HOTEL GURU Published June 30, 2011 HOTELGURU, by Fiona Duncan THE KING’S HEAD, OXFORDSHIRE It’s easy to see what tempted Nicola and Archie Orr-Ewing (known to all as Nic and Arch) away from London and into the wilds of the Labrador-and-Range Rover-infested Cotswolds. Casting around for a dream pub to run, they found the King’s… Continue Reading
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The King’s Head Inn enters the Tatler guide
When it comes to high society, a Cotswold village pub is proving to be making the head-lines. The Kings Head, at Bledington near Stow on the Wold, has made it into the Tatler Restaurant Guide 2011. The 16th century village green hostelry, run by Archie and Nicola Orr-Ewing for 11 years, is only one of… Continue Reading
Stow on the Wold Hotels – Video
The Kings Head Inn is located not far from the town of Stow on the Wold, a town steeped in history going back to pre civil war, The kings head Inn is considered to be more of a boutique hotel with 12 rooms and stunning restaurant. With many local attractions there is plenty to see… Continue Reading
The Cotswold Connoisseurs
Green Wellies, clay pigeons – Brian Schofield lives the life of a country gent The hotel? Right on the border between Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, this former 16th century cider house, set on a perfect Cotswold village green, performs three functions with equal aplomb – country hotel, quality restaurant and thriving, gossip-soaked local pub. Two years… Continue Reading
PINTTOPINT
Published May 17, 2011 Our Guide to the best of British pubs. This week: The King’s Head Inn, Bledington I have no scientific or statistical proof, but, on the evidence of my own eyes, I believe that the blows barmaid is, like the spotted flycatcher, corn bunting and skylark, one of a vanishing species of… Continue Reading
Romance In The Stone
Winter blues? Curl up in a cosy romantic retreat and get in the pink. Lydia Gard seeks out the most welcoming hearths The Kings Head Inn, Bledington, Oxfordshire People (and dogs) flock to the Kings Head, possibly the cosiest English pub there is, just a stones throw from Stow-on-the-Wold. Villagers tumble in as they pass,… Continue Reading
Hearty Pubs
The time for romantic weekends is after Valentine’s Day scrum, says Lydia Gard. Then you can enjoy some serenity at these wonderful pubs with rooms and great food within two hours’ drive of London. Elegantly simple: The King’s Head, in Bledington, Oxfordshire, has been modernised without losing its original country charm. On arriving at this… Continue Reading
A Place To Stay
Another Review of the Kings Head Inn to celebrate our decade at this luxurious Cotswold Inn. By Nicola Devereux This 16th-century former cider house claims an idyllic spot by the village green, Owner Archie and Nicola Orr-Ewing have restored the inn to create 12 rooms with individual character. We sample the seasonal menu, including Aberdeen Angus… Continue Reading
Welcome To Our New Blog
Welcome to our first post for the new King’s Head Inn blog. We will be posting articles, events, reviews and an in depth history of our story of running the Kings Head Inn. Look out for chefs articles where we will be giving you the background info of their history. We hope you enjoy our… Continue Reading
Visiting The Cotswolds
When you say Cotswolds you immediately think of sleepy villages, Sheep dotted around and beautiful stone buildings Well maybe here is a video we found for you to prove it. A fresh walk to the top of tower at broadway with its panoramic views or a small journey to Hidcote gardens part of the National… Continue Reading