A handful of country boozers with rooms + a pizza shop.
The B&C was the first pub to join our family, tucked just off the A303 in the village of Zeals. It’s a handy spot for a Sunday roast or a pint of local ale after a stroll through the beautiful gardens at nearby Stourhead.
Following a major renovation – and the addition of six brand new rooms – the pub is now the cosiest we have when it comes to long winter evenings and a good night’s kip.
Come summer, the Bell is all about country air and relaxed afternoons. The garden is currently getting a bit of a refresh, with a brand new layout designed to make the most of the balmy summer evenings.
The D&G joined the family in April 2021, and we like to think of it as our pizza pub – thanks to the wood-fired oven we managed to squeeze into the kitchen. The chefs love stretching the dough, but you’ll also find handmade pies, and a selection of seasonal dishes and bites on the menu.
Set in the heart of Salisbury Plain, it’s a perfect pit stop after a country stroll. With six simple yet stylish rooms, great food, and local beer by the gallon. Or pint, if you’d prefer.
The GA is a real gem. Steeped in history, this former coaching inn once bustled with travelers making their way to and from London. In some sense, not much has changed—albeit there are fewer horses and more cars. The beer still flows freely (with perhaps a touch less debauchery), and while the tankards are now glass rather than metal, the charm remains. There are even more rooms now – nine, to be exact.
Set in the heart of the Nadder Valley, it’s the perfect base for a good countryside stomp, with plenty of fantastic places nearby to eat, drink, and explore.
The PA is an 18th-century inn and sits prominently opposite Wilton House. Originally used as overflow accommodation for guests of the Earl and Countess of Pembroke, and later as an Officers’ Mess; the pub is now a buzzy and vibrant place with flowing outside space and a nole pizza kitchen.
Whether you’re stopping by after exploring the local sites or simply seeking a relaxed escape, The Pembroke makes for an ideal retreat. With nine recently renovated bedrooms, it’s easy to kick back, relax, and soak up the atmosphere.
The QH is a 19th-century country pub nestled in the heart of the Chalke Valley, brimming with all the quirks and charm you’d hope for in a country pub.
Once part of the Earl of Pembroke’s estate, the historic pub still showcases original
features like worn flagstone floors and a snug inglenook fireplace, where the wood burner is lit all winter long. Outside, there is a lovely leafy courtyard garden to the rear, with 4 cosy and comfortable annexe rooms, and a summer beer garden in the wild meadow across the road.
The Silver Plough dates back to the 18th Century and is packed with charm and period features. It’s a place for people to pop in for a pint and a packet of crisps, or something more substantial from our food menu.
We have hopes to add accommodation in the near future but in the meantime, nestle into a cosy corner by the fire with a pint or two and tuck into our pub bangers.
nole pizza was a lockdown baby. First making appearances in some of our pubs, it now has its own little shop and other pop-ups too. We use a traditional Neapolitan recipe which makes the dough chewy and the best crusts.
We try not to look at ourselves as an Italian pizza joint though; and instead like to be playful with the abundance of wonderful produce on our doorstep.
Head to nole on the square, our little shop in Salisbury’s City Centre, and give the No.4 a punt – field mushroom, truffle + Westcombe ricotta.
The Tav is a slightly different model to the pubs we are used to opening, because most of our boozers are destination food spots in the countryside. However, with our pizza shop, nole, conveniently a couple of doors down, it seemed an opportunity not to miss.
This cosy, city centre boozer, which dates back to 1904, sits right on Salisbury’s market square, so there’s plenty of space both inside and out, to perch up for a pint + a pizza.
The King’s Arms sits in the centre of town, just a short stroll from the iconic Gold Hill. The pub itself dates back to the 17th century and has cosy corners, charm and period features in abundence.
Pull up a stool in the bar in front of the large open fireplace or dine with us in the garden room. There’s plenty of space for drinkers and diners alike.
The Manor House Inn is a truly beautiful pub with cosy nooks and plenty of outside space. It’s our seventh pub with rooms, and our first in Somerset.
The 16th century building was sensitively restored over a six month period to retain the flagstone floors, exposed beams and open fires. Pairing the original features with eclectic artwork, moody lighting and upholstered banquette seating, it is now undoubtedly a Chickpea country boozer.
The pub sits centrally in the village of Ditcheat, probably most famous for Paul Nicholls racehorses and the production of Barbers Cheese.
At the heart of the picturesque village of Cranborne, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sits The Fleur de Lys, a 17th century inn with quintessential British charm.
The Fleur de Lys boasts all the features that one expects from a country pub; low ceilings, exposed beams, open fires and plenty of cosy corners. Located right at the centre of the Cranborne Chase AONB, surrounded by chalk downland and under an International Dark Sky Reserve, it’s perfectly placed for a rural retreat, whether it’s a quiet pint at the bar, a leisurely lunch or a peaceful overnight stay.
