The Holford Arms

This is a proper country pub with genuine character – straightforward and unpretentious – where you can settle in and relax without fuss. The bar usually stocks a decent range of local ales, and the food is solid and filling, the kind of fare that sits well after a day out exploring. People tend to come back for the friendly welcome you'll get here.

If you're thinking of staying longer, the pub offers camping and glamping pitches, which makes it a practical base for exploring the wider countryside at your own pace. The building has that established feel of an older village pub, the sort of place that's been part of its community for generations. You're well positioned here for visiting Tetbury and Malmesbury, both just a short drive away, so it works nicely as a stop where you can experience something of how people actually live in this part of the world, away from the main tourist routes. It's the kind of spot where you might arrive for a quick drink and find yourself staying considerably longer.