Looking for snugs, local ales and great grub? There’s still room at the inn
The Falkland Arms, Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace, tick. The Cotswolds, ditto… Now you want first-rate grub and somewhere atmospheric to stay. Look no further than the Falkland Arms – a classic country pub in one of the region’s prettiest villages. Period detail abounds in honey-coloured stonework, thatched roofs, low beams strung with ceramic jugs, and flagstone floors. And the food is top-notch; pub fodder mixing with cheffy additions, such as Jerusalem artichokes with crispy sage, or Asian-themed grazing boards. A staircase leads to eight charming bedrooms, many with oak beams and wooden doors dating back to the 16th century.
Doubles from £113 B&B, falklandarms.co.uk
