The Fox Inn in Cotswold - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

What an awful place. The gentleman behind the bar was so rude to us from arrival. He obviously didn’t like the look of us! Full of snobbery. We planned to stay for food but after being ignored by the staff and when finally trying to order we were told they had stopped serving food. We went to a wonderful pub round the corner. Give this one a miss

I have to say our Sunday lunch was one of the best we’ve ever had. I had the Roast Beef & my husband had the Tuna Tartar to start followed by the chicken. Both roasts were excellent & cooked perfectly. The cauliflower cheese was really good & we were happy to pay extra for it. We were both full but found room for the Foxy Cheesecake & chocolate mousse. Both again were delicious. I would have no hesitation in recommending this lovely place to eat. Definitely not the cheapest place for Sunday lunch but we don’t mind paying for quality. Thank you 🤩

Whilst we had a nice lunch, it was not made clear when booked that it was a Pizza only lunch menu, real shame as we took family expecting your normal fabulous menu !!!! Thanks anyway Spencer Collins

Entered the pub to be greeted by awful music, if you could call it that, blaring loudly throughout the pub. Fortunately, it was mild enough to sit in the garden, so we managed to get away from the 'Ibizan sound track'. We ordered a couple of pizzas, 2 round of drinks and were shocked to find that our bill came to over £90.00. We will not return!

Very tasty and well presented food! Especially the pie to share - huge!! The staff were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

As a family with children we pre booked a table for Happy Hour, Pizza and live music. We arrived to be coldly advised by a non uniformed staff member that Happy Hour was an error on the website and “we’ve kept asking for it to be removed from the website”. Does it really take that long for the error to be rectified? There was no effort to appease the Customer and offer a solution, his approach to our children asking for tap water was greeted with sarcasm. We did purchase a drink and refrained from giving Lady Bamford any more money to add to her Billions, cancelled our table and proceeded to the Kings Arms Bledington where we received the most courteous welcome and amazing food. Look after the locals Lady Bamford, it’s not all about the visitors. We shan’t return to The Fox.

Lovely Sunday roast ! We sat by the window with the fire behind us in a snug little room , lovely atmosphere, brilliant food and a great waitress (Isabelle) . Will definitely be back

Popped in for some snacks at midday today and drinks Staff amazing Food Delicious And the Virgin and Bloody Mary Sublime

We love the fox, the bar and restaurant areas are so nice, staff so friendly and great food and atmosphere I always love the chicken wings and the fish was delicious

We stayed here for 1 night and ate Sunday lunch. The Sunday lunch was good, but the rooms are so loud. They are right above the pub, the music sounds if anything louder in the above rooms than it did downstairs in the pub. This was a Sunday and the music continued until after 10 clock. It’s really not a relaxing atmosphere to be in and this should have been noted somewhere prior to booking. It’s a shame as the rooms have been done beautifully but the noise ruined our experience. The lady that showed us to our room wasn’t exactly helpful when we asked for a tea and coffee to be brought up, her answer was we are a pub not a hotel. We didn’t think it was much to ask to walk up a few stairs. There was also confusion over the bill at lunch we asked to put it on our room which we of course would have paid before we left and dropped the key the following morning but instead the same lady decided to come and hunt us down for payment. For £400 for the night we was very disappointed to say the least.

Beautifully presented country pub with gorgeous rooms. My husband and I stayed for one night while my in-laws looked after our children. We were looking to simply ‘get away’ for a night and enjoy some well needed rest and peace. Our room was stylish but traditional. The soft furnishings were beautiful and the bed was generous and comfortable. No expense spared in terms of the quality of the decor. The bathroom was large with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. Delightful on a cold winter’s day. Bamford toiletries and fluffy white towels! We stayed on a Thursday which was pizza evening with a DJ. We did think the music was a touch loud but it was a fun and buzzy vibe and the pizzas were delicious. Great drinks menu (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) too. The fire was blazing in the bar and the bar/restaurant space was warm and welcoming. We returned to our room around 9.30pm. We could hear the DJ until 10pm and then it went quiet (we had been forewarned so this was fine). Delicious breakfast served the following morning. I wanted to stay another night! Check-out was friendly and professional. The manager double-checked our bill with me item by item before charging my card which felt very transparent and I liked this. Room prices seem to have increased since we booked but we would like to return.

