The Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, on the border of County Durham has “inglenook fireplaces and a vaulted crypt bar.”
It comes as The i Paper published the must-visit list from Sawdays, who have picked their “favourite UK inns to warm you this winter”.
You can see all 30 cosy pubs located around the UK here.
Why is The Lord Crewe Arms among best pubs to visit this winter?
The experts shared: “The Lord Crewe Arms, once the abbot’s lodge, is a cosy haven with ancient flagstones, inglenook fireplaces and a vaulted crypt bar.
“Enjoy hearty seasonal dishes in atmospheric spaces.
“After a brisk walk, retreat to sumptuous bedrooms with stone walls, real fires and deep baths. Pair it all with fine wines and local ales.”
Choose from “great burgundies and clarets”, while ales range from Allendale’s Golden Plover to Nel’s Best from High House Farm.
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Its profile on Sawdays also reveals: “Local lad Paul Johnson has returned from working alongside Nathan Outlaw and running his own pub in Wylam to showcase the very best of local and seasonal produce on his menus.”
Rooms for two are available for £204.
Meanwhile on Tripadvisor, The Lord Crewe Arms has an impressive 4.5/5 rating from almost 1,000 reviews.
A recent guest posted: “We’ve just had the nicest 2 nights stay at the Lord Crewe, everything was perfect. All of the staff were excellent which made our stay really special. The food and the wine was outstanding and worth every penny!
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“Blanchland is a beautiful area, I would definitely recommend The Lord Crewe Inn for that special treat!
“I would also like to thank all of the staff for helping us get out of the really snowy car park, can’t wait to return.”
Another wrote: “Lovely place. Fantastic building. All the staff were excellent and the service was first class. The food was excellent. I made a major error with the booking (booked the wrong month). The staff sorted it without fuss. We felt nothing was too much trouble. Rooms lovely. The bar is great and has a local atmosphere. Great beer too! Will definitely be back in the near future.”