The Pilot Boat Inn, Isle Of Wight in Bembridge, England

The Pilot Boat Inn sits directly opposite Bembridge Harbour, with a path across the road leading to a sandy dune and beach. The National Trust is a 13-minute walk from the property. Whitecliff Bay Beach is 2.9 km away, and Dinosaur Isle is 7 km from the inn.

The hotel is built in the shape of a ship, and each room carries a nautical name such as the Bridge. The Captain's Cabin offers extra space and a foldable Z-bed. Double or Twin Rooms include high ceilings, good linen, and carpeted floors.

The inn operates the Wightknuckle Brewery on site, brewing its own craft beers including the black IPA. The bar serves huge pizzas, fish goujons, and Sunday roasts with seven vegetables. A daily continental breakfast includes Corn Flakes, Muesli, yoghurt, tinned sliced peaches, and toast.

The hotel allows dogs in the rooms, with easy access to the beach across the road for evening walks. Children are welcomed, and the pub offers kids' meals. The inn provides luggage storage and bicycle parking for outdoor enthusiasts.

The building is a historic pub with local history insights shared by the owner, George, each morning. Guests can sample Mermaid gin and vodka from the local distillery. The inn provides private check-in and check-out through a keypad entry system.

Microbrewery: Wightknuckle Brewery producing black IPA and Zapp ale

Rooms: Ship-shaped building with Captain's Cabin and Bridge rooms

Dining: Huge pizzas, Sunday roasts with 7 veg, and local seafood

Location: Opposite Bembridge Harbour with beach access across the road

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms with direct beach path