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The Bull Hotel

the bull hotel fairford Market place
Rated 8.5 in 774 reviews

The Bull Hotel in Fairford, United Kingdom, offers guests a charming and authentic stay in the picturesque Cotswolds. Nestled in the heart of the village, this boutique hotel is renowned for its historic appeal, blending modern comforts with the timeless character of the 15th-century building. The hotel retains many of its original features, such as exposed beams and stone fireplaces, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Guests can enjoy a variety of meticulously appointed rooms, each uniquely designed to reflect the charm of the Cotswolds while incorporating contemporary amenities to enhance comfort. The rooms are thoughtfully decorated with attention to detail, ensuring a restful retreat for travelers looking to explore this scenic region.

The Bull Hotel is also celebrated for its dining experience, with a menu that emphasizes locally sourced produce and traditional British fare. The on-site restaurant serves dishes crafted with both creativity and a deep respect for regional ingredients, offering a true taste of the area. Guests can also relax at the cozy bar, which offers a selection of fine wines and local ales.

Outside, the hotel is perfectly situated for guests to explore the quintessential English countryside. The nearby River Coln and surrounding rolling hills invite leisurely strolls and exploration. Additionally, the hotel’s location provides convenient access to historic landmarks and attractions in the Cotswolds.

The combination of historic ambiance, personalized service, and regional culinary delights makes The Bull Hotel a distinctive choice for those visiting Fairford and seeking an authentic British experience.

Michelin Restaurants in Fairford and near The Bull Hotel

The Dining Room in Malmesbury
The Dining Room
1 Star - High quality cookingGreen Star - Sustainable gastronomy
29.2km / 18.1mi
Lumière in Cheltenham
Lumière
1 Star - High quality cooking
29.6km / 18.4mi
The Bull in Charlbury
The Bull
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
27.6km / 17.2mi
The Ox Barn in Southrop
The Ox Barn
5.5km / 3.4mi
The Bell Inn in Langford
The Bell Inn
9.9km / 6.1mi
Wild in Burford
Wild
14.9km / 9.3mi
Minster Mill in Minster Lovell
Minster Mill
19.5km / 12.1mi
The Rectory in Crudwell
The Rectory
21.2km / 13.2mi
The Lamb Inn in Crawley
The Lamb Inn
21.9km / 13.6mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
110m / 120yd
Fairford United Church
Church building in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
240m / 270yd
Votive Column Monument
Votive Column Monument
Monument in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Meysey Hampton
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Meysey Hampton
Church in Cotswold, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church in Cotswold, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church building in Kempsford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
St Peter's Church, Southrop
St Peter's Church, Southrop
Church in Cotswold, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
Church in Inglesham, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Hatherop, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade I listed church, Cotswold, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Castle Eaton, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church in Marston Maisey, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Akeman Street
Roman road that linked Watling Street with the Fosse Way
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church building in Poulton, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
Church in Cotswold, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Grade I listed church in Bibury, Cotswold District, United Kingdom
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey
Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey
Grade I listed church in Latton, Wiltshire, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Driffield War Memorial, Gloucestershire
Driffield War Memorial, Gloucestershire
War memorial in the UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Arlington Row
Arlington Row
Grade I listed row of cottages in Arlington, Bibury, Cotswold, United Kingdom
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Buscot Old Parsonage
Buscot Old Parsonage
Historic house museum in Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Little Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Cotswold, United Kingdom
7.8km / 4.9mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Ampney, Cotswold District, United Kingdom
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Ampney St Peter, Gloucestershire, England, UK
7km / 4.3mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church, Cotswold, United Kingdom
7km / 4.3mi
Ermin Street
Ermin Street
Roman road that ran from Silchester to Gloucester
8.2km / 5.1mi
Swinford Museum
Museum in Filkins, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
St Matthew's Church, Langford
St Matthew's Church, Langford
Church in Langford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
St Sampson's Church
St Sampson's Church
Church in Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Church of St Bartholomew
Church of St Bartholomew
Church in Aldsworth, Gloucestershire, England, UK
8.9km / 5.6mi
Church of the Holy Rood
Church of the Holy Rood
Grade I listed church in Cotswold, United Kingdom
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary, Barnsley
Church of St Mary, Barnsley
Church in Barnsley, Gloucestershire, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
The Manor House
The Manor House
House in Driffield, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
Castle Hill, Blunsdon St Andrew
Hillfort in Wiltshire, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Hannington, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
United Reformed Church
United Reformed Church
Church building in Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Highworth, Wiltshire, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi
The Church of St Mary
The Church of St Mary
Church in Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Broughton Poggs, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St Peter, Filkins
Church of St Peter, Filkins
Church building in Filkins and Broughton Poggs, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Church Cottage
Church Cottage
Cottage in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi
Plough Cottage  The Plough Inn
Plough Cottage The Plough Inn
Cottage in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi

What to do in Fairford and near The Bull Hotel

St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
110m / 120yd
Fairford United Church
Church building in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
240m / 270yd
Votive Column Monument
Votive Column Monument
Monument in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Meysey Hampton
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Meysey Hampton
Church in Cotswold, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church in Cotswold, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church building in Kempsford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
St Peter's Church, Southrop
St Peter's Church, Southrop
Church in Cotswold, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
Church in Inglesham, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Hatherop, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade I listed church, Cotswold, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Castle Eaton, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church in Marston Maisey, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Akeman Street
Roman road that linked Watling Street with the Fosse Way
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church building in Poulton, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
Church in Cotswold, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Grade I listed church in Bibury, Cotswold District, United Kingdom
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey
Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey
Grade I listed church in Latton, Wiltshire, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Driffield War Memorial, Gloucestershire
Driffield War Memorial, Gloucestershire
War memorial in the UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Arlington Row
Arlington Row
Grade I listed row of cottages in Arlington, Bibury, Cotswold, United Kingdom
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Buscot Old Parsonage
Buscot Old Parsonage
Historic house museum in Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Little Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Cotswold, United Kingdom
7.8km / 4.9mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Ampney, Cotswold District, United Kingdom
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Ampney St Peter, Gloucestershire, England, UK
7km / 4.3mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church, Cotswold, United Kingdom
7km / 4.3mi
Ermin Street
Ermin Street
Roman road that ran from Silchester to Gloucester
8.2km / 5.1mi
Swinford Museum
Museum in Filkins, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi

About Fairford

Fairford, a charming town in Gloucestershire, offers a variety of activities and sights for visitors. One of the most notable attractions is Fairford Church, also known as St. Mary's Church, renowned for its stunning medieval stained glass windows. The church's architecture and historical significance make it a peaceful place for reflection and exploration.

Another highlight is the River Coln, which flows through the town, providing pleasant walking paths and opportunities for leisurely strolls alongside the water. The surrounding countryside is ideal for those who enjoy nature, with scenic views and the chance to spot local wildlife.

For those interested in aviation, the Royal International Air Tattoo is a must-see event if you visit during July. This world-renowned airshow takes place at the nearby RAF Fairford, showcasing impressive military and civilian aircraft.

Additionally, Fairford's quaint shops and cafes offer a relaxed atmosphere for browsing and enjoying local fare. The town also serves as a good base for exploring the Cotswolds, with its picturesque villages and rolling hills just a short drive away. Engaging with the local community through events or markets can also enhance the experience of visiting Fairford.




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