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We are delighted to announce the launch of ‘Awaken the Maker’, a series of curated workshops with craft specialists and artists, to inspire, enrich and re-engage with nature. Savannah Miller, British fashion designer, has curated the lineup to offer guests the unique...
A long summer refreshing cocktail to savour. Almond syrup is shaken with dark rum and pineapple to give a somewhat Tiki twist to our Summer cocktails. Stretched out with soda, this is a really refreshing and delicious cocktail. Nutty, Almond, Sweet, & Spices.
This is a delicious way to cook any type of fish, but especially seabass as the skin becomes an umami bomb from hitting the high heat from the fire. The sauce can be used for lots of different grilled or steamed fish and especially with grilled scallops. For the...
This is one of our signature dishes at the Duke. A dish which indirectly incorporates a bit of our open fire cooking ethos without touching the fire! We smoke cold pressed rapeseed oil which is used to make the mayonnaise that we bind the raw beef with, to give it a...
The Cotswolds has become renowned for being one of the top foodie destinations in the country and our ethos at the Double Red Duke, is an unpretentious menu of British classics with a refined edge that make the most of local seasonal ingredients – as well as our open...
First in our monthly series of recipes all cooked from the chef’s counter. For January we have this delicious vegan dish with bags of flavour – the aperfect dish to get through winter! We use aged Delica pumpkins, aged in barns for 30 days, which removes...
Few destinations epitomise “Englishness” quite like the Cotswolds. With its chocolate box villages and honey-coloured buildings, it’s long attracted both Brits looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle, as well as tourists travelling from much further afield....
Chances are, the first thing you notice about our pub isn’t the food – it’s the interiors. That’s because long before you can place your order, you’re soaking up the carefully curated ambiance that we’ve created, honed by our co-founder and interior designer, Georgie...
With its beautiful countryside, farms, wildlife parks, museums and stately homes, it’s easy to see why the Cotswolds is such a popular destination for family holidays. Yet it can sometimes feel a little intimidating walking into a five-star hotel with your toddler,...
Some people love it, some people loathe it, but like death and taxes, New Year’s Eve is unavoidable. If you’re a fan, then no doubt you’ll already be chomping at the bit to book your table at The Double Red Duke, where we’ll have a fantastically indulgent and decadent...
When you picture Christmas, it probably looks a lot like this: roaring fires, cosy perches, traditional grub (and lots of it!) and drinks on tap. So where better to spend it than at The Double Red Duke, the Cotswolds’ most welcoming English pub with rooms? This year...
Few destinations epitomise “Englishness” quite like the Cotswolds. With its chocolate box villages and honey-coloured buildings, it’s long attracted both Brits looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle, as well as tourists travelling from much further afield....
We’re the perfect pub to watch the Euros this summer. With our big screen streaming all the big matches in our bar there’s plenty of space to pull up a chair and join in the atmosphere. Come and cheer on your team. England even have a chance this year (you...
We are thrilled to announce two very exciting chefs for our Country Creatures Chef Series this year. Calum Franklin on 5th June and Will Bowlby, Kricket on 6th November. Calum Franklin, 5th June Dubbed “The Pie King” by Jamie Oliver, Calum Franklin is an award-winning...
There’s plenty to pack into the Easter holidays with loads of brilliant Easter activities going on. Yes, there’s a lot of Easter Egg hunts and trials but there’s lots more too. Take a look below and remember we will be having our very own Easter Egg...
The days are getting longer, the blossom is out and the daffodils are making a cheery return to gardens and roadsides across the Cotswolds. This is a fantastic time to visit the area as everything is looking picture perfect and before the busy summer season and its...
We were treated to an incredible evening of South African inspired cooking at The Double Red Duke. Patrick Williams is Chef and Co-Founder, along with his wife Amy Corbin, of The Kudu Collective, a collection of restaurants, a bar and private dining...
Shaun Shearly from The Quality Chop House fame and reputation was a no brainer for our Chef Series. We are huge fans of his cooking and we were not disappointed. We kicked off with four sharing starters including the likes of a Prawn Hash with a Citrus Mayonnaise and a...
