The Jacobean Hotel
A Jacobean farmhouse with real grounds to walk
About this hotel
The Jacobean Hotel is a converted Jacobean farmhouse with classic dining and a proper countryside feel, sitting further from The Wave than the arena-side options but rewarding the extra drive with more space to walk a dog around the grounds than any city-centre alternative offers. Families who'd rather trade a few extra minutes in the car for genuine grounds and a quieter setting tend to find this the most relaxing base on this list, since the farmhouse setting keeps traffic noise and other guests further away than almost anywhere else nearby. Free parking and free Wi-Fi cover the basics, and the cosy bar gives owners somewhere relaxed to sit with a dog underfoot in the evening rather than confined to a room.
- Free parking
- Pet-friendly
- Bar and restaurant
- Accessible rooms
Our take
This suits families and dog owners who value genuine countryside grounds and a quieter setting over proximity to the park, and who don't mind the longer drive to The Wave in exchange for real space to relax. Families prioritising the shortest possible journey to the waterpark should look toward the arena-side or near-waterpark options instead of choosing on character alone.
- ✓Walk the farmhouse grounds before setting off for The Wave to tire a dog out properly ahead of a long day alone.
- ✓Book the restaurant for classic dining on at least one evening, since it's a genuine draw rather than an afterthought here.
- ✓Confirm free parking and any pet fee directly with the hotel when booking.
Why we love it
- Genuine Jacobean farmhouse setting
- Real grounds to walk a dog
- Cosy bar and classic dining
- Free parking and Wi-Fi
Why guests love itWe chose this for the grounds mainly, since our dog needed somewhere to properly stretch his legs rather than a car park strip outside a chain hotel. The farmhouse setting was noticeably quieter than anywhere closer to the arena, and the classic dining in the restaurant was a genuine highlight rather than just a convenient option. The longer drive to The Wave each day was a fair trade for how relaxed the evenings felt.