The Plough at Kelmscott in West Oxfordshire

Review: The Plough Inn, Kelmscott Nestled in the picturesque village of Kelmscott, The Plough Inn is a gem of a pub that seamlessly combines rustic charm with a fresh, renovated look. From the moment we walked in, the warmth of the place wrapped around us, enhanced by the cozy ambiance of a crackling fire—our dog especially appreciated the spot right by it! The food was delightful, with a standout dish being the pumpkin and mushroom risotto. It was rich, creamy, and well-balanced, truly hitting the spot for a comforting lunch. Each bite was a testament to the kitchen’s attention to fresh, quality ingredients and well-executed flavors. But beyond the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, what truly made our experience special was the service. Vincent was a fantastic host, going above and beyond to ensure we felt at home. His friendly and attentive approach added a personal touch to our meal, making it memorable and inviting. If you’re looking for a welcoming countryside pub with exceptional food and service, The Plough Inn should be at the top of your list.

One of the worst roast dinners I have ever had. Firstly there was no draft beer and this is a pub! Secondly the door was left open and being late October it was very cold. The tables were packed so tight together that you had to turn sideways to get through there was no privacy and you could hear exactly what the couples were saying either side of us. The waitress didn't check in on us to see if our food was okay (which it was not) she had to be reminded to bring the wine menu. This is so disappointing as it used to be a favourite place to eat to be served undercooked dry roast potatoes and generally under par food with little service. Our table was not cleared away after our main meal and therefore we asked for the bill having had quite enough of the lack of service. Our table was still not cleared away when we paid for the bill, suffice to say we will not be returning .

This has been the most spectacular stay. The staff were warm and welcoming, lovely room, delicious dinner with super wine ! The Plough Inn exceeded our expectations and we cannot wait to return. We are already talking about it and recommended it to others.

Lovely cozy pub, great food Slightly expensive, lovely Comfy room and bed, the only drawback, the pub closed It doors on Sunday Monday and Tuesday at 6 in the evening. The nearest place to eat and have a drink at that time was 3 miles away.

We had a wonderful time at the Plough Inn. A lazy afternoon spent in the garden, drinks and tasting all sorts of Cotswold Gin in a Tin, learning about William Morris (we missed the manor tour unfortunately) and a fantastic dinner in the restaurant. Our room was lovely, cozy, quiet and warm. An all around wonderful experience with genuinely kind and engaging staff. We will be back!!!!

Friendly, busy pub. Lucky enough to have the weather to sit outside and have lunch. Good recommendations on the drinks from the gentleman behind the bar. Nice menu for lunch time lighter bites or larger meals. Plenty of choice and the food was lovely, lots of people with dogs sitting outside and well provided for outdoor seating. Not sure how big inside was as I didn’t go in, but would probably recommend booking ahead for bad weather days if you want an indoor table. If I am in the area again I would certainly return.

I stayed at the Plough in Kelmscott for a couple of days in order to visit Kelmscott Manor, just 5 mins walk away, and explore the Cotswolds. I really enjoyed being there - I was made very welcome by the extremely friendly and cheerful staff, Vincent, Joanne and Brian. My room was pretty and comfortable, with lots of big white towels, and a powerful shower. It was spotless and well-equipped, including some extremely nice olive shower gels, etc. The pub had a lovely atmosphere - flagged stone floors, a friendly small bar with lots of locals (not just tourists like me), and a garden at the front where I had dinner both evenings. There's also a restaurant at the back, and everything I had was perfectly cooked. There's a little car park at the back but plenty of parking along the road at the front. The village is very small and there is no through traffic so it's a very peaceful place to stay.

Recently stayed at The Plough for a business trip for 2 nights. Beautiful setting for a traditional English Inn, rooms were well decorated and furnished with a very comfortable bed. The bar is great and the menu offered plenty of choice with well presented dishes. The staff are friendly and make you feel like a local. I'm back next week and looking forward to my return visit.

This is a little out of the way but in a very quite location and a very pleasant setting. We had had a large lunch so were looking for somewhere to sit in the garden with food, wine and cider with snacks, The Plough delivered.

Lovely country pub with beautiful outdoor seating areas and quaint bar - the bar has a very limited selection which is the only drawback. No mainstream Brandy choice and two lager choices The rooms are cosy but lovely, comfortable and clean. The staff are so helpful and friendly Dinner portions are a good size.

