daggers Edington, Wiltshire, BA13 4PG Stunning inn and community hub set below Salisbury Plain with classic pub feel, country-chic rooms, farm shop, and spa/views at Hillside Cottage. View Inn
The White Hart South Harting, West Sussex, GU31 5QB Timeless and cosy 16th-century inn set below the South Downs and offering a big welcome to walkers, dogs and families. Expect great pub food, decent Upham beers and smart contemporary rooms. View Inn
The Wheatsheaf Combe Hay, Somerset, BA2 7EG Worth finding for its secret valley setting, stunning summer terrace, country-chic decor, good food and rustic-smart rooms. View Inn
The Talbot Inn Mells, Somerset, BA11 3PN Cracking all-round village inn for seasonal food, memorable dining, stunning rooms and a relaxed rustic vibe. View Inn
The Sun Inn Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DF Picture book setting for this historic inn noted for delicious Italian-inspired food, decent wines and charming period rooms. View Inn
The Ship at Dunwich Dunwich, Suffolk, IP17 3DT Iconic coastal inn just yards from the beach in historic Dunwich. Come for marshland views, a traditional atmosphere and contemporary-smart rooms. View Inn
The Rose & Crown Romaldkirk, County Durham, DL12 9EB Striking old inn in the heart of rugged Teesdale, renowned for local produce and quirky, country-house style bedrooms. View Inn
The Riverside at Aymestrey Aymestrey, Herefordshire, HR6 9ST Seek out this timbered riverside inn close to foodie Ludlow in glorious walking country for it’s kitchen garden, innovative cooking and cool new cabin rooms. View Inn
Red Lion Freehouse East Chisenbury, Wiltshire, SN9 6AQ Simple-rustic Michelin starred food, a laid-back vibe and stunning riverside rooms at this culinary oasis in deepest Wiltshire. View Inn
The Punch Bowl Inn Crosthwaite, Cumbria, L48 8HR Fabulous Cumbrian bolthole in the Lyth Valley – seek out for sublime food, romantic rooms, stunning views and great walks from the door. View Inn
The Pointer Brill, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9RT Fabulous foodie bolthole in dreamy hilltop village within easy reach of M40 and London – worth finding for innovative food, country-chic rooms and pub’s superb butcher’s shop View Inn
The Old Hall Inn Chinley, Derbyshire, SK23 6EJ Striking 16th-century building in glorious Peak District countryside; expect fantastic beers, traditional food and comfortable rooms, including four posters and two cosy cottages. View Inn
The Notley Arms Monksilver, Somerset, TA4 4JB Remote village setting on the edge of Exmoor for this revamped rural inn offering stylish rooms and modern British food with daily menus; welcoming hands-on owners too View Inn
The New Inn Cerne Abbas, Dorset, DT2 7JF Picture-book village setting for this ancient hostelry that oozes period charm with atmospheric rooms above the bar, contemporary courtyard rooms, and modern pub food View Inn
Lord Poulett Arms Hinton St George, Somerset, TA17 8SE Stone and thatch treasure hidden away in an idyllic rural village with delicious food, country-house rooms and stunning gardens. View Inn
The Kilpeck Inn Kilpeck, Herefordshire, HR2 9DN Rural local thriving as a contemporary country inn with simple, comfortable rooms, competent modern British cooking, and a passion for local produce View Inn
The Holcombe Holcombe, Somerset, BA3 5EB Seek out this country hideaway south of Bath for inventive food, stylish individual rooms (cosy garden cabin) and a fabulous kitchen garden with rolling rural views View Inn
The Gurnard's Head Zennor, Cornwall, TR26 3DE Striking clifftop inn with dramatic views, local, seasonal food, comfortably rustic rooms, a relaxed vibe and great walks. View Inn
The Gunton Arms Thorpe Market, Norfolk, NR11 8TZ Chic country-house decor, rustic modern cooking and gorgeous rooms at this restored inn set within a vast deer park. View Inn
The Fleece Inn Dolphinholme, Lancashire, LA2 9AQ Sleepy village location close to the Bowland Fells for this rescued and revamped community-focused pub with shop, country-smart rooms and good hearty cooking. View Inn
Felin Fach Griffin Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UB A true destination pub, the fabulous daily changing menu and eye-catching bedrooms are really worth the drive. View Inn
Feathered Nest Inn Nether Westcote, Oxfordshire, OX7 6SD Glorious gardens and views, outstanding food and wines, stylish interiors and a clutch of comfortable rooms upstairs. View Inn
The Durham Ox Crayke, North Yorkshire, YO61 4TE This fabulous foodie pub set in an idyllic village, with views to York, draws the discerning for seasonal British cooking, exquisite wines, local beers, and country-chic rooms. View Inn
The Crown Inn Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, CO6 4SE Civilised inn deep in Constable country with super comfortable boutique rooms, seasonal menus and a cracking wine list. View Inn
