This renowned foodie pub with rooms at the centre of the picture-perfect village of Kingham within the Cotswolds AONB, is run by experienced hospitality operators, Matt and Katie Beamish, who also own and run The Crown at Church Enstone and The Milton Hare.
Expect relaxed and comfortable surroundings and a wealth of original features with six refurbished rooms finished in chic country style upstairs and outside, a spacious, lawned beer garden and terrace shaded by parasols.
Just 300 metres from the Plough's front door, further B&B accommodation is available at Little Barn, a self-catering, two-bed cottage.
What makes a stay at The Kingham Plough unique?
The Kingham Plough offers a relaxed and welcoming place to gather with family and friends in a historic Cotswold stone pub setting with a host of original features and contemporary comforts. With cosy nooks to kick back and relax with drinks by the open fire, a sun-drenched terrace and landscaped garden to meet, drink and dine on warmer days, The Plough offers a stylish place to relax surrounded by country antiques, chic upholstery, quirky vintage finds and original photographs, sketches and prints, some by renowned 20th century artists. From its oak-panelled bar, a list of expertly crafted seasonal cocktails, a well-kept selection of craft ales and traditional local beers by Hook Norton Brewery with regularly changing guest ales. On the carefully curated wine list, a selection of 16 wines by the glass and 61 by the bottle. The Plough’s gin collection includes its house pour, WoodBros Gin, distilled in Oxford by brothers Ed and Charlie.
What style cuisine is on offer at The Kingham Plough?
Matt and Katie champion local artisan products and sourcing the very best fresh, local, seasonal ingredients for their generous and flavourful modern British à la carte menus, which always includes vegetarian options, pub classics, and an all-day bar snacks menu. Cuts of fish and meat are cooked on a wood-fired grill and oven and everything is made in-house, aside from the sourdough, which is made by Otis & Belle, in Stow-on-the-Wold. *Gluten-free and vegan menu options are always available.
The Plough also offers an outside catering service, The Potted Goose, for private parties, events, weddings and dinners. Just like the Plough’s regular menu, the event catering menus of seasonal dishes and canapes also use delicious, locally sourced produce.
Local suppliers and artisan producers - The Plough prudly sources much of it produce locally supporting artisan suppliers and seasonal produce grown by local farmers. These include:
Meat from Paddock Farm
Fresh, daily deliveries of seafood and responsibly sourced fish from the South Coast from New Wave Seafood & Kingfisher
Fruit, vegetables & herbs from local suppliers and farmers
Eggs from Cacklebean Eggs
Cured meats from ‘Salt Pig’ Chipping Norton
Breads from Otis & Belle, Stow-on-the-Wold
What is the signature dish at The Kingham Plough?
Due to its ethos of sourcing and using only the very best seasonally available local produce for its regularly changing menus, the Kingham Plough does not offer a signature dish, but head chef, Ashleigh Garrard's ever-popular Crispy Szechuan Pork Belly with Chilli and Spring Onion, are always on the Nibbles menu and as a trained pastry chef, her desserts are also second to none.
What are the rooms and facilities on offer at The Kingham Plough?
Upstairs, each of The Plough’s six comfortable and spacious guestrooms, all en-suite, include five Super-King and one King-size bed. Twin beds are available in two of the bedrooms. All rooms are decorated in chic country style to suit the rural setting and come with luxurious touches such as mohair throws, glossy magazines, free WIFI, digital radio, tea and coffee-making facilities, fresh milk and home-made treats.
Bathrooms feature baths with showers and two rooms with freestanding rolltop baths and locally made Bramley bath products.
Double rooms from £150 a night on a B&B basis. Dog-friendly rooms £10 a night extra per dog.
Little Barn – a luxurious two bed self-catering cottage located 300m from the pub, which sleeps 4 and includes wood burner, fully equipped kitchen, Wifi, outdoor space with BBQ and off-road parking.Little Barn from £375 a night on a B&B basis.
All rooms incldue:
Complimentary Bramley toiletries
‘Prince & Sons’ Tea
Homemade Biscuits
Towelling Robes
Flat screen television
Free WiFi
What can guests enjoy when staying in the Chipping Norton area?
Kingham is a picturesque Oxfordshire village within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chipping Norton is 5 miles from Kingham and the pub is also close to Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Farm Shop and Spa, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Upper and Lower Slaughters, Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Chipping Campden, Woodstock, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham.
