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12 of the Best Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds

The Swan Hotel

For many people The Cotswolds is England at its most charming. Honey coloured villages with an assortment of thatched cottages and graceful mansions and churches are connected by meandering roads which edge around hills, dales, woods and rivers. Peace, beautiful views and the promise of an impeccable cream tea or pint of real ale at the end of the day is what visitors to The Cotswolds find. And for a lot of us that’s just what we’re looking for. The popularity of The Cotswolds means that there’s a lot of choice when it comes to accommodation, and unfortunately, not all of it is worth the asking price. But our Guru’s recommendations for 12 of the best pubs with rooms in The Cotswolds are all just as good as they look in the photos.

Russells of Broadway

The Cotswolds is littered with elegant country house hotels, but we believe that this quintessentially English region is best seen the old fashioned way, staying in great coaching inns or pubs with rooms. In our hand selected properties you’ll find a warm welcome, great food - some of it award-winning, cosy rooms - many with breathtaking views, and the opportunity to get some personalised advice on how to get the most out of this beautiful area.

12 of the Best Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds

The Best Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds for Walkers

New Inn at Coln

  • The New Inn at Coln is a 17th century coaching inn with 13 modern, comfortable rooms and an award-winning restaurant and bar. Perfect for walkers and well positioned in a very pretty village.

The Best Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds for Foodies

Russells of Broadway

  • Russell’s of Broadway is a chic little restaurant-with-rooms in the postcard-perfect village of Broadway. It has seven large rooms with high ceilings and exposed stone walls. The superb cuisine is modern European.
  • The Feathered Nest is a gastro-pub with four, newly added, rooms. Traditional, practical and countryfied, you’ll also find a lush garden and a 3 AA Rosette awarded restaurant.

The Best Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds for Couples

The Swan Hotel

  • The Swan Hotel is a beautiful, 17th century coaching inn on the River Coln in the popular village of Bibury. The 22 rooms have cracking fires in the winter, while in summer the gardens are spectacular. The decor features gingham, floral-upholstery and four-poster beds.
  • The Village Pub in Barnsley, is a gastro pub with six welcoming rooms, some with four-poster beds. The Village Pub is brought to you by the owners of Barnsley House, which is just across the road, and has beautiful facilities that pub guests are also entitled to use.

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Kings Head

  • The King’s Head is a characterful country inn with 11 simple, homely rooms stuffed with wonderful bric-a-brac finds and curiosities. Scenic and great value.
  • in a village just outside Burford, The Swan Inn, is an elegant riverside inn with 11 boutique-style bedrooms and a fine, seasonally changing British menu.
  • The King’s Arms in Didmarton, near Stroud, is a traditional, 17th century coaching inn which has been stylishly converted. There are just six rooms, decorated with antiques, four-poster beds, George Stubbs paintings and sheepskin rugs. There’s great pub food and real ale, and rooms start from only £85 per night.
  • The Ragged Cot is a lovely 17th century inn in a beautiful spot overlooking 600 acres of National Trust land - perfect for long walks. There are just nine rooms. The menu is seasonal and very good.

The Best Value Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds

The Porch House

  • The Porch House in Stow-on-the-Wold claims to be Britain’s Oldest Inn, and it’s been around since 947, so it’s got a good case. Inside the Heritage Listed building are 13 stylish rooms with exposed stone walls and beams and roll top baths. The rooms rate starts from around £90 per night.
  • Tetbury’s Hare and Hounds Hotel was very much a country pub with rooms, but is now calling itself an hotel, so it’s up to you whether you think it qualifies for this list. Its 42 rooms do deserve to be included for their great value - they start from around £100 per night - and the pub is good value too.
  • The Bell at Stow is a good option if you're on a budget. Lovely rooms, excellent food and a buzzy pub atmosphere make this a great Cotswolds base. Doubles start from £99 including breakfast.

