Quick! Weekend away, southern England. Where to?

[HJ40]

Impromptu weekend away this weekend with DH. Where should we go within 3 hours of SW London?

Not bothered about fancy facilities or anything luxurious, just looking to escape. Ideally I'd like a room with a view and somewhere within walking distance of a pretty high street for a mooch through shops and to get dinner.

In my head it's perhaps a pub with rooms in a separate block so it's not noisy.

Don't mind either a sea views or a countryside view. I appreciate the desire for a view is slightly at odds with my desire to be able to walk to shops or dinner.

Any genius ideas?

The Avon Gorge Hotel in Bristol has far ranging views but is in Bristol, yet close to The Downs and Ashton Court for walks.

Budget? I've stayed at the hotel du vin at the Avon Gorge, it's ok. Nice view if you get a room with one and near shops and restaurants.

Rye?
Folkestone? - has got quite arty recently, Margate-style revival
Cotswolds

We enjoyed a short stay at the King's Head in Cirencester.
You have to park in a public pay carpark though.
Lots of nice shops and places to eat, good Roman history museum, stuff to do in general area.

I’d probably go to Windsor, do some nice riverside walks, there are lots of nice hotels and shops in Windsor and Eton

Portsmouth! Historic dockyard is excellent. Lots of pubs and shops close by. Spinnaker Tower. Spice Island. Sea view but not overly expensive.

Good pubs with rooms:

The Double Red Duke is amazing but not near any shops

https://www.countrycreatures.com/double-red-duke/

I liked The Litton in Radstock but again, it's not near shops

https://thelitton.co.uk/

Bath Priory is nice.
https://www.thebathpriory.co.uk/

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Moonraker hotel in Bradford on Avon via Booking.com. £109 - lovely old school hotel. You can pop into Bath as only 8 mikes away (the Bath hotels are mental money even for rubbish on Fridays and Saturdays)

Bradford itself is lovely too and has some lovely restaurants and bars/pubs

Lyme Regis?

Thank you.

Budget ideally no more than £150/night.

I'd prioritise views over being close to shops/restaurant as long as there's food on site for one evening. We can drives if needs be.

Lewes

https://www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk/sleep
This place is nice, Canterbury, 5 min walk from shops, food is lovely.

The mermaid in Rye!

Lots booked up. Perhaps unsurprising if they're lovely!

Whitstable ?

Salisbury.
Rye
Wimborne Minster

Exeter the Mercure Hotel by the cathedral is lovely and right next to all the shops, a few minutes walk away is the Quay with loads of bars and restaurants too

Struggling on finding views. I just want to be able to sit and read my book whilst looking out over some fields or the sea.

@HJ40 didn't you like the one I posted in Bradford on Avon? That's in the countryside -

Any of The Pig Hotels would be nice but not sure on cost.

Alfriston is lovely. Went there in half term. Wonderful countryside, near the sea, great pubs, interesting shops and a cute National Trust property. And free parking and lots of loos!

thebyre.co.uk we stayed here. Lots of books and a fab view!

Bailiffs court Sussex

Arundel is a nice little town, lovely pituresque buildings and surrounded by nice countryside so likely some good views to be had

We have stayed here OP and it was gorgeous - available on booking.com at £109 or £139 and the food is fab too with lovely staff

Just outside Christchurch

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