We walked the first part of the Thames path and stayed at The Plough inn. It is a lovely old inn, full of character and has very comfortable rooms. The best breakfasts we have ever had and delicious dinner too. Dennis and Vincent and their team are lovely and the chef is amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. Of course Kelmscott Manor is well worth a visit and was a short walk down the lane

Lovely pub. Great rooms. Warm welcome by hosts at breakfast. Amazing breakfast and good Sunday lunch. Pub is close to the river Thames for walks. Only downside is there was no food on a Sunday evening and the pub closed at 6pm however we were made aware of this in advance.

Beware overcharged, check what the menu prices says to what they charge you. Overcharged for a bowl of chips... £5 even though menu says its £4 and you get a small.childrens dish of chips what an absolute joke.

We stayed here last night for my birthday weekend and thought The Plough and its staff were fantastic. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and shown to a beautiful William Morris themed room. Everything was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We had a meal in the evening which was superb, and were looked after by a lovely S. African gentleman. This morning's breakfast was again superb with lovely fresh ingredients and the young lady who served us was lovely. Hope to be back!

Absolutely lovely experience for my wife and I , this afternoon . We walked from Lechlade to Kelmscott Stopped at the Plough Inn , good decision by us Lovely lady sorted us out , excellent service , we had Brie and chutney sandwiches . Lovely A nice glass of wine for my wife and a nice pint of IPA for me . Good village pub , lovely too see so many English people having a nice timeBig Thankyou to all at the PoughbInn

We visited The Plough on two consecutive nights on the basis of reviews and because we could walk from where we were staying in Kelmscott. Neither experience was great. First night we both made the mistake of having the Double Gloucester cheese soufflé. Let's just say this was not what we expected a cheese soufflé to be. It was more like a steamed pudding in a bowl of cheese sauce with grilled cheese on top! Neither of us could finish it and it gave my wife such bad indigestion that she couldn't eat any of her rather greasy chicken escalope main course. Avoid at all costs. The second night we both opted for the steak frites. This was passable but the meat had obviously been standing for a while as the beure café de paris on top was not melting, it was so cold. We were hungry so couldn't be bothered to send it back but we did query it as the plates were being cleared. The message came back from the kitchen that "there had been no delay". But that just sums the place up. The waiting staff had no idea what they were doing and took an age to do anything. We ordered sparkling wine as an aperitif (once I had found the wine list for myself!) and this was left for several minutes where we could see it going flat before anyone bothered to bring it to the table. We ordered wine to go with the mains and we had to ask for it again as we were at risk of finishing eating before it arrived! To summarise, set your expectations low and you might have a nice time - and avoid the cheese soufflé.

Visited this pub for a couple of nights in February, the food was fresh and home cooked, serving staff very friendly and attentive and the rooms recently refurbished and to a very nice standard! A really great find, and looking forward to trying their beer garden in the summer

I spent a couple of nights at The Plough. This is, singularly, my favourite pub / place to stay in the world. Great food. Great rooms. Great location. Great people running it.

Great base for walking a few miles of the Thames Path - even if it was flooded at the time (the river that is, not the pub) - and spending a day in Oxford. Although nearby Kelmscott Manor is closed in February, we will be back for a visit. The Plough Inn is a beautiful 17th century pub with excellent food and with comfortable, recently modernised bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. As a veteran of many UK B&Bs this is undoubtedly one of the best.

The location and style of this country inn are wonderful. The service was also good. However, the food was very mediocre and disappointing. We both had Sunday Roasts and the ingredients were fine, but it was clear that everything had been prepared well before service as all the vegetables were greasy, overcooked and dried out. I suspect that they had been plated for at least an hour and then left on a hot plate. Such a shame! Also, why do pubs insist on serving Yorkshire Puddings with every type of meat? To my mind, it should only accompany beef and not be so large that the rest of the food is completely hidden.

Myself & my husband visited whilst staying on holiday nearby. When we arrived it was quiet but so welcoming! The fire was lit & we had the restaurant area to ourselves which was beautiful to be able to sit and chat. We had 2 courses & shared a pudding as the portion sizes were great we were unable to finish a pudding each. The food was so tasty & great value for money. We loved the friendly feel of the place & it was a bonus that it was dog friendly. If we had found this gem sooner in our break we would have gone back again! Really do recommend The Plough Inn!