Incredible weekend stay at The Fox. Terrific food and service, a stellar breakfast I still miss now and a perfect room to relax for the weekend. We were able to take the dog and had great walks on the doorstep and local villages to wander about in. A world away from the pace of the city.

We spent the weekend at The Fox Inn, hoping for a quiet weekend with good food and long walks. While they have done an excellent job of the interiors and our room in particular was very well done, the vibe of the place is more like an Ibiza beach club than pub. From the moment breakfast finishes they play loud thumping music throughout the pub all day until closing at 11pm, all of which can be heard in the rooms. While they do warn you that the rooms are above the bar, when I called to ask about how loud it actually was, the lady told me that it wasn't too bad and they'd had no complaints. I later found out from the manager on site that this was not true. To top things off, on our last morning, we arrived at breakfast at 10.05am, to be told that the chefs would not serve us anything as they had moved onto lunch prep. Despite some to-ing and fro-ing with the waitress who was doing her best to accommodate us, it became clear that the chefs were calling the shots and dictating how the pub runs rather than the customers. While it might be okay for lunch or dinner (if Ibiza beach club is the vibe you are after), I would strongly not recommend this as a place to stay.

Great dining room with a lively buzz on a Friday evening. Daylesford Winter Garden Salad is epic. Pizzas got the thumbs up too. This place is delightfully tucked away in a quiet location yet only minutes from Stow. Parking may be tricky.

Really, really good pizza…..a real unexpected surprise. Disappointed with the offhand attitude of the maitre’d. We’ve been here pre Lady Bamford and post…..always pleasant. Decided to have a light lunch and thought we’d try the pizza. Chose to share a ‘Diavolo’……a very good choice, recommend it. The lady md was a little offhand from the start but when we got the bill, I commented that I’d thought the pizza was £17 as opposed to the £19 on the bill. She said and did nothing as I paid. Going to the gents before we left, I glanced at the menu and it was £17 for the pizza. Back at the table, told her……she went off without saying anything and came back with £2 in coin and said ‘sorry about that’. What she should have done of course was to engage when I made the initial comment……and checked? Guessing not many would have bothered mentioning the £2 overcharge and she saw it as meaningless…….but it’s the principle. Wouldn’t stop us going back but I’d try to avoid her if possible. All the other staff we encountered were much warmer and smiley. Perhaps she was just having a bad day.

Really delicious food and drink, great service, and a good atmosphere. The cocktails are very nice. The interior is lovely.

Excellent service, lovely ambience and great food. The Fish N Chips (Haddock) was superb. So was the Pizza and the Sticky toffee pudding

Stunning indeed, just a lovely experience from start to finish. Beautiful surroundings, pleasant and attentive staff. Food delicious (recommend aubergine pizza). I couldn't fault anything and cant wait to return. Superb

We recently spent a family meal at The Fox, what a wonderful place; beautiful setting and a lovely atmosphere. However having ordered meals for Children’s starters and then mains, the Children’s main meal was brought out before anyone including the children had received their starter. That wasn’t a problem to us, we let the waiter know they hadn’t had their starters but what was the problem was the rudeness of two members of staff (one of whom seemed to be the manageress!! although it was unclear if that was her position) she eye rolled directly at us as though we were causing her a problem for simply asking for a starter to be brought before a main! Never in my life have I ever experienced such rude service, everything was a problem for her. She should not be working in hospitality with an attitude like that. We felt as though our simply being there was a major issue for her. She spoilt the whole meal for us, which is so sad as the young girls who also served us and the male senior member of staff were charming. We simply ate our mains and left and would not be paying the £64 service charge expected after the worse service we have had in our lives! A real shame as we love The Wild Rabbit and Daylesford but will not return to have eyes rolled at us for simply requesting that a starter was brought out before a main!!!! Finally to point out as a dog lover myself there is a time and a place for them, and sat at a dinner table on their owners knees where people are going to eat their meals and barking constantly in a restaurant is not one of them! I’m not sure how this is hygienic in any way.

