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The Saracen's Head Hotel sits right in the centre of Highworth, a market town that marks the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, and this 17th-century coaching inn has been welcoming travellers and locals for centuries.
The building carries its Grade II listing while retaining much of the character that kept it thriving back when coaches rolled through regularly.
It works as both a traditional hotel and pub, so whether you're after a drink—the local ales are worth exploring—or a proper meal, you'll find a relaxed atmosphere and solid pub food. There are bedrooms upstairs if you decide to make it a base for exploring the area.
Highworth itself is worth spending time in. The old marketplace and the town's elevated position give you sweeping views across the surrounding landscape, and you're genuinely well-placed here to explore further. Fairford and Lechlade are just a short drive away if you want to venture deeper into the Cotswolds, while the quieter corners of north Wiltshire are equally within reach. It works well as a destination in its own right or as a jumping-off point for exploring further afield, with the kind of genuine local feel that makes this part of the Cotswolds appealing.
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