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The Horse & Groom, Award winning pub food and accommodation in the heart of the Cotswolds

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Here are some of the comments that previous customers have made about their experiences at the Horse & Groom. You can read further comments by searching for us on TripAdvisor

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We had everything we could wish for during our stay with you....a really good choice!!!  Not only were WE very happy with room/food/location etc...the STAFF were happy too and it shows!!!  C&A Bohanan – May 2010

My boyfriend and I happened upon the Horse and Groom after walking from nearby Moreton where we were staying.  I can honestly say this was our best pub experience ever.  A beautiful pub, warm and cosy with a lovely view from the window seat of our table.  The food was so delicious, special mention for Granny G's toffee meringue.  The best part of the evening though was definitely the service which was second to none.  All staff encountered were genuinely friendly and helpful.  We had to walk back the two miles to Moreton in the dark and pouring rain but both agreed it was worth it.  Our only regret was that we didn't book a room.  We shall in the future. Thanks for a lovely evening.  Stephanie – May 2010

We are a Spanish couple that has had the chance of having dinner at the pub this Easter, we went there 2 consecutive nights, we find ourselves very lucky of having the chance of discovering this great place in the heart of England.  Thanks a lot for those wonderful two nights!!  Paula & Jon - April 2010

Just had our third stay at the H&G and it never fails to delight.  The rooms, the food, the welcome and the whole feel of the place are just fab.  In the face of stiff competition, definitely one of our favourite places in the whole wide world.  Via Alistair Sawday’s – April 2010

We had such a great stay with you and I have been recommending you to everyone.  Many thanks again for a wonderful weekend. We never usually visit a place twice but we agreed that we will be back....what more can I say?  Please pass on our thanks to everyone for being smiley friendly people, amazing food, everywhere beautifully decorated and clean.  Just perfect.  Justine & David – April 2010

Dear prospective patrons, do not waste your time looking for eateries, in our experience this is "the one", and only one in this area, in a word "Brilliant", a foodies retreat.  Thanks for the experience.  Alan & Michelle - Feb 10

Thanks to all for a very pleasant stay - well up to expectations, good room, spotlessly clean, and wonderful food. How about porridge on the breakfast menu?  Alistair - Jan 10

Thank you once again for another wonderful short break at the Horse and Groom.  We were made to feel most welcome and look forward to returning again soon.   Pam & Stephen – Dec 09

Thanks to tom and will and a great team, for wonderful food, great rooms, super service, hope we are not classified as the second type of visitors on the the sign above the bar!  John – Sept 09

We've just arrived back from our brief stay last night at the H&G and just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay.  The staff were all friendly and efficient as ever and the food was absolutely first class, both at dinner and at breakfast.  The pork belly in particular was out of this world!  Keep up the good work, we'll definitely be back.  Paul & Jayne - Sept 09

Hi Will, Tom and all at the Horse & Groom. Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for another two superb evening meals with you last Friday and Saturday. We will be back again in the not too distant future. Janet & David - august 09

Many thanks for the meal last evening. It was delicious. Various comments from around the table were:
that's the best herrings I've had and then there was a chorus of that comment for the hake and burger mains and the puds were good too!
Add to that good service with a smile and you can detect that we had a lovely evening.  Gordon - August 09

I just wanted to let you know how much I and the family enjoyed my "special birthday" week-end at the Horse and Groom.  The food and accommodation were superb, and your warm welcome contributed greatly to making the occasion such a happy and memorable one. sian - June 09

I know I said last night how much I enjoyed the brill, but I wish to reiterate how fabulous I thought it was.  A beautiful piece of fish, cooked to perfection, with delicious, seasonal veg and sauce.  That dish could hold its own in many a swanky London restaurant, and surpasses fish I have eaten in Bentley's Oyster Bar and Sheekey's to name but two.  Looking greedily forward to our next meal with you.  Anne - May 09

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for looking after us last week - we thoroughly enjoyed it - everything was perfect!  Amanda - May 09

Johnny and I just wanted to thank you so much for the stay back on the 4th.  We had a lovely time and it was great to be back.  The food, our room and the hospitality was all perfect.  We will definitely be returning.  I am continually spreading the word about your little haven and I’m sure a few of our friends will be visiting you soon.  Thank you again for a great night and hope to see you soon.  Niamh & Johnny - April 09

