The Boot

The creak of old floorboards, the smell of breakfast drifting upstairs, and that particular warmth you only get in a proper inn that's been welcoming travellers for generations—The Boot has that lived-in, settle-down feel from the moment you step through the door.

This one's for walkers wanting a hot shower and a real bed after a day on the hills, couples after a cosy weekend base, or anyone who fancies the sociability of an inn but still wants a touch of camping adventure—there are camping pods out back if you're after something between canvas and four walls. Dogs might be welcome, but worth asking ahead. It's open all year, so whether you're chasing spring lambs or dodging winter squalls, there's a roof and a fire waiting.

Inside it's guest house hospitality; outside it's campsite freedom. Campfires are a possibility but check when you arrive—some nights call for a bit of flame and a chair pulled up close. The vibe's friendly, unpretentious, the sort of place where you end the evening swapping stories with strangers who won't be strangers by morning.