We decided to eat out on a random Thursday in January, with our 4 year old. We therefore ate early, and the pub wasn’t very busy. However, the host was very welcoming and put the fire on in the restaurant just for us. She was very attentive and the food was delicious. I had the rabbit pie which was just fantastic, the addition of fennel seed on top added a lovely flavour and the rabbit was juicy, not dry. Accompanied by lovely gravy and perfectly cooked greens. My wife’s fish was also very good and tasted very fresh and light. We have frequented many times before for drinks but never for food, but we now look forward to exploring them menu and popping by for lunch. Overall, a delicious meal that was really cooked and clearly wasn’t run of the mill reheated food that so many pubs are serving up to save costs nowadays. We look forward to returning soon.

Amazing welcome, great food and wonderful service next to an open fire. So cosy. Definitely recommend.

Dinner last night, 9 of us and I cannot compliment this venue enough! The service was fabulous, such lovely friendly girls and nothing was too much trouble. The food was superb, very fresh, beautifully presented and beautifully cooked. Thank you to the staff...you made our Christmas meal very special.

We have just stayed overnight at The Plough with 6 friends whilst walking the Thames Path. Roaring fires and a warm welcome, cosy and comfortable en-suite bathrooms and delicious food. Big shout out to the staff Olivia, Vincent and Janos for being the very best, you nailed hospitality! Nothing was too much trouble and it wasn't just us who were made to feel very much at home, our spaniel was given VIP treatment and was very sad to leave!! Looking forward to staying with you again next year.

Called this pub 12 mins before they started serving at 6 to see if they could accommodate hubby and I. They answer was yes if table back by 8. No problem! Hubby had the chicken and I had the small haddock. Both were delicious and we had room to share a chocolate brownie. Really enjoyed the food. Dining room was full with a nice atmosphere by the time we left. Haven’t visited for a number of years - definitely will be back!

I had a great stay at the Plough Inn. The rooms are nicely furnished and decorated and the bar and restaurant are nice places to spend time with friends and family. I'd also like to mention Vincent, who kindly posted back my water bottle which I left behind in my room. Thanks again Vincent. Would highly recommend.

we stayed at the Inn for 6 nights and it was just wonderfull. The room was not large but sufficient. The bathroom, with excellent shower, was big enough for 2 people to use at the same time. Everything was clean and well kept. The pub was closed as from 18:00 on sunday, monday and tuesday but as there are enough other places nearby to get somethng to eat or drink this is not a big issue. On the days the pub was open we enjoyed the food and drinks in the beergarden and it was heaven. Staff was very friendly and made us feel at home. I definetely recommend the Inn if you want to visit the Cotswolds

We stayed here for one night while hiking the Thames Path, and we really enjoyed it. It is a really charming place. The room was so nice and clean and really romantic. The staff here is friendly, but they seemed a bit stressed out with many guests. The dinner was really good. Especially the bread was amazing - the best bread we had on our entire 16 days holiday in England. The breakfast was also good. The inn has a good location close to the river, and it is nice and quiet and perfect for good nights sleep in a good bed.

Turned up on a Tuesday lunchtime looking for a drink while walking the Thames Path. Pub looked fabulous. The main door clicked shut and was locked as we approached. Told at the side door to the bar that they were shut until 3 and that a pint and a glass of wine was not possible. Thought rural pubs were struggling and might be keen for custom. Did however get an excellent pint at Ye Olde Swan at Radcot a few miles downstream, where the landlord was very welcoming.

My partner and I visited The Plough on Sunday as we were staying locally, we had the roast beef and the roast pork and they were both absolutely delicious. It was beautifully presented and everything was so tasty, I think the roast potatoes were the best I've ever had!

We were staying nearby and booked this in advance. It wasn't particularly busy when we eventually found it as quite remote location. Food was good,lovely fish and chips in crispy light batter. Service was good as was the food, worth a visit.

Took my daughter here for dinner, staff where very friendly as was he ambience a lovely fire was burning in the hearth and with it being awful weather outside it def was very welcome. Service was very good the food although not what was advertised on the website menu had a fair selection, I can recommend the Ploughmans it was amazing the selection of meat was so good, but the best of all was the bread, it tasted sooooo good, there was so much on the plate I couldn't eat it all, took the bread home and enjoyed it later.

