18/10/2026
6 pubs for an indulgent autumn weekend 🍂
There’s something about autumn that makes a pub weekend even more appealing. A long walk through the countryside, a table booked for supper, something delicious on the menu and a cosy room waiting upstairs.
We’ve inspected six characterful pubs with rooms that are made for slowing down and making a weekend of it.
🍺 The Bell, Sussex - a quirky, welcoming country inn with rustic bedrooms, seasonal food and a cosy snug by the fire.
👉 https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/sussex/the-bell
🍺 The Swan at Rowberrow, Somerset - A characterful 17th-century inn on the edge of the Mendips, with stylish bedrooms, excellent seasonal food and walking routes right from the door. There’s even a canine menu for four-legged guests.
👉 https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/somerset/the-swan-at-rowberrow
🍺 The Sun Inn, Essex - Set in pretty Dedham, this elegant village inn pairs seasonal, locally sourced food with the chance to hire a boat and drift along the River Stour.
👉 https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/essex/the-sun-inn/
🍺 The Bell at Sapperton, Gloucestershire - a 300-year-old Cotswold pub with log fires, a lively bar and glorious walks nearby.
👉 https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/gloucestershire/the-bell-at-sapperton
🍺 The Castle Inn, Devon - A welcoming inn beside historic Lydford Castle, with local ales, seasonal Devon produce and walks straight into Dartmoor.
👉 https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/devon/the-castle-inn-2
🍺 The Crown & Anchor, Wiltshire - a foodie country inn with seasonal cooking, pretty bedrooms and walks from the doorstep.
👉 https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/wiltshire/crown-anchor
Whether you’re after a hearty dinner, a countryside ramble or simply an excuse to stay another night, these pubs are well worth a look.
Explore this special collection and plan your next pub weekend.
