There's no shortage of pretty towns in The Cotswolds, but Chipping Campden is especially lovely with a graceful main street lined with postcard-perfect cottages in the Cotswold's golden-stone, where many of the best places to stay in Chipping Campden can be found. We've also tracked down some options that are just outside the town if you perfer a more rural stay. From pubs with rooms to luxury hotels, there really is an option to suit everyone here.

Part of the grace of the town can be attributed to its relative wealth. This was a big wool centre in the Middle Ages and the 'Chipping' part of the name comes from 'cheapen' or market, denoting the town's market town status. You can't miss the grand 17th Century Market Hall in the middle of the High Street and an impressive 14th Century wool merchant's mansion.

As well as grand residences and the extraordinary gardens of Hidcote, just four miles from town, the area around Chipping Campden is also home to several old mills, one of which became a centre for Charles Ashbee's Guild of Handicrafts, an important chapter in the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th Century.

The village is a hugely popular destination especially during the busy summer months. So if you want to book a room in one of the best places to stay in Chipping Campden you'll have to plan well ahead.

The Best Places to Stay in Chipping Campden

For luxury

• The Cotswold House Hotel is a 25 room Regency era hotel with a useful mix of modern technology and attractive antiques - there's a beautiful grand spiral staircase up to rooms which have Bang & Olufsen TVs. Downstairs there's a choice of public rooms including a fine dining restaurant and a more modern bistro. There are also two acres of well tended gardens for guests to enjoy.

Best Pubs with Rooms in Chipping Campden

• The Seagrave Arms dates back to 1740 and is a commanding, double-fronted property with some beautiful original features. Think open fireplaces and flagstones. There’s also excellent locally sourced food and prize-winning trout fishing nearby.
• The Ebrington Arms is located in a pretty village just outside Chipping Campden. There are five luxuriously appointed rooms that are the epitome of rustic chic, plus downstairs you'll find hearty pub fare and locally brewed beer.

For a restaurant with rooms

• Woolmarket House is a stunning property attached to the well-known Mediterranean eaterie, Michaels. The four rooms have been beautifully done with designer fabrics and antique furnishings, all of which perfectly complement the property's historic quirks - think wooden beams and sloping ceilings. A stylish central stay.

Best Pubs-with-Rooms

• The Ebrington Arms is an atmospheric British village pub, with five rooms, a nice little restaurant, and owners who brew the own beer. The decor lets this lovely old building take centre stage, with exposed stone and beams, and old fireplaces featuring prominently, paired with simple, solid furniture in pale wood, and creamy colours. The location is perfect for exploring, and the hearty food will help fuel your adventures. Our Gurus enjoyed summer in the garden.

For great value

• The King’s Hotel is a handsome hotel boasting 19 modern rooms and an award-winning, oak-beamed restaurant showcasing local ingredients.

Prefer an Apartment or cottage?

• If you’d prefer to stay in an apartment or private cottage we recommend you visit our online partner booking.com.

Travel Information

• Birmingham International Airport is the closest airport to Chipping Campden and is well connected to the rest of the UK and Europe. From there it’s a short, scenic drive south. Or you can arrive by train to Moreton-in-the-Marsh, just five miles away from Chipping Campden. You’re also just ten miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and about 15 miles from Oxford.
• If you want to hire a car - which we highly recommend if you want to stay in Chipping Campden and see more of The Cotswolds - we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars.
• The Cotswolds is one of those destinations where every season has something to warrant a visit. In winter it’s quiet, perfect for bracing walks and sitting by a roaring fire in the local pub. In spring you’ll see the daffodils. In summer there’s sunshine and plenty of buzz and in autumn the charing colours are spectacular.

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