Ferry Boat Inn, Cornwall
Gazing across oyster beds in the Helford River, surrounded by wooden banks and sloping fields, the Ferryboat makes full use of its dreamy location. Outside, there’s a scenic terrace and beachfront seating.
Inside, the 300-year-old pub nods to its nautical heritage with vintage sailboat pictures, coastal art and old buoys. The farm-to-table fare, including homemade pub classics, sets walkers up for a four-mile amble along the photogenic South West Coast Path to Maenporth. Stop off to explore the National Trust’s magical Glendurgan Garden and ancient cherry laurel hedge maze. ferryboatcornwall.co.uk