The Fox at Oddington
Lower Oddington, Gloucestershire
Good Hotel Guide Review
‘The Queen of Cotswolds cool, Carole Bamford, has again upped the ante at this sister property to The Wild Rabbit (see Kingham),’ writes our cub reporter. The Fox is part of the eco-aware Daylesford empire (the farm shop is a 25-minute walk away). ‘You can see it isn’t your traditional boozer the minute you walk into a modern, open-plan space, with blond oak bar, opening onto the restaurant with its wall of Critall windows.’ ‘Seriously special’ suites have ‘effortless style’, a muted palette ‘with splashes of brightness in fabric throws’. The Hunting Lodge has ‘wooden floors, exposed beams, an enormous bath in the master room, twin beds in an adjoining room, tree stumps upcycled into bedside tables, fresh milk, Bamford toiletries in a good shower room’. The split-level, dog-friendly Den has a four-poster, an in-room bath, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. Food is ‘as special as the rooms. Vegetarian orzo, full of flavour and freshness, followed the perfect tuna tartare.’ Dine outdoors in the sunshine on wood-fired pizza with a bottle of Château Léoube from the Bamfords’ Provençal vineyard. Everything is 'Foxylicious', as it says above the open kitchen.
Hotel details
Address
Moreton-in-Marsh
LOWER ODDINGTON
Gloucestershire
GL56 0UR
England
Telephone
01451 870555
Bedrooms
6, 1 on ground floor, not adapted for wheelchair. Plus 4 in self-catering cottage across the road.
Open
all year. Bar snack menu only, Wed.
Facilities
main bar, dining room, Tack Room and Parlour, in-room TV, ¼-acre walled garden (separate menu), residents' parking, ramp access to restaurant, Parlour and part of garden (adapted toilet).
Background music
modern Balearic beat. Local DJs on Thurs pizza nights.
Children
all ages welcomed., cot £15 a night. Children's menu.
Dogs
allowed in 1 bedroom and in cottage, in bar areas but not restaurant (£15 a night, bed, bowls, biscuits).
Smoking
not allowed.
Credit cards
Amex, MasterCard, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £225. À la carte £40.
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