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You'll find this former pub on Old Gloucester Road in Duntisbourne Abbots, a small village positioned between Cirencester and Cheltenham along Ermin Street, the Roman road that's shaped this area's geography for nearly two thousand years.
The building itself dates back to the 17th century and is Grade II listed, with genuine historical weight behind it.
The Five Mile House, as it was known, earned recognition from the Campaign for Real Ale for keeping its authentic interior intact. Walk inside and you'll see original bare wood floors, open fireplaces, and traditional wooden furnishings that feel genuinely lived-in rather than carefully restored. The intimate layout connected the small bar directly to the tap room, where locals and travelers have crossed paths for centuries. Historical records from the 1890s and early 1900s actually called it "The Old Inn," evidence of how long it served the community. The Ruck family owned and ran it from the 1930s right through to 1995, maintaining its traditional character across the entire twentieth century.
Though it's no longer operating as a pub, the building remains an important reminder of Duntisbourne Abbots' role as a coaching stop on one of Britain's major Roman routes. The village itself is worth exploring, with its limestone cottages and valley setting reflecting typical Cotswolds character. It's a good base whether you're centered in Cirencester or planning to explore toward the Cotswolds Water Park.
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