Winner of the Condé Nast Johansens 'Most Excellent Inn' Award (2009), this traditional English country hotel is in the heart of the Cotswolds.
In the delightful and picturesque town of Burford, The Lamb Inn is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful area.
The Lamb Inn has 17 individual bedrooms, each decorated in warm traditional colours with fine, often antique, furniture for a true country feel.
Hotel Information
This ancient inn, originally built in 1420 as a weaver's cottages, is in complete harmony with its delightful situation in the Cotswolds. The phrase ?charming old inn' is used much too freely, but the Lamb has a genuine right to it.
Lined with trees and cool green lawns, behind which are set picturesque Cotswold limestone homes reflecting the historic affluence of the town, Sheep Street is the setting for the Lamb Inn. From its wisteria-clad walls, stone-flagged bar, charming dining room to beautifully refurbished bedrooms, the Lamb has been delightfully restored to create the comfort of today, whilst retaining the atmosphere of yesteryear.
Surrounding Area
A picture-postcard town, its houses and shops constructed from the beautiful honey-coloured local stone intermixed with ancient celebrated black and white timbered buildings, Burford is the southern gateway to the Cotswolds.
An outstanding location for a country break whatever the season, the Lamb Inn is ideally situated for exploring the countryside, for visiting National Trust properties and a variety of world-famous gardens, or even for a trip to the races.
Fine houses and churches built by the wealth of the medieval wool trade, the stately home of Blenheim Palace and the dreamy spires of Oxford ? all are within your reach from the Lamb Inn at Burford.
The Cotswolds is a treasure-trove of attractive villages and towns, charming streets with an abundance of small independent shops ? alluring for window shopping and enticing to enter, inviting small cafés and an intriguing history to explore. You will find the rustic charm of this picturesque retreat difficult to resist ? you may be tempted to return again and again!
Transport
rom M4:
* Exit the motorway at Junction 15 and join the A419, signed Swindon.
* Continue on the A419 until the third junction and turn right onto the A361, signed Lechlade on Thames
* Stay on the A361 for approximately 16 miles.
* At the roundabout junction with the A40 go straight over (still the A361), signed Burford.
* Take the second left into Sheep Street and the Lamb Inn will be found on the right.
From M40:
* Leave the M40 at Junction 8 and join the A40, signed Cheltenham.
* Continue on the A40, bypassing Oxford and Witney, and after approximately 26 miles turn right at the roundabout onto the A361, signed Burford.
* Take the second left into Sheep Street and the Lamb Inn will be found on the right.
By Rail:
* Charlbury is the nearest mainline station (9.2 miles).
* For further information on train times and fares telephone the Nation Rail Enquiry Line on 08457 48 49 50 or click here to visit their web site.
Restaurants
Overlooking the courtyard terrace, the Lamb Restaurant has a light and airy atmosphere. The finest fresh ingredients, many produced locally, are used to create contemporary English cuisine, with strong traditional influences.
The extensive cellar offers a fine choice of specially selected wines from the Old and New Worlds.
Alternatively, lighter meals can be enjoyed in the hotel's comfortable bar and lounge areas, which also features the daily fish menu.
Important
Please note that there is a 10% service charge in the restaurant at The Lamb Inn.
Please note that a charge of GBP 2.55 applies to all payments made by credit card.
