Dog-friendly The Winning Post in Berkshire is a delightful 18th-century pub and is set in the gorgeous village of Winkfield. With lots of cosy nooks and crannies, original stone floor and huge open fire the pub has rural charm by the bucketload. Best of all, it’s no effort at all to get to for those escaping the big smoke, being just an hour’s drive from London. There are fabulous walks abound for you and furry friend in nearby Windsor Great Park, Windsor Castle, Ascot, Eton and Henley, and the Guards Polo Club is close by too – so plenty of choices. That is, of course, if you manage to leave the pub itself which has stylish and comfortable rooms, a cosy pub serving excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere.