The Thatched Pub Project
There are over 500 Thatched Pubs in England and Wales
Let's visit them all!
Thatched Pubs of 2022 in order visited
Part 1 January to July

Keepers Cottage, Kentisbeare

205. Keepers Cottage, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2EB
Top rate Jail Ale from the barrel at this popular roadside pub.

Cross Keys, Totternhoe

206. Cross Keys, Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2DA
Excellent Timmy Taylors in the inglenook snug.

Crown, Houghton Regis

207. Crown, East End, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 5LB
Busy, friendly, Dunstable local.
Keg beer only at the time of our visit.

Old Moat House, Limbury

208. Old Moat House, Moat Lane, Limbury, Luton, Bedfordshire LU3 1UU
A former moated mediaeval manor house with a spectacularly beamed roof.
Part of M&B's Stonehouse chain. Keg beer only.

Five Bells, Royal Wootton Bassett

209. Five Bells, Wood Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 7BD
Very impressive side street local. Recommended.

White Hart, Wroughton

210. White Hart, High Street, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9JX
Neat Butcombe pub.

Sun Inn, Coate

211. Sun Inn, Marlborough Road, Coate, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 6AA.
A tricky one this but the Sun Inn's thatched garden shed/summer house is a substantial structure and this buoyant pub has to be included.

George and Dragon, Long Hanborough

212. George and Dragon, 133 Main Road, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8JX
Something for everybody at this hugely enjoyable local pub.

Plough, Finstock

213. Plough, The Bottom, Finstock, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 3BY
Welcoming, comfortable, multi-roomed village pub.

Plough, Rede

214. Plough, Rede Road, Rede, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4BE
A quality pub, both inside and out.

Wheelhouse, Naughton

215. Wheelhouse, Whatfield Road, Naughton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7BS
Surely the lowest beams so far at this immaculate village pub with dominoes to double nines. A must do.

Swan, Monks Eleigh

216. Swan, The Street, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7AU
A superb renovation and a perfect environment for a pint of Mole.

Cock Inn, Brent Eleigh

217. Cock Inn, Lavenham Road, Brent Eleigh, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9PB
Stunning two roomed interior for a pint or two of quality ale and a round of Shove Ha'penny.

Cock Horse, Lavenham

218. Cock Horse, Lavenham, 37 Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9SA
Impressive thatch at this well positioned pub in the mediaeval wool town of Lavenham.

Swan, Lawshall

219. Swan, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4QA
Quirky decor and a good local trade.

Horseshoes, Cockfield

220. Horseshoes, Stow's Hill, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0JB
A sensational pub in every way. Note the crown post roof.

Half Moon, Grendon

221. Half Moon, Grendon, 42 Main Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 1JW
Fantastic to find this village pub trading again after a tricky time in the property market.

White Hart, Llanddarog

222. White Hart, Llanddarog, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire SA32 8NT
A truly exceptional home brew pub.

The Swan, Sherborne St John

223. The Swan, 3 Kiln Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HS
A Chef and Brewer group pub with a pleasing beer choice.

Portsmouth Arms, Hatch Warren

224. Portsmouth Arms, Hatch Warren Lane, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4RA
Impressive Hall and Woodhouse new build pub (1997) with thatching details above the bar.

Ginger Fox, Albourne

225. Ginger Fox, Muddleswood Road, Albourne, Hassocks, Sussex BN6 9EA
Very upmarket pub with fox and pheasant on the ridge.
Known as the Shaves Thatch Inn for many years.

Thatched Inn, Keymer

226. Thatched Inn, Grand Avenue, Keymer, Hassocks, Sussex BN6 8DH
Pleasing design of the 1950's................so probably counts as new build!
Interesting rethatching photos from 1982 and 2014.

Crab and Boar, Chieveley

227. Crab and Boar, Wantage Road, North Heath, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8UE
Some nice touches to this isolated, downland, upmarket pub.
Known as the Blue Boar, (with an interesting story), for many years.

Wheatsheaf, Chilton Foliat

228. Wheatsheaf, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford, Wiltshire RG17 0TE
Attractive Wiltshire pub in decorative Flemish bond serving quality local ales.

Red Lion, Crick

229. Red Lion, 52 Main Road, Crick, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7TX
Thatched coaching inn full of character. Recommended.

Millstone Hare, Southam

230. Millstone Hare, Dallas Burston Polo Club, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2DL
Imaginative new build pub (2016) on an impressive equestrian site with great views of all events.
No draught bitter, cask or keg, at the time of our visit.

Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead

231. Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4QA
Old Heavitree House with a huge mediaeval inglenook and excellent beer.

Thatched Tavern, Maidencombe

232. Thatched Tavern, Steep Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4TS
Jurrasic Coast pub basking in a rebirth.

Linny Inn, Coffinswell

233. Linny Inn, Ridgeway Lane, Coffinswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4SR
Busy, welcoming, family run pub.

Treguth Inn, Holywell Bay

234. Treguth Inn, Holywell Road, Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5PP
Lots of charm to a fascinating pub in a very old farmhouse.

Old Albion, Crantock

235. Old Albion, Langurroc Road, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5RB
Photogenic, nautical themed pub, handily placed for spectacular coastline.

Smugglers Den, Trebellan

236. Smugglers Den, Trebellan, Cubert, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5PY
Impressive, dog friendly pub, with a long bar supported by barrels.

Shipwrights Arms, Helford

237. Shipwrights Arms, Helford, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6JX
Top rate, very nautical, Helford Creek experience.

New Inn, Manaccan

238. New Inn, Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6HA
Three distinct areas to this perfect village pub with a ship's mast supporting the bar.

Old Inn, Mullion

239. Old Inn, Churchtown, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7HN
A superb St Austell Brewery pub with a spectacular dart board.

Blue Anchor, Helston

240. Blue Anchor, 50 Coinagehall Street, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8EL
One of the finest, if not THE finest, pub in the world.

Red Lion, Mawnan Smith

241. Red Lion, The Square, Carwinion Road, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5EP
Character everywhere in this excellent
multi-roomed pub

Pandora Inn, Restronguet Creek

242. Pandora Inn, Restronguet Creek, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5ST
If you are looking for superlatives they are all found here!
Astonishing display of model ships.

Wheel Inn, Tresillian

243. Wheel Inn, Tresillian, Truro, Cornwall TR2 4BA
Recently refurbished with a perfect creekside beer garden.

Punchbowl and Ladle, Penelewey

244. Punchbowl and Ladle, Penelewey, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QY
Another gem with something for everybody at the Punchbowl and Ladle
as we complete our visit to Cornwall.............Thatched Pub Heaven!

Drewe Arms, Broadhembury

245. Drewe Arms, Broadhembury, Honiton, Devon EX14 3NF
Thatched estate village extraordinaire and a real mediaeval feel at the Drewe Arms.

Ship Inn, Pinchbeck

246. Ship Inn, Northgate, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 3SE
An excellent all round pub and our gateway to the Fens.

Thatched Cottage, Sutterton

247. Thatched Cottage, Pools Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 2EZ
Low beams and good ale.

Palmers Ale House, Long Sutton

248. Palmers Ale House, 46 Market Place, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 9JF
An old, significantly renovated, town centre pub named after Dick Turpin.
Palmer was his mother's maiden name and also his alias.

Old Ferry Boat Inn, Holywell

249. Old Ferry Boat, Holywell Front, Holywell, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4TG
A very old pub indeed, dating back to 968 or possibly to 560.
With idylic riverside moorings on our water based tour of Cambridgeshire.

Poacher, Elsworth

250. Poacher, 1 Brockley Road, Elsworth, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 4JS
Decoratively thatched and very accommodating village pub.
Thatched bus shelter across the road.
For many years known as the Fox and Hounds.

Golden Ball, Boxworth

251. Golden Ball, High Street, Boxworth, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 4LY
Attractive village setting and Charles Wells ales.

Three Tuns, Fen Drayton

252. Three Tuns, High Street, Fen Drayton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SJ
An impressive half timbered pub with a long history.
Wonderful thatched pub sign of three wooden beer barrels.

Axe and Compass, Hemingford Abbots

253. Axe and Compass, High Street, Hemingford Abbots, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 9AH
Spectacular thatched village, spectacular thatched pub.
Spectacular leaning chimney.

Maids Head, Wicken

254. Maids Head, 12 High Street, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5XR
Village local with a comfortable feel.
Unusual entrance through the fireplace of an old chimney.

Red Lion, Soham

255. Red Lion, 17 High Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5HA
Recently renovated pub with its bar now at the back.
No cask beer at the time of our visit.

Red Lion, Grantchester

256. Red Lion, 33 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF
Complex thatch and a well located for the riverside walk from Cambridge.
A most enjoyable visit.

