The Retired Soldier

It's a proper village local – the kind of place where you'll see people catching up over a pint and genuinely feel like you're getting a sense of how things work around here. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and you can order traditional pub food that hits the spot, especially if you've been out exploring the countryside and need warming up. They serve local ales, which is always a good sign. Newland itself is a quiet village that gives you an honest picture of Cotswold life, without the bustle of the larger market towns. The pub makes an ideal stop if you're using the village as a base to explore the surrounding area, or simply passing through on your way to somewhere else. It's the sort of place where you can sit back with a drink, take stock of where you've been, and figure out where you're going next – all while getting a genuine taste of community spirit. If you're after that authentic local experience without pretension, this is it.