THE WHITE HART ROYAL, MORETON-IN-MARSH, COTSWOLDS - THE COACHING INN GROUP, Moreton-in-Marsh

The White Hart Royal is a 17th-century coaching inn where King Charles I took shelter during the English Civil War. Original artifacts are displayed throughout the hotel, and the Snug Bar retains flagstone floors and an original inglenook fireplace. Two period lounges provide additional spaces for guests to relax, complementing the historic atmosphere.

The Courtyard Restaurant serves a traditional British menu that focuses on fresh, local ingredients and has received Which? Endorsed Recommended Provider recognition. An extensive wine list includes international selections, and live music events are held on weekends. The bar offers kids' meals and special diet menus, and room service is available for in-room dining.

Each of the 28 rooms is individually designed, with some offering a four-poster bed, private garden, spacious wet room, or a roll-top bath. The hotel provides ground-floor rooms with direct courtyard access, including room 117 which is pet-friendly and has a walk-in shower. Deluxe doubles feature four-poster beds, large bathrooms, and amenities such as bathrobes, slippers, and a Nespresso machine.

The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible rooms with an emergency cord in the bathroom, a lower bathroom sink, a raised toilet, and grab rails. Designated pet-friendly rooms include pet bowls, a pet basket, and direct access to the courtyard for dogs. Free public parking is available on the street, and the 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and invoice services.

Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and popular Cotswolds villages like Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Bourton-on-the-Water are within a 15-minute drive. Queen Victoria Gardens is within walking distance, and Mill Dene Garden is a short drive away. The hotel sits on the High Street, with a Tuesday street market and easy access to local tea rooms, shops, and restaurants.

History: 17th-century coaching inn, King Charles I sheltered here

Dining: Courtyard Restaurant, traditional British menu, Which? Endorsed

Rooms: Individually designed with four-poster beds, private gardens

Pet-Friendly: Designated rooms with pet bowls and courtyard access

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and emergency cord

Location: 5-min walk to train station, close to Cotswolds villages