The Lion Hotel in Buckden (Cambridgeshire), England

The hotel's oak-panelled restaurant offers seasonal menus that use meat from a local butcher. For special occasions, the Ivy Room provides a dedicated setting within the restaurant. Guests can also order traditional afternoon tea or a selection of wines, and children have their own menu with sensible portion sizes.

All rooms are individually decorated with traditional décor and feature private bathrooms. Twin rooms come with quirky features not found at other hotels in the area. The building's original character, including open fires and wooden beams, is retained throughout the guest accommodation.

The hotel welcomes dogs and provides comfortable accommodations for pets and their owners. Ground-floor rooms are designated for guests traveling with pets. Staff are attentive to the needs of pet owners and offer a warm welcome to four-legged visitors.

Buckden Towers, where Henry VIII imprisoned Catherine of Aragon, is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Grafham Water, 3 miles away, offers trout fishing and water sports. Guests can also join pub crawls and walking tours in the area or visit the nearby Cromwell Museum.

Family rooms are available, and a children's menu is offered in the restaurant with sensible portion sizes. The hotel's location near nature reserves and water activities provides options for family outings. Staff are known for being friendly and helpful with families of all ages.

History: 15th-century coaching inn built in 1492 with original wooden beams and open fires

Dining: Oak-panelled restaurant with Ivy Room for special occasions and seasonal local menus

Location: 10-min walk from Buckden Towers, 3 miles from Grafham Water

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms with designated ground-floor accommodations

Family: Family rooms and a children's menu with sensible portions