Atmosphere calm, relaxed. Ambience, perfect, staff, amazing, work VERY Hard and aim to please. We wanted a different christmas so we went to stay in a Cottage very near Lower Oddington, never been to Cotswolds area, planned to spend alot of our time in a good traditional pub to drink and have nibbles. We hit the jackpot with The Fox. We sat at the bar xmas eve and xmas day. All the Bar staff were super efficient and made us very welcome. As did everyone in the Pub, very interactive, very dog friendly and great conversation with locals and other people visiting. Can not see why anyone would not like this place. We will be back for sure. Thank you to all at The Fox.

luogo bellismo curato e accogliente in perfotto stile inglese...personale attento e gentile, servizio ottimo!

Fabulous Room-recently decorated and designed in a soft warm muted palette vaulted ceiling/exposed stone wall. Ensuite spotlessly clean looked new Bathroom. Stunning River/Countryside view. Landscaped tiered-fairy lit garden ( maybe just for Christmas?) Great Breakfast! Thank you! -Shame about the luminous bright exit light -

I don’t know how anyone could give this place less than 5 stars. This might be the greatest place on earth. It’s a shame some aggravated diners are dragging down the reviews of the hotel, which is as lovely as it gets. The pub and...

Superb pub with lovely food, good wine selection and excellent customer service. Always enjoy our time at The Fox - thank you!

Had planned dinner at The Fox Inn to celebrate my birthday on the evening of Saturday 23rd September whilst staying locally. I had called the restaurant 2 weeks prior to book a table and was advised that they only release a small number of tables...

Such a lovely welcome and service from Sebastian. We were a last minute “walk-in” and were lucky to be seated at a lovely table for two, fireside, in the bar area. A lovely relaxed feel. We have visited a number of times and always found...

We loved everything about this place - delicious food, friendly & attentive staff and all in a designer setting. A lovely & stylishly laid indoor table overlooking the super chic garden - every course of food was beautifully presented and superbly executed. Also dog friendly....

We visited here as a family of 7 for Sunday lunch. The beef Sunday dinner was fantastic although the service was a little slow. Our starters came before the drinks were served and we had to chase the drinks several times. A very upmarket place....

We stayed for three nights at The Fox at Oddington (not to be confused with another "Fox" in the area) and had a lovely experience. We were in town for a wedding and booked most of the rooms at the Inn for family members. The...

We visited for Sunday lunch a while back and enjoyed it very much. A very different experience on this occasion. The service was slow, food wasn't so great. I appreciate its difficult to maintain a very high standard with all the challenges the industry faces...

Only getting the chance to write the reviews now. But we visited the fox in July and we cannot wait to go back! From start to finish we had a lovely meal. The food was absolutely outstanding. The Head Chef Taylor…. My my sir; hats...

Excellent food & wine but really disappointed by the service. We were being looked after by the manager so had high hopes, my fiancé ordered prawns to start and no bowl for shells or water was brought out, and half way through eating unbelievably his...

We came across the fox inn while walking to Stow so we called in for a drink. As soon as we walked through the door we felt out of place. We were in hiking boots with backpacks but we were not muddy. The foreign manager...

I have visited The Fox numerous times and tried to give it the benefit of the doubt but, from the moment I walk in, I tend to feel like I’ve entered an exclusive club where the staff look down their noses at anyone who isn’t...

The Fox has Outstanding Food and Out of this World Service. I would recommend having a drink at the bar before going for your meal. As the bar and barmen are amazing. All the staff are so friendly and chatty!

It’s a beautiful restaurant pub set in a lovely village. Unfortunately the meal tonight and the service was below par. My husbands food order was wrong and they had to re do his. There was no offer to keep mine heated whilst waiting. My food...

Good meal, efficient service with no endless “everything ok” questions. Nice atmosphere in the quieter bar area we asked to be moved to - otherwise a bit over-buzzy and full, with over loud music just to add to the general hubbub volume. What spoiled this...

Abhorrent service and treatment, departed before dinner. Clueless and aggressive staff. Nice property, totally clueless staff- management not visible, reception similar to McDonalds. Seems to be a popular local hangout- where visitors are shunned. Manager clearly did not grasp / respect western values; minimal staff...