Beautiful place for a quaint Cotswolds weekend. Can’t rate it enough! Rooms and food and service amazing!

Picture-perfect pub, complete with Open fire, cosy bar, good drinks selection and a very hospitable host. Perfect for a country weekend off the beaten track.

Couple of drinks in the afternoon sun. Lovely looking pub and the Sunday roasts that were being served looked great. We will definitely have to eat here next time.

We came here a few years ago and had the most delicious food. Now it serves ordinary pub food. A couple left a table near us in the bar and it was not wiped down before the next people sat there. Will not be back.

Ate here one night whilst we were also staying overnight in the rooms above.The cheapest of all our pub meals during a short break in the Cotwolds, however certainly the best and most delicious.Perfectly sized portions, plenty of choice available on the menu and everything served hot and fresh. I would recommend the watermelon and prosciutto salad for starter - I don't think I've ever tasted such fresh Feta and my only regret is that I didn't ask the kitchen staff where they got it from so I could get some for myself!!

We arrived to a very warm welcome from Bradley, we had a lovely stay there, we ate in the restaraunt every night, the food and wine was great, gorgeous location, very peaceful the staff we're brilliant, Tom and Charlie, can't wait to visit again.

We had a fantastic stay at this lovely pub.We had booked for the gin board plus B&B. We arrived late but quickly relaxed into blending our own find at a table in their beautiful garden.By dinner time the garden was full with a number of diners inside too. That was good to see for a remote small village pub on a Thursday evening! They must be getting it right. The food was good but the thing that really makes the Plough is the staff. They have that perfect balance of fun and attentiveness.If you are walking the Thames Path the Plough is well worth stopping in. It is dog friendly too.

Slap bang in the middle of nowhere is this little gem of a pub/restaurant ...and it is worth travelling to!End of a 16 mile hike we had a couple of well-kept beers, reasonably good dinner (fish and chips in a nice, light batter) from a menu that's perhaps just a little limited when you are a starving carnivore, and then more excellent beers before a comfy night in a quirky, clean, tasteful room with views of the pretty garden. Would stay again if in the area without hesitation. Staff attentive and helpful.

This amazing country pub is literally in the middle of nowhere. A lone road from Lechlade leading to Kelmscott Manor would get you to this pub. We sat outdoors in the garden which was pleasant. The food was excellent. Chicken breast with gravy and potatoes was lovely. The pepper, pesto and halloumi sandwich was filling. The squash curry with rice was too sweet with an abundance of raisins in it. Overall a great meal at a nice pub.

We enjoyed our lunch on a roastingly hot day under a shady parasol. My wife relished her poached salmon with new potatos and I my elaborate ploughman’s with a tangy Double Gloucester cheese, sausage roll, ham,silverskin onions chutney and bread! All delicious. Service was good on a hot and busy day.

Had a lunch here. Lovely village pub with a separate Gin Bar /Distillary. Nice choice of beers. Price OK due to eat out scheme. May be a bit high when not avalible. Able to eat out in garden. Meals very good apart from my comment on chips.Lost a star for 2 reasons.Poor parking. Unfortunately this is due to location. But allow when visiting little on street parking.Friends chips were very salty tasing. With salt not recommended could it not be put out for customer to add to taste.If planning to eat during £10 offer book as it was a sell out when we visited.

What a find. Fabulous food, locally sourced and a great friendly service. The Double Gloucester soufflé was amazing but so rich. Discovered through the ‘eat out to help out’ scheme but would recommend to family and friends and would definitely eat there again.

The staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating. I arrived on the very first of lockdown when the chef was doing a (very tasty looking ) outdoor BBQ. They all went out of their way to make sure I was looked after, the food was delicious and they even got me soya milk for a cup of tea. The chef even made made a beautiful and beautifully presented curry that night despite it being completely off menu. I'd booked a single but they upgraded me at no charge (and without mentioning it). The room, and the pub, was everything you hope a country pub will be (and if you have long hair, the toiletries come in 200ml bottles so plenty enough). I couldn't recommend them highly enough and I'll be sending friends and family including the most demanding of London foodies. The pub is very close to the Thames Path and the village is beautiful. Recommend to all walkers.