Six Bells, Fulbourn

257. Six Bells, 9 High Street, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 5DH
A great pub to live nearby. Inclusively modernised.

Three Horseshoes, Madingley

258. Three Horseshoes, High Street, Madingley, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 8AB
Stunning exterior and a modernised interior. Recently re-ridged.
Thatched Village Hall across the road.

Old Crown, Girton

259. Old Crown, 80 High Street, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 0QD
Pleasing construction of 1840's design with a Fine Cambridge Ales plaque on the front wall.

The Elm, Abbots Ripton

260. The Elm, Moat Lane, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2PD
Painstakingly renovated estate pub.

Three Horseshoes, Wistow

261. Three Horseshoes, Mill Road, Wistow, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2QQ
Vibrant, buzzing, Cambridgeshire local.

White Hart, Warboys

262. White Hart, 35 High Street, Warboys, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2TA
Interestingly shaped pub with a bowling green adjacent.
Recently renovated.

Tollemache Arms, Harrington

263. Tollemache Arms, 49 High Street, Harrington, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 9NU
Long Charles Wells pub with its bar by the rear entrance.
Impressive views from the large garden.

Rose and Crown, Trent

264. Rose and Crown, Trent, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4SL
Idylic, beautifully maintained, Wadworth pub serving an excellent pint.

Rose and Crown, Longburton

265. Rose and Crown, Longburton, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Flags out for a Jubilee Weekend and a regional Pub of the Year certificate proudly displayed on the bar.

Bridport Arms Hotel, West Bay

266. Bridport Arms Hotel, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4EN
Large, character, Palmers complex, wonderfully situated beside Bridport Harbour and the beach.
The Palmers thatched brewery is also nearby.

Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock

267. Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock, Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4QZ
Busy pub with a full range of Palmers ale.

Crown Inn, Puncknowle

268. Crown Inn, Church Street, Puncknowle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9BN
Nice feel to this lovely country pub.

Half Moon, Melplash

269. Half Moon, Melplash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3UD
Another enterprising, well developed, Palmers pub.

Brace of Pheasants, Plush

270. Brace of Pheasants, Plush, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7RQ
Beer from the barrel at this impressive village pub.

Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton

271. Thimble Inn 1, 14 High Street, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7TD
Attractive Palmers pub with the River Piddle flowing through the garden.

Royal Oak, Cerne Abbas

272. Royal Oak, 23 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7JG
Lots to appreciate here. A must do pub in a must do town.

Uncle Toms Cabin, Wincanton

273. Uncle Toms Cabin 2, High Street, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9JU
Great town centre pub and another amazing thatched building survivor.
The town centre thatched pubs are one of the surprises of the project.

Red Lion, Babcary

274. Red Lion, North Street, Babcary, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7ED
Quantock Pale Ale was the choice in this lovely old building.

Kingsdon Inn, Kingsdon

275. Kingsdon Inn, Chapel Hill, Kingsdon, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7LG
Well kept Butcombe Original at the neat, attentive, Kingsdon Inn.

Warton Arms, Woodmansey

276. Warton Arms, Hull Road, Woodmansey, Beverley, Yorkshire HU17 0TH
A creditable Marston's new build pub of 1998.
"It fools most people" was a fun comment from behind the bar.

Acorn, Nuneaton

277. Acorn, Camborne Drive, Horeston Grange, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 6GU
Another Marston's new build from 1997, stylishly built around a central timber frame.

Royal Oak, Over Stratton

278. Royal Oak, Over Stratton, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5LQ
Pleasingly atmospheric with stone pillars and a dark stone floor.

Rising Sun, West Bagborough

279. Rising Sun, 1 Milton Cottages, West Bagborough, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3EF
Outside seating lining the main street and a pleasing selection of local ale.

Royal Oak, Winsford

280. Royal Oak, Halse Lane, Winsford, Minehead, Somerset TA24 7JE
Long considered "the ideal country inn".
Trending to upmarket.

Thatched Inn, Ilfracombe

281. Thatched Inn, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9PG
A top rate experience at a fascinating pub.
Amazing pint and half pint mugs from a past ownership hang above the bar.

Grove Inn, Kings Nympton

282. Grove Inn, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9ST
A truly exceptional Devon pub.

Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt

283. Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9NS
Another top rate pub experience.
Loved the barrel chairs.

Copper Key, North Tawton

284. Copper Key, Fore Street, North Tawton, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2DT
A real surprise here. A renovation with a difference and a wonderful welcome.

