The Methuen Arms

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

Red Lion Freehouse

  • 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

King John Inn

  • 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

George and Dragon

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Compasses Inn

  • 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?

13 Great Pubs with Rooms in Wiltshire

Sign of the Angel

Wiltshire

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. Heaven.

  • Country Escape - Set in the National Trust village of Lacock and on the edge of the Cotswolds, this homely retreat is the perfect escape.
  • Great walks - Bring a packed lunch from the the hotel and exlore the picteresque Cotswolds with walks starting straight from the hotel door.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the impressive Lacock Abbey, taking in the impressive building and extensive botanical gardens.
  • Restaurant - Fantastic food
from £120 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Bath Arms

Wiltshire (Horningsham)

Nestled on the Longleat Estate, this stylishly decorated pub reflects the boho-chic of Lord Bath. Modern and comfortable rooms above the quintessentially English pub serving traditional food. Located between Bath and Stonehenge, this pub is a great base for local exploring and family mini breaks.

  • Families - Very child friendly, with extra beds, cots, highchairs and babysitting all readily available- plus Longleat next door!
  • Value chic - With double rooms starting from as little as £115 per night including breakfast, The Bath Arms is excellent value.
  • Sights nearby - On the Longleat Estate, with safari, extenisve landscaped gardens and spectacular Elizabethan House.
  • Local markets - Frome farmers' market, on the second Saturday of the month, is one of the West Country's best.
from £115 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Lamb at Hindon

Wiltshire (Wiltshire)

Intimate English village Inn full of charm and history - an institution for 800 years. Renovated, elegant rooms are cosy and plush. Guests are welcomed by roaring fires, hearty meals, and beautiful surroundings. A country escape or a stopover en route further West.

  • Romantic Break - Recently refurbished rooms are elegantly decorated with crisp linens and antique pieces, plus there's cosy dining in the bar.
  • Country Escape - A picture perfect English country Inn, complete with inglenook fireplaces, flag-stone floors and heavy wooden beams.
  • Great walks - The hotel has compiled a range of walks starting from the doorstep.
  • Sights nearby - Stonehenge is a short drive away and well worth checking out.
from £119 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The George & Dragon

Wiltshire (Rowde)

Three comfortable bedrooms over a good country restaurant, specialising in seafood. This 16th century coaching inn is a good budget option in a fine part of the country.

  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant with rooms
  • Traditional
from £75 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
King John Inn

Wiltshire

The King John Inn is a sophisticated country pub with exceptional meat, fish and game and stylish design. Behind its ivy covered exterior you will find stylish and urbane interiors. Idyllic English village with rambling country walks on your doorstep. A charming abode.

  • Great walks - Rushmore Park is just five minutes away whilst Cranbourne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs are near.
  • Sights nearby - Salisbury Cathedral, an easy drive away, is a must visit.
  • Restrictions on children - Children older than 8 years are welcome.
  • Restaurant
from £90 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Beckford Arms

Wiltshire (Fonthill Gifford)

Great new look for a favourite old inn – immaculate attention to detail will satisfy the most demanding townie. Excellent food, chic bedrooms & relaxed ambience all amid the lovely South Wiltshire countryside.

  • Restaurant
  • Fishing - Fly fishing on the Fonthill estate
  • Great walks - On the Fonthill Estate
  • Local markets
from £95 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Red Lion Freehouse

Wiltshire

Michelin recommended pub with rooms overlooking the River Avon. Food is exceptional with all ingredients either as local as possible or the best possible quality. Rooms pay great attention to detail and all have a lovely deck with river and countryside views.

  • Foodies - The Red Lion is renowned for its fabulous 3 AA Rosette awarded cuisine
  • Views - Either of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside or the River Avon
  • Restaurant - Fabulous award winning pub food
  • Sights nearby - Just 9 miles from Stonehenge
from £120 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Methuen Arms

Wiltshire (Wiltshire)

Set in the charming market town of Corsham, this rustic inn offers guests stylish, country chic rooms with roll top baths and exposed wooden beams. Relax next to an open fire or enjoy the cosy bar area. Delicious, seasonal, locally sourced food. Smart weekend bolthole.

  • Local exploring - Bristol, Bath and Stonehenge are all within exploring distance.
  • Great walks - Ideal for long country walks
  • Restaurant - No nonsense locally sourced, seasonal food.
  • Fishing - Chippenham Angling Club
from £140 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Compasses Inn

Wiltshire (Salisbury, Wiltshire)

This 14th century inn has everything one would expect from a country stay. Exposed timber frames, thatched roof, an open fire and flagstone tiles. Rooms are in a more modern part of the property and are decorated in a traditional country style. Food is locally sourced or from the kitchen garden.

  • Great walks - The 'Tisbury' walk can be accessed almost directly from the property.
  • Sights nearby - The ancient site of Stonehenge is within a short drive.
  • Full of character
  • Restaurant
from £100 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Castle Inn Hotel

Chippenham (Chippenham)

Dating back to the 12th century this historic inn has seen the likes of Oliver Cromwell pass through its heavy wooden doors. Rooms are decorated in rich colours and heavy fabrics and include original exposed beams and some, four-poster beds. A hearty breakfast is included in the rate. A great stay.

  • Country Escape - Located in the heart of Castle Combe: "England's prettiest village"
  • Full of character
  • Traditional
  • Great walks
from £119 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Three Daggers

Wiltshire (Edington)

Charmingly situated in rural Wiltshire, The Three Daggers is delightful countryside inn. Featuring a cosy pub, lovely rooms and superb food, it's the perfect place for a relaxing break in the countryside.

  • Sights nearby - Thirty minutes from Bath, spend a day exploring the town's rich charm and heritage.
  • Great walks - Beautiful walks along the nearby Avon canal.
  • Romantic
  • Spa
from £100 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Northey Arms

Wiltshire (Wiltshire)

A traditional pub with chic contemporary interiors just outside the historic city of Bath. Elegant rooms are decorated in soft hues - the best have fireplaces - and the bathrooms are large and indulgent. The restaurant serves up pub classics of superlative quality. A comfortable stay.

  • Local exploring - Perfectly positioned in a village just outside Bath to get the best of both city and countryside.
  • Great walks - Take long walks along the picturesque trails starting straight from the village.
  • Sights nearby - A trip into Bath to see the World Heritage Roman Baths is a must.
  • Full of character
from £110 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Pear Tree Inn

Wiltshire (Wiltshire )

A boutique country pub complete with excellent restaurant. Individually styled rooms keep the original charm yet with a little added contemporary flare. The restaurant focuses on local produce and is worthy of a visit alone. There's plenty to explore in the local area too.

  • Country Escape - A charming inn with pretty garden and easy access to beautiful countryside.
  • Sights nearby - Visit Lacock Abbey a country house with monastic roots and once home to William Henry Fox Talbot.
  • Great walks - Find miles of beautiful walking trails starting straight from the property.
  • Full of character
from £137 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Jane Hutchison

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