Wild Thyme & Honey

Ampney Crucis, Gloucestershire
Inn
+44 (0)1285 851806
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From
£150 - £550
per night

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village

24 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

This 16th century inn has been utterly transformed: all is smart and serene. Deeply comfy bedrooms overlook a babbling brook, the village cricket ground and rolling fields. Each has a spoiling wet room, many have standalone tubs. The apartment has its own terrace with hot tub and sauna, a downstairs suite is accessible, some interconnect for families.

Start your day with a juice shot, freshly baked pastry and locally sourced cooked breakfast before embarking on country pursuits: shooting, horse riding, fishing. You eat in their sister pub, The Crown, across the smart courtyard. Food follows a farm-to-table philosophy and everything is seasonal. Book the private dining room or a fun alfresco globe for a special occasion.

Borrow some Hunters or a brolly and hop on the Thames Path; visit National Trust properties: Bibury, Lodge Park and Chedworth Roman Villa are nearby. Return for a snazzy cocktail at the bar.

We think you'll love

The delicious food - it's all seasonal and locally produced
Exploring the Cotswolds: pottering around villages and yomping in the countryside
Feeling like you don't need to lift a finger the entire time you're here

You should know

13 of the bedrooms have freestanding tubs, the others have a walk-in shower only
It's a 5-minute drive to Cirencester for shops

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £150
Surcharges: Rates can be slightly higher over events periods.

14 Suites for 2: From £200
10 Doubles: From £150

Information

Booking information

Check in

3pm

Check out

11am

Other details

Dogs welcome, £30 per day.

Closed

Never.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Dogs

Dogs welcome, £30 per day.

Dog bed, bowl, bin and treats available.

Max. 1 per room - 15 rooms are dog-friendly.

Meals

Breakfast, £25 per person. Lunch & Dinner à la carte.

Reviews

We had such a lovely stay at Wild Thyme & Honey. Their attention to detail was fantastic, down to the kinds of tea we liked and whether we wanted a kettle for the morning. The enormous bath was a particular highlight! Dinner at The Crown was flawless (great atmosphere, delicious food) and breakfast kept us going for most of the day. Will definitely recommend to friends and family if they’re ever wanting a luxurious stay in the Cotswolds.

Samantha, Bristol Sep 2023

A lovely place located on the edge of a beautiful Cotswolds village. Very friendly team and really good food. Dog friendly too. The Crown and the Wild Thyme are essentially the same building, not sure the need for two names. Will definitely return!

Stacey, Somerset Jun 2022

We treated ourselves to a midweek break - it was wonderful! The suite was beautiful and there was real attention to detail in everything. Our Labrador loved it too especially the nice Barbour dog bed that was provided. Staff were friendly and we were offered a drink on arrival. Dinner and breakfast were delicious! Highly recommended.

Florence, Cheltenham Mar 2022

Had such a relaxing stay at Wild Thyme and Honey. Our gorgeous room was designed to a high standard and had lots of extra finishing touches which made our stay even more special! We particularly loved the complimentary sloe gin which we found on arrival. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a Cotswolds stay!

Beth, Crickhowell Feb 2022

The perfect place for a getaway! Beautifully designed spaces to dine, stylish bedrooms and attentive staff. If you are celebrating an occasion, the apartment would be the ultimate treat!

Nicole, Sawday's Inspector Dec 2021

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Location

The neighbourhood

By car, Cirencester is under 10-minutes away, Cheltenham and Stroud both 30 minutes. The Thames Path National Trail wends from the Cotswolds into London; it's a gentle route, easy to hop on and off, through pretty villages and water meadows teeming with wildlife. The Cotswold Way is a 102 mile National Trail running between Chipping Campden and Bath, again easy to hop on and off to enjoy the AONB.

Local points of interest from The Owners

Transport - Bristol Airport and London Heathrow are both, 1 hour and 20 minutes away. Our nearest train stations are Kemble or Swindon.
If you wish to explore the local area we are 10 minutes from Cirencester, Fairford and South Cerney, 15 minutes from Bibury, Lechlade and Cricklade where there is a wealth of local pursuits as well as a selection of shops and art galleries.
Further afield you will find Bicester Outlet Village and Oxford City Centre both 1 hour away. Central London is just over 2 hours away.
If you wish to partake in activities such as Clay Pigeon Shooting, Trout, Game, or Course fishing, Golf, Walking tours, half day and full day driving tours or special dining options please contact us directly and we will be most happy to facilitate.

Introducing

The Owners

The owners have vision and a good eye for design. You're looked after by a friendly, professional, welcoming bunch who are happy to help in any way they can.

Wild Thyme & Honey

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your enquiry details

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

The Owners

Wild Thyme & Honey

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

The Owners

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