Holiday question

[vilakins]

During our holiday, we want to stay in reasonably comfortable accommodation but not spend a lot. Can people tell me, are B&Bs a good cheap way to go, or are pubs a better deal? I heard of people on hiking, sorry, rambling holidays just turning up at village pubs and getting a room. Is this likely and easy? We'll have a rental car so we can drive to the next village easily enough.