This is a lovely pub. It was difficult to find parking although I understand there is some at the back of the pub but that was not clear. The menu was limited but there was plenty that I liked the look at and when the food came it was all very tasty. The service was all good too until we came to pay but as there was somebody on the bar that was easily dealt with.

We booked this hotel as a birthday treat for my wife’s birthday. The Inn is in the small village of Kelmscott and includes a first class restaurant which really was five star quality in both service and food. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and the food was very well presented and tasted fantastic. My wife’s Belly Pork dish in her words was “the best I have ever tasted” and our friends who dined with us said likewise. Our bedrooms were very spacious and tastefully furnished and if there was one fault it was that there was no tea/coffee facilities although you could get one in the bar whenever you want. The assistant manager said this would be looked at for the future. The Asst Manager was also the person who talked us through the gin tasting session and was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. All in all we would fully recommend this hotel & restaurant and will certainly go back again.

Walked to her from Buscot along the Thames Path only takes about 45mins. Dog friendly with a lovely open fire. I had mushrooms on toast with a fried egg on top, it was great. Beers could be a lot better though, not really a good Ale pub I'm afraid. Will be back for lunch and dinner soon.

Visited with 12 friends for a delicious New Years Eve dinner. I think it’s fair to say everyone in our group was impressed with their meal. Every plate was scraped clean. I chose the sweet potato curry along with 4 other friends. Deliciously sweet and creamy with plenty of chunky mango chutney on the side. My only complaint would be that it was so tasty I wanted a bigger portion. Most of us also had the chunky chips on the side which more than delivered on crispy chunky fluffy-ness. Other comments included: -The fish and chips was tasty however a bit too small. -pork was delicious and cooked perfectly Other highlights included a delicious apple tarte tatin which two of our diners said was the best dessert they had ever eaten. I had the Eton mess sundae which was full to the brim and so very light and creamy. I particularly liked the strawberry ice cream on top. Very soft and sweet. Another diner had the apple crumble which he said was good and plentiful however the crumble could have been packed a little tighter. We also asked for lots of ketchup and mayo with our mains, which I thought would come in tiny ramekins, however we were pleasantly surprised with very large bowls of more than enough condiment. Ideal! Service was pretty quick and adequate, however I wouldn’t say it was service with a smile. Not unfriendly-but also not hugely friendly. They definitely seemed as if they would rather not be working in New Year’s Eve....can’t blame them as I wouldn’t either.I would return every week if I could afford it. The extensive menu has plenty of very tempting options plus at least 3 vegetarian options (more than usual). Sadly they don’t quite cater for vegans yet however I wouldn’t expect that from a pub in the middle of a village.

Had walked past whilst geocaching before so decided to make the short trip on Sunday for lunch.Parking at a "premium" and not great on this wet day. Service and welcoming staff excellent and the ambience equally pleasing. The food was well presented and tasty starting with Calamari, followed by the Beef Roast (wife) and Roast Belly of Pork for myself all of which were excellent.Pricing not cheap but not silly either and for the quality we had, good value and I would recommend giving The Plough a visit. Some interesting walks around the village on a nice day and the Thames walk neaby.We retired to the bar for a drink after, a lovely area my only downside was a handle on the pommel horse seating ( which is highlighted on their website) is dangerously loose which given the shiny/slippy leatherseating, could be a potential mishap.The private room which can be booked for parties looks nice and also potential company meeting place say for year end lunch etc.

We stayed here for one night whilst checking out hotels and restaurants for as possible venues for our walking group. The reviews sounded great but the reality didn’t live up to the scores. The accommodation was good with nice rooms and a comfortable bed, but there was no tea or coffee in the room or even a box of tissues - pretty basic expectations these days. The evening meal didn’t start well with two of our choices being ‘off’ and then the appearance of a spider on our friends starter caused great alarm (well handled by the server once we had killed it for her!). The mains were poor. None of us enjoyed the dishes and the fish pie had just two tiny prawns and a single flake of salmon in a dull mix of white sauce and potato - one of the worse fish pies I have had in years. The breakfast was ok; The was bacon far too salty and the fruit compote was in early stage fermentation. The server was very pleasant. The restaurant area was an environmental disaster. Although a lovely room, it was blighted by the underfloor hearing which was far too hot (unbelievably, there is no thermostat to control it). This meant that despite it being the end of November, the doors to the bar and restaurant were opened to let in cold fresh air - meaning the heating was probably working even harder and burning through electricity- a total waste. An instructive visit, but we shall not be booking to come back with our group.

What a beautiful place, great staff, fantastic food, really nice atmosphere. Can’t fault it. Highly recommend this place.

Booked a two night stay when attending a workshop and visiting relatives.Location perfect; room comfortable and décor pleasing; food in the restaurant was good – the cheese souffle a favourite. However, the first night, a Friday, was completely marred by the constant, intrusive, relentless level of noise from some machine which did not vary in tone or cease all night. Ear plugs are provided but we do not expect to pay £140 a night to be forced to use them. At midnight we found an empty room, where the noise was less intrusive and managed to get a few hours sleep, and decamped to that room the following morning. The noise was still present on our return Saturday evening – but it was turned off around 10 – and all was finally, nearly quiet – still a boiler could be hear not far away.Such a shame as this is a delightful location and the staff were very pleasant.

We really enjoyed our two nights at the Plugh. Its a beautiful pub in a beautiful village very close to the Thames Path. We had dinner on both nights, the food was outstanding. Way beyond the usual gastro pub fare. Breakfast was delicious too.The pub had a great atmosphere too with a nice mixture of locals and visitors.Our room was very nicely furnished. Not huge but very comforatble.The staff were very friendly. Highly recoomect The Plough. Our only criticism was that the cellar refridgeration pump made a buzzing sound which spoilt the otherwise idilic silence at night - the manager promised to address this and discounted our bill.All round, an excellent place to stop for a drink, dinner or the night.

My wife and I met good friends whom had booked this restaurant, when your friends book something you don't wish to upset them so you go with the flow irrespective how unsatisfactory the venue is.The table for four was a long bench with a chair added, not a table was not right, the first waitress appeared to have the hump was miserable not smiling or anything. Took our order the second was better but again we had to ask for everything, wine lists , condiments , chasing to get drinks.The food was okay, not as good as sounded , lacked seasoning for me , I got the bill that for the quality of the food I thought high.Maybe was an off night, the place is lovely looking and they were busy, but I wont go back , below average food at too high prices served by a miserable waitress on a terrible table isn't for me.I know our friends were a little embarrassed.

First class lunch. The food is delicious and service is great. I could not of had a better beer battered fish & chips or burger. Appears to be a nice family run pub.

I've eaten here twice with friends, and have been delighted both times. The food is delicious and beautifully presented; the service is great.

We both had a Sunday lunch. One beef and one Pork. The meat was great but vegetables, although plentiful were bland. A lump of cauliflower, non descript roast potatoes, kale ? And assortment of other veg. Having had su day lunch there a number of times and actually rated highly, I was dissapointed. I hope it's a one off, of has there been a change in staff.

The village with manor house and chocolate box pub are gorgeous. Pub has real ales, lovely garden and classy restaurant. Food used to be better but now little more than most pub grub but more expensive.

Stopped in after a visit to Kelmscott house. It was an absolutely scorcher of a day and it was the perfect spot to stop for a drink.

We had never visited this pub before- difficult to park and lucky to get a table for the 6 of us- busy Saturday. Good food and friendly staff-will go again.

Have come here whilst on holiday for the 3rd year in a row and as usual, it didn't disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff and the food is very good. Only slight thing I would change is to have more than one veggie main meal. Sitting outside on a sunny evening was just wonderful, so relaxing and pleasant

Would highly recommend eating here, as the food was amazing quality and the service was great. The location and atmosphere just add to this great restaurant.

It’s a great location and a genuine “old school” pub. Good atmosphere in a rural setting. Service was pretty good but when showers set in we moved inside to be told that much of the restaurant was “booked out”. Funny, no one showed up in the next hour.

It’s a great location and a genuine “old school” pub. Good atmosphere in a rural setting. Service was pretty good but when showers set in we moved inside to be told that much of the restaurant was “booked out”. Funny, no one showed up in the next hour.

