The Ebrington Collection
Three Cotswold pubs, each with a personality entirely its own.
The Ebrington Arms www.theebringtonarms.co.uk
Offering an all-encompassing taste of the North Cotswolds, a different landscape entirely from the softer valleys of Oxfordshire and the south, The Ebrington Arms sits at the heart of its namesake village just outside Chipping Campden. It's the whole package: location, heritage and village life, working as one. Heralded by Giles Coren of The Times as "the real deal of a Cotswolds village pub," it has sat at the heart of community life since the 17th century. Today it offers locally sourced, traditional yet inventive food, with alfresco terraces and an outdoor bar in summer, and no shortage of cosy corners to settle into come winter, warmed by an open fire. Voted Best Destination Venue in Gloucestershire by readers of Muddy Stilettos, it has kept admirably abreast of the times, pairing its history with genuinely contemporary energy. Creative yet timeless, and thoroughly English at its core.
The Harcourt Arms www.theharcourtarms.com
On the cusp of the Cotswolds, and only a 30-minute drive from Oxford, the Harcourt Arms at Stanton Harcourt offers a genuine choice of spaces to suit your mood, from cosy fireside corners to more spacious rooms with a touch of old-worldly grandeur. The decor strikes a rare balance: grand in character but never showy, richly lived-in yet layered with contemporary touches, gilt-framed art and dark, atmospheric walls sitting comfortably alongside worn leather and open fires. Blenheim Palace is only a short drive away for those extending the day. Relax into your surroundings with fine ales and seasonal specials, and pub classics done properly, whether you're staying the night or simply stopping in on your way through.
The Plough at Kelmscott www.theploughinnkelmscott.com
There's something almost otherworldly about the Plough at Kelmscott. Dating back to the 17th century, and set in one of the quieter corners of the Cotswolds, five minutes from a peaceful circular riverside walk along the Thames, it has the unmistakable feel of a fairy tale pub, the kind of place you don't quite expect to still exist. Its white cottage-style front and garden give way to interiors of flagstone floors, wooden beams and roaring log burners, alongside the private-hire charm of its own Gin Pantry, ideal for a celebration or group escape. Food here celebrates seasonal, rural British pub food, delivered with an impressively honed palate and eye for detail. Whether you're settling in for a leisurely lunch or an evening by the fire, the Plough offers the rare kind of magic that can't be manufactured, only found.
The Ebrington Collection brings together three Cotswold pubs, each with a personality entirely its own. Step over the threshold of any one of them and you'll be transported, whether that's the iconic soul and vibrant spirit of The Ebrington Arms, the understated grandeur of the Harcourt Arms, or the inherent, otherworldly magic of the Plough at Kelmscott. Each is worth a visit in its own right, bound together by a shared commitment to doing things well, and to genuinely excellent hospitality.
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