If you haven’t found your idea of the best pub with rooms in The Cotswolds on our Guru’s list of 12 of the Best Pubs with Rooms in the Cotswolds you could:

12 of the Best Pubs with Rooms in The Cotswolds

  • New Inn at Coln Cirencester, The Cotswolds 13 rooms from £140

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.
    Great walks  -  Good for walkers.
    Traditional
    Romantic  -  Good for couples.
    Restaurant
    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays, Michelin Travel

    17th century coaching inn. Modern, comfortable interior. Award-winning restaurant, bar, terrace. See More

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  • Russell's of Broadway Broadway 7 rooms from £165

    Foodies  -  The restaurant is the main focus of the hotel and serves modern cuisine with an emphasis on local produce cooked to perfection.
    Country Escape  -  A charming escape set in Englands most picturesque village, with seriously stylish interiors and wonderful service.
    Sights nearby  -  Visit the pretty Cotswold villages of Chipping Campden, Burford, Bibury, Moreton in Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Woodstock.
    Great walks  -  The famous 95-mile Cotswold Way from Chipping Camden to Bath runs through the village.
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    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    A chic restaurant-with-rooms in a picture-perfect Cotswold village. Large rooms with high ceilings, exposed stone walls and crisp white linen. Modern bathrooms some with free standing baths. Superb Modern European cuisine. Complete countryside perfection. See More

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  • The Feathered Nest Burford (Nether Westcote) 4 rooms from £180

    Restaurant  -  3 AA Rosettes. AA Notable wine list
    Views  -  views over the Evenlode Valley.
    Traditional
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    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    Newly converted inn in the modern gastropub with rooms tradition - practical and countrified, with lush garden, simple, cosy bedrooms and gourmet cooking. See More

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  • The Village Pub Barnsley, The Cotswolds 6 rooms from £140

    Inn
    Great walks  -  Barnsley House's immaculate gardens, opposite the hotel, aswell as Westonbirt and Batsford Arboretums are all worth a stroll.
    Sights nearby  -  Cirencester Park and The Church of St. John the Baptist are both located in nearby Cirencester.
    Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
    RestaurantGardenPet friendlyDisabled accessParking
    Recommended by  -  Sawdays, Good Hotel Guide

    Brought to you by the owner's of Barnsley House, the Cotswold's most sought after hotel, the facilities of which you can enjoy. Gastro pub does not do the restaurant's gourmet menu justice. The rooms are similarly welcoming and stylish, some with four poster beds, tartan throws and lounge areas. See More

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  • The Swan Hotel Bibury, The Cotswolds 22 rooms from £160

    Sights nearby  -  The famous Blenheim Palace, birth place of Winston Churchill, is arguably the country's best stately home.
    Private Hot Tub  -  Whooper Garden Cottage Suite has its own private garden with hot tub.
    Great walks  -  Walk through the village to the postcard worthy Church of St. Mary.
    Fishing  -  Catch some trout in the River Coln, just opposite the hotel.
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    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    With views over the River Coln this 17th century coaching inn is a welcoming Cotswolds abode. Crackling fires in the winter and viridescent gardens in the summer: the menu is similarly seasonal (and locally sourced). Rooms have an instantly cosy feel with fourposters, gingham and floral upholstery. See More

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  • King's Head Burford 11 rooms from £110

    Country Escape  -  A traditional inn - the inexpensive alternative to a country house hotel.
    Restaurant  -  Gastropub cooking with 2 AA Rosettes
    Great walks  -  Beautiful country walks
    Quirky  -  Full of junk shop finds
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    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    A cosy and characterful traditional English Inn. With simple, homely guest rooms and fine pub food - The King's Head offers guests are proper countryside getaway. Lovely scenic walks in the heart of the Cotswolds and outdoor activities available to those looking for something extra. See More

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  • Horse and Groom Moreton in Marsh, The Cotswolds 5 rooms from £75

    Local exploring  -  An ideal base for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds, with charming Moreton in Marsh just down the road.
    Sights nearby  -  Moreton in Marsh, Chipping Camden, Broadway and Stow on the Wold are all close by
    Restaurant  -  Award winning cuisine featuring local produce, much of it grown on site.
    Great walks  -  There is lovely walking for all abilities on the doorstep.
    RestaurantGardenParkingNo pets
    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    Informal restaurant with rooms cum gastro pub in the now familiar mould; towny style, a buzzing bar and restaurant, and a small number of smart bedrooms. Five individually designed rooms in contemporary classic style, plus award winning food - a perfect laid back base for exploring Cotswold country. See More

