The Lamb Inn – Historic Charm & British Hospitality

On Sheep Street in Burford — a Cotswold market town of honey-coloured stone — you'll find The Lamb Inn. The building dates back to the 15th century, and the flagstone floors, low beams and open fires have been kept rather than smoothed over. Burford's High Street runs down towards the River Windrush, lined with antique shops, tea rooms and old coaching inns. The town is small enough to cross on foot in a few minutes, which makes it an easy base for a couple wanting a quiet weekend away from the city.

You stay in a Classic Double room with breakfast included each morning. The 17 rooms are individually decorated, with patterned headboards, soft wool throws and windows that look onto the garden or the street. Downstairs there is a bar with a real fire, a snug with deep sofas, and a dining room used for evening meals. Free cancellation runs until mid-May, so you can book the dates now and keep some flexibility. The whole place leans traditional, with no lifts and a layout that has grown over centuries.

The Tolsey Museum, which tells the story of Burford's trade history, is a two-minute walk at 214 m. The Church of St John the Baptist, one of the largest parish churches in the area, stands 256 m away. Beyond the town, the wider Cotswolds open up: dry-stone walls, footpaths and villages such as Bibury and Minster Lovell within a short drive. RAF Brize Norton is 7.4 km out, and Oxford Airport lies 22.2 km away for anyone flying in.

Best for couples who want a slow weekend in the Cotswolds, with good food, an old building and country walks on the doorstep rather than a busy resort.