The Falkland Arms - 4-Star Hotel in Chipping Norton

All five bedrooms are en-suite and furnished with period features including oak beams and flagstone floors. Each room contains a flat-screen TV, cafetiere coffee and tea-making facilities, and cotton bed linen. The rooms are accessed via a narrow spiral staircase, and guests can request a room on the first floor for easier mobility.

The bar serves a selection of award-winning Wadworth real ales, along with wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. Meals are offered with seasonal menus and bar offerings, including a Sunday roast and pub classics like beef and ale pie. The garden to the rear has heating and lighting for colder months, with outdoor seating at the front for warmer weather.

The Cotswold Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is 6 miles from the property. Woodstock and Blenheim Palace are 8 miles away, and Oxford is 19 miles from the hotel. The nearest rail stations are Heyford (7 miles) and Charlbury (7.5 miles).

The hotel welcomes dogs in all rooms at no extra charge, with pet bowls provided throughout the property. Guests can enjoy walks from the doorstep in the picturesque village of Great Tew and the surrounding countryside. The staff are known for being attentive to pets, offering treats and water bowls.

Free parking is available on the street outside or in a public car park 2 minutes away. The hotel provides CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access for security. Daily housekeeping ensures rooms are kept clean, and the building is non-smoking throughout.

History: 16th-century thatched pub with oak beams and flagstone floors

Rooms: 5 en-suite dog-friendly rooms with period features

Dining: Award-winning Wadworth ales and seasonal menus

Location: 6 miles from Cotswold Hills AONB, 8 miles from Blenheim Palace

Pet policy: Free dog stays in all rooms with pet bowls provided

Parking: Free street parking and public car park 2 min away