As a relative newbie to the Oxford area, I heard about Worton Kitchen Garden for the first time a few weeks ago. I immediately added it to my 'must visit' list, so it felt like fate when they sent through an invitation to their supper club. My friend and I arrived in a slight panic as we'd got lost in the many buildings of the Worton Estate and were running a bit behind … [Read more...]
Review: The Sun Inn
If you fancy a trip out to the Cotswolds near Soho Farmhouse, Banbury and Chipping Norton, Hook Norton is a charming village with dark limestone cottages, rolling landscapes and fine dog walking. At the village's heart stands the historic family-owned Hook Norton Brewery dating back to 1849. It retains its Victorian tower and traditional brewing methods, producing … [Read more...]
The Black Horse, Salford
The Black Horse is located in the pretty Cotswold Village of Salford, just outside Chipping Norton, and radiates cozy charm. From the moment you step through the wooden doors into the candlelit dining room, warmed by an open log fire, this pub exudes a relaxed atmosphere. For our starter, we ordered the tempura tiger prawns (£10) served with sweet chili sauce from the … [Read more...]
Review: The Feathered Nest
The Feathered Nest, six miles from Burford in Nether Westcote, is a beautifully restored malthouse, dating from 1692. It looks down onto the Evenlode Valley which is best admired from the inn's attractive terrace and extensive gardens. It's a relaxed, cosy, hilltop establishment right in the very heart of the Cotswolds offering top-notch dining in the most authentic of … [Read more...]
Review: The Killingworth Castle
It's not cheap but if you want a truly world-class dining experience near Oxford and on the edge of the Cotswolds, the tasting menu at the Killingworth Castle is one of the finest. Run by Jim and Claire Alexander in the village of Wootton, near Woodstock, it costs £85 for 7 courses. 'Wait and let patience complete, be replete and lack nothing' is quoted in small print … [Read more...]
