With free cake, a cinema room, sea views and a dog-friendly bar and restaurant, there’s very little not to like about Bike & Boot, which is geared up for cyclists, walkers and dog owners… More Bike & Boot, Scarborough
Treat yourself – and your four-legged friend – to a bit of R&R at this luxurious country house, which was once owned by King Henry VIII and is packed full of fascinating historic features… More Karma Salford Hall, Abbot’s Salford
An overnight stay at this 16th Century coaching inn, said to be haunted by Mary Queen of Scots, is a real treat for both history buffs and fans of architecture – and it’s an absolute bargain, too… More The Talbot Hotel, Oundle
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at The Black Lion – a relaxed, dog-friendly hotel in the Suffolk market town of Long Melford, which has some fantastic walks on the doorstep… More The Black Lion, Long Melford
Stay in a luxurious shepherds hut and go llama trekking through the Surrey Hills at this traditional village pub, which has the names of landlords dating back to the 1700s written on the inn walls… More The Merry Harriers, Hambledon
This riverside hotel, which dates back to the 17th Century, is perfectly placed for exploring the many historic delights of Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, whether you have two legs or four… More Swan’s Nest Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon