Set in the heart of one of the most picturesque Cotswold villages, The Slaughters Country Inn offers the authentic charm of a traditional village inn; exceptional food made with the best local produce, a fine selection of local ales, roaring log fires to warm the winter months and a stunning terrace for when the sun shines. The Slaughters Country Inn is the perfect location for a country break where wellies, walks and unwinding are the order of the day.
The Slaughters Country Inn is located on an area formerly known as Washbourne’s Place which took its name from the family who owned it in 1470. The building was originally divided into three farm-workers cottages with a stable block. In the early 1920’s the cottages were converted into a large private house before it became an Eton cramming school. The boy’s assembly and dining room was located in what is now the Inn’s bar area and Westbury, one of the Superior bedrooms, used to be the location of the Headmaster’s office. The barn building was a recreation area, with the upper floor covered by a large model railway.
After it’s school days Washbourne’s Place reverted once again to private ownership and in 1988, the house opened as a hotel, known as Washbourne Court. In 2011 the Brownsword family bought the hotel and reinvented the property as a traditional country inn, renaming it The Slaughters Country Inn.
Set on the banks of the River Eye, which runs through the heart of the village of Lower Slaughter, The Slaughters Country Inn is surrounded by beautiful lawns which wrap themselves around the building and follow the line of the river bank.
In the summer the sun-drenched terrace plays hosts to family fun days and barbeques, and throughout the warmer months it is an exquisite backdrop to lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.
Non-residential guests are warmly invited to join us for dining at The Slaughters Country Inn. To ensure availability, we recommend reserving a table in advance. You are also welcome to drop by our Field Kitchen (open between April and September), set within our beautiful gardens, where you can enjoy freshly prepared bagels, flatbreads, and ice cream. Please note, the Field Kitchen operates weather permitting.
Car
Directions from London: Take the M40 north leaving at junction 8. Follow the A40 to Oxford and Burford. Turn right at the roundabout into Burford. At the bottom of the hill turn left onto the A24 – Stow Road. After about 8 miles turn left at the traffic lights onto the A429. in 1 mile turn right into the Slaughters, The Slaughters Country Inn is in the centre of the village just over the river on the left.
Rail
For those travelling by train, there is a direct service from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh. We recommend contacting our Reception team in advance to arrange a taxi for your transfer to The Slaughters Country from the station.
Air
Our nearest airports are Bristol International and Birmingham, 100 miles from London Heathrow and 138 miles from London Gatwick. Should you require a taxi from the airport, please contact our reception team who can assist you with bookings.
Although your room is available to check-in from 3pm, and check-out is at 11am on the day of departure, guests are welcome to arrive earlier or stay after they’ve checked out to enjoy the hotel lounge and gardens or explore our local area.
We offer designated rooms for guests travelling with dogs; please call Reception to arrange your booking. A charge of £10 per dog, per night applies, including a dog bed and water bowl. While dogs are welcome to enjoy our beautiful grounds and local walks, they are not permitted in the main restaurant or lounges. Dogs must be kept on a lead in public areas, and we kindly ask you to use the dog bins provided. If leaving your dog unattended in your room for a short time, please inform Reception. Guide dogs and accredited assistance dogs are welcome throughout the hotel.
Children of all ages are warmly welcomed at The Slaughters Country Inn, with infants (0–2 years) staying free of charge. Children aged 3–16 are charged at the same rate as the adults on their reservation, including bed and breakfast.
Families are invited to dine together in the restaurant until 8.00pm. Younger guests can choose from our special Garden Menu for Very Important Little People (V.I.L.P) or enjoy smaller portions from our main menus.
We offer two Deluxe Rooms, Walpole and Hawtrey, which can be interconnected to accommodate up to five guests comfortably.
We offer three unique family suites, each with its own individual layout.
Chapel House can accommodate up to five guests when including young children (under 4 years old), though four guests is the standard occupancy.
The Manor comfortably sleeps up to five guests.
Baldwins Bec also accommodates up to five guests.
Breakfast is served 7.30am-10am Weekdays, 8am-10.30 Weekend and bank holidays.
The dress code for the dining room is smart casual.
We welcome special celebrations, weddings and meetings at The Slaughters Country Inn. Please call 01451 822 143 or email events@slaughtersinn.co.uk for further information.
Walking maps of the local area is available. Please speak to our Reception Team for more information.
You are free to smoke outside, where ashtrays are provided. Please don’t smoke or vape inside our public rooms or inside your own room. Smoking indoors is prohibited and will incur a charge.
Board games: A wide selection of board games and playing cards is available for the whole family to enjoy at any time.
Croquet: No pre-booking required. If you need any assistance or help with the rules, our reception team will be happy to help.
French Boules: No pre-booking required. Please let Reception know when you are ready to play.
Yoga: No pre-booking required. Collect a mat and yoga guide from Reception and head out into the great outdoors to dive into your yoga practice at your own pace.
The Slaughters Country Inn welcomes group bookings. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Events Team, who will be delighted to assist with your enquiry.
Contact us for group bookings
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