THE LAMB INN
Cotswold charmer with olde-worlde vibe
SITTING CENTRE STAGE IN SHEEP STREET – where else? – The Lamb Inn was a one-time gathering place for local Cotswolds shepherds. Now, tired townies flock here for reviving country weekends to soak up its olde-worlde vibe.
Recently spruced-up, The Lamb is now an out-and-out Shepherd's delight. Effortlessly mixing old-English charm with more up-to-the-minute comforts, it's also a place to sink a great range of local ales. Low ceilings (watch your head!), flagstone floors, oak beams, inglenooks and wisteria-clad walls all underline the Cotswold inn feel – accentuated by the polished brasses and tankards, and a maze of doorways and stairs dating back to the 1400s.
Bedrooms combine cossetting new-age comforts with the quaint and cosy. They have a cottage-y feel, with old beams, vibrant wall coverings and plenty of plump cushions. Many have four-poster or half-tester beds, while home-made flapjacks add a welcoming touch. You can peep out onto leafy lanes or the hotel’s pretty walled courtyard garden.
Hit the spot
In Burford, gateway to the Cotswolds
Bedtime
Sink into the luxe of the Allium room, with its roll-top bath and plasma screen TV in the bathroom.
Be savvy
Watch out for low ceilings and sloping floors.
Be smitten
All the Cotswold cossetting you could want.
Shepherd's high
If you’re pushing the boat out, opt for the Shepherd’s room, with its oak four-poster, or the swishy, newly refurbished Allium room. All bedrooms are stocked with Molton Brown bathtime goodies.
Make time for aftenoon tea, curled up by a crackling fire in one of the deep armchairs of the lounge. If it’s warm, find a parasoled corner in the sheltered courtyard garden. Count the poppies and cornflowers, and listen to the birdsong.
Save your appetite for dinner in the restaurant – or dine al fresco in the summer months. Menus feature contemporary English cooking with strong traditional influences, and there’s a fine cellar packed with bins from the old and new worlds.
The Lamb Inn was reviewed by Room for Romance
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THREE FOR TWO AT THE LAMB INN
Tucked into a side street in picturesque Burford, in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Lamb Inn is ideally situated for exploring the countryside, visiting National Trust properties, or simply watching the world go by.
The Lamb Inn is offering three nights for the price of two. The cost is just GBP 290 based on two people staying for three nights in a standard double room and includes full breakfast each morning. This offer is available Sunday to Thursday, excluding bank holidays.
* Request “Three for two offer” on our Booking Inquiry form
Recently spruced-up, The Lamb is now an out-and-out Shepherd's delight. Effortlessly mixing old-English charm with more up-to-the-minute comforts, it's also a place to sink a great range of local ales. Low ceilings (watch your head!), flagstone floors, oak beams, inglenooks and wisteria-clad walls all underline the Cotswold inn feel – accentuated by the polished brasses and tankards, and a maze of doorways and stairs dating back to the 1400s.
Bedrooms combine cossetting new-age comforts with the quaint and cosy. They have a cottage-y feel, with old beams, vibrant wall coverings and plenty of plump cushions. Many have four-poster or half-tester beds, while home-made flapjacks add a welcoming touch. You can peep out onto leafy lanes or the hotel’s pretty walled courtyard garden.
Hit the spot
In Burford, gateway to the Cotswolds
Bedtime
Sink into the luxe of the Allium room, with its roll-top bath and plasma screen TV in the bathroom.
Be savvy
Watch out for low ceilings and sloping floors.
Be smitten
All the Cotswold cossetting you could want.
Shepherd's high
If you’re pushing the boat out, opt for the Shepherd’s room, with its oak four-poster, or the swishy, newly refurbished Allium room. All bedrooms are stocked with Molton Brown bathtime goodies.
Make time for aftenoon tea, curled up by a crackling fire in one of the deep armchairs of the lounge. If it’s warm, find a parasoled corner in the sheltered courtyard garden. Count the poppies and cornflowers, and listen to the birdsong.
Save your appetite for dinner in the restaurant – or dine al fresco in the summer months. Menus feature contemporary English cooking with strong traditional influences, and there’s a fine cellar packed with bins from the old and new worlds.
The Lamb Inn was reviewed by Room for Romance
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THREE FOR TWO AT THE LAMB INN
Tucked into a side street in picturesque Burford, in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Lamb Inn is ideally situated for exploring the countryside, visiting National Trust properties, or simply watching the world go by.
