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On the road between Cirencester and Cheltenham, you'll come across this traditional pub in the village of Winstone.
The Five Mile House gets its name from an old traveller's custom—these pubs once sat at regular intervals along main routes, offering tired journeys a stopping point for rest and sustenance. That same welcoming spirit still defines the place.
You can settle down for a full meal or simply enjoy a drink in comfortable surroundings. The drinks selection is solid, and the kitchen makes good use of local ingredients and flavours. When the weather turns cold, there's a log fire to warm by, and on nicer days the outdoor seating lets you take advantage of the countryside air.
The setting works well if you're out walking the footpaths that crisscross the area around Winstone—there's plenty to explore on foot. Once your legs have had enough, the pub's a natural place to stop and eat something. Cirencester, which functions as a busy market town and the working heart of the Cotswolds, is nearby if you fancy heading somewhere larger. Cheltenham's regency buildings and wider range of attractions are also a straightforward drive away.
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