Ancient House

The timber frame creaks gently upstairs — this place has been putting travellers up for centuries, and you can feel the weight of all those stories in the old beams and worn flagstones underfoot.

It's a proper guest house stay, though they've added a camping pod or two for anyone who fancies a bit more independence without giving up a proper mattress. Good option if you're touring and want flexibility — maybe a night under cover after wild camping elsewhere, or testing the waters before committing to canvas. Dog owners should ring ahead to check the policy, and the same goes for campfires if you're in the pod — rules might depend on the season or which pitch you're on.

Inside you'll get that B&B warmth — tea, toast, someone who knows the local walks — but without the full guesthouse fuss if you're podding it. Open all year, so it works for winter boltholes as well as summer tours. It's one of those in-between places that's harder to pin down than a pure campsite, but sometimes that's exactly what you need.