Thank you for a lovely lunch today, great food, great company and a wonderful atmosphere.  Well done everyone.  Linda - April 09

What a great place as a basis for touring the North Cotswolds, and how beautiful it is.  It was a splendid stay.  What makes it memorable for me is that the hosts and staff are all so pleasant, helpful and wanting you to have a good time as well!  The food was magnificent, and the 12 who sat down to Sunday lunch enjoyed it thoroughly.  We stayed in Room 2 - very tastefully decorated, and the bed, King size, was magnificently comfortable.  Breakfast was a treat too - I have never seen blue shelled hens eggs before!  We hope to come back!  Robin Wilson – April 09

Guys - just wanted to say thank-you for going the extra mile when we were with you last weekend.  Great food, great company, fine wine - and I can't find enough superlatives to describe the toffee meringue!  We had a marvellous evening, and a very comfortable night.  We will be recommending you to all our friends.  Gus - April 09


Just to say how much Mick and I enjoyed our stay at the weekend.  It really is a stunning place and the food was delicious - so disappointed we didn't eat with you on the Friday eve but never mind......!!  Amanda & Michael - March 2009

A quick note to thank you all for a great stay – lovely place, good food and excellent service from the team lead by Richard.  I had a very happy birthday – we will recommend you!  Susan & Richard, March 2009

We stayed in February 2009, lots of snow around but we had no problems finding the Horse and Groom.  As the web site says, it is a Georgian building of honey coloured Cotswold stone with loads of character and period features plus the views over the surrounding landscape from its hill top setting.  The frontage and ground floor bar present the original nature of the building; our bedroom was spectacular modern, but very much in keeping.   All the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful.  In the restaurant area there was none of the "this is not my area".  All the staff, including Tom the boss, cleared tables where necessary as well as looking after customers orders.  The menu for the Saturday evening was impressive without being over ambitious; as a result our food was well prepared and extremely enjoyable.   It was most encouraging to see the restaurant almost full on a cold February evening; clearly a good measure of reputation and success.  Obviously Will and Tom have created an impressive team who share their enthusiasm and commitment.  We happily recommend this Inn and will return, perhaps without the snow.
Geoff Kerry – Feb 2009

Just a quick note to thank you for a wonderful weekend! This was our first trip to The Cotswolds and the staff at Horse and Groom made it perfect! From the moment we arrived we were greeted by name and treated like regulars. We really felt at home. The rooms were incredibly comfortable and surprisingly peaceful despite the crowd in the pub. Our breakfast on both mornings helped us start our day off right! The fresh squeezed juice was delicious. Dinner on the first night convinced us that we had no other option but to eat at Horse and Groom on our second night, too! Thank you so much for make our visit memorable. We can't wait to come back!
Jennifer Kipphut – Feb 2009

I just got back to Florida from the UK, and the highlight of my visit was my stay at the Horse & Groom.  My visit was absolutely perfect in everyway.  I stayed in the room with a door to the gardens.  I especially loved the food in your delightful restaurant.  The breakfast was fresh and delicious, and the dinners were first rate. I loved the fire in the fireplace, the smell of burning wood, and the wonderful, courteous staff who truly wanted everything to be perfect.  I look forward to my next stay with you!
Laura Kipphut – Feb 09

Just a line to say how much Claire, Lucy and I enjoyed our lunch on Sunday. In fact I'm still dreaming about it.......! Thank you. It was terrific. It really was.
Jenny - Jan 09

My wife and I recently visited the Horse &  Groom and were exceedingly pleased. In fact we had planned to stay only one or two nights, before moving on to other locations in the Cotswolds,  however our two night stay, became four. We loved our comfortable room, and ended up eating in the pub every night, as the food was truly excellent. I'll also put in a good word for the staff, who were friendly, helpful and efficient.   Oh yes, it would be terrible oversight not to mention the desert of a lifetime, Mrs. G's toffee meringue! Wow! Without a doubt, we would return happily.
John & Brenda Banks, Montreal, Canada - october 2008


