Trout Inn

You'll find locally sourced ales and ciders on the bar, alongside meals that are satisfying without any pretence. It's the sort of place that naturally fills up after people have spent the day on the footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the countryside around here, and the conversations tend to be as genuine as the fire in winter.

The building has the feel of somewhere that's genuinely been part of the community for a long time rather than being restored for effect. You'll notice comfortable furniture and all those small details that come from years of regular use. Little Faringdon itself is a quiet village where this pub is really the focal point, pulling in both locals and visitors. If you're staying in nearby Faringdon, just a short drive away, or using Lechlade-on-Thames as a base while you explore, the Trout is a natural place to stop and get a real sense of how village life works in this part of the eastern Cotswolds. It's the kind of straightforward hospitality that's worth seeking out.