We hired a boat for the afternoon from Cotswold Boat Hire to go down the Thames for a bit and back. We stopped here for a drink last Saturday (walking up 800 yards) from the river)

Popped in for lunch at the Plough Inn. Not been here for a while and we’ll certainly be back again soon. Fantastic burgers, lovely wine in a beautiful country setting and the service was speedy despite being very busy (and super fast WiFi). I have to say the garden looked fabulous with pots of flowers everywhere - much better than I remembered it being and lovely to see so many fabulous dogs enjoying the sun in it - they must have someone who really cares about the garden looking after it now.

I booked a table and reserved a room overnight for my husbands birthday. After reading the reviews I emailed the Plough on 12th April asking if I could have a room at the front of the building as had heard that it can be very noisy at the back. No response - nothing. We were due to go this weekend so thought I'd ring to check and they'd put up at the back and wouldn't move us. Now I have to find somewhere else to go - thanks for nothing....They didn't even offer us a free dessert by way of an apology for the oversight. It was take it or leave it attitude. I'll leave it thanks!

We booked the separate small room for my mother’s 80th birthday lunch. Great atmosphere, service and food. We could not fault anything.

Eight of us had a fantastic Sunday lunch sitting in the beautiful garden. The manager Tim was really helpful finding us a table big enough for our party and we received great food and service and would definitely recommend. The roast lamb was delicious as was the vegetarian pie and the burgers which others in our group had. It's such a beautiful location and we had a most enjoyable couple of hours.

Stopped by here while on the way to Kelmscott Manor at the other end of the village. Couldn't resist the inviting pub garden at the front of the pub located by the old village crossroads - especially in the warm Easter weather. Staff were welcoming and they had a good selection of ales on tap. The food was great, I had a delicious pork belly sandwich which hit the spot nicely. Would certainly visit again if I was in the area.

Stayed 2 night's at this country pub with my wife and wished it had been more. Ticked all the boxes for us, the room, the staff, the food, the location and the locals !! Would definitely stay here again if we're in the area.

We visited The Plough on the way to Kelmscott Manor. Wish we had gone to the cafe at the manor. Coffee very expensive and only half a cup!

Stayed here for a night as we made our way along the Thames Path and it was a lovely stopover. Beautiful room and bathroom and scrumptious, generous breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

We stayed here for one night to break up a long journey. This is a great country pub, restaurant with lovely rooms. The staff are very friendly, hospitable and friendly. The food quality is very special and the restaurant and rooms are very stylish. There were no tea and coffee facilities in our room but they brought us early morning tea when we asked. Breakfast was excellent, served in the old bar. We will stay here again for sure.

Visited on a fairly busy Saturday evening and thought both the food and the service were excellent. This was our second time visiting after we’d enjoyed our first meal here several months ago. This time I ate the pie, which was delicious and came fully encased in pastry (as pies should be!) with plenty of filling. My wife’s steak was also very tender and tasty. All in all an excellent evening and will certainly be visiting again.

Really looking forward to our stay

Called in after work to meet a client. Was my first time at the plough inn.

We took a French friend to supper on a Saturday evening. This restaurant/pub is generally reliable and we all ate and drank well but I need to report that the calamari, the partridge and the monkfish scampi were all over-cooked to the point of being dry for our taste and I do accept that the French like their food to be still running around the plate.

The plough inn was perfect location for us as we enjoy river walks and the Thames is just a small walk. Set in the small village of Kelmscott.A age old Cotswold village where all property s are made from stone etc.

We have not been to this Pub for some years, despite some good experiences in the past. So when we decided to go for a walk along the Thames Path in this area we chose to return to the Pub for a post walk lunch to see if it could meet our expectations in 2019. We were not disappointed.

Formerly owned by Lana & Sebastian Snow, successful pub entrepreneurs providing great food, this small, remotely situated pub has been sold to the Barkby Group PLC this year (2018). NB The new owners have also bought out the Snows two other pubs: The Five Alls at Filkins, and the Bull at Fairford (the latter was tenanted).

The food was lovely, portions were generous and there was a good atmosphere. Service was prompt and friendly.

Very welcoming pub /restaurant. Lovely decor, typical country but crisp and cosy. Been here a few times now and each time has been a breath of fresh air. Great staff, quality food, good variety on the menu, decent house red and tempting puds. Value for money too; no surprises when the bill arrives. It’s a must stop of you are in the area as you won’t be disappointed.

