Located a short drive from the picturesque Barafundle Bay is a “charming village inn” that has been described as one of the UK’s best cosy pubs for cold winter days.
There is nothing better than heading out for a brisk walk in the middle of winter when you get to finish up in a cosy pub, where you can settle down in front of a roaring fire and enjoy a pint and a hearty roast dinner.
But with so many cosy pubs to choose from in Pembrokeshire (and in the UK), it can be hard to choose the perfect one.
With this in mind, the experts at The i Paper have come up with a list of the top 30 best cosy pubs in the UK that are ideal for a cold winter’s day.
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The UK’s best cosy pubs for cold winter days
The best cosy pubs in the UK, according to The i Paper, are:
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The Ropemaker (Emsworth, Hampshire)
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The Penny Bun (Ilkley, West Yorkshire)
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The Blind Bull (Buxton, Derbyshire)
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The Gunton Arms (Norwich, Norfolk)
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The Bell at Ramsbury (Marlborough, Wiltshire)
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The Ship Inn (Elie, Fife)
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The Farmhouse at Redcoats (Hitchin, Hertfordshire)
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The Barrington Boar (Ilminster, Somerset)
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The Queen’s Arms (Sherborne, Somerset)
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The Falcon (Painswick, Gloucestershire)
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The Three Hills (Bartlow, Cambridgeshire)
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The Cartford Inn (Preston, Lancashire)
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The Felin Fach Griffin (Brecon, Powys)
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The Horse Guards Inn (Petworth, Sussex)
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Howard Arms (Ilmington, Warwickshire)
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The Royal Oak (Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire)
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The Pear Tree Inn (Troston, Suffolk)
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The Dabbling Duck (Great Massingham, Norfolk)
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The Bell at Sapperton (Cirencester, Gloucestershire)
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The Bell (Ticehurst, Sussex)
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The Durham Ox (York, North Yorkshire)
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The Lord Crewe Arms (Blanchland, Northumberland)
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Masons Arms (Branscombe, Devon)
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The Duncombe Arms (Ellastone, Staffordshire)
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The Stackpole Inn (Pembroke, Pembrokeshire)
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The Ferry House (Harty, Kent)
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The Bath Arms at Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)
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Rose & Crown (Barnard Castle, Durham)
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High Corner Inn (Ringwood, Hampshire)
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The Punch Bowl (Kendal, Cumbria)
Why the Stackpole Inn is among the UK’s best cosy pubs
The Stackpole Inn, located in Pembroke, was named among the UK’s top 30 best cosy pubs ideal for cold winter days by The i Paper.
The news outlet explained: “This charming village inn, a short drive from Barafundle Bay, is surrounded by stunning countryside.
“Enjoy cosy interiors with low wooden ceilings, exposed stone walls and a roaring wood-burner.
“Feast on hearty dishes such as rib of local beef, paired with Welsh ale from the slate bar.”
The Stackpole in also comes highly recommended by customers, boasting a 4.5 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 1,203 reviews.
One customer, in a recent review on Tripadvisor, said: “Always one of my all-time favourite places to go, whether that’s a drink, coffee, or food.
“The staff are so friendly and attentive. It’s warm and cosy after a windy, rainy hike along the coast.
“A post-hike pint is a must when I go to Stackpole and this inn accommodates for just that.
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“I have visited many times now and it’s never been anything short of a lovely visit.”
You can also book to stay in one of the Stackpole Inn’s “stylish” rooms which come with “seaside hues and star-gazing windows” to ensure a “fabulous” stay.
Rooms for two are available from £140.