The Pig in the Cotswolds Review Hotels Above Par
"Set in a classic Cotswolds manor originally known as Barnsley House and once home to garden designer Rosemary Verey, this characterful country retreat blends boho-chic interiors with quintessential English manor architecture. The rooms and suites favor earthy tones and garden-inspired florals, with roomy tubs and pasture views; the Secret Garden suite is a standout, offering vast space, a four-poster bed, an emerald couch, a grand bath stocked with Bramley products, a double shower and an outdoor hot tub ideal for sunset. Interiors are homely and slightly eccentric—floral wallpapers, exposed beams, vintage furniture, overflowing bookshelves, rugs, crystal lamps and walls hung with prints and watercolours—while the overall vibe attracts a stylish, “Kensington-in-a-field” crowd yet still feels green and restorative. Food is hearty, seasonal and refreshingly simple: the hotel operates to B-Corp sourcing within a 30-mile radius and grows many of its own herbs and greens, with menus that change according to what’s available (examples included a clementine-infused mozzarella starter and a pot roast chicken with red wine jus and triple-cooked fries); breakfasts are plentiful with full English options and a large buffet. Spa facilities in the Fieldhouse include a hydrotherapy pool and a relaxation room showcasing easels by long-time collaborator Natasha Klutterbuck. Staff are frequently singled out for warm, attentive service, and practical details include 24 rooms, on-site restaurant and bar, prices from about USD 438 per night (seasonal), easy rail access via Paddington to Kemble and the nearest international airport being London Heathrow."
