Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds
Searching for the best pubs with rooms in The Cotswolds? My guide features 10 of my favourite cosy boltholes to help you find the perfect place to stay on your trip.
The Cotswolds is undoubtedly my favourite destination in the UK. Known for its rolling hills, fairytale villages, and honey-stone cottages, it feels like you’ve stepped back in time.
The area is also home to some of my favourite places to stay in the UK. There’s something for everyone here, from luxury spa hotels to quaint airbnbs.
But my number one recommendation for your visit is to find a pub with rooms. Pub food in The Cotswolds is not typical, expect Michelin-star chefs, locally sourced produce, and ever-changing menus.
And what better than whiling away the evening with a delicious plate of food and a bottle of wine, and then only needing to walk a few steps to your bed?
Everywhere on this list is somewhere I’ve either stayed in or have on my wish list. You’ll only find boutique, design-led properties. Here’s 10 of my favourite pubs with rooms in The Cotswolds.
1. Double Red Duke
Clanfield | Rated 9.0* “Superb” | Dog friendly
Bourton Rd, Clanfield, Bampton OX18 2RB
Double Red Duke is one of the best pubs with rooms in The Cotswolds. Nestled in the sleepy village of Clanfield, it’s just a short drive from the stunning Cotswolds villages of Stow-on-the-Wold, Lower Slaughter, Bibury and Burford.
The former grain store has been lovingly restored throughout, with 19 individually designed rooms, many with freestanding baths. There’s a beautiful beer garden with outdoor bar, and a treatment room offering massages and facials.
Continental breakfast is included in your stay and it’s more than enough to sustain you for the day. Choose from cereal, pastries and local jams, or boil your own eggs for a heartier meal. There’s cooked breakfasts too, you’ll just need to pay extra for them.
There’s a brilliant all-day menu – order a fresh coupe cocktail and nibble on the sea scallops with garlic crumbs, grilled bone marrow oysters and courgette & mint flatbread.
After dinner, there’s plenty of cosy corners tucked around the building, perfect for sipping on a cocktail with a game of cards.
2. The Swan
Ascott-Under-Wychwood | Rated 8.8* “Fabulous” | Dog friendly
4 Shipton Rd, Chipping Norton OX7 6AY
The Swan is located in charming village of Ascott-under-Wychwood, and is one of the best pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds. The 16th century coaching inn retains plenty of original features, with a log fire and bundles of character. Outside there’s a terrace with its own bar perfect for the summer months.
There’s 8 individually designed bedrooms, and they have a real homely feel about them, almost as if you’re staying over at your Grandma’s house.
Downstairs, there’s a real focus on good quality food. The menu is so well curated I found it nearly impossible to choose what to order when I stayed last year.
Using locally-sourced ingredients from nearby farmers, make sure you order the chorizo popcorn, and the ox cheek, stout & oyster pie with creamed potato and gravy.
3. Artist Residence
South Leigh | Rated 8.9* “Fabulous” | Dog friendly
Station Rd, South Leigh, Witney OX29 6XN
Artist Residence is known for their design-led hotels, featuring good food and carefully curated art. They have 5 locations across the UK, and their Cotswolds bolthole is the most magical of them all. The fairytale-like 16th-century inn is predominantly a pub with rooms, with a cosy shepherds hut tucked away in the garden.
Their rooms are my favourite on this list, with plenty of space, quirky details and freestanding bath tubs. Some even have private terraces perfect for the summer months.
The Mason Arms (the pub underneath the hotel), serves up some of my favourite food in the area. There’s an all-day menu, with ingredients sourced from the Oxfordshire countryside. Expect pub classics such as fish and chips and burgers, as well as more innovative additions like chickpea & spinach tagine, and marinated lamb rump.
4. The Kingham Plough
Kingham | Rated 8.8* “Fabulous” | Dog friendly
The Grn, Kingham, Chipping Norton OX7 6YD
The Kingham Plough is a stunning country pub with rooms in the sleepy town of Kingham, 5 miles east of Stow-on-the-Wold.
There’s 6 individually designed rooms, all with king-size beds and decorated in a rustic style. Some of the rooms have stunning original features like exposed beams and fireplaces, and one has a freestanding bath tub in the bedroom.
The Kingham Plough is known for its excellent food and drink. It champions the best local and seasonal ingredients, including Herefordshire beef, fish and shellfish from the Cornish Coast, Salt Pig charcuterie and Cacklebean eggs.
To accompany the food, there’s an excellent selection of local beers and craft ales. The pub itself is totally charming – everything you’d expect from a cosy Cotswolds hideaway. There’s also an outdoor seating area for the summer months.
5. The Wheatsheaf Inn
Northleach | Rated 8.4* “Very Good” | Dog friendly
The Wheatsheaf Inn, W End, Northleach, Cheltenham GL54 3EZ
Located in the market town of Northleach, The Wheatsheaf Inn is one of the best pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds.
This 17th century inn has a restaurant, cosy bar, and a stunning beer garden with heaters. And it’s just a short drive from picturesque Bibury, and the popular villages of Burford and Lower Slaughter.
The pub is home to 14 bespoke bedrooms, packed full of original features that give it a really cosy feel. Rooms range from “Cosy” to “Excellent”, with some coming with beautiful freestanding bathtubs.
They offer a seasonal British menu using the best of the local produce, with dishes like dill cured salmon, garlic & parsley hake kiev and spiced cauliflower.
