Overview
With its honey-coloured stone, quaint village green and
babbling brook, this quintessential 16th-century former cider house
is the personification of rural Cotswold charm. Alongside its
pretty exterior, its rustic interior boasts flagstone floors,
low-hanging beams and roaring fires, making this the perfect
bolthole for a reviving rural break.
Archie and Nicola Orr-Ewing have been at the helm for over 20
years - they revitalised the place, kept its rustic appeal, added
12 sumptuous bedrooms, and have deservedly won several Pub of the
Year Awards. It's still the kind of place where popping in for a
pint or a glass of wine is positively encouraged, with the dashing
terrace garden - flourishing borders, water feature, pergola - a
fabulous spot if the mercury is up, or sit out front and gaze over
the green.
The inn is also a sought-after foodie destination too, serving
honest British food within historically authentic rooms. Pictures
of country pursuits and a mounted antler or two reflect what the
food is all about - unpretentious, British-inspired dishes with the
focus on seasonality and traditional flavours.