Hotel and Inns perfect for seaside breaks
There is nothing better than waking up after a good night's sleep to the smell of fresh sea air and stunning sea views. You can while away the day enjoying the warm sunshine and sparkling blue seas, relax in a deck chair with your favourite book or take long walks along the beach and headlands, and enjoy our breathtaking coastal scenery.
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Old English Inns and Old English Pubs
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Anchor Inn, Beer, DevonThe Anchor Inn Beer near Seaton in Devon is perfectly situated overlooking the sea in the delightful Devonshire village of Beer only a short drive from the historic market town of Seaton on the stunning East Devon coast. The Anchor is an informal friendly hotel offering attractive accommodation with traditional West Country hospitality and is renowned locally for its excellent food and fresh fish dishes. It is an excellent base for exploring the local area - superb cliff top walks, fishing and scuba diving. Dartmoor and Exmoor are within a few miles.           |
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Cedars Inn, Barnstaple, DevonThe Cedars Inn Hotel Barnstaple is situated in the Devon Town of Barnstaple with easy acess to the North Devon Coast via the A361 within easy reach of Bideford. The Cedars Inn Hotel was formerly an elegant early Victorian country house, and is set within three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, on the outskirts of Barnstaple. Originally known as Crosslands and the home of a Barnstaple solicitor, the Cedars Inn is a foursquare early Victorian house in three acres of grounds. The addition of an enormous conservatory (in which the original conservatory is incorporated) to create a sun-filled dining room makes the internal space brighter and more airy still, blurring the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Close by is the spectacular North Devon coast and Exmoor National Park-creating an abundance of attractions to see and do during your visit to the area. The Cedars Inn Hotel truly is a great base for exploring the local area. Car parking is available.        |
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Antelope, Poole, DorsetThe Antelope Hotel Poole near Bournmouth is situated on the Quay at Poole Harbour within easy each of the busy seaside resort of Bournemouth via the A35.The Antelope Hotel has a 500+ year history, arguably the oldest inn in Poole. The deposed French King Charles X was once a guest, and it was regularly used during WWII by the Special Operations Executive, which had a ship in Poole Harbour. The Antelope Hotel is a famous old coaching house in the High Street of Poole and has been a popular meeting place through the centuries. It still retains part of its original 15th century building. Situated so conveniently for Poole Quay, the hotel was used by the horse coaches as a stop off for Lymington, Southampton, Bath, Bristol, Weymouth and London. Whatever the reason for your visit or stay at The Antelope, we can guarantee a welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, a roaring open real fire in the winter, comfortable rooms and unique relaxed style of hospitality, which makes The Antelope a favourite with locals, business people and visitors alike.    |
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Commodore, Bournemouth, DorsetThe Commodore Hotel Southbourne near Bournemouth is on the Dorset cliff tops at Southbourne adjacent to the cliff lifts and Fisherman's Walk with easy access from the A31 and A338. The spectacular views across Poole bay take in Swanage to the West and Hengistbury Head and the Isle of Wight to the East. The Commodores location, close to the New Forest, and Bournemouth town centre, makes it an ideal base from which to explore Hampshire and Dorset. The Commodore was built in 1928 and was originally called Crawford's Tea Rooms. In the war it was used to house serving American airmen. In the early 50's an extension was added and it became Crawford's Bar and Hotel. Not long after that, it became The Commodore Hotel. A very popular holiday location. There is limited car parking provided by the hotel but ample on-street car parking within a few minutes walk.   |
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Fox & Hounds, Wimborne, Dorset
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King's Head Hotel, Wimborne, DorsetThe Kings Head Hotel Wimboure near Bournemouth is located in the beautiful Dorset town of Wimbourne Minster via the A31. Within easy reach of Ferndown, Poole, Bournemouth, Ringwood. The Kings Head Hotel is an imposing 18th century Hotel, standing right on the town square, in the heart of the local community. The original building was owned by and known as The Laing's Hotel until the turn of the century, when another floor was added to make it into the centrepiece of the town square that it is today, dedicated now to Henry VI. With its high ceilings and large windows, sofas and comfortable armchairs, the King's Head Hotel has a light elegant airy feel, reminiscent of a bygone era. There are lots of old photographs, some over one hundred years old, of the hotel, its development and of the old town, all adding to the feel and quality of this lovely building. Location is key and with Poole being just 20 minutes away, and Bournemouth and Southampton just half an hour's drive, access couldn't be easier. A favourite with locals and travellers alike. There is limited parking at the hotel and plenty of car parks near by.  |
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St Leonard's Hotel, Ringwood, DorsetThe St Leonards Hotel Ringwood near Bournemouth is located in Dorset on the A31 with easy access to Ringwood, Ferndown, Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Airport and Wimbourne Minster. The St Leonards Hotel is a traditional country hotel is perfectly located on the edge of the New Forest. The St Leonard's Hotel must have one of the few bars in Britain where the pillars are inscribed with the illustrious names of many and few who flew from wartime airfields dotted around the New Forest and the South Coast. These include 'Dambuster' Guy Gibson, 'Catseyes' John Cunningham, 'Sailor' Malan, 'Dogsbody' Douglas Bader and top-scoring pilot Johnnie Johnson.  |
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White Horse Hotel, Rottingdean, East SussexThe White Horse Hotel Rottingdean near Brighton is located in the East Sussex town of Rottingdean on the outskirts of Brighton. The White Horse hotel is ideal for visiting Brighton and Hove, Newhaven, Brighton University, Brighton racecourse. Dramatically located on the cliffs, the White Horse Hotel has spectacular views over the sea. It is located on the edge of the South Downs During the 18th and 19th centuries, Rottingdean was a smugglers' village - a time recalled by Rudyard Kipling's "A Smuggler's Song": "If you wake at midnight, and hear horses' feet, Don't go drawing back the blind, or looking in the street... Five and twenty ponies, trotting through the dark - Brandy for the Parson, Baccy for the Clerk." Today the hotel is a favourite holiday location. A good base for exploring the South Coast and surrounding area only a few miles away from Saltdean, Peacehaven  |
