A 17th century travelers' inn updated with modern day comforts. We stayed on 2 separate occasions -…read morethe first night, we struck gold with a spacious room that included a soaking tub, sofa and coffee table, and writing desk. On our return, we were in a smaller room but it was equally comfortable. The front desk staff are excellent. We loved sitting in the gardens having cocktails, and would recommend the restaurant for breakfast or dinner. The location is perfect, right in the center of the historic town and just a few short, walkable blocks from the train station.

Being American, we never get to see these type of establishments, where the pub, restaurant, and…read morelodging are all In one place. Seeing as how we loved every bit of this place, this is now the standard by which all other places will be judged. They went out of their way to ensure he had an early breakfast because we had to depart early. The pub was a great place to relax and it was nice and relaxing. Hope to come back again with my wife so she can experience perfection.

I loved my stay here. The room was really spacious, with an outside entrance to the room. We ate…read moredinner here as well and the food was phenomenal. We arrived early before check in, so they allowed us to hold our bags in a room until check in. The hotel is central, right across the street from the bus station and a 6 minute walk from the train station. A perfect central spot if you want to explore the Cotswolds.

This review is the the restaurant that is part of the Redesdale Arms Hotel. Gayle and I enjoyed a…read morenice late Lunch here after arriving in Moreton-in-Marsh from London. That Lunch was around 3 PM and we very much appreciated that their kitchen was open all day. We were seated within a nice cozy room by a fireplace, which allowed us to settle in, relax, and talk about our walks ahead. Very few people come to the UK for the food (or the weather) and in hindsight we had several solid, albeit somewhat unremarkable meals during our 2 weeks in the UK. Our Redesdale Lunch version was a Longhorn Beef Burger for both of us, plus white wine for Gayle and a wee pint form me. It was the right choice at the right time, and part of a very enjoyable meal together. A few UK cultural observations: 1. Most restaurant tabs have an optional service charge attached, usually between 9 and 13%. As we live in a tipping culture, we accepted the charge, paid our bill and moved on. 2. Most tap beers are at room temperature and I favored the bitter version, as this version was a bit darker and robust. If I wanted more, Guinness was usually available. Beer at the bar is often dispensed via a pumping action vs. a straight tap. A given Pub would also feature a local set of bears or ones representing the chain owning them. 3. There is practically no pressure to turn tables in a restaurant or be in any hurry to have you pay the tab. A lot of the time, we got up ourselves and found the person to pay.

We chose Stow Lodge in Stow on the Wold for our stay in the Cotswolds in part because it had ground…read morefloor accommodation available, in a cottage across the lawn from the main lodge, which was formerly the Rectory of a well-known church, and partly because the lodge was set back from the main square, yet near shops, restaurants and pubs. Our cottage, No. 30, was about 180 pounds B&B, VAT included. It was larger than most rooms, with a living area, sleeping area with king bed (a bit soft), a small sitting room and a front patio overlooking the back of the lodge. Stow may not be the quaintest or most charming of the Cotswold villages, and the main Square is being taken over by a larger and larger parking lot. However, it is handy to be able to easily walk to attractions such as the medieval St. Edward's Church, Grade I listed with its remarkable door flanked by huge yew trees, and to places to shop and eat and drink. Stow is handy to visit other nearby villages, if you have a car or can spring a pretty penny for a hire taxi. As to Stow Lodge, it is the kind of places that just looks and feels very, very English. Indeed, although it was high season for tourism (August 2023) nearly all the guests appeared to be British. Besides us, there was one apparently American family and one evening a group touring in vintage Bentleys stopped for the night (one of the Bentleys, a 1929 4 1/2-liter, was owned by an Australian.) This Bentley surely would bring 300,000 pounds or more if offered for sale. Most of the guests, like us, were, shall we say, older? Nearly everyone staying the the small lodge had dinner in the very English dining room (think roast beef on Sunday, fried whitebait for appetizers, and roast lamb). You could have a drink in the bar or the in the sitting room with overstuffed leather sofas, but dinner started exactly at 7 pm. The room came inclusive of a full English breakfast, with eggs either fried, scrabled or poached, served promptly at 8 am. Service at this family-owned inn was friendly, cheerful and efficient. Everything was very clean, and the lodge is well run.

