Once a 14th century coaching inn, now a heavenly Cotswolds’ bolthole, The Kings Head has emerged from a top-to-toe makeover looking utterly divine.

With a dreamy position in the heart of Cirencester, this pub with brasserie and rooms blends historic charm with deliciously contemporary design – think heritage beams and leather tub armchairs made for sinking into with a glass of something local and crisp.

The revamp is a proper glow-up, from a huge new, open plan pub, to a gorgeously stylish restaurant. This 80-seater informal brasserie is open all day and serves up a modern British menu of innovative pub classics made with sustainably sourced, seasonal and local produce, alongside fresh daily fish deliveries from Devon. We’re talking shakshuka brunches and French toast to Wagyu burgers and pan-roasted duck. And for weekend lingerers, the beers, wine list and cocktails are frankly unmissable, especially when paired with a spot by the fire or a terrace table in the charming, fairy-light hung courtyard.

Treat yourself to a stay, the 64 individually styled bedrooms are pure indulgence: roll-top baths, cloud-like beds and original features galore. Whether it’s casual drinks with mates, a romantic night out or a Sunday roast that hits the spot, The Kings Head is an inn that gets it right.

Insider tip: Don’t miss the roof terrace in summer – it’s a top spot for summer drinks, a wedding reception, or your next big party – plus, look out for regular events taking place year round.

Image credits: Jake Eastman