H.C. Lewis Butchers

H.C. Lewis Butchers is a traditional butcher's shop that doubles as a proper farm shop, sitting in the quieter eastern stretches of the Cotswolds. If you're staying in the area and cooking for yourself, this is exactly where you want to be. The butchery counter stocks excellent cuts of meat sourced from local farms, prepared with real skill—whether you're after something specific for dinner or quality sausages and bacon for breakfast. Beyond the meat counter, you'll find seasonal produce that shifts throughout the year: fresh vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade preserves, and baked goods from local makers. It's the kind of place that reflects what the surrounding farms and producers are actually making right now, which means you're getting genuinely fresh ingredients rather than something shipped in from miles away. The shop sits in Butlers Marston village itself, which is pleasant enough, and you're conveniently positioned if you're exploring this part of the world. The nearby market towns of Kineton and Shipston-on-Stour are close by, and you're not far from Stratford-upon-Avon if you're making a broader trip through the region. It's a straightforward stop that supports local producers and gives you a genuine sense of how people actually shop and eat around here.