We had a wonderful but too short of a stay at the Stow Lodge a hotel. Located in the town center…read more(big parking lot) this rustic Lodge has the most courteous staff we have encountered on our trip throughout England. The room was clean and well appointed, the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom seem to have been updated. Dinner at the Hotel restaurant was delicious. I had a breast of duck with roasted potatoes and green beans. Breakfast(off menu) was included with our stay. I had the Full English, a pot of coffee juice and toast. The waitstaff was great. Hotel also has a bar and serves afternoon tea that you can enjoy in the fireside lounge. I definitely recommend the Stow Lodge Hotel.

Lovely location and beautiful gardens. We enjoyed our stay at the Lamb Inn. The highlight was the…read morewonderful breakfasts and dinners at the restaurant. Staff was amazing and service was top notch. We had to depart early in the morning each day and they were very accommodating to open the kitchen early for us.

I lived in England for several years and on several occasions, I stayed at this hotel and ate in…read morethe restaurant. This is a brilliant place and is like stepping back into time.  It has terrific ambiance, and the food is great. It is almost like coming inside a Harry Potter film set.  The place is extraordinarily beautiful and if you are in Oxfordshire I highly recommend a visit. One gets a well-heeled clientele here.

Great lunch, wine was cold, burger was juicy, espresso a bit bitter but the desert was…read moreexceptional!! Others had great meals too and their deserts were fantastic too! We will be back. I would say the only down side was the service, they did not check if all was OK and we had to go in search of our own sauces.

We loved Old Stocks Inn for dinner. We all loved our first dishes, bok choy, heirloom tomatoes, and…read moreCaesar salad. Main courses were just as delicious. We all had the catch of the day with scrumptious risotto. And for dessert, wonderful strawberries and cream and chocolate mousse. My mother also has sever celiac disease (gluten allergy) and they were amazing accommodating her needs and making sure there was no cross contamination. Additionally, after looking around the property we began to wish we were staying there instead of our hotel across the way.

This Hotel came highly regarded of which we saw parts. The gardens in the back our pretty, the…read morebuffet breakfast was generous, staff were pleasant, and the downtown location was very convenient. However, overall hotel room comfort did not meet expectations. When we checked in, our room was very hot due to the sun coming in the windows. The AC didn't work properly and the front desk was very slow in finding someone to solve the problem. Because we faced the street, it was too noisy to have the windows open at night to get fresh air. Perhaps I would have felt differently if given a room in the back with a view of the gardens. This was our least favorite hotel out of the six we stayed in during a 7-day walking tour.

This review is particularly for Afternoon Tea at FIG restaurant only…read more We stopped by after strolling around Chipping Campden without making prior reservation. The staffs were courteous and kindly checked for availability for us. We then were greeted and seated soon after. The service at Fig was great. The tea selections are great. The High Tea set are delicious and quite a lot! I actually enjoyed the scones quite a lot even though I don't like it that much in the States. Quality, Service, and Experience definitely worth more than 22£ per person.

What a luxury cabin vibe! This spot perfectly blends cozy charm with upscale dining. We stopped in…read morefor lunch during a day trip and were impressed from start to finish. The service was excellent, and the ambiance--both stylish and inviting--felt like a hidden gem. We had the gnocchi, Sunday roast, drinks, and panna cotta--everything was delicious. The panna cotta was a bit overwhelming on the lemon flavor for me, but I think that is how its intended to be. The boutique hotel setting adds to the charm, with a spacious front and back patio tucked away from the crowds.

Gayle and I recently enjoyed a pleasant Lunch on the Patio at the Dial House Hotel. The weather…read morewas warm and sunny, and best of all our table provided a buffer from the Bank Holiday crowds at Bourton-on-the-Water. We can't recall what Gayle ordered, while my choice was some sort of tandoori chicken dish. My pint of local beer and her class of chardonnay were also at the table. Everything tasted good, even more so with a relaxing atmosphere and interesting table neighbors. Service was pleasant, but oddly fast on the food coming out, while slow for the drinks. Rest rooms were available inside the hotel for customers, which is kind of a big thing when you're within a very crowded downtown.

Located in a lovely village with good walks surrounding it, The Bell offers delicious food (the pie…read moreof the day was very good) at reasonable prices. Nice interior too, although the service could have come with a bit more of a smile.