The Cotswolds is arcadian England. Centuries of interplay between man and nature are expressed in its landscape: tapestries of fields; managed woodlands; splendid churches standing testimony to a rich, sheep-shaped past; 4,000 miles of dry-stone walls that are not only boundaries but shelter wrens, mice and more. Easily accessible from London and the Midlands, the area is perfect short (or even long) break territory.
What’s more, there’s a glorious range of bucolic old pubs offering congenial accommodation; think crackling fires in stone fireplaces, delicious cuisine based on local produce and characterful bedrooms. From the Kings Head in picturesque Bledington to The New Inn at tucked-away Coln St Aldwyns, here is our pick of the best Cotswold pubs with rooms.