Seasoned and much-loved restaurateur, Andrew Clarke, opened his East London restaurant ACME Fire Cult in 2021, where he champions live fire cooking. So a bit of a no brainer to ask Andrew to come and show us his skills over the flames and we weren’t disappointed....
This was a hugely anticipated chef series event, being sold out weeks before. Avi is head chef at Fitzrovia based Pahli Hill Bhandra Bai and his one off menu, modelled on the cultural melting pot of regional cuisines of India, was very popular. I think the fact he was...
A fantastic menu of perfectly seasonal british cuisine led by the hugely characterful Jeremy Lee. A great night was had by all for our first chef event of 2023. An incredible starter of Smoked Eel Toasts was followed by a beautiful Asparagus Vinaigrette. The Roast...
Our Double Red Duke Wine Society is a chance to learn a bit about wines as well as try a few along the way. For both the wine buff and the wine novice these evenings have something for everyone. We hope to show give our guests the chance to try and hear about wines...
We were packed to the rafters for this one off experience of culinary excellence from Phil Howard. Phil is a hugely well respected chef in the culinary world. Originally chef and co-owner of the two Michelin starred The Square and now at the celebrated Elystan Street...
Wow what a night of the most sublime food at The Double Red Duke. Chef Brad Carter, from Carter’s of Moseley stunned our guests with his incredible menu. With Carlingford oysters to start in aged beef fat, an incredible BBQ duck cooked over the coals and Brad...
We and our very busy sun filled garden full of guests at The Swan, were thrilled to welcome Thomasina Miers through the doors in May for a fun filled Mexican night from our outdoor kitchen. Her acclaimed new book ‘Meat Free Mexican’ was the inspiration...
For our second instalment of our Chef Series we welcomed Ben Tish through the doors of The Double Red Duke. Ben is a well known chef, restauranteer and cook book author and now Chef director of Cubitt House, London. He has written many books, inspired by his love of...
A favourite at The Double Red Duke and something about that wood smoke makes all the difference. They can also be cooked on a BBQ with a lid.. Executive Chef Henrik Ritzén shares his tips on how to make these delicious little nuggets of joy. It’s best to make the...
Our inaugural Great British Pie Off hosted at The Chequers on 10th March saw the Country Creatures pubs as well as two other guest pubs do battle in the kitchen and what a battle it was! To celebrate Great British Pie Week we asked all 5 pubs to serve up their best pie...
We were thrilled to welcome Richard Corrigan through the doors at The Double Red Duke for our inaugural sold out Chef Series event. With his stellar career we couldn't think of anyone better to kick off with. Richard’s culinary journey includes several years in the...
Josh Page, our Beverage Manager and chief mixologist at The Double Red Duke has got together a fantastic collection of festive cocktails to enjoy at the bar, in the snugs or by one of our cosy fireplaces. Josh has a background in cocktails and cut his teeth in Oxford...
We are so proud of The Double Red Duke team for being shortlisted in the best newcomer category for the Food and Travel Awards 2021 Voting for the awards are now open and if you’ve visited and enjoyed your time with us it would be fantastic if you could vote for...
Our Head Chef, Maciek, has given away a few trade secrets sharing his favourite dishes from the Autumn/Winter menu at The Chequers. These are sure to get you reaching for those pots and pans. Cook up a these favourites as the nights are drawing in and everyone will be...
We couldn’t be more thrilled with the press we have received since opening The Double Red Duke back in June. After our opening being pushed back and back due to Covid restrictions the team were all raring to go as well as I think were many journalists who had...
At Country Creatures we carefully select all our suppliers to provide us with the very best of products: British companies with the highest regard for sustainability, animal welfare and attention to detail to produce the highest quality food, drink and everything else...
At Country Creatures we carefully select all our suppliers to provide us with the very best of products: British companies with the highest regard for sustainability, animal welfare and attention to detail to produce the highest quality food, drink and everything else...
