The best pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds

Why stay in a Sawday’s pubs with rooms?

✓ Bedrooms you’ll remember. We choose pubs where the rooms deserve as much attention as the food downstairs, whether that means original beams and wonky walls, a freestanding bath, a four-poster bed or a peaceful room looking out over the Cotswold countryside.

✓ Food rooted in the landscape. The Cotswolds are surrounded by brilliant farms, growers, cheesemakers, brewers and producers, and the best pub kitchens make the most of them. Expect seasonal menus, local meat and cheeses, home-grown vegetables and the sort of Sunday roast that makes a walk afterwards feel like a very good idea.

✓ Walks that start at the door. A pub is a particularly good base for exploring the Cotswolds. Follow the Cotswold Way, wander between villages or take a shorter circular route through the surrounding countryside, knowing that a pint and a good meal are waiting when you get back.

A pub for everyone

Meet David Hancock, our chief pubs inspector

David has spent 30 years doing exactly what most people dream of: travelling the UK in search for the best British pubs. He’s edited every Sawday’s Pubs & Inns guide, written for The Sunday Times and Country Life Magazine, and has judged the country’s top pub awards.  

But what makes him truly invaluable is the way he notices the quiet markers of a great pub, like the barman who can proudly trace each pint back to the local brewer, bedrooms that still carry the character of the old coaching inn or village alehouse beneath, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a pub where people feel at home. That instinct is what shapes our pubs with rooms collection today. 

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FAQ’s for pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds

Where are the best places to stay in a pub with rooms in the Cotswolds? 

It depends on the sort of Cotswold escape you’re after. The North Cotswolds are full of famous villages, country walks and excellent places to eat, while the South Cotswolds offer a quieter landscape of rolling hills, market towns and rural pubs. Cirencester, Chipping Campden, Burford, Winchcombe and Stow-on-the-Wold all make good bases for exploring. Wherever you stay, a pub with rooms gives you somewhere characterful to eat, drink and sleep without having to go far.

What food can I expect at Cotswolds pubs with rooms?

The Cotswolds have plenty of excellent local produce, from farmhouse cheeses and locally reared meat to seasonal vegetables, game and locally brewed ales. Many pubs work closely with nearby farms and producers, so menus change with the seasons. And if you’re planning a Cotswold break around food, there are plenty of gastro pubs with rooms where the cooking is every bit as much of a draw as the bedrooms.

Are Cotswolds pubs with rooms good for walking holidays?

Very much so. The Cotswolds are criss-crossed with footpaths, including the Cotswold Way, and many pubs sit within easy reach of beautiful countryside walks. You can spend the day wandering through villages, woodland and rolling hills, then return to a pub for a well-earned pint and dinner. Some of our favourite pubs make particularly good walking bases because you can step straight out into the countryside.

Can I find pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds that include breakfast?

Yes, many pubs with rooms offer breakfast, from a proper cooked breakfast using local produce to lighter options with fresh pastries and coffee. If breakfast is important to your stay, use the breakfast included filter when searching to find pubs where it’s included.

Do pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds serve Sunday lunch?

Many do, and a long Sunday lunch is a very good reason to make a weekend of it. Menus range from classics such as slow-cooked leg of lamb and roast Herefordshire sirloin with horseradish to cider-roasted pork belly with fennel crackling and baked apple sauce. There are thoughtful options for non-meat eaters too, such as butternut squash and beetroot Wellingtons with roast shallots and mushroom gravy. Add a local pint and a bedroom upstairs for a nap afterwards, and you’ve got the makings of a very satisfying Sunday.

Do pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds have parking?

Many of our pubs with rooms offer parking either on the premises or nearby. Use our parking on the premises and free parking nearby filters to find the options that work best for your stay.

Are pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds suitable all year round?

Yes, spring brings blossom, lambs and fresh green countryside, while summer is perfect for long walks followed by drinks in a pub garden. Autumn brings golden woodland and quieter villages, and winter is when Cotswold pubs really come into their own, with open fires, hearty food and cosy bedrooms. There’s no bad season for a pub stay here, just different excuses for ordering another drink.