For anyone who loves the finer things in life, Cotswold food and drink has to be high on the happiness agenda. Whether it’s a mouth-watering Sunday roast in any of the Cotswolds many award-winning restaurants and pubs – or simply a scintillating Cotswold gin or whisky – there’s plenty here for even the most discerning bon-viveur.
With properties scattered far and wide throughout this area of outstanding natural beauty, there’s ample opportunity to discover the very best food in the Cotswolds. That could be a local farmers’ market packed with the freshest local produce, a cosy traditional pub or a Michelin star winning restaurant. Whatever your taste, you’ll find Cotswold food and drink has enough variety to tickle the choosiest of palettes.
There’s so much natural produce here in the Cotswolds that it influences every menu – and that includes drinks. Whether its lavender infused gin or whisky crafted using Cotswold barley, it’s all here and just waiting to be imbibed. Cotswold gin and Cotswold whisky? We’ll raise a glass or two to that.
So if you like the idea of the very best Cotswolds’ food and drink on the menu, then take a look at our huge goody bag of Cotswold holiday homes. Wherever you choose – whether it’s a cosy Cotswold cottage or secluded shepherds’ hut – you won’t be too far away from a Cotswold gin, Cotswold whisky, Sunday roast in the Cotswolds or any of the many Cotswold culinary delights that await you…
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Fine dining in the Cotswolds We all know that the Cotswolds has simply stunning scenery and amazing walks that invariably end up at a beautiful pub. However, what many may not know is that the area also has a disproportionately large number of quality restaurants for those who enjoy fine dining. The region boasts several […]
With the 12th of April looming, we can’t wait to be sitting in a beautiful pub garden sipping on a well-deserved tipple! We’ve rounded up ten of the best pubs in the Cotswolds with outdoor space to soak up the sunshine. The Angel at Burford Burford Situated just off the main street in Burford, The […]
We reveal our top 10 list of the best Cotswold restaurants with outdoor seating and gardens. So, we can finally all eat out again! However, just remember that until 17th May 2021, if we want to experience some of the best of Cotswolds’ food and views, we will all need to search for restaurants with […]
Best Cafes in the Cotswolds If we’ve learned anything over this past year, it’s that we love a walk with a takeaway coffee! Head to one of our top 10 Cotswold cafe’s and if you’re feeling indulgent throw in a naughty piece of homemade cake. Lynwood & Co Multiple locations including Lechlade, Burford, Fairford and […]
The Occasional Master Chef Caterer At your location The Occasional Master Chef provides unique fine dining experiences, specialising in personalised tasting menus, cooked and served in the comfort and privacy of your StayCotswold property. Celebrate with family, impress colleagues or simply enjoy a gastronomic experience with friends, and taste exceptional local, fresh and seasonal food […]
Upton Firehouse Restaurant Upton, near Burford A traditional smokery with a restaurant and shop just outside Burford, from which you can buy smoked meats, fish, game and ingredients alongside delicious, complementary food and wine. Their take on informal dining – enjoy superbly marinated meats and fish cooked on their awesome “live fire” BBQ and served as […]
The Wychwood Inn Pub & Restaurant Shipton-under-Wychwood Enjoy a drink or delicious meal at the Wychwood Inn, the beautifully refurbished country inn situated in the heart of Shipton-under-Wychwood with a rustic bar and restaurant plus large garden. Dogs are welcome in the bar area. 01993 831 185 mail@thewychwoodinn.com Visit The Wychwood Inn website »
The Burford Distilling Company Gin Producer Burford, Oxfordshire Based in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Burford Distilling Company has been created by a team of hospitality professionals, looking to produce fantastic spirits reflecting the historical significance of Burford town. Established in Autumn 2020, the BDC’s premier offering is Racing Gin which was inspired by […]
Lindsey Allan Catering Caterer At your location Lindsey Allan is a Leith’s trained Professional Chef with over 20 years’ experience in creating and serving delicious food for many occasions including weddings, dinner parties, drinks parties, christenings and shoots. Food can simply be delivered ready prepared with full heating instructions, or you can have Lindsey and […]
Elements Brewing Co. Beer Producer Near Burford, Oxfordshire The crafty mix of passion, science, fascination, world travels and love of hops brings the heart and flavour of Elements Brewery to life. On the Gloucestershire Oxfordshire border near Burford in the heart of the Cotswolds comes South African and Australian influences with an American heart. Take […]
Brown Cow Kitchens & Events Caterer At your location Brown Cow Events are a catering company based in the Cotswolds who can cater for family events, dinner parties or corporate events. Sally uses the best local suppliers, and her cooking has even been praised by the Times! 01608 641 015 info@browncowevents.com Visit the Brown Cow […]
Upton Smokery Food Producer Upton, near Burford A traditional Smokery with a restaurant and shop just outside Burford, from which you can buy smoked meats, fish, game and ingredients alongside delicious, complementary food and wine. Smoked produce can be made to order so we recommend contacting Upton Smokery before your visit. 01993 823 699 sales@uptonsmokery.co.uk Visit the […]
The Donnington Brewery Brewery Upper Swell, near Stow-on-the Wold The Donnington Brewery was founded by Richard Arkell in 1865 and has remained in the Arkell family ever since. Voted the ‘Best Small Brewery’ by the Good Beer Guide in 2010, the brewery is still powered by the original mill wheel, which drives the pumps and […]
The Five Alls, The Plough & The Bull The Five Alls Pub & Restaurant Filkins Pub & Restaurant Head chef, Sebastian Snow, pays great attention to meticulously sourcing high quality seasonal ingredients from a wide variety of the Cotswolds’ artisan producers. A visit to the Five Alls at Filkins is highly recommended by us during your StayCotswold. […]
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