My 3rd time at the Fox and I found it mildly disappointing,we all ordered the roast beef and it came with no roast potatoes so asked the waiter about the potatoes and was told they were an extra I think 5 pounds and I told...

Without a doubt, other pubs and restaurants could take a leaf out of The Fox’s book and learn from the staff managers and chefs who served us today. A very busy Saturday lunchtime venue, yet the food, ambience and service was impeccable. Well done you...

We had a great 4th of July birthday dinner at The Fox. Sam, our host, was on the spot with food and drinks; and service was all around very good. Dinner went very well with tasty starters, and the pork chops were delicious and juicy....

ottima cucina, servizio impecabile, location autentica country. anche le camere sono molto ampie, confortevoli e mantenute autentiche. Da ritornarci sicuramente

One of the party is coeliac (gluten free), the dish came out with a Yorkshire pudding on it. I saw the waiter pad and they had written GF, and it was confirmed verbally with us. No apologies were given, mistakes like this unfortunately happen a...

I've been for lunch three times & drinks once. It's 1.5hrs away from home but a world away. It's in the smart country London cotswolds. You pay for that at £15 for tuna tartar starter or £25 for Sunday roast main but it's a rarefied...

Took us 1.5 hrs to get the main course. Food was average. We had the soup (a bit too sour), tuna tartar (not fresh), orzo (tasty), pork chop (a bit dry), steak au poive (too much sauce). Our waitress was very polite but the manager...

Spent 3 nights at this place and it’s like a little oasis of calm. Set in a pretty Cotswolds village the inn was recently renovated. Our room was brilliant - beautifully designed and comfortable. I loved little touches and attention to details such as coffee...

Having twice stayed at The Wild Rabbit (the Fox’s sister B&B), we were excited to stay at the Fox at Oddington. The good news is that the room was finished to the same very high, natural luxury standard as the Wild Rabbit. However, there were...

A beautifully designed restaurant with a stunning garden for indoor-outdoor dining. The warmest most accommodating front of house staff and consistently delicious fresh food. A must if you’re in the Cotswolds! This has become our local when we are in the area. A big thank...

Our 1.30 lunch was brilliant! Brilliant! Lovely light airy atmosphere, log fires. Wonderful service from Lacy. Our starters of the cobb wedge and the tuna were cleverly presented. We split the El Cap pizza. Having seen the oven, couldn't resist. Maybe one of the finest...

We stayed at The Fox for the weekend and had the loveliest weekend, the staff were so welcoming and accommodating, especially Ian, Edwardo and Sylvia. The room was stunning and the food was devine! The pork Sunday lunch was the best I have ever had....

This is the 3rd time we have visited for dinner, the first time last year was excellent. Last time slightly disappointing due to cold undrinkable coffee but tried again tonight. VERY disappointed. Inaccurate menu description.Brisket was served as a sandwich(not as I anticipated as a...

Had an absolutely fabulous stay at the Fox to celebrate my husband’s birthday with our 2 young children. Ian went above and beyond to make our stay extra special and nothing was too much trouble. We felt welcomed, comfortable and relaxed the minute we stepped...

Four of us went to The Fox for lunch for a birthday celebration in June. It’s a beautiful old building in a stunning village and dog friendly too which is always a bonus for us . Parking is only for residents of the hotel so...

What an impressive spot! We popped in for a drink in the garden and then decided to stay for a bite to eat. All the staff were really accommodating and were able to fit us in on a busy Friday night! We aren’t from the...

Would have rated 4 for food but our experience was let down by patchy customer service - younger staff were trying hard but the manager seemed angry - no idea why. At one point the wrong beer was served (we hadn’t complained - it was...

Have to say I was disappointed. Food was average at best , burger was bland with very little garnish or seasoning. Sea bass was ok but fish 'soup' didnt taste of anything and vegetable was inedible . This was only one visit so we may...

Wonderful stay! We had a super time at The Fox. Delicious breakfasts, fantastic cocktails and great supper. The room (Huntsman) was cosy and romantic with a good shower and comfortable bed. Service throughout the stay was friendly and slick. Highlights were the breakfast roll, spicy...

I have been coming to Fox for a while now since the refurb and I can not think of a better place in the Cotswolds to visit. The staff are so personable and friendly, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is spot on! Looking...

