The Ship in Brancaster topped the regional list in The Times and The Sunday Times’ guide to the 50 Best Places to Stay in the UK. Siobhan and Catriona Peyton took over the pub, which dates back to 1790, last May. "The new owners of the Ship have reimagined the Med-inspired menu, bar and bedrooms, ensuring that this coastal inn in Brancaster will float your boat," the judges said of the pub. Claire Irvin, head of travel at The Times and The Sunday Times, added: "The highly anticipated unveiling of this year's Best Places To Stay awards arrives like a breath of much-needed fresh air. Earlier this year, The Ship was also praised as the Evening Standard's pub of the week.

Source: The Times March 09, 2026 14:48 UTC