On Sundays, there’s 4 roasts on offer – half Cotswolds chicken, sirloin of Hereford beef, slow roast Kelmscott pork belly & smoked almond and root vegetable nut roast.
6. The Royal Oak
Tetbury | Rated 8.5* “Very Good” | Dog friendly
Cirencester Rd, Tetbury GL8 8EY
The Royal Oak is a cosy pub found in Tetbury, a small town that lies on the site of an ancient hill fort.
There’s 12 individually designed rooms, 3 of which are dog friendly, and all featuring a TV, hairdryer and a kettle. included. Some of the bedrooms have stunning original features like wooden beams and a wood burning stove.
If you’re looking for a slice of luxury, check in to The Oak Lodge. Complete with a super-king bed, a mezzanine, a roll-top bath in the room and a separate rainfall shower, plus two armchairs and a wood burner.
The pub offers a seasonal menu using fresh, local ingredients, as well as a selection of local ales and ciders. Outside there’s a beautiful courtyard garden, as well as the “Tavern on the Green”, a heated, covered area to drink.
The Royal Oak is ideally located for visiting Castle Combe, which is often described as the prettiest village in England.
7. The Methuen Arms
Corsham | Rated 8.8* “Fabulous” | Dog friendly
2 High St, Corsham SN13 0HB
The Methuen Arms is an award winning pub with rooms dating back to the 1600s. Much of its original character and charm is retained throughout its 19 beautiful bedrooms and country pub.
Rooms range from the cosy “Snug” to the spacious “Studio”, nestled in the eaves with a separate living area. Each bedroom is complete with Bramley toiletries, mini fridges, Roberts radio, Smart TVs and a safe.
The pub uses ingredients from local suppliers to create an innovative menu. Expect pub classics such as beer battered fish and chips as well as more unusual offerings like the roast potato gnocchi, with leeks, truffle and a crispy free-range egg.
Outside is a stunning beer garden – the perfect place to relax in the summer months. It’s also where you’ll find the pubs kitchen garden, the produce of which is used throughout their menu.
The Methuen Arms is just 10 miles from the beautiful city of Bath, and 15-minutes from stunning Castle Combe.
8. The Old Stocks Inn
Stow-on-the-Wold | Rated 9.3* “Superb” | Dog Friendly
The Square, Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1AF
The Old Stocks Inn is found in the idyllic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, just a 15-minute drive from Chipping Campden.
It’s home to 16 bedrooms, with all different sizes to suit your budget and group size. Some bedrooms open onto the garden terrace and have freestanding tubs. The rooms retain the original features of the 17th-century building, combined with more modern touches that give them all a light and airy feel.
Ian Percival heads up the pub kitchen, and has two AA rosettes under his belt, so you can expect brilliant food here. Using locally sourced ingredients, the menu offers a variety of delicious starters, mains and desserts. Breakfast is also included in the room price.
The location of this pub doesn’t get much better, right in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold. Famed for its antique shops and boutiques – it’s one of the larger towns in The Cotswolds and there’s plenty to see and do.
9. The Wild Rabbit
Kingham | Rated 4.5*/5 | Dog Friendly
Church St, Kingham, Chipping Norton OX7 6YA
The Wild Rabbit is one of the best gastro pubs in The Cotswolds, and getting a room reservation here (or even a table in the pub) isn’t easy. Part of the Daylesford estate – one of the UK’s most sustainable organic farms, the focus here is on locally-sourced and organic ingredients.
If you do manage to book one of the bedrooms here, it’ll be well worth it. They’re design-led, with rustic country interiors and neutral finishes.
Plus, the award-winning restaurant is undoubtedly one of the best in the Cotswolds. There’s a bar and terrace serving up snacks and a selection of more casual, classic pub dishes. The dining room is a more formal setting, boasting an open kitchen with an ever-changing menu.
Choose from dishes like charcoal grilled monk fish, miso pumpkin dumplings, and grilled ribeye steak. If you just fancy a light bite, there’s a bar menu serving snacks like sausage rolls, french onion soup, charcuterie boards and salads.
10. The Fox at Oddington
Oddington | Rated 4.4*/5 | Dog friendly
High St, Lower Oddington, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0UR
The Fox at Oddington is a beautiful village pub with rooms, just a 5-minute drive from Stow-on-the-Wold. The owner is Carole Bamford, who’s behind The Wild Rabbit & Daylesford Farm.
Most of the ingredients are sourced from Daylesford, so you can expect a fresh, seasonal menu using the highest quality produce.
On the main menu, choose from dishes like buttermilk fried-chicken wings, organic venison, beetroot orzo and Hereford rib eye steak. They also do a selection of wood-fired sourdough pizzas, sides and plenty of delicious desserts.
The 6 bedrooms here are seriously stunning, individually designed and inspired by the Cotswolds countryside. All of the bedrooms have linen sheets, organic cotton bath robes, in room mini bars and the highest quality mattresses, toppers and pillows.
Some rooms have four poster beds and free-standing bath tubs. The Fox is definitely not your average pub with rooms above it, it’s a luxury hotel with an intimate feel.
If you fancy getting out and exploring, there’s 10 bikes available to rent directly from the pub.
Hopefully you’ve found this guide to the best Cotswolds pubs with rooms helpful. The area’s home to some of my favourite places to stay in the UK, so I’m sure you’ll find somewhere perfect for you.
