IF you fancy a trip to the Cotswolds, then how about a stay in the quaint village of Burford?
Here is everything you need to know about staying at one of its hotels, the Prince of Burford.
What is the Prince of Burford like?
We loved this super cosy 4* hotel in the historic market town of Burford, in the Cotswolds.
The former 18th-century coaching inn is packed full of original features, including dark wood wall panelling and an impressive wooden carved staircase.
The hotel has been recently refurbished, with a big bar area and a more formal dining room – but we loved the squidgy sofas by the fireplace, the perfect place for a glass of red.
What are the rooms like?
We stayed in the spacious Family Suite room, and were blown away by the humongous bed – it was one of the best night’s sleep we had in a long time.
The neutral-coloured furnishings made the room feel warm and bright, while the plump velvet armchair tucked away in the corner made for a perfect place to have our morning cuppa.
The toiletries smelt amazing and we enjoyed the rainfall shower. All rooms come with an ensuite, desk, TV, hairdryer and ironing board.
Double rooms start from £136 per night, including breakfast. See princeofburford.co.uk.
What is there to eat and drink at the hotel?
You won’t be disappointed by the grub.
The hotel won a 2025-26 Rosette Award for culinary excellence and the menu features pub classics like a pie of the week as well as more adventurous options, such as venison, swede mash and kale.
It was a little on the pricey side – I had a large Jerusalem artichoke risotto for £18.10 – but you won’t walk away hungry as the portions were huge.
My husband had the rump steak with mac and cheese for £38.50.
Next time I’d give dessert a miss – while the Brantley Apple Choux bun (£9.20) was decent, I didn’t think it was worth the money, and wish I had tried the dark chocolate and pecan brownie (£8.90) instead.
Breakfast was the star of the show. The ingredients were top quality – the fry up was perfectly cooked with a juicy sausage and hot buttered toast.
What else is there to do there?
While Burford was a quaint little market town, it was small – we finished looking around in under an hour.
It was posh and felt like the Mayfair of the Cotswolds, and you should expect to pay similar prices too.
We paid a painful £7.50 for a sausage roll at a nearby cafe, and £15 for two pints at The Bull along the high street.
I’d recommend going to Blenheim Palace nearby – an impressive stately home with huge grounds to keep the kids busy.
I’d love to go back around Christmas – the hotel’s rustic charm would be perfect for a cosy festive stay.
Is it family friendly?
From the Suite or Family Room where pullout beds can be made available to dedicated children’s menus makes this a family friendly option.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
For guests with disabilities, it is advised to contact the bookings team at Prince of Burford to discuss requirements for their stay.