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  • The Swan Inn, Burford Burford 11 rooms from £120

    Country Escape  -  A traditional English Inn in the heart of the Cotwolds.
    Traditional  -  Individually styled bedrooms in a classic yet contemporary style.
    Great walks  -  Explore the Cotsolwds - an area of natural beauty
    Local markets  -  Daylesford Organic Farmshop and Spa.
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    Located in a pretty little village, seemingly lost in time - this riverside inn offers elegant boutique bedrooms, a fine seasonal British menu and charming riverside cottages. Chickens freely roaming the garden and Mitford memorabilia add a unique charm to this quaint Cotswold retreat. See More

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  • The Ragged Cot STROUD, Gloucestershire 9 rooms from £85

    Country Escape  -  Surrounded by bucolic Gloucestershire there are plenty of 'country' activities - and lots of pubs.
    Romantic Break  -  The perfect hidey hole for a weekend break in the country.
    Great walks  -  The National Trust lands of Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are prime walking territory.
    Local markets  -  The market town of Minchinhampton hs awash with farm stalls and antique shops.
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    Lovely 17th century inn in a beautiful rural spot overlooking 600 acres of National Trust common land. Comfortable rooms and an excellent seasonal menu complete the stay. Fuel yourself for long walks in the country and wind down with an evening by the fire. See More

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  • The King's Arms Didmarton, Gloucestershire 6 rooms from £90

    Value chic  -  At the King's Arms stylish rooms which can be had for as little as £75 per night B&B.
    Local exploring  -  Ideal if you want to explore the wider Cotswolds.
    Sights nearby  -  A wide range of places to visit close by including Badminton House, Highgrove House and Westonbirt Arboretum
    Great walks  -  The Cotswolds is great walking country and there are many routes close by the King's Arms
    RestaurantGardenPet friendly

    The King's Arms is a traditional 17th century coaching inn in the heart of the Cotswolds. Stylish rooms with feature walls of George Stubbs paintings, antique furniture, four posters & cosy sheepskin rugs. Or cottages for groups or families. Great British pub food, real ale and excellent value too! See More

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  • The Porch House Stow-on-the-Wold 13 rooms from £99

    Historic  -  C.947A.D. England's oldest Inn.
    Value chic
    Restaurant  -  Gastropub style menu featuring locally sourced produce.
    Outstanding location  -  In the Cotswolds: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    RestaurantGardenPet friendlyParking

    Britain's Oldest Inn (c.947AD) offers thirteen comfortable and stylish rooms in its English Heritage listed building. Think exposed beams, exposed stone walls, roll top baths and Nespresso coffee machines as standard. The perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds and great value for money. See More

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  • Hare and Hounds Hotel Tetbury, The Cotswolds 42 rooms from £125

    Romantic Break  -  With lovely rooms and superb food, this is ideal for romance. Book the Magnolia Suite for your private outdoor hot tub
    Local exploring  -  Tetbury is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds
    Restaurant  -  Fine dining in the Beaufort Restaurant which has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes
    Local markets  -  The historic Cotswold market town of Tetbury is only two miles away.
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    The Hare and Hounds is a traditional Cotswold country house hotel. The newly refurbished rooms and suites have an air of elegance and surround a delightful courtyard. The restaurant's creative menu is popular with locals and visitors alike. A smart but relaxed getaway amid stunning countryside. See More

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  • The Bell at Stow Stow-on-the-Wold (Stow on the Wold) 13 rooms from £99

    Local exploring  -  A great base from which to explore Stow and the surrounding Northern Gloucestershire countryside.
    Great walks  -  The surrounding area is full of wonderful walking routes such as the Cotswolds Way.
    Restaurant  -  Recommended.
    RestaurantParking

    Easy-going and comfortable, The Bell at Stow ticks all the boxes. Great rooms, excellent food served in the restaurant and an atmospheric pub combine to make it a great base for a weekend away in the Cotswolds. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Wednesday, 3rd January 2024