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Bear Hotel, Havant, HampshireThe Bear Hotel Havant near Portsmouth is located in the heart of the Hampshire town of Havant, with easy access to Bedhampton, Hayling Island via the A27. The Bear Hotel is a traditional coaching inn has played host to Queen Victoria, Churchill and Eisenhower. Set in historic surroundings and located near the town centre of Havant, the Bear Hotel takes pride in its successful combination of traditional charm with modern facilities. An excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. Large car park  |
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Fisherman's Rest, Titchfield, Hampshire
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Queen's Head, Burley, Hampshire
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Red Lion Hotel, Fareham, HampshireThe Red Lion Hotel Fareham sits in the heart of the Hampshire Town of Fareham with easy access via the M27 Junction 11 to Portsmouth, Southsea, Havant, Southampton, Eastleigh, Gosport. The Red Lion Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1736, when it was first recorded as a coaching inn. As a substantial and well-found inn, the Red Lion saw plenty of custom not just from travellers on the Portsmouth-Southampton road but also from sea captains whose ships were being unloaded and turned round at the town's quay alike. The Red Lion is also convenient for the business parks at Segensworth, Whiteley, Solent Business Park, Kites Croft, Cams Hall and Broadcut. We are also within close proximity to Southampton International Airport and the Continental Ferry Port at Portsmouth. The hotel is close to whole array of local attractions - Gun Warf Quays shopping centre (Portsmouth), West Quay shopping centre (Southampton), Whiteley Outlet Shopping Village, Marwell Zoo, Paulton's Park and the famous waters of the Solent and Portsmouth historic dock yards.  |
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Royal Oak, Havant, Hampshire |
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Crab, Shanklin, Isle of Wight |
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Fountain Inn, Cowes, Isle of WightThe Fountain Hotel Cowes Isle of Wight is located on the Quay in Cowes Isle of Wight. Located in East Cowes only a step off the ferry terminal. The Fountain Hotel was built in 1771 as the Golden Fleece and had another inn, the Dolphin, right next door. An early visitor was the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, who stayed with his entourage preparatory to departing after a state visit in 1789. As both the headquarters and the terminus of the ferry company, the Fountain Hotel quickly became Cowes' premier inn, entertaining such dignitaries as King Charles X of France and his family in 1830. Cowes comes alive in June each year for the Round The Island yacht race. Sit outside and enjoy the fun on our decked area. The summer continues to be a hive of activity with the highlight of Cowes Week Regatta during the first week of August. Today it is an ideal haven for yachting enthusiasts, business people and holiday makers and is an ideal all-year-round base from which to explore the Isle of Wight, with The Needles, Blackgang Chine and Queen Victoria's Osborne House. No car park.  |
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Hare & Hounds, Arreton, Isle of Wight
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Ryde Castle Hotel, Ryde, Isle of WightThe Ryde Castle Hotel Ryde Isle of Wight, was originally a large and spacious Victorian family home, overlooking Ryde Esplanade and Harbour on the Isle of Wight with stunning views across the Solent. This majestic building which was to become the Ryde Castle Hotel is claimed to have been commissioned by Henry VIII to defend the Spithead, Southampton Water and the Solent from the invasion by the Spanish Armada during his daughter's reign. During World War I the building was used as a wartime hospital and during World War II it was an Army HQ. Rumours say there is a friendly spirit, although playful moving of objects and some sightings is all we can offer with any certainty. The Ryde Castle Hotel is situated just 100 yards from the finest sandy beach on the Isle of Wight and is an excellent location for visiting all the attractions that this lovely island has to offer Is only a short walk from teh Hovercraft Terminal from Southsea and the Ferry terminal at Ryde Pier from Portsmouth Harbour  |
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Basset Hound, Thingwall, Merseyside
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Cottage Loaf, Thurstaston, Merseyside
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Cross House Inn, Formby, Merseyside
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Little Harp, Clevedon, Somerset |
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Manor Hotel, Yeovil, SomersetThe Manor Hotel Yeovil is located in the Somerset town of Yeovil with easy access via the A303. An Ideal base if visiting Yeovilton, Sherborne. Built in 1735 by local glover and merchant banker John Daniel, the house was known as Hendford House. After he passed away the house was rented out until 1927 when it became The Manor Hotel. A manor it may not be, but it is certainly elegant enough to be one. Its classical facade and porch are of warm, mellow stone, and to its long single wing, also of stone, an enormous conservatory, more like an orangery, has been added to form a sunny and spacious brasserie. It has a cheerful modern bar with scrubbed floorboards and pale beechwood furniture and fittings. Today the hotel is a firm favourite with locals and travellers alike. You will be assured of a very warm welcome and great hospitality. Yeovil is the ideal spot from which to explore Hardy's Wessex. Nearby attractions include Glastonbury Abbey, Wookey Hole, Bath, Cheddar Gorge and the Fleet Air Arm Museum of Yeovilton. The Manor has a large Car Park. |
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New Inn, Farmborough, Somerset |
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Rosedene, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
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Other Greene King Hotels and Pubs
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Raby Arms, Hart, Durham
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