Can't help on hotels etc. as it's ages since I've been. However UTV ran a top ten series last year which should give some pointers. http://www1.u.tv/newsroom/indepth.asp?pt=e&id=13033

I would recommend a visit to the Crown Bar. It's owned by the National Trust and was recently restored to its former glory. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main...nliquorsaloon/