Within a 20-minute drive from Oxford, and on the cusp of the Cotswolds, this 17th century pub sits in the centre of the charming Oxfordshire village of Stanton Harcourt. It ticks all the boxes of a lovely village pub – cosy nooks and crannies, roaring log fires and wood burners – it also has the feel of a stylish baronial countryside manor.
Sink into a sofa by the fire to enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine or one of the many fine ales on offer as you watch the world go by. Food is quite the feature here and you can always expect a changing seasonal menu with special food and music evenings. In addition, there is a sourdough pizza oven menu with take outs available. Sunday lunches are especially popular with booking advised. Service and attention to detail is excellent, and goes way beyond what you might expect in a pub.
In the summer, take full advantage of our sunny al fresco terraces where you can both drink and eat the long days and nights away.
It is also a perfect venue for weddings and special events, The Marlborough Room having the flexibility to cater for up to 75 guests.
There are also 10 accommodation rooms which really are something special: comfortable, cosy, and individually named and decorated. Broadway is for families (it sleeps up to four); accessible Burford has direct access to the garden; and the regal Blenheim suite is ideal for an indulgent treat or celebration, with its beamed vaulted ceiling, leather sofas and wooden four poster bed.
The atmosphere is both rarefied and relaxing. This being the gateway to the Cotswolds, there’s plenty to see and do on the doorstep, from pottering around towns like Witney and Burford to concerts at Blenheim Palace and the irresistible lure of retail therapy at Bicester Village.
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The Harcourt Arms, Main Road, Stanton Harcourt, Witney