We had a fabulous meal at H&G yesterday after a recommendation from our son's friend.  The food was amazing, the service perfect, staff friendly and welcoming, and the price excellent value for money.  The warmth of the atmosphere in the Pub more than made up for the gloomy, foggy weather outside.  We viewed one of the bedrooms and were most impressed by the standard and comfort.  We hope to return for a longer visit soon and would recommend this venue most highly to everyone!  Thank you Tom & Will and your team!
Wilson Family - November 2008

Four of us had a late lunch at the inn today.  The food was great but what we particularly liked was the exceptionally friendly intelligent nice service from the barmaid (don’t know her name) with dark hair.  A very enjoyable visit.
Bill – November 2008

I came in for lunch yesterday - and very good it was too!  The food was fab - and the views were amazing.
Grant – September 2008

I haven't even been to the Horse and Groom yet but I have to say how impressed I was when I contacted them about my visit in September.  I contacted the Greenstocks via this web site and advised them that on Friday 5th September 2008 there will be 14 hungry and thirsty bellringers that will more than likely want some food at lunch and will want to sample the real ale!  When I e-mailed them to say that I didn't want to book a table as I didn't know who would want to eat or not it wasn't a problem at all, they even e-mailed me back within an hour of me sending them one!  Having seen the rest of the comments on this page I am really looking forward to my visit albeit for about 2 hours!  See you in September
Ryan – August 2008

Will and Tom.  An amazing evening - delicious food that appeared almost instantly, wicked pud in a bag and enjoyed with a bottle of wine on the train back to London.  Thanks so much for looking after us and making sure we caught that train (just!).  We will be back!
Marilyn and Nathalie – August 2008

Thank you so much for your help regarding our visit to Horse and Groom. We had a lovely time and took some of the best photos there.  Tom looked after us perfectly.  Mrs. G's Toffee Meringue.....  Please tell Tom that it came to the top in our research after trying over 35 puddings!
Yumiko – July 2008

We enjoyed a truly excellent lunch at the H&G yesterday.  That pork was brilliant - all four of us ordered it and it was a happy choice.  In fact everything, not least your cheerful and accommodating staff, did you credit.
Mike – June 2008

To say that we had a wonderfully, spectacular, special time would be putting it mildly!  We have told & will continue to tell all our friends (& anyone else who will listen) & family about you all & the time we had @ Horse & Groom….and how we were treated!!!!!!  THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS TRIP SO SPECIAL…..only wish that our husbands had been with us during our time there….they think we are exaggerating about how you all treated us!!!  And I have fresh flowers in my cute milk bottle sitting right here on my desk!!!  Give my best to all & thank you again for making us feel so special!  We’ll be sure to shout our praises on “trip advisor” too!  Most sincerely,  A Texas Friend Forever
Tami, Texas – June 2008

I am home. Kathy is on the Queen Mary.  Just wanted to thank you for our lovely stay.  Kathy said she did not expect to have a better meal the rest of her trip than she did at H&G - a REAL compliment coming from a seasoned world traveller!  I can confirm her compliment.  I had good food in Normandy and Paris, but none better than H&G.  I certainly was not as well cared for as with you!!  I wish you continued success and hope to return and bring my friends.  If my husband is lucky, he can come as well!  Keep up the good work.  We loved our stay with all of you.
Dianne - May 2008

We recently stopped at the Horse & Groom during an impromptu break down to the Cotswolds.  Just wanted to drop a quick line to say how fantastic the food and accommodation was.  Everyone was so friendly and we can't recommend the place highly enough to our friends. Thanks
Alistair - May 2008

I was one of a party of eight that thoroughly enjoyed our first evening at the Horse and Groom.  Great atmosphere, staff, ambience, food and wine.  And what a fabulous informative web site.
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manda - April 2008

Just to say thanks for a wonderful weekend, it made our wedding anniversary. We enjoyed both the accommodation and the food and will be back for another cider.
Judith & Tony - March 2008

Thanks for a wonderful weekend - great food, amazing room and a fantastic location for walking.  I definitely recommend a stay here, particularly for a special occasion.
Maz - Feb 2008

