The Bull
United Kingdom
· Charlbury
Breakfast available
10-minute drive to Blenheim Palace
Bedrooms feature freestanding baths
30-minute drive to Oxford
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
The Bull Charlbury is a beautifully restored 16th-century coaching inn, once a resting place for horse-drawn travellers, now reimagined as a boutique pub with rooms in the heart of the Cotswolds. Interiors combine heritage character with pared-back style, where flagstone floors, timber beams, stone walls and open fires meet a clean, contemporary finish. The nine rooms and the separate Loaf cottage, each have their own charm with details like sloping ceilings and freestanding tubs beside log-burning stoves. The dining is a highlight, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for hearty, modern British cooking rooted in seasonality and local produce. Guests can enjoy trout specials, pies and classic breakfasts in candlelit rooms or outside in the garden. With its blend of old-world charm and thoughtful design, The Bull is both a charming pub and a restful place to stay.
A 16th-century inn turned modern retreat, where candlelit dinners and crackling fires meet the timeless charm of the Cotswolds.

Bob
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This is great
16th-century coaching inn in the centre of Charlbury, redesigned with warm Scandi-inspired interiors
Individually styled rooms with details like four-poster beds, freestanding tubs, and exposed beams
Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving seasonal British dishes cooked over open fire
Relaxed pub atmosphere with flagstone floors, open fireplaces, and cosy corners
Garden terrace for relaxed outdoor dining
Ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Oxford, and nearby walking trails
Good to know
10 rooms including the separate Loaf Cottage for families (max. 4 people)
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 11:00
Adult-only hotel (children are allowed in the Loaf Cottage)
Free Wi-Fi
Private parking available; Charlbury train station is an 8-minute walk
Pets not allowed in the rooms (except in the Loaf Cottage)
About 1 hour 30 minutes by train from London Paddington
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