The Five Alls
South West England Gloucestershire Lechlade
- From £180 a night
- 9 Guest Rooms
- Pub with Rooms
Cosy rooms and great food in the charming Cotswolds village of Filkins
If you're looking for a place to stay in the Cotswolds but prefer somewhere a little more off the beaten track, the Five Alls is a perfect spot. Located in the tiny village of Filkins (around a 10-minute drive from Burford), it's not only a tremendous country inn situated in a picturesque village, but it also serves excellent food and is well-placed for the offbeat, undiscovered countryside hereabouts, with lots of good walks on your doorstep.
Above all, the Five Alls is a great village local, a lovely 18th-century pub with an old-school bar made of Cotswold stone and a cosy set of indoor spaces, plus a garden outside. The pub has nine guest rooms – three in the main building, and a further six in a separate block behind the pub, built by the previous owners. The Cottage Garden rooms in particular are extremely spacious, with super-king-size beds and lots of room to make yourself at home, and there's also a family suite that can accommodate two adults and up to three small children. All the rooms have been completely refurbished and are cosy, well-decorated and comfortable, with quirky local artwork, flatscreen TVs, high-quality mattresses and bed linen, and large bathrooms with walk-in showers and Bramley toiletries.
The pub serves dinner every day except Sunday, when they offer a range of roasts, and lunch from Wednesday to Saturday, and you can expect to eat high-quality pub food at very affordable prices – good steaks and fish and chips, along with excellent fish, lamb and usually a selection of veggie options. Under the eye of new owner Tom Downing, formerly of Stadhampton's Crazy Bear, service is on-point and super-friendly, and there's often the chance to spot one of Five Alls celebrity locals, who regularly drop by for dinner or Sunday lunch. Beyond the pub, take some time to explore the nearby church and village (home to its very own outdoor swimming pool), and be sure to make the most of those walks and the surrounding countryside in all its glory. By car, you're just a few minutes from the Cotswold Wildlife Park in one direction, and William Morris's house – Kelmscott Manor – and the Thames long-distance path in the other.
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Facilities
The Five Alls offers two a light and airy drinking areas, both featuring a handsome Cotswold stone bar. The smaller of the two bar areas offers an Alpine-style snug with leather sofa and chairs edging a huge inglenook fireplace with log fires burning daily during the winter months. Choose from an excellent range of 40 carefully selected bottles of wine, sparkling wines and champagnes, with 20 available by the glass, alongside an extensive selection of locally produced craft ales and guest beers. Bar snacks include Mac and cheddar cheese bites, crispy olives, popcorn chicken and homemade focaccia.Regular dining events include Fish & Chips and Burger Night every Wednesday, a new monthly pub quiz night on Sundays, a Harvest Fair and regular live music by local villagers. The Five Alls team and has also partnered with Filkins village hall to offer special Family Days.
Suitable For
Dogs are welcome in the bar and dining areas and there are two dog-friendly rooms for an extra £20 a night per dog, and which includes a happy dog hamper of duck bites, enrichment cards, adios poo bags and Earl Grey Hound (tea for dogs). Treats on the bar include rabbit, venison and boar chews.Nearby
On the doorstep, historic mill, museum and shop, Cotswold Woollen Weavers, is located in the centre of Filkins. Wool cloth in traditional patterns is produced on old looms here. Nearby, Uffington’s White Horse and Iron Age Fort and Kelmscott Manor, once the home of William Morris - and which lies close to the Thames Path. Filkins is situated midway between the beautiful Cotswolds village of Burford - with its fine high street with plenty of independent shops, cafes and galleries, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Burford Garden Centre - and Lechlade, also offers good, independent shopping and kayak hire for exploring the Thames.Food & Drink
The Bell at Langford is an excellent place to head for lunch or dinner as is the newly-opened Bull in Burford and The Plough at Kelmscott, and just a few minutes walk from Kelmscott Manor.Open
Open all year.
Opening hours
Bar Monday – Saturday 10am – 11pm, Sunday 12pm – 10.30pm
Dining Monday and Tuesday 6pm- 9.30pm
Wednesday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm and 6pm - 9.30pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Pricing
Doubles and king-size rooms above the pub cost from £100 a night and Cottage Garden rooms with super-king-size beds cost from £140 a night. The Family Suite, sleeping two adults and up to three children, starts at £140 a night + £20 per child. All on a B&B basis. Breakfast includes delights such as the Five Alls Full English and the very popular Bubble ‘n Squeak featuring streaky bacon and fried eggs.
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The Owner Says
Close to the Oxfordshire / Gloucestershire border and surrounded by gorgeous countryside, The Five Alls sits at the heart of the picture-postcard village of Filkins. This beautiful and charmingly restored 17thcentury, ivy-clad Cotswold stone coaching inn and boutique retreat with nine rooms, is the perfect base from which to explore this wonderful area, whilst enjoying the charms of this cosy and welcoming village local.
Location
Contact Website 01367 860 875 The Five Alls, Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQGetting There
From Burford, take the A361 south and follow for around five and a half miles; turn left onto the B4477; The Five Alls is on the left.
Swindon - journey time 1 hour from London Paddington + 20 minutes by taxi.Features
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