Tucked away in a quiet Cotswold village, close to Moreton-in-Marsh, its mellow stone walls covered in Virginia creeper, the Crown Inn is a 14th century coaching inn.

With cosy log fires crackling in the winter, filling the air with wonderful scents of wood smoke and forgotten footpaths nearby to explore and lose yourself in during the summer, the hotel is and all year round place to stay.

The Crown Inn has a welcoming bar for locals and visitors alike, full of superb country inn atmosphere, serving the finest ales, homemade country dishes and specialities of the Cotswolds.

With 24 beautifully furnished en-suite bedrooms, including twin, double and four poster rooms. All rooms are equipped with colour television, cable and satellite, radio, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone and room service. Every care has been taken to ensure they perpetuate the comfort and soothing ambient that is the character of the hotel. For that added luxury there are several charming suites, some with a traditional Four Poster beds.

International and English cuisine is a feature of the Rafters Restaurant, all dishes are individually prepared. The resident chef designs his menus to tempt all palates, preparing fresh produce obtained locally. The superb cellar holds a fine range of Classic and New World wines to compliment your meal.

The cobbled courtyard has been replaced by a patio where guests can read their morning newspapers or enjoy a coffee or afternoon tea.

The centuries have been kind to the Crown Inn Hotel at Blockley which was built in 1575. Like good wine, it has aged to perfection. It maintains its role in the heart of this little Cotswold community, although its facilities have been upgraded to ensure that they satisfy the most fastidious of modern-day travellers. The Crown Inn reflects the tranquil nature of Blockley, with its walks along bridle paths, bowls on the village green and horse riding.

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