Black Horse

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Inn
+44 (0)7989 424834
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£185
per night

An attractively refurbished pub in the little village of Salford offering really good food and a sweet retreat of a cottage off the terrace

Bedroom

1 room

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

£185 per night

The Experience

The lovely old building had been closed for over a year before being rescued by the Scott/Lionhearth group. They’ve done a superb job and although the emphasis is now very much on food it’s still the hub of the village, welcoming local drinkers in the bar area. Dining rooms have flagged or wooden floors, stone fireplaces with smouldering logs and a lovely atmosphere.

Head chef Dan Smith serves simple local produce, perfectly cooked over a grill and rotisserie. Sunday lunch is good: Paddock Farm beef, Kelmscott pork and chicken from Adlington farm. There are lunchtime sandwiches and sharing platters in the evening. A good wine list and three local ales complete the picture.

Retire to your very own space with private gravel garden. You get a sitting room with comfy seating and a wood-burner, a cosy bedroom, bathroom with walk-in shower and a little kitchen should you want to cook, but easier to nip to the pub.

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We think you'll love

  • Feeling very private in your own cosy cottage where you'll find books, quirky art, board games and TV so you can just hunker down
  • Sitting in your own gravel garden in summer with a glass of wine then eating al fresco on the pub terrace with its Mediterranean feel
  • The food. You can treat yourselves to all your lunches and suppers here – make sure you book for Sunday lunch
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You should know

  • There is limited on-site parking
  • The pub doesn't serve a cooked breakfast but a continental-style one is waiting for you in the kitchen

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
£185
1 Cottage for 2
£185

Information

Booking information

Check in
Flexible
Check out
Flexible
Closed
Never.
Meals
Starters from £9. Mains from £15. Desserts from £8. Sunday Roast from £17.

Reviews

Rescued from closure by the Lionhearth Group, who also own the Swan at Ascott-under-Wychwood, the Black Horse reopened its doors in September 2023. Seek out this stylishly reinvented village pub for classic pub dishes cooked well, the glorious Mediterranean-style summer terrace, and Salford Cottage, a cosy bolthole for two at the bottom of the garden – perfect for exploring the Cotswolds.

David, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Walks and cycles abound. You're just over two miles from Chipping Norton or Chippy as the locals call it. It's a lively Cotswold market town with lots of antique shops, some interesting independents, restaurants and pubs, a little theatre and a regular market. Pick up superb food from Daylesford Farm Shop, tour Hook Norton Brewery, visit the Cotswold Cheese Company at Stow-on-the-Wold.

Local points of interest from

  • Diddly Squat Farm Shop, made famous by Clarkson’s Farm tv series. It offer a rustic charm and good quality local produce.
  • Berry Bank is a beautiful woodland area with enchanting walking trails and a variety of wonderful shows.
  • Chippy Lido is a classic outdoor swimming pool cherished by locals and visitors alike for decades. With its scenic surroundings, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing day in the sun.
  • Hook Norton Brewery is a passionate family business offering guests the chance to discover the art of traditional brewing with some award-winning ales.
  • The mystical Great Rollright Stones, a neolithic stone circle with a fascinating history.
  • Larksworld Creative workshop welcomes crafting workshops from willow sculpture to basket weaving, silversmith and scented candle. The studio overlooks a wild meadow, which it makes the perfect place to get your craft on.