13 Great Pubs with Rooms in Wiltshire

For that quintessential British getaway, it doesn't get much better than a pub stay. Atmospheric, local, and social — a pub gives a real sense of place. Dotted throughout Witshire's quaint villages, open countryside, and historic towns you will find an excellent choice of pubs. Well placed from London for a quick country getaway and with some of the country's most famed sites (think Stonehenge), Wiltshire is a good choice for a rural break. With this in mind, our Hotel Gurus have compiled a collection of great Wiltshire pubs with rooms selected on their location, atmosphere, food, and beverage choice. So whether you are planning a quiet rural hideaway, a walking holiday, or a foodie-centric stay why not browse through our selection to start planning your next break?

For foodies

• For the ultimate foodie pub getaway, book a night or two at the Red Lion Freehouse with rooms overlooking the river Avon. Here you don't just get gastropub fare.....it's been awarded 3 AA Rosettes! Rooms ooze understated luxury, with as much attention to detail here as there is in the kitchen, and all have decks with a view of river or countryside.
• The Beckford Arms is just about the perfect pub with rooms; cosy but modern with natural materials everywhere. Everything, from the Bramley toiletries, to the DVD selection, to the art, has been carefully selected by the owners, and the food is excellent. The menu changes daily but might include whole suckling pig spit-roasted on the bar’s open fire, the kitchen's own hams and piccalilli, game pies with homemade pastry and aged Wiltshire steaks.
• Pear Tree Inn is a boutique country pub complete with an excellent restaurant. Individually styled rooms keep the original charm yet with a little added contemporary flair. The restaurant focuses on local produce and is worthy of a visit alone.

For a country escape

• The King John Inn in Tollard Royal near Shaftsbury and the Dorset border boasts excellent food and drink as well as five luxurious en suite bedrooms. The public areas are sophisticated with country touches and the menu is brief and to the point with local produce, well cooked.
• The Methuen Arms in Corsham offers country chic rooms some with roll-top baths. Visit this Wiltshire pub with rooms for a really relaxing escape — the great food here is an added bonus.
• The rooms at the Castle Inn in Castle Combe near Bath are traditional rather than chic and sophisticated. The public areas are cosy and the menu in the restaurant is popular with locals and visitors alike. Service is good and there is a sympathetically restored bar which is a great place to cosy up with a drink and a newspaper and a friend (or all three) and enjoy your surroundings.
• Charmingly situated in rural Wiltshire, The Three Daggers is a delightful countryside inn. Featuring a cosy pub, lovely rooms and superb food, it's the perfect place for a relaxing break in the countryside.
• Sign of the Angel is a wonderfully warm and homely 15th-century inn in the exceptionally beautiful Lacock village. Newly renovated and bursting with character — think wonky beams, huge fires, antique beds, artful oak furniture and flagstoned passageways. The restaurant serves wonderful locally sourced cuisine. Country perfection.

For Walkers

• There are only three rooms at The George & Dragon in Rowde near Devizes but if you want to wake up amid glorious Wiltshire countryside with walking on the doorstep, this is the place for you. The menu specialises in seafood which is delivered daily from St Mawes in Cornwall.

For a special occasion

• The Lamb at Hindon has been a great Wiltshire pub with rooms for 800 years! It's not only ideal for a special break (with its elegant rooms and gastro-pub fare) but is an ideal stop over for anyone heading further west too.
• Leased from Lord Bath's Longleat Estate, the rooms in The Bath Arms feature exotic throws, black marble bathrooms, enormous beds and quirky pieces of furniture. Indian inlaid furniture sits comfortably with hand-painted wallpaper depicting English eccentrics.

For the location

• The Northey Arms is a traditional pub with chic contemporary interiors, perfectly located outside the historic city of Bath giving the best of both worlds — city and country. Rooms are elegant and the restaurant serves up pub classics of superlative quality.

For great value

• The Compasses Inn in Tisbury is a part-thatched 14th-century inn with exposed timber frames, open fires, flagstone floors and locally sourced food. The four rooms are in the more modern part of the property and are simple, comfortable, and start from around £100 per night.

Still not sure where to book?

• Consider our recommendations for 12 of the Best Pubs with Rooms in the Cotswolds.
• Expand your search to include all of the best places to stay in Wiltshire.
• Or you could refine your search to just the best places to stay in Salisbury or the best places to stay in Chippenham or the best places to stay in Bradford upon Avon.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

 

Written by Jane Hutchison

posted Friday, 27th January 2023