The Lamb Inn is offering three nights for the price of two. The cost is just GBP 290 based on two people staying for three nights in a standard double room and includes full breakfast each morning. This offer is available Sunday to Thursday, excluding bank holidays.
* Request “Three for two offer” on our Booking Inquiry form
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Dining in
It’s contemporary English cooking here with traditional references, in a light and airy setting. Tuck into duo of goat’s cheese, crab battered red mullet with fondant potato, puy lentils and a curried lemon grass sauce and then maybe peanut semifreddo with a banana fritter and toffee ice cream. If you arrive early enough, treat yourselves to a champagne afternoon tea.
Dining out
Try sister hotel The Bay Tree just three doors down the street.
Where?
The Lamb Inn
What’s cooking?
Try duo of beef and the whatever is on the fresh daily fish board.
Dress the part
Smart casual – no scruffy trainers.
Top table?
Those with views over the courtyard.
See & Do
Explore historic Blenheim Palace, the colleges of nearby Oxford and the Cotswold Wildlife Park.
Spa
Beauty treatments can be arranged.
Shop
Burford is heaving with antique shops and Bicester Village shopping outlet is great for picking up a designer bargain.
After dark
Linger in the garden or by the fire after dinner, or take a midnight stroll through Burford village.
Dates
June
Come for the Burford Festival – there’s a garden fete, literary workshops, a big band night and lots more.
July
Fashionistas, urbanites, rockers and even Morris dancers flock to the Cornbury Music Festival at Charlbury.
It’s contemporary English cooking here with traditional references, in a light and airy setting. Tuck into duo of goat’s cheese, crab battered red mullet with fondant potato, puy lentils and a curried lemon grass sauce and then maybe peanut semifreddo with a banana fritter and toffee ice cream. If you arrive early enough, treat yourselves to a champagne afternoon tea.
Dining out
Try sister hotel The Bay Tree just three doors down the street.
Where?
The Lamb Inn
What’s cooking?
Try duo of beef and the whatever is on the fresh daily fish board.
Dress the part
Smart casual – no scruffy trainers.
Top table?
Those with views over the courtyard.
See & Do
Explore historic Blenheim Palace, the colleges of nearby Oxford and the Cotswold Wildlife Park.
Spa
Beauty treatments can be arranged.
Shop
Burford is heaving with antique shops and Bicester Village shopping outlet is great for picking up a designer bargain.
After dark
Linger in the garden or by the fire after dinner, or take a midnight stroll through Burford village.
Dates
June
Come for the Burford Festival – there’s a garden fete, literary workshops, a big band night and lots more.
July
Fashionistas, urbanites, rockers and even Morris dancers flock to the Cornbury Music Festival at Charlbury.
GETTING THERE
Location
Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4LR
Parking
There’s free guest parking at a nearby sister hotel.
Trains
Charlbury – nine miles
Taxis
GBP from Charlbury station.
Airport
Birmingham International – 55 miles
Rooms and suites
17 rooms and 17 suites.
Special features
There's a roll-top bath in one room, one four poster bed, and luxury toiletries in all.
Also…
All rooms have radios and plasma TVs.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 145 - 255
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
2.30pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
Two nights at the weekend.
Breakfast
Full breakfast is served until 9.30am. Menus major on local produce.
Room service
Available morning and evening.
Children
No under-14s are permitted during the Christmas period.
Pets
Dogs are permitted in certain rooms.
Air conditioning
No
Wedding license?
No
Your contact
Andrew Swan – general manager
Location
Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4LR
Parking
There’s free guest parking at a nearby sister hotel.
Trains
Charlbury – nine miles
Taxis
GBP from Charlbury station.
Airport
Birmingham International – 55 miles
Rooms and suites
17 rooms and 17 suites.
Special features
There's a roll-top bath in one room, one four poster bed, and luxury toiletries in all.
Also…
All rooms have radios and plasma TVs.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 145 - 255
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
2.30pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
Two nights at the weekend.
Breakfast
Full breakfast is served until 9.30am. Menus major on local produce.
Room service
Available morning and evening.
Children
No under-14s are permitted during the Christmas period.
Pets
Dogs are permitted in certain rooms.
Air conditioning
No
Wedding license?
No
Your contact
Andrew Swan – general manager