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.

300-year-old rural inn on the outskirts of Petworth overlooking the rolling hills of the South Downs.

Snugs, intimate corners, eight comfortable rooms and Moles Cottage give this 17th-century inn a traditional, homely feel.

Six stylish rooms and two cottages, a gorgeous garden and good pub food are key features of this 17th-century Cotswolds coaching inn.

Recently renovated historic pub with 11 bedrooms, bar, casual dining area, restaurant and English garden on tranquil Faccombe Estate.

An idyllic countryside inn with five literary-themed guest rooms, a spacious garden terrace and a menu championing British produce.

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.

A renovated rustic pub-meets-boutique bolthole offering modern pub food and luxury rooms, some with hot tubs.

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.

Stunning inn and community hub set below Salisbury Plain with classic pub feel, country-chic rooms, farm shop, and spa/views at Hillside Cottage.

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.

Worth finding for its secret valley setting, stunning summer terrace, country-chic decor, good food and rustic-smart rooms.

Cracking all-round village inn for seasonal food, memorable dining, stunning rooms and a relaxed rustic vibe.

Picture book setting for this historic inn noted for delicious Italian-inspired food, decent wines and charming period rooms.

Sleepy village setting beneath the Ridgeway for this spruced up inn with innovative food and smart rooms in restored barn

Iconic coastal inn just yards from the beach in historic Dunwich. Come for marshland views, a traditional atmosphere and contemporary-smart rooms.

Striking old inn in the heart of rugged Teesdale, renowned for local produce and quirky, country-house style bedrooms.

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.

Simple-rustic Michelin starred food, a laid-back vibe and stunning riverside rooms at this culinary oasis in deepest Wiltshire.

Fabulous Cumbrian bolthole in the Lyth Valley – seek out for sublime food, romantic rooms, stunning views and great walks from the door.

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

Striking 16th-century building in glorious Peak District countryside; expect fantastic beers, traditional food and comfortable rooms, including four posters and two cosy cottages.

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

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

Stone and thatch treasure hidden away in an idyllic rural village with delicious food, country-house rooms and stunning gardens.

Rural local thriving as a contemporary country inn with simple, comfortable rooms, competent modern British cooking, and a passion for local produce

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

Striking clifftop inn with dramatic views, local, seasonal food, comfortably rustic rooms, a relaxed vibe and great walks.

Chic country-house decor, rustic modern cooking and gorgeous rooms at this restored inn set within a vast deer park.

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.

A true destination pub, the fabulous daily changing menu and eye-catching bedrooms are really worth the drive.

Glorious gardens and views, outstanding food and wines, stylish interiors and a clutch of comfortable rooms upstairs.

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.

Civilised inn deep in Constable country with super comfortable boutique rooms, seasonal menus and a cracking wine list.

A cool, relaxed vibe with seasonal food, local ales and simple rooms oozing style and comfort - everyone's perfect country inn.

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.

Truly unspoilt 15th century gem in a timeless National Trust village, offering period charm, modern food and cosy rooms.

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.

Spruced up rural destination inn above Teme Valley, popular for good modern British cooking, contemporary rooms and smart lodges with hot tubs.

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.

Nestled in the heart of the dramatic Cumbrian landscape, enjoy the quality food, traditional atmosphere and comfortable rooms at this serene riverside inn.

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.

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)

Sleepy Cotswold village setting for this rural gem revived with passion and honesty by Tom and Josie; three cosy rooms and quality pub food

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

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

Lovingly restored old drovers' inn set in the glorious Ceiriog Valley, popular with walkers and weekenders for period charm, comfortable bedrooms and seasonal food

Remote rural inn refurbished in rustic-chic style by Alice & Jade, who swapped London for the wild beauty of Loch Tummel.

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.

Nestled in the heart of the dramatic Cumbrian landscape, enjoy a truly magical experience in a luxury glamping yurt set beside the river.

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.

Impressive mill house conversion in a stunning riverside setting with mill pond, fine terrace and lawns, stylish bedrooms and good all-day food.

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.

Cosy rooms and classic pub food at this rambling flint inn beside Highdown Gardens - perfect for South Downs rambles and exploring the Sussex coast.

A prosperous-looking 17th-century coaching inn, built of Cotswold stone in the heart of the picture-book Ramsden deep in rolling Oxfordshire countryside.

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.