Here's a selection of cosy countryside hotels around the UK, perfect for a weekend break that won't break the bank.

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  West Arms Hotel

  Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Denbighshire, North Wales

  Unspoilt traditional 16th century inn with superb food in the foothills of the Berwyn Mountain.

  15 rooms from $113

  Other Activities  -  Guided off road quad biking by arrangement.

  Four poster beds  -  For romantics.

  Kayaking  -  Available locally.

  Great walks  -  Good for walkers.
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  Gurnard's Head Hotel

  Zennor, Cornwall

  A magnet for walkers looking for tranquillity, an informal coastal gastropub with simple accommodation, full of character.

  7 rooms from $161

  Exclusive offer  -  Sunday lunch special

  Great walks  -  Excellent coastal walks to St Ives

  Restaurant  -  Excellent locally sourced food

  Views  -  Sweeping coastal views

  Seaside  -  Ideal for a seaside holiday.

  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays
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  The Crown and Castle

  Orford, Suffolk, Suffolk and Essex

  TV hotelier Ruth Watson's own excellent hotel in village centre, next to the castle, with seaviews on Suffolk Coast, good value with decent restaurant.

  18 rooms from $209

  Restrictions on children  -  No children under 4, not under 8 in restaurant

  Views  -  You can choose seaviews or castle views

  Sailing  -  Can be booked nearby.

  Seaside  -  Ideal for a seaside holiday.

  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays
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  Charles Bathurst Inn

  North Yorkshire

  Spectacular views of the Yorkshire Dales from this convivial converted 18th-century inn. Light modern rooms, hearty food, great walking and cycling country.

  19 rooms from $174

  Great walks  -  In the middle of the Dales

  Views  -  Great views from hotel

  Remote  -  Off the beaten track.

  Fishing  -  Excellent fishing nearby.
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  Stapleton Arms

  Buckhorn Weston, Dorset

  A reinvention of the English country pub, boutique style. Original highlights - wooden beams, inglenook fireplaces - retained, with addition of stylish, freshly designed rooms.

  4 rooms from $145

  Restaurant  -  Excellent Sunday roast and breakfasts

  Great walks  -  Maps, wellies and picnics can all be provided.

  Lively  -  Buzzy in the evenings and at weekends

  Romantic  -  Good for couples.

  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Sawdays
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  Sun Inn

  Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

  Characterful and ancient town pub with rooms in charming market town near the Lake District and the Dales. Popular with locals for its award winning menu. A great base for serious walking, but need a car.

  11 rooms from $159

  Local exploring  -  Great base for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

  Inn  -  Authentic market town pub

  Lively  -  Popular with locals

  Full of character

  Recommended by  -  Sawdays
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  Horse and Groom

  Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds

  Informal restaurant with rooms cum gastro pub in the now familiar mould - towny style, a buzzing bar and restaurant, and a small number of stylish bedrooms.

  5 rooms from $193

  Lively  -  Hip and happening.

  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

Written by  Fiona Duncan, posted Wednesday, 17th February 2010