Hope & Anchor, Hope Cove, Devon
An 18th-century pub once popular with fishermen and seafarers, the Hope & Anchor overlooks the beach and is steps away from the South West Coast Path. There are sea views from the terrace and some of the 12 bedrooms – decorated in warm colours, plush fabrics and antique furniture – while the pub nods to the town’s seafaring heritage with nautical prints. The seafood-heavy menu includes surf and turf, and grilled scallops. B&B from £193.
The Bell Inn, Walberswick, Suffolk
Positioned on the village green, The Bell Inn is 600 years old with features that tell its story. Timber beams and open fires make it a cosy prospect on a blustery day, as do hearty dishes such as fish pie or gammon and mash. It’s an Adnams pub – the brewery is in neighbouring Southwold – so naturally you’ll find it on tap. The dunes are just a short walk away and some of the six bedrooms – light and bright, with playful wallpaper – have beach or harbour views. B&B from £131.
Walberswick harbour is a short distance from the pub (Photo: Richard Fairless/Getty Images)
