Proprietors: Archie and Nicola Orr-Ewing

Idyllic location overlooking the village green. Originally a cider house built in the late 1500s. Huge reputation for excellent food and personal service.

Archie Orr-Ewing saw five years service with the Blues and Royals: where he led, princes follow. As a member of the regimental ski team his career went rapidly downhill when he spent most of his time on the piste, but at least that meant that he was perfectly qualified to become an innkeeper. Nicola was a hat maker. When millinery met military Archie, being an officer and a gentleman, doffed his Albert helmet. The red plume tickled Nicola’s fancy and she now adorns the King’s Head - the crowning achievement of any milliner’s career.

You have to take your hat off to them both. They have been running this picturesque 16th century former cider house overlooking Bledington’s village green for six years. Low ceilings, oak beams, flagstone floors, even a large inglenook fireplace with kettle: this is Olde England to perfection, right in the heart of the Cotswolds. The historic market town of Stow on the Wold is on Bledington’s doorstep and with Oxford, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham all within easy reach visiting guests are really spoiled for choice. The Aberdeen Angus beef served at the King’s Head comes from the family farm in the next-door village, vegetables from the nearby Daylesford Estate. Whether you are escaping from the blues or the royals, tarry not: head straight to the King’s Head and enjoy the Orr-Ewing’s superb hospitality.

Nearest Towns/Centres for Retail Therapy
Stow-on-the-Wold (3 miles)
Bicester Village

Recommended Local Attractions
Daylesford Farm Shop
3 Golf Courses
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Antiques
Historic Market Towns and Villages

Nearest Station/s
Kingham (1mile)

All timings denote typical journey time by car, unless specified otherwise.