Thank you for a fantastic stay on the weekend of the 15th, the hospitality of your staff was second to none.  The food was fantastic & what fantastic duvets you have.  Thanks again for a very relaxed evening and overnight stay.  Look foward to seeing you again soon.
Julie - Sept 2007

Our Birthday lunch at the Horse & Groom on Sunday was a HUGE success.  Thank you all, so much, for providing such excellent food, a wonderful family venue and the most friendly and professional staff.
Penny - Sept 2007

Just spent 3 days in a cottage in Bourton and ate 3 nights at the Horse and Groom.  Why go elsewhere? It was excellent in every respect and we thoroughly enjoyed the experiences.  Top food complemented by top staff.  You made an impression and expect an invasion from Yorkshire - you have been warned.  Brill!  Thanks.
Ron & Lynne, Wakefield - August 2007

Excellent food, great real ale, impeccable service from helpful young staff - we very much enjoyed our stay!
Ian & Heather, Best of British Magazine, Deeping - August 2007

To Tom and all the gang in the Horse and Groom, many thanks from all of us for Friday night's dinner.  The Meals were beautiful and that along with the wonderful ambience and atmosphere made it a most enjoyable night.
William Loughnane, Birr - July 2007

Only had chance for 1 night away and the H & G did not fail to deliver in any aspect!  Fab food, wine and accommodation.  Top drawer service from Richard and the staff.  Already looking at the calendar to plan our next trip. Have already told our friends to visit.
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teve & Alex , Cheshire - July 2007

Now that we are back in london, we wanted to thank you for ensuring that our long weekend was a memorable experience, despite the cold and rainy weather.  We have really enjoyed the ambience of the pub, our pretty room, your amazing breakfasts and the smiling and helpful service.  Well done and please do not change anything - the concept works!  We will be recommending the Horse and Groom to our friends here in London as the perfect spot for an escape into Cotswolds nature and good food.  We will be back...
Marta & Sebastian, London - May 2007

Just a quick note to say thank you for last night.  The feedback from the team has been very favourable, food super, beer great, good night all round.  Thank you.
Bob, Moreton in Marsh - May 2007

Many thanks once again Tom & Will for another wonderful stay at The H&G.  Delicious food, excellent service and a wonderful bedroom - 5 stars as usual!  Looking forward to staying again very soon.
Roger & Jennie, North Devon - May 2007

Tom and staff - Tim and I really enjoyed our stay at the Horse and Groom.  It was definitely the most memorable part of our trip to England.  The rooms were wonderful, the food outstanding and your employees were very friendly.  For those not familiar with the area, and without a car, there is much to do on foot!  If we are in the Cotswolds again, we will be sure to stay with you.
Tim & Sue, Florida - May 2007

The dream team; many many thanks for spoiling us whilst we were staying with you over the last two nights.  We wished we could have stayed longer and felt happy enjoying your first class cuisine and most memorable customer care.  We wish you well this summer and will return once our stomachs have dissappeared.  10 out of 10 for everything.
Andrea & Guy, Regents Park - May 2007

I just wanted to say thank you so much for last weekend.  The food was fantastic, the service was fantastic and the room was fantastic!!!!  We had a really enjoyable evening and will definitely be back.
Zoe & Dylan, Shipston on Stour - April 2007

I don't tend to write to people about their restaurants very often but I wanted to mail you and say how much I enjoyed eating at your place over the weekend.  I spend a good deal of time in the Cotswolds and eat out quite a bit.  It can be a bit hit and miss sometimes, but I honestly thought that your place was great. The food was fantastic, the staff were lovely and it's a really nice space, so congrats on all fronts.
Liz, Dublin - April 2007

Thanks again for another superb weekend at the Horse & Groom - dinner Friday night delicious, breakfast Sat and Sun fab and "groove" Sat night really good fun.  Thanks Tom and Will for making our very rare weekend away everything we wanted it to be and sunny as well!!  Looking forward to our next visit, hopefully it wont be too far away.
Fiona & Clive - April 2007

Stopped on the way back from a ride out, very helpful staff, lovely location and scrummy puds, will be back.
Sam - April 2007

Thanks for a great time.  Fantastic food, comfy rooms, great service and a beautiful location - highly recommended.
Natalie & Jim, Brighton - April 2007