The Castle Inn

The Manor House may be Castle Combe’s grand dame, but this little sister property offers a more relaxed way to experience one of the Cotswolds’ most celebrated villages.

Occupying a 12th-century building in the centre of the village, The Castle Inn blends the atmosphere of a traditional country pub with cooking that draws diners from far beyond the local area. Head chef James Boniface continues to build on the inn’s reputation with menus shaped by seasonal ingredients and a straightforward philosophy: keep it local and make it accessible.

The food strikes a balance between comfort and refinement. Dishes include rare-breed sirloin steak with chips, Isle of Wight tomato, New Forest mushroom and peppercorn sauce, as well as Brixham coley with tomato, squid and olive bolognese and celeriac remoulade. Desserts such as the ice cream sandwich with chocolate, cherry and port sorbet provide a fitting conclusion.

Food is served throughout the day, including an afternoon menu that runs between lunch and dinner. Sundays are devoted to leisurely roasts served from midday until evening.