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Gloucestershire is the green heart of England, a county of thatched cottage villages, architecturally splendid towns and cities and the lush Forest of Dean and gently rolling vistas of the Cotswolds. There are plenty of great old inns and elegantly refurbished pubs and restaurants with rooms in Gloucestershire, and Gloucestershire’s 20 best pubs with rooms are some of the nicest places to stay in this county. There’s nothing like mingling with the locals, or exploring the region’s walking trails, and enjoying fine food and ale in the evenings without having to find your way back to your accommodation.
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Our Guru’s list of 20 of Gloucestershire’s best pubs with rooms includes a converted Georgian mansion in Chipping Campden and several walker’s idylls in postcard perfect Cotswolds villages.
20 of Gloucestershire’s Best Pubs with Rooms
Gloucestershire’s Most Romantic Pubs with Rooms
- The King's Arms is a traditional 17th century coaching inn in the heart of the Cotswolds. Stylish rooms feature George Stubbs paintings, antique furniture, four poster bed and cosy sheepskin rugs. Or you can book a cottage for a groups or families. The menu is rife with British pub food, real ale and it's great value as well.
- The Lion Inn in Winchcombe has been carefully decorated and has eight beautifully presented rooms which make the most of this charming building’s original features. In the warmer weather the restaurant and bar spill out onto the patio and there are a good selection of fine wines and real ales on offer.
- The Swan Hotel is a welcoming 17th century coaching inn with views over the Cotswolds' River Coln. This is the kind of inn you'll find crackling fires in the winter and verdent gardens in the summer. The menu is similarly seasonal, and locally sourced, and rooms have an instantly cosy, rural feel with fourposters, gingham and floral upholstery.
- The Masons Arms is a beautiful inn made from distinctive Cotswolds stone, in a charming spot near Cirencester. The feel inside is contemporary and chic with classy, white-washed bedrooms and a stylish restaurant, and the food here is a real highlight.
- The Ebrington Arms is a charming village pub offering that quintessentially British experience. Atmospheric and luxurious rooms are dotted with well placed antiques set against white washed walls. The best have roll top baths. The restaurant serves hearty fare by a roaring fire and the owners even produce their own beer. I know!
Gloucestershire’s Best Pubs with Rooms for Walkers
- Close to the Cotswolds Way, The Seagrave Arms, in Chipping Campden is a double fronted Georgian property with some lovely original features - think flagstone floors and open fireplaces. Close to Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham, and great for fisher-folk, plus the locally sourced food is top notch.
- The Ragged Cot is a lovely, 17th century inn in a beautiful spot overlooking 600 acres of National Trust land around Stroud. There are nine comfortable rooms and a modern bar and restaurant specialising in seafood.
Gloucestershire's Best Pubs with Rooms for a Rural Escape
- The Hare and Hounds Hotel on the edge of Tetubry is a traditional feeling country house hotel with 19 freshly refurbished rooms and suites and a popular local restaurant and pub. Rooms start from around £100 per night.
- The Cat and Custard Pot Inn is a classic English pub in the heart of the Cotswolds. The seven rooms are comfortable and full of character, with goose down duvets and deep baths, while the restaurant serves excellent cuisine using local produce, and the bar has an array of tasty ales.
- The Sheep on Sheep Street is set in the historic market town of Stow on the Wold. This property boasts chic renovated interiors and spacious accommodation featuring king sized beds and en suites. Only one dog-friendly room so be sure to check in advance! Locally sourced food. A lovely unfussy stay!
- The Churchill Arms is a 17th century pub tucked away in the sleepy village of Paxford, just ten miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Its five boutique rooms have comfy beds and exposed wooden beams, and terrific food and local ales are served up downstairs.
Gloucestershire’s Best Family Friendly Pubs with Rooms
- Northleach’s The Wheatsheaf Inn is an old inn recently converted and imaginatively decorated. There are 14 comfortable rooms, great food, a pretty, enclosed garden, a rustic treatment rooms and a cask ale bar. Try the deviled kidneys from the breakfast menu.
- The Old Stocks Inn in pretty Stow on the Wold is a traditional country inn with a modern twist which caters well for families. There's a family room with triple bunk bed and games console and there's a great kids menu too.
The Best Pubs with Rooms in Gloucestershire for Foodies
- The New Inn at Coln is a 17th Century coaching inn, with modern, comfortable interiors, an award winning restaurant, a roaring fire and a selection of Gloucestershire's best ales.
- The Five Alls at Filkins is a glorious country pub acclaimed for its food, beautiful gardens and cosy, rustic rooms.
Gloucestershire's Best Restaurants with Rooms
- The Bull Hotel is a stylish pub restaurant with rooms in the heart of pretty Fairford. Perfect for a weekend away exploring the Cotswolds. Sister to the Five Alls at Filkins and the Plough at Kelmcott.
- The Horse and Groom is a sort of restaurant-with-rooms cum gastro-pub in picturesque Moreton in Marsh. The decor is quite modern and the five bedrooms are smart. And the food is award winning.
Gloucestershire’s Best Value Pubs with Rooms
- The Porch House in picturesque Stow on the Wold, claims to be Britain’s oldest inn, dating from around 947. It is Heritage Listed and definitely historic - think exposed beams, exposed stone walls and Nespresso machines in each of the 13 rooms. This is a great Cotswold’s base and very reasonably priced.
- The Holford Arms is a great spot for a weekend in the countryside. Set amidst beautiful Cotswolds scenes, the inn offers lovely rooms, an atmospheric pub and delicious food in the restaurant. Boutique camping options available for people looking for an al fresco option.
- From first glance, The Bell at Stow embodies a traditional Cotswolds Inn. An elegant building made from beautiful Cotswold stone, the inn is right in the heart of the sleepy Stow-on-the-Wold. This is a place that focuses on doing the simple things well, from its thoughtful and elegant decor to its delicious food.
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20 of Gloucestershire’s Best Pubs with Rooms
