Set among the rolling Cotswold hills, our four countryside pubs with rooms give handsome old buildings a fresh chapter. Think timber beams, uneven floors and a proper bar at the centre of it all – the kind of place where the fire is lit and no one is in a hurry to leave.
A country escape should always involve a well-kept pint and something generous on the table. Whether you’re calling in for one at the bar or settling in for supper by the fire, our kitchens champion seasonal produce from farmers and makers we know by name. Sunday Roasts are non-negotiable and served with all the trimmings. Mornings call for strong coffee and breakfasts that set you up for muddy boots and long walks.
We’ve never been ones to turn down a reason to assemble a crowd. From hotly contested pub quizzes to chef-led suppers, summer barbecues and the odd bat-and-ball rivalry, our calendar is rarely quiet. Whether you favour thoughtful cooking or a guided tour through the wine list, our events add a bit more fun to your week – locals and weekend escapees alike.
‘The Wild Duck is your new Cotswolds local’
The Double Red Duke awarded 4th place in the National Pub and Bar Awards Industry’s Choice Award
Somebody always ends up organising it. It lands on a desk in October, usually with a headcount that keeps changing and a brief that amounts to “somewhere everyone will actually enjoy.” That’s a harder job than it sounds, since an office Christmas party has to…
Christmas in the Cotswolds
The fires are lit and Christmas will be here before we know it. If you`re starting to think about plans, here`s what`s on at each of our pubs this year…
@doubleredduke
Open right through the festive season, Christmas Day included, so you can leave the hard work to us this year. Festive Feasting menus from late November for groups of 8, and rooms if you fancy making a proper break of it.
@masonsarmsclanfield
Our first Christmas with the bedrooms open. Roaring fires, the very best beers on tap and plenty of room for your festive party or a catch-up with friends. Christmas lunch is served just over the road at the Duke.
@thewildduckewen
Our very first Christmas at the Wild Duck, and we`re open throughout. Boxing Day walks, wreath making, chestnuts on the fire… and rooms upstairs for anyone not quite ready to go home.
@doublereddukebv
It`s not all shopping at Bicester Village. A festive set menu with Norfolk Bronze turkey, braised Hereford beef and Christmas pudding, plus great spaces for the office party.
Tables, rooms, menus and vouchers via the link in bio 🎄🔥
#CountryCreatures #DoubleRedDuke #MasonsArms #WildDuck #TheCotswolds ChristmasInTheCotswolds CotswoldPubs ChristmasParty
Up in the eaves @masonsarmsclanfield 🌿
We`ve wrapped one of our attic bedrooms, sloping ceilings and all, in William Morris`s Snakeshead. It`s a pattern he designed in the 1870s, named after the snake`s head fritillary, a little wildflower that still pops up in the Thames meadows round here.
It seemed only right with Kelmscott Manor, Morris`s much-loved country home, just down the road from us. It`s the place he called "heaven on earth", and inspired so much of his work.
Rooms at The Masons Arms are bookable via the link in our bio.
Interiors by @georgie_pearman
Wallpaper @wmorissandco
A day in cider country 🍎 The Wild Duck team headed to @thenewtinsomerset to discover more about the craft behind one of our favourite local suppliers.
Come for the pint. Stay for the night.
Eight new bedrooms have joined the @masonsarmsclanfield. Full of character dating back to the 17th century, cosy corners and just enough comfort to make heading home feel rather unnecessary.
What a night! We brought three of the UK’s most exciting fire cooks to the Cotswolds for a long-table feast of wood smoke, glowing coals, brilliant food, good drinks and even better company.
A big thank you to @anaortiz_chef, @_millerprada and Oli Brown for joining us for an incredible evening @doubleredduke 🔥
Sometimes all you need is a night away…Good food, a cosy room, countryside on the doorstep and a good excuse to slow down. Mid-week stays @thewildduckewen 🌿
📷 @luke_through_my_lens
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