Looking for a pub, and found a great place to eat. Cosy interior, friendly staff, wide menu. Well done. thank you.

We travelled here with 3 other couples for a two night stay. Arriving at lunchtime we sampled their sandwiches of cracked pork on treacle bread with fries which was delicious. Our room was lovely and warm overlooking the back of the pub, parking can be a bit of a nightmare if you arrive at lunchtime as it is a busy pub. With regards to the room only two little negatives, only 3 hangars in the wardrobe and no tea coffee facilities in the room, you can request tea at the bar which can be brought up to the room but would have liked the facility in the room. We ate in the restaurant for the two nights and all meals were delicious.we had a lovely weekend and Andrew the Manager really looked after us, would definitely return.

Nice pub, good food, the manager Andrew is friendly and helpful, unfortunately too many dogs for us but ideal for dog lovers.

a quick pint and bar snacks. all excellant. The treacle bread was outstanding. everything was as you would expect from an english country pub. Loved it

The pub had a delicious choie of bar snacks just right for refuelling after a morning walking the Thames Path. The sausage rolls were delicious and filling; pigs in blankets very tasty and ham and eggs in an unusual mustard sauce took this pub favourite to another level. Good cider and beer on tap and excellent coffee. Great atmosphere, good welcome and recommended.

Despite a busy Saturday service, staff were extremely attentive and the food was excellent and served at a leisurely pace.

Really hidden off the beaten track, unless you are walking the Thames path or a fan of William Morris.

A lovely little pub, we thoroughly enjoyed the fig salad, it was delicious. My burger with blue cheese and bacon was very nice, and my husband enjoyed the bangers and mash.

Arrived at 11.50 for a refreshment break on my walk. Ordered a pint of Old Hooky and asked whether I could order food. Not until midday the barmaid retorted as the Chef would not be pleased if she put through an early order, sounds like he was recruited from Fawlty Towers. Anyway by the time we had finished discussing it was 2 minutes to 12 and she agreed to take my order! Given the close proximity to midday I wonder why it was such an issue. Surely take my money and put the order through a few minutes later rather than a involve the customer in what transpired as a pointless discussion. The pork onion and apple baguette with fries was delicious and had a very enjoyable lunch in the garden in the late summer sun before resuming my walk.

Need to book, excellent service and very friendly with a superb menu. Food was excellent and very varied menu. Efficient service. Attractive and ambient restaurant area. Would definitely visit again.

A very enjoyable evening Good Food, Excellent service, very friendly staff, see you again soon... Very good Calves Liver,

Wir waren nach einem Besuch in Kelmscott Manor im Plough. Eine Lady, die wir beim Spaziergang an der Themse getroffen hatten, empfahl uns das Essen dort, und sie hatte recht: Die Gerichte waren mit bemerkenswerter Raffinesse komponiert. Die Brasse war absolut frisch und vorzüglich, die Leber hatte vielleicht ein bisschen zu viel Butter abbekommen, war aber ebenfalls ausgesprochen schmackhaft. Das Personal ist nicht sehr professionell, aber hilfsbereit und freundlich, die Atmosphäre irgendwo zwischen Local Pub und regionalem Restaurant. Einziges kleines Manko: Im im sehr geschmackvoll eingerichteten Gastraum stehen vielleicht ein paar Tische zuviel, weshalb es bei gutem Besuch ein wenig touristisch-rummelig zugeht. Anyway:Wir waren sehr zufrieden und werden wiederkommen.

very tasty and generous portion of excellent ham eggs and chips at this pretty village pub near Lechlade

We stayed here on a visit to Kelmscott Manor. The rooms were excellent and the staff very friendly and welcoming. The pub has a big garden. Dinner in the restaurant was very good. A wide menu choice and well-cooked food. Breakfast was also good. The location is lovely. In addition to visiting the Manor there are lovely walks in the area.

We have just returned from a one night stay at the Plough and it really is a hidden gem. Our room was tastefully decorated, the bed was very comfortable and we loved the REN products in the bathroom. It was a shame that there was no bath and that bathrobes weren't provided. There is no kettle in the room but you can get tea from the bar if you like. We had a late Sunday lunch at the restaurant and the food was excellent and the service was charming. Breakfast was great the next day too. We will definitely be back.