Kings Arms, Winkleigh

285. Kings Arms, The Square, Fore Street, Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8HQ
Great location in the village square.
One of four thatched Kings Arms in Devon.

Stag Inn, Rackenford

276. Stag Inn, Town Lane, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8DT
Caught in a rethatch with ongoing renovation to an upmarket standard.
Devon Dreamer ale on tap.

Royal Oak, North Gorley

287. Royal Oak, Ringwood Road, North Gorley, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 2PB
Superb New Forest pub in a commonland setting.

Old Beams, Ibsley

288. Old Beams Inn, Salisbury Road, Ibsley, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3PP
A deceptively large main road pub with its own brew, Old Beams Amber Ale from the Piddle Brewery.

Royal Oak, Fritham

289. Royal Oak, Fritham, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7HJ
Fantastic beer at this wonderful pub.
Character bench mark on an outside wall.

Cuckoo Inn, Hamptworth

290. Cuckoo Inn, Hamptworth, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2DR
Astonishing New Forest estate pub and an unquestionable must do.
Visited on this occasion on a New Forest cycling tour.

Lamb Inn, Nomansland

291. Lamb Inn, Forest Road, Nomansland, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2BP
Two fine thatched porches qualify this well kept pub for the thatched pub project.
Attractive commonland location on a county boundary.

Green Dragon, Brook

292. Green Dragon, Canterton Lane, Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7HE
A character interior to this busy, recently rethatched, Wadworth pub.

Sir John Barleycorn, Cadnam

293. Sir John Barleycorn, Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 2NP
Spectacular rethatch to a lovely looking pub that has evolved from a row of cottages.

Smugglers Haunt, Ferndown

294. Smugglers Haunt, Ferndown, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 9BB
A large Whitbread Beefeater pub on the edge of the Bournemouth suburbs.

Fox and Hounds, Canford Bottom

295. Fox and Hounds, Fox Lane, Canford Bottom, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2EQ
A Greene King Chef and Brewer pub serving quality Abbot Ale.

Old Thatch, Ferndown

296. Old Thatch, 285 Wimborne Road West, Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7NW
An amazing entrance, an attractive wooden interior and a varied selection of ale.

Coach and Horses, Sutton Scotney

297. Coach and Horses, Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 3JH
A well cared for coaching inn with accommodation in a former thatched fire station alongside.

The Duke, Clifton

298. The Duke, Main Street, Clifton, Oxfordshire, OX15 0PE
Impressive village pub deeply thatched to the rear.
Also known as The Duke of Cumberland's Head.

George Inn, Barford St Michael

299. George Inn, Lower Street, Barford St Michael, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 0RH
An eye catching renovation and an impressive entry in the Good Beer Guide.

Red Lion, East Chisenbury

300. Red Lion, East Chisenbury, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6AQ
Local Stonehenge ale at this well presented pub with a horse rail.

The Swan, Enford

301. The Swan, Long Street, Enford, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6DD
With its pub sign straddling the road this village inn is another must do.

Royal Oak, Charlton

302. Royal Oak, Charlton Road, Charlton, Andover, Hampshire SP10 4AJ
Well cared for, partially thatched, Greene King pub with two very separate areas.

Old Bell and Crown, Hatherden

303. Old Bell and Crown, Hatherden Lane, Hatherden, Andover, Hampshire SP11 0HT
Wadworth pub with a cottage like front garden and attractive main bar.

Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute

304. Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute, Andover, Hampshire SP119DX
Stunning, tucked away, 13th Century pub that is bound to impress.

Lamb Inn, Urchfont

305. Lamb Inn, The Green, Urchfont, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4QU
Much enjoyed the IPA at this well kept Wadworth house.

Ship Inn, Upavon

306. Ship Inn, 10 High Street, Upavon, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6EA
Well positioned free house with the church bells ringing away at the time of our visit.
Dart players particularly well catered for.

Royal Oak, Easterton

307. Royal Oak, 11 High Street, Easterton, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4PE
A great pint at another lovely village pub.

Waggon and Horses, Beckhampton

308. Waggon and Horses, Beckhampton, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1QJ
A superb roadside coaching inn and a flagship Wadworth house. A real gem.
Amazing drawers for horse medicine above the bar.

Red Lion, Avebury

309. Red Lion, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1RF
Another stunning pub, this time for its incredible location within the Avebury stone circle.
A Greene King Chef and Brewer pub with a personalised bitter.