Old Stocks Inn

Old Stocks Inn – Old Stocks Inn

Overview

In the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, the Old Stocks Inn is a contemporary boutique hotel and restaurant within a 17th-century former coaching inn on the market square. Smart and sociable yet relaxed, it makes an inviting base for couples, friends, or families seeking a gourmet break exploring the Cotswolds. The Old Stocks Inn blends warm hospitality, creative food, and thoughtfully designed rooms to suit those planning a one- or two-night escape in one of the region’s most characterful market towns.

Eat

Dining at the Old Stocks Inn is rooted in the Cotswolds landscape. The kitchen champions seasonal, local produce, with a focus on thoughtful British flavours interpreted in a modern style. Guests can opt for a two- or three-course menu, designed to showcase the best from local butchers, game dealers, and regional growers, supported by an approachable and knowledgeable front-of-house team. Breakfast is a lively, flavour-packed affair, and the bar pours local ales, craft spirits, and classic cocktails. The style of cooking is precise without being fussy—a typical dinner might offer textures of heritage carrots or slow-cooked beef with clever little touches like smoked celeriac purée or pickled shallots. The inn’s Sunday lunch is well-regarded for its generous, carefully cooked meats and seasonal vegetables. While the restaurant isn’t chasing awards for formality, it still delivers excellence, attracting both locals and food-minded visitors.

Sleep

With a choice of individually styled rooms—Great, Cosy Great, Garden, and House—Old Stocks Inn captures the spirit of a cheerful, upmarket boutique. Bedrooms feature restored beams and panelling offset by playful wallpapers, velvet headboards, and contemporary artwork. Each room includes well-chosen comforts: Egyptian cotton linens, good baths or rain showers, and quality teas and coffees. Some overlook the green or the inn’s private garden courtyard. Family rooms and dog-friendly options are available, and common spaces such as the snug or the garden terrace help guests unwind even in less-than-perfect weather. Perfect for couples on a romantic retreat as well as groups and families who want a little more Cotswold character than a chain hotel.

Retreat

Stow-on-the-Wold itself is compact and picturesque, with independent boutiques, antiques shops, and classic Cotswold stone architecture stepping out just beyond the inn’s doors. A short ramble takes you to sweeping countryside views, historical churches, and iconic walks such as the route up to Bourton-on-the-Water or the longer Cotswold Way. Explore market towns like Moreton-in-Marsh (4 miles) or Chipping Campden, or simply relax in the inn’s sociable bar and lounge. The Old Stocks Inn has parking for guests, and the nearest train station—Moreton-in-Marsh—is around 10 minutes by taxi. London Paddington is about 1 hour 30 minutes by train, making this a realistic weekend break for city dwellers seeking Cotswolds comfort, food, and fresh air.