The place is charming and cosy but hands down the worst food I have ever had. First time i was there the burger was awful- a tiny piece of meat, overcooked, hard and just tasteless. The second time they only serve pizza on Sunday nights...

The atmosphere was pleasant and very well decorated, but food was very disappointing! Braised leeks stringey and main course of lamb tough and nearly uneditable! Pizza had truffle oil used and destroyed the taste of anything else. Service by waitress good, but manager and others...

We had a wonderful weekend at The Fox. Everything from the hospitality and service to the meals was excellent. Most guys arrive by car but we took the train from London and were able to arrange pick up from the Kingham train station. Many thanks...

Great experience at The Fox this week. We had one night and stayed in one of their beautiful rooms with a sitting room and outdoor courtyard (The Den). Can’t fault this luxury accommodation. Huge bath, gorgeous towels, bed and bedding, Bamford products, coffee maker etc...

We visited here for lunch and a lovely place in the village,the staff were super friendly but the huge letdown was the food.We both had Sunday lunch and it was just ok average at best had we known we’d would not have bothered.

Ate here as our hotel restaurant was closed sister property Wild Rabbit. Asked for a table of four as we had friends nearby, told this was not possible. The majority of tables sat empty the entire night. The managers behaviour was erratic from being hideously...

We stayed on a short break just around the corner from the Fox so visiting it twice. Once on a Tuesday night for their standard menu and then on the Thursday night, being well aware from their website it was 'DJ and Pizza' night. The...

Had a lovely stay at The Fox. The staff were so welcoming when we arrived. Food was fabulous. Sadly for us the music was so loud & we did not get much sleep. At breakfast we were greeted by Ian who was just so lovely....

This is a great place - in a lovely village, the pub is spotless and vibrant and we had a wonderful Sunday lunch. I do want to mention the bad taste left in one’s mouth though and that was the attitude of the Italian chap...

Never been here before and would find it hard to recommend. Arrived on time and was shown to table. Seemed nice but then waited for an age to get drinks and order taken. In the end had to ask. The person took the order an...

Pretentious makeover of what had once been a classic English country pub. The “bar” looks like an urban cocktail lounge, the style is questionable. Ordered the chicken pie for two. Flat with shortcrust top and bottom. Pastry was thick, undercooked and the filling was dry....

Had a lovely experience at the Fox, staff were friendly and attentive perhaps lacking little product knowledge in some areas but the friendly smile made up for it. Very dog friendly and lovely pizza. The decor was 10/10 was a pleasure to spend a rainy...

We like to eat out a lot and we’ve never had such a bad experience as we did at The Fox. The staff are unfortunately rude and obnoxious. The settings are undoubtedly lovely however the horrendous service cannot compensate. Was so looking forward to the...

Really good Sunday lunch. Good choices, great quality, perfect portion size and really tasty. Beautiful pub done up very well, tasteful and stylish, retaining some great features with new ones added. We had a mix of people serving us and not everyone was up to...

We went to The Fox for lunch with our family, grandson and friends. We had a lovely lunch. My wife thought the cocktails were exceptional. Sadly I was driving but it was good that alcohol free beer was on draft which was surprisingly good as...

This is the 4th time we have visited now for drinks and food and felt compelled to write another review. From the minute you walk through the door and greeted by Ian and the team its a special place. Always busy but has a great...

First impressions were great - it’s in a lovely village and is as we expected from a Bamford pub very nicely decorated. The parking however was non existent so we parked at the end of the village - the locals must find this incredibly annoying....

Great food - good service - nice atmosphere - lovely evening was had by us all - well worth a visit = cant think of anything else to say

Stayed at the hotel and used the restaurant. The dinner was excellent the liver parfait and the chicken and leek pie were amazing. Very friendly staff.

Myself and my fiancé love the Cotswolds and the charming pubs that lay across the land. We have explored and dined in many! However the Fox is by far our favourite Cotswold country pub. The ambiance is cosy and warm in the winter and vibrant...

