Gardeners Retreat - (Near Oxfordshire, South East)

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!

Graddy 61 Really nice cafe. Good menu of meals and snacks including gluten free options. Lovely coffee and cake, and cream tea. Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere.

Pete Hickey A Wonderful lunch at The Boxing Hare – We’ll Be Back! Tucked away in the idyllic Cotswolds just outside Chipping Norton, The Boxing Hare is the kind of gem that feels like a warm hug from an old friend. From the moment we stepped through the door of this charming stone-built inn, we knew we’d stumbled upon something special. The rustic beams, cozy ambiance, and that inviting garden peeking through the windows set the perfect scene for a family meal out The steaks are some of the best we have had in a long long time

Julie Jacobsen My family and I visited the Cotswolds from the United States back in June 2025, and while I’m a bit late in posting this, the experience was so exceptional I had to share. We were searching for the quintessential English pub experience, and we found it here. We loved it so much we actually returned a second time for dinner. The food was absolutely delicious, but what truly set this place apart was the hospitality. Guy, the owner, is perhaps the warmest and friendliest person we met on our travels. He took the time to sit with us and chat about our trip, making us feel like locals rather than tourists. If you want authentic charm and a genuine welcome, this is the place to be!

Patryk Omieczyński One of the best pizzas we have ever eaten. The dough is as soft as a cloud. Very tender and fluffy. In the place it is made you wouldnt expect something this good. Fully deserving of their rating. Just 11/10 !

Anne Rees We had a delicious lunch today, hadnt booked on this very wet day, popped in on passing. Lilia made us very welcome, she was a complete delight. A lovely village near Daylesford Organic, would recommend.