Good Pub Guide Waterside Pubs

Cumbria

Bay Horse, Ulverston - take look on Street View

Civilised waterside hotel at its most relaxed at lunchtime, with super food, wine and beer, and a nice, smart place to stay

Bardsea Leisure Park, Ulverston

Situated on the beautiful Furness peninsula near the southern Lake District, in the picturesque market town of Ulverston. The tranquil campsite is sheltered within a former quarry, which is extensively landscaped and acts as a suntrap. The site offers a high-standard holiday park for a variety of visitors.

Cornwall

Pandora, Mylor Bridge - take a look on Street View

Beautifully placed waterside inn with seats on long floating pontoon, lots of atmosphere in beamed and flagstoned rooms, and some sort of food all day in summer

Albion Farm Yurt, Mylor Bridge

This lone yurt is situated in a secluded corner at the top of a southwest-facing field. The field is full of wildlife and surrounded by trees. The yurt is fully equipped for that 'back to nature' experience, with all the home comforts. Look up at the night sky through the roof light, peel back the sides to allow the air in, or snuggle up around the wood burning stove or campfire.

Devon

Ship, Noss Mayo - take a look on Street View

Busy pub, seats overlooking inlet and visiting boats, thick-walled bars with log fires, west country beers, popular food, and friendly atmosphere.

Briar Hill Caravan and Camping, Newton Ferrers

The villages of Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers, and the walks in the area are probably some of Devon's hidden gems. This campsite is the only one to be found in these villages and is ideally located to explore the surrounding areas.

Wales

Ty Coch, Porth Dinllaen - take a look on Street View

Idyllic location right on the beach, far from the roads; simple fresh lunches

Green Acres Farm, Lon Groes

This is a small, friendly family-run site which is in the heart of the Welsh countryside. There are a number of local shops and pubs and it’s an ideal place to visit for enthusiastic golfers, with a number of courses located close by. The beach is under a mile away and provides great views of Caernarfon Bay and the Irish Sea.

Hampshire

Mayfly, Wherwell - take a look on Street View

Extremely popular pub with decking and conservatory seats overlooking the River Test, well kept beers, and wide range of enjoyable bar food usefully served all day.

Fair View Farm, Stockbridge

The walk to the village from this small and friendly site takes around 20 minutes. On arrival guests can explore pubs and restaurants as well as local speciality stores. Perfect for a quiet, back-to-basics stay.

Isle of Wight

Crab and Lobster, Bembridge - take a look on Street View

Seafood speciality and prime location; pleasant bedrooms

Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge

The location of the park offers the perfect balance between coast and country holidays, with rolling countryside and woodland on one side, and a beautiful sandy beach on the other. The park is ideal for families with indoor and outdoor pools on site, as well as a secluded sandy beach close by, and great family entertainment and cabaret in the evenings

Scotland

Ship, Elie - take a look on Street View

Friendly seaside inn with views over broad sandy bay, unspoilt bar, and good seafood

Shell Bay Caravan Park, Elie

This site is in a beautiful location, bordered by the beach on one side and the forest on the other. Ideal for walkers and birdwatchers, the site has great opportunities to see wildlife and explore the countryside. Kilconquhar Loch and the Firth of Forth Coast line are close by for visitors to enjoy as well.

Norfolk

White Horse, Brancaster Staithe - take a look on Street View

Bustling, popular bar, big airy dining conservatory looking over tidal bird marshes, real ales and lovely food; comfortable bedrooms.

Deepdale Camping, Burnham Deepdale-

This is a quiet, family friendly, north Norfolk coast campsite for tents and small campervans. Five well-kept paddocks in the heart of the beautiful village of Burnham Deepdale offer the perfect base to discover this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famous for its nature and bird reserves, walking, cycling, water sports and history.

Northumbria

Ship Inn, Newton-by-the-Sea - take a look on Street View

In charming square of fishermen's cottages by green sloping to sandy beach, good simple food, fine spread of drinks; best to check winter opening times.

Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Alnwick
This site is well positioned to explore the results of hundreds of years of history with local castles and fortifications close by. The site is set in the tranquil countryside, just a mile from the glorious Northumberland coast. The beaches of the North Northumberland Heritage Coast are a few minutes’ walk away, including Embleton Bay with its wide, golden, sandy beach and views to Dunstanburgh Castle.

Oxfordshire

Trout, Godstow - take a look on Street View

Pretty medieval pub in lovely riverside location (gets packed in fine weather), M&B dining pub with often very good bistro-style food all day, four beamed linked rooms with contemporary furnishings, flagstones and bare boards, log fires in three huge hearths, Adnams and Timothy Taylors Landlord, several wines by the glass, friendly young staff; piped music; children welcome till 7, plenty of terrace seats under big parasols (dogs allowed here), footbridge to island (may be cl), abbey ruins opp, open all day

Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Oxford

Just over a mile from the city centre, this site is the perfect base for visiting the beautiful university city of Oxford. Guests can easily discover the university by visiting its colleges, including Christ Church college and its cathedral. There is also the University of Oxford Botanic Garden which is a hidden treasure and a host of historic buildings to admire.