At Country Creatures we carefully select all our suppliers to provide us with the very best of products: British companies with the highest regard for sustainability, animal welfare and attention to detail to produce the highest quality food, drink and everything else...
At Country Creatures we carefully select all our suppliers to provide us with the very best of products: British companies with the highest regard for sustainability, animal welfare and attention to detail to produce the highest quality food, drink and everything else...
At Country Creatures we are proud of the British producers and designers that we use in the refurbishment of our properties. The Double Red Duke opening just as soon as we are able in 2021 has undergone a major renovation programme utilising the very best of British...
At Country Creatures we carefully select all our suppliers to provide us with the very best of products: British companies with the highest regard for sustainability, animal welfare and attention to detail to produce the highest quality food, drink and everything else...
At Country Creatures we are proud of the British producers and designers that we use in the refurbishment of our properties. The Double Red Duke (due to open in February 2021) is undergoing a major renovation programme utilising the very best of British manufacturing....
In Partnership with The Home Page The award-winning artist’s career began with recreating Tudor wall paintings, but thanks to her collaborations with designers including Kit Kemp and Zoffany, Melissa White is bringing her fantastical designs to modern homes, says...
At Country Creatures we are proud of the British craftsmen and designers that we use in the refurbishment of our properties. The Double Red Duke (due to open in February 2021) is undergoing a major renovation programme utilising the very best of British manufacturing....
At Country Creatures we are proud of the British craftsmen and designers that we use in the refurbishment of our properties. The Double Red Duke (due to open in February 2021) is undergoing a major renovation programme utilising the very best of British manufacturing....
At Country Creatures we are proud of the British craftsmen and designers that we use in the refurbishment of our properties. The Double Red Duke (due to open in February 2021) is undergoing a major renovation programme utilising the very best of British manufacturing....
With its honey-hued villages and miles of trails and footpaths through glorious countryside, the Cotswolds make for the ideal weekend away for dog owners. We love dogs here at Country Creatures and all of our places welcome them. Here, we’re sharing some of the best...
At Country Creatures we are proud of the British craftsmen and designers that we use in the refurbishment of our properties. The Double Red Duke (due to open in February 2021) is undergoing a major renovation programme utilising the very best of British manufacturing....
We enjoyed a weekend of some of the best grilled meats, fish and flatbreads all cooked over fire in the garden at The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood. Richard Turner, ex Hawksmoor and co-founder of Turner and George is a master of the barbeque. Take a look at the video...
Autumn is one of the most charming times of year in the Cotswolds with its backdrop of crisp leaves, vibrant colour and misty mornings. Here, we share some of the best Cotswolds walks to enjoy this season before returning to us for a well-earned drink in front of the...
In Partnership with The Home Page. We meet block print-maker Molly Mahon, the designer behind one of our beautiful rooms at The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood, and take a tour of her bright and beloved forest home in East Sussex. The importance of a home that reflects its...
Country Creatures are excited to announce that we will be celebrating the end of summer with a Village Grill at The Swan with Richard Turner, ex Hawksmoor Executive Head Chef, Owner Turner and George Butchers, Author Pitt Cue Co Cookbook. There will be an abundance of ...
In Partnership with The Homepage It’s the antidote to perfectionism, says Lucy McGrath, one of the tiny number of professional marblers left in the UK. She speaks to Jessica Jonzen about why she’s bringing this ancient craft to a modern audience and why we need to...
In Partnership with The HomePage Through grief, restlessness, tragedy and triumph, food has been a central thread for Valentine Warner. Rosalind Sack meets the cook, food writer and broadcaster to ponder the enduring lure of the kitchen. We all, if we’re lucky, have a...
In Partnership with The Home Page Melissa Hemsley tells us about life in her characterful East London Victorian townhouse which she shares with her boyfriend, Henry, and their beloved dog, Nelly What’s your favourite thing about your home? My bath; it’s an obvious...
From covetable homeware shops to galleries, historical homes and exhibitions; here are some of our favourite places to visit in the Cotswolds for interiors lovers. Pair a trip with lunch at The Chequers and a stay at The Swan and we have your perfect Cotswold weekend...
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