Have used the Fox for over 12 years so that’s 3 ownerships and always enjoyed our visits Now it has been revamped in the Daylesford/Wild Rabbit style I was trepidatious on how that would work in a small cosy well respected little pub My reservations...

beautiful pub with amazing staff that were so friendly and helpful my room (The Den) was stunning with a separate sitting area and private garden I love thos place and will be staying again

Travelling South we chose The Fox for an overnight stay en route….from the moment we walked in we got a warm welcome & made to feel at home….Ian was so helpful & arranged dinner for us locally! Our room was super cosy! Wonderful Daylesford touches...

We were recommended the Fox and had a drink there at lunchtime. We booked a table for this evening and dinner was lovely. The staff were so helpful and the meal was delicious. We understand it is only recently opened and we very much recommend...

Heard about this pub re-opening as part of the Daylesford empire so was keen to try. There are so many great pubs in the Cotswolds so the bar was set very high. Fantastic and sympathetic renovation retaining log fires and the charm of a country...

We had a wonderful stay on NYE. Service was great, room beautiful and lovely relaxed environment The manager really looked after us and they didn’t over sell it and have too many guests for dinner

We had New Years Eve at the Fox . It was a brilliant evening. Food excellent, service could not have been better.The music was just right Thank you to all the team,a special thanks to Nathan,Cynthia, Sebastian, The evening was one of the best News...

We booked a meal at the Fox to celebrate our best friend's birthday. We brought our dog along, who was given as warm a welcome as we were! Everything was absolutely spot on! We had 3 courses, all different options but all amazing!! The staff...

We had a wonderful stay at The Fox. Really beautiful place and staff were all very attentive and friendly (Synthia - I hope that it right - is excellent!) The food was delicious - amazing scotch egg and venison. The only annoying thing is the...

A warm welcome, dogs a plenty, plenty of cozy nooks, open fires, comfy seats and the papers - add in great food and drink selection and you have the perfect pub to unwind in

What should have been a celebration was a true disappointment from the start, they had to find our reservation which had been made for weeks and confirmed the day before , so not a great welcome . Only 1 out of 3 starters were enjoyable,...

Great service and amazing staff. Real feel good atmosphere perfect at this time of year, vibrant but welcoming and inclusive. Recommended anytime of the week. Hotel rooms look amazing as was shown one by Ian who was charming and welcoming. Look forward to my return...

We booked for evening dinner and had our two dogs with us. When we arrived, we were welcomed by very friendly staff and shown to our table. The atmosphere was really good, fires all lit, fresh flower arrangements throughout, decorated for Christmas and very warm...

We had a good lunch (nb large portions). The poor marks are for the loud and intrusive piped music. As thr pub was busy/noisy we asked for the music be turned off/down but were told that 'the boss doesn't allow this' etc. Rather an unusual...

The food was great - as always (this is my third visit) however the service was a real let down. The staff were clearly overrun, so I think too many bookings had been taken. 45 mins to get some water, an hour for some drinks...

Booked a table 2 weeks in advance personally choosing the table. When we arrived advised no such booking could be made. We were seated at a table not fit for 4 people; the plate slipped off the table, cutlery slipped off. Chairs wobbling & uncomfortable....

My wife and I popped here for her birthday weekend. Gorgeous rooms (we were in the Masters) - such a comfy bed, lovely Bamford touches and really tastefully designed. Breakfast was amazing, not the traditional English breakfast but delicious options and the best coffee. We...

This was our first visit to the Fox since it changed ownership & was refurbished. It was great before but it really is a top notch venue now. We were staying in the village & walked up for an afternoon drink, despite it being really...

We had a very disappointing lunch last Sunday. Our table was booked for 1.45 and we were not seated until 2.30pm.The service was appalling We had to ask for menus , our food took an hour to arrive . The staff were Rude . We...

Ian is just the most interesting man we have met for sometime. Thank you Ian, Eduardo, La Argentina and all the staff for taking such great care of us all and making Grace’s birthday so special. This is our 2nd visit as we are fans...

Oh dear!! This is not the quiet country village pub it once was. I’m only basing this review on one visit but, with some customers, you only get one chance! The food was sublime. Seriously fabulous. The service was good too and the menu was...

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary my husband had booked The Fox for 2 nights as a surprise after reading a good review. We arrived about 5 pm on a Thursday but the bar staff seemed mystified when we said we were staying saying we...