The King’s Head Inn

Winners of the Good Pub Guide ‘Pub of the Year 2018’, ‘Inn of the Year 2020’, and ‘Inn of the Year 2021’ this idyllic 16th century Cotswolds pub is gloriously situated on the picturesque village green in Bledington.

Owners Archie and Nicola Orr-Ewing have devoted an extraordinary amount of time and energy to restoring and improving this beautiful pub – described in The Sunday Times as ‘The classic English country pub that one always hopes to find but seldom does’.

Cotswold stone walls, old oak beams and flagstone floors create a stunning interior, with the inglenook fireplace dominating one end of the bar. Open fires welcome you in the winter, while in the spring and summer, the gloriously picturesque village green with the brook running through it – and the ducks and bantams wandering freely – creates an idyllic setting for the inn.

Meet the Chef

Head chef, Giles Lee has worked in many high profile establishments, including at L’Ortolan in Shinfield and at the French Horn in Sonning (both of which hold three AA Rosettes).

He cooks in an exciting and original way to produce very traditional British food with an added spark of imagination. Giles relies on the freshest of ingredients and wherever possible uses locally sourced and organic produce to create the best quality dishes for his guests.

The King’s Head Inn has two AA rosettes and features in the Good Food Guide making its restaurant extremely popular.

Al Fresco

In the heart of the Cotswolds, The King’s Head’s setting overlooking the village green, complete with an array of flowers and a collection of bantams and ducks on the babbling brook is a delight, whilst the inn’s lovely patio area is an idyllic spot to enjoy the wholesome, traditional English food.

The Kings Head Inn has twelve rooms which are equally divided between The Inn and The Courtyard accommodation.

Special offers are available throughout the year.

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Explore the area:

Daylesford Farm Shop  is only a short drive away and the perfect place to pick up organic products for a loved one, or yourself! For those who have a passion for real and honest food, a day spent at Daylesford Farm Cookery School is an absolute must. From classic courses such as quick and simple suppers to more specialised courses like nose to tail butchery, you’ll find practical and imaginative courses to suit all interests and abilities on this 2350 acre organic farm set in the idyllic Cotswolds..

Slightly further afield, 20 minutes from The King’s Head Inn is the Cotswold Wildlife Park and gardens, home to some of the country’s most fascinating wildlife. Get up close and personal with giraffes or Chilean flamingos, or even catch a glimpse of the elusive Asiatic lions. Within the surrounding countryside there’s a wealth of sleepy historic markets towns and villages, reachable by bike, which are available to hire from the Inn.

Alternatively, guests will be spoiled for choice with the excellent 3 golf courses that are 20 minutes drive away.

• Wychwood
• Cotswolds Club Chipping Norton
• Burford Golf Club