The Red Lion Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Long Compton

The Red Lion Inn holds an AA Red Rosette award for its creative seasonal menu, which changes regularly and features locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The menu extends beyond standard pub food into brasserie-style dishes, and the inn also appears in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 and the Michelin Eating out in Pubs 2010. Guests can choose from a strong selection of real ales, fine wines, and special diet menus, including vegan and gluten-free options, with kid meals and wine or champagne available.

The inn offers 12 individually styled en-suite bedrooms, each named after flowers, with amenities such as flat-screen TVs, radios, and luxury Molton Brown toiletries. Rooms range from single to superior king and deluxe double with bath, and some occupy the eaves with low beams; the property provides a fan in each room, ironing facilities, and a coffee machine with Nespresso pods. Upper floors are accessible only by stairs, and the building retains its original 1748 character with stone walls and oak beams.

The Red Lion Inn is dog-friendly and provides pet bowls, a doggy menu, and a welcoming atmosphere for well-behaved pets, with the owners' own dog Bella often present. Children have access to an outdoor kids' play area with play equipment, and the inn offers high chairs, special diet menus, and a family-friendly dining room. The property also has a large garden with sun terrace, outdoor furniture, and a games room with billiards and darts.

Situated in Long Compton in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the inn is a short drive from the Rollright Stones prehistoric stone circle, Blenheim Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, and Oxford. The Cotswolds countryside offers walking routes, and the nearby Stuart House and local markets provide additional attractions. Free parking is available on site, and the inn is well placed for exploring the wider region.

The pub hosts regular community events such as charity quiz nights, creating an engaging evening atmosphere with a strong selection of local ales and fine wines. The interior features log fires, stone walls, and oak beams, and the large garden includes a children's play area and outdoor dining spaces. Additional amenities include a baggage storage service, daily housekeeping, and a wake-up service, with CCTV in common areas and a security alarm for guest safety.

Dining: AA Red Rosette seasonal menu

Rooms: 12 en-suite bedrooms with Molton Brown toiletries

Pets: Dog-friendly with doggy menu and pet bowls

Children: Outdoor kids' play area and kid meals

Location: 10 min from Rollright Stones, 30 min from Blenheim Palace

Entertainment: Charity quiz nights, billiards, darts