Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel  

In the riverside heart of Salisbury, this 4-star hotel perches by the River Avon with direct views of Salisbury Cathedral. Cathedral Close, the Magna Carta Chapter House and the Salisbury Museum are steps away, and Stonehenge is about 17 km down the road.

This converted 13th-century coaching inn keeps original wooden beams and an oak bar with a winter log fire. Rooms range from original beamed chambers to river-view rooms and include LCD TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries; terraces and a garden look out over the Avon.

Three bars and a waterside restaurant serve food and drinks all day, plus afternoon cream teas. On-site perks include complimentary wireless internet in public areas and rooms, self-parking (charges may apply), concierge, laundry and dry-cleaning, wedding and event facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Wake up to river-breeze mornings and cathedral glimpses.

Two meeting rooms, a business centre and conference/event facilities make this a smart choice for meetings. Express check-out and event support are available, with complimentary wireless internet throughout.

The waterside restaurant focuses on regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with buffet breakfast options and limited room service. Bars include a characterful oak-beamed pub area where the log fire is lit in winter, plus daytime menus serving cream teas and coffee.