Gardeners Retreat - (Near Oxfordshire, london)

Daisy Stannard Everything tasted artificial. The chips were dry The shredded chicken was in a very soft and mush batter. The Chow Mein was bland with tiny cubes of meat that all tasted very similar and the chunks of garlic were very hard. It cost £39 and it felt like such a waste of money. Ready in ten minutes at dinner time on a Saturday should I told me what I needed to know.

Felix Keeling Amazing little place with a brilliant outside atmosphere. we had a family meal out, it was delicious and we all loved it - pizza, steak, fish and burgers. Incredible nutella calzone for pudding!

Darren Metters The pizzas from Fire and Wine are made to order (you book an oven slot) and are absolutely fantastic!! The pizza base was cooked perfectly and the toppings were tasty and fresh. We will definitely be going again when we return to the Cotswolds next year.

Tolu Came to visit this lovely town and visited The Hare for dinner. We called ahead to check for availability last minute, which luckily they had, I’d recommend booking ahead. From the moment we walked in, I was happy. The staff were lovely and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, as well as the drinks. I came with a group and we were all very satisfied. I will definitely revisit this restaurant, when I’m back in Bourton On The Water.

Tomás de Vasconcellos We stayed at The Lamb Inn and had a really great time. It’s exactly what you’d hope for when booking a cozy pub stay. We actually had a minor issue with our room right after we arrived, but the staff were so kind and handled it perfectly. Harry, in particular, that checked us in, was super helpful and available, he got us moved to a new room super fast and with absolutely no fuss. The room itself was great, honestly really good for a pub setup. The breakfast was on the simpler side, but it was pretty good. For what you expect from a traditional pub inn, despite a bit pricey, we feel it’s a 5-star experience. Would definitely recommend it!

VP We were so lucky to stumble upon The Cinnamon Stick. Located in the small village of Middle Barton where you’d expect nothing around, this restaurant is a total standout. It offers a true taste of Lebanese hospitality and home-style cooking. ​ The quality of food is incredible. Almost everything is made in-house (except for the gelato), and you can really taste the difference. The dishes are authentic, fresh, and truly delicious. It is rare to find such high-quality Mediterranean flavors in this area. ​ The staff is lovely and provides genuine Lebanese hospitality. You can tell the team cares about their guests and the food they serve. They made us feel very welcome from the moment we walked in. ​ If you are anywhere near Oxfordshire, this place is worth the detour. Huge thanks to the team for their service and for bringing such amazing flavors to a quiet corner of the country!