The Beckford Arms Fonthill Gifford, Wiltshire, SP3 6PX A cool, relaxed vibe with seasonal food, local ales and simple rooms oozing style and comfort - everyone's perfect country inn. View Inn
The Alma Inn Laneshawbridge, Lancashire, BB8 7EG Peaceful, rural inn a world away from the hubbub of Colne, just over the hill, with fabulous Pendle views, good pub food and country-smart rooms. View Inn
Sign of the Angel Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2LB Truly unspoilt 15th century gem in a timeless National Trust village, offering period charm, modern food and cosy rooms. View Inn
The White Horse Inn Sutton, West Sussex, RH20 1PS Amid a maze of narrow lanes below the South Downs, you'll find this 250-year-old pub, transformed into a stylish, modern country inn. View Inn
The Baiting House Upper Sapey, Herefordshire, WR6 6XT Spruced up rural destination inn above Teme Valley, popular for good modern British cooking, contemporary rooms and smart lodges with hot tubs. View Inn
Crown & Anchor Ham, Wiltshire, SN8 3RB Set beside a pretty, cottage-lined green and surrounded by rural walking trails, this idyllic country inn boasts excellent modern cooking and country-chic rooms. View Inn
The Black Swan Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, CA17 4NG Nestled in the heart of the dramatic Cumbrian landscape, enjoy the quality food, traditional atmosphere and comfortable rooms at this serene riverside inn. View Inn
The Plough Inn Stalisfield Green, Kent, ME13 0HY Ancient Kentish Hall House hidden away on the North Downs; find it for beams and open fires, good pub food, smart rooms in a barn, and fine views. View Inn
Paper Mill Inn Chinley, Derbyshire, SK23 6EJ Expect a buzzy atmosphere, tip-top craft beers and ciders, pizzas and pop-up street food at this informal inn, sister pub to the Old Hall Inn (see entry) View Inn
The Plough Inn Cold Aston, Gloucestershire, GL54 3BN Sleepy Cotswold village setting for this rural gem revived with passion and honesty by Tom and Josie; three cosy rooms and quality pub food View Inn
The Merry Harriers Hambledon, Surrey, GU8 4DR Ancient inn deep in the Surrey Hills - seek it out for traditional charm, classic pub food, beamed bedrooms, posh shepherd's huts and llama picnic treks View Inn
The Queen's Head Askham, Cumbria, CA10 2PF Village local revived by owners of nearby Askham Hall; expect stylish rooms and a traditional bar serving healthy pub food using ingredients from the Estate View Inn
The West Arms Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Wrexham, LL20 7LD Lovingly restored old drovers' inn set in the glorious Ceiriog Valley, popular with walkers and weekenders for period charm, comfortable bedrooms and seasonal food View Inn
Inn at Loch Tummel Strathtummel, Perthshire, PH16 5RP Remote rural inn refurbished in rustic-chic style by Alice & Jade, who swapped London for the wild beauty of Loch Tummel. View Inn
The Bath Arms Horningsham, Wiltshire, BA12 7LY Impressive estate-owned inn refurbished by the Beckford Group - now a stylish rural bolthole with country-style rooms, a relaxed vibe and delicious pub food. View Inn
Luxury Yurts at The Black Swan Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, CA17 4NG Nestled in the heart of the dramatic Cumbrian landscape, enjoy a truly magical experience in a luxury glamping yurt set beside the river. View Inn
Merry Harriers Shepherd's Huts Hambledon, Surrey, GU8 4DR Bespoke self-catering shepherd's huts deep in the Surrey Hills, kitted out in boutique style with a neat en suite shower room, kitchen area and wood-burning stove. View Inn
Arrow Mill Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NL Impressive mill house conversion in a stunning riverside setting with mill pond, fine terrace and lawns, stylish bedrooms and good all-day food. View Inn
The Castle Inn Castle Combe, Wiltshire, SN14 7HN Ancient hostelry in the heart of picture-book Castle Combe - seek it out for country-house style rooms, imaginative pub food and serene village views. View Inn
The Highdown Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN12 6FP Cosy rooms and classic pub food at this rambling flint inn beside Highdown Gardens - perfect for South Downs rambles and exploring the Sussex coast. View Inn
The Royal Oak Ramsden, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AU A prosperous-looking 17th-century coaching inn, built of Cotswold stone in the heart of the picture-book Ramsden deep in rolling Oxfordshire countryside. View Inn
Bell at Sapperton Sapperton, Gloucestershire, GL7 6LE The trail-blazing Cotswold 'gastropub' back in 2001, the 300-year-old Bell continues to wow walkers, drinkers and diners under the guidance of top publican and foodie Peter Austen. View Inn