bluekarin Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I am looking for a country pub with rooms and a log fire to take my hubby away for his birthday (18th Feb so needs to be around then). I was thinking of the Cotswolds as it isn't too far away from us (Salisbury) and it is beautiful too. Does anyone know of anywhere that would be suitable? Maybe somewhere you have been? It doesn't need to be Cotswolds, it can be anywhere approx 2 hours away from Salisbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I know personal recommendations are best, but have you tried this site ? http://www.stayinapub.co.uk/ H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not a pub, but this manor hotel is within 2hrs if Salisbury and has a log fire, and the food in the Michelin starred restaurant is amazing. They have some good deals on in few too. http://www.manorhouse.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE_HOTELS/the_hotel.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Try Trip Advisor - it is a fabulous source of all sorts of accommodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I had my birthday meal at The Fleece Inn and noticed they do B&B. Although it is on the northern edge of the Cotswolds, in Worcestershire, it is very close to some well known towns. My photos from my meal are on my blog if you want to see them Just noticed, after all that, it is booked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The Fleece is lovely CC, we stop by there when we are going that way as they are very accommodating about the dogs coming in to lie by the fire. The Falkland Arms in Great Tew is very near us; lovely, tiny privately owned village. The pub is great, with open fires and live folk music most weekends, they had gypsy jazz on new year's eve Otherwise.... not a pub... but really lovely is The Old Posthouse in Deddington; Owned by friends, this has open fires, and a 4-poster bed too! VERY welcoming, and the best breakfasts this side of anywhere! We are right on the edge of the Cotswolds here, so I'm happy to advise on the area. I can recommend that you read Rough Guide to The Cotswolds (written by another friend ) I can lend you a copy if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 That looks stunnng D/m would love to stay there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Some fab suggestions, thank you! Have bookmarked them for future reference, though The Manor House is a tad too pricey for us Spacechick, it does look lovely. We have found this place and so hopefully have booked a room there http://coldastonplough.com Does anyone know Cold Aston at all? I have found a walk around there, but if you know of any you'd like to share that would be wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I don't know it, but chickencam lives nearer, so may be able to shed some light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Have you had a look at the Colesbourne Inn? It is between Cirencester and Cheltenham, I have not been there for a while but a friend stayed recently and enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 The Unicorn also in Deddington. Don't know if it has an open fire my nephew is the head chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Is he???!!! We go there quite a lot. Fireplace there, but not seen a fire in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Sorry I am not of any use, although not far away I have not Ben there, we tend to stick to the pubs and restaurants within walking or bus distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Cold Aston is lovely, lots of walks around there. It's worth taking a torch if you have a dog who needs to go out last thing - it tends to be rather dark!!! Not sure when you're going, but everywhere's a tad muddy, so wellies/stout walking boots are a must. Far too many nice walks to mention, Upper and Lower Slaughter are lovely and you are not far from Bourton on the Water! It's a long time since I've been to the Plough, but it was lovely the last time I went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 That's good to hear Bramble We are going on the 21st Feb so right in winter Will bring wellies etc with us and a torch. Not taking the dog this time as she doesn't do well with strangers and will end up barking in our room, if our trip last year to Torquay with her is anything to go by. A shame, as they allow dogs, but it's her own fault I am just looking forward to sitting by a log fire, glass of red in hand and knowing we don't have to walk anywhere to get to bed, apart from upstairs to our room Good if it's dark, let's hope for clear skies and can do a bit of star gazing. The best starry sky I have ever seen was in Dumfries several years ago. So dark you couldn't see your hand right in front of your face and the sky was amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I would think at that time there will be a few snowdrop weekends at that time - Batsford Arboretum near Moreton (in Marsh) have one that weekend http://www.batsarb.co.uk/news-events/events.asp and Batsford is always worth a trip! I wouldn't worry too much about having a barky dog - the pubs around here are (generally) VERY doggy orientated - I think the Plough even has designated horse parking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Some of our locals are like that - loads of dogs sprawled in front of the fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Is he???!!! We go there quite a lot. Fireplace there, but not seen a fire in it yet. Yes Claire his name is Jo Parke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Will look out next time I'm in there. It's had a couple of changes in management recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
