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THE LIFESAVING LANDLORD

Landlord of Britain’s best pub saved woman from brink of death ONE of Britain’s top pub landlords has been honoured after saving a diner from the brink of death. When a woman choked and went into cardiac arrest while eating at The Swan Inn, in Swinbrook, Archie Orr-Ewing fought tooth and nail to save her. […]

VALENTINES DAY AT THE KING’S HEAD

  THE KING’S HEAD INN – VALENTINE’S MENU   Apéritif – £10.00 The Sophia Sling – Quinta de la Rosa white port, Fever Tree tonic, lemon twist – £10.00   COCKTAILS – £9.00 Bubble Bouquet – Grey Goose vodka, rose water, sugar syrup, Hattingley Valley sparkling wine. Kiss of a Rose – Chateau de la […]

THE COOL HOTEL GUIDE – THE TIMES

The Cool Hotel Guide - The Swan Swinbrook

  Thank you to Tom Chesshyre for writing such a lovely piece about about the Swan at Swinbrook in THE TIMES.   THE COOL HOTEL GUIDE The Swan at Swinbrook, Oxfordshire The Times, Saturday January 6th, 2018 In a nutshell This pub with 11 rooms sits by a 13th-century bridge over the River Windrush in […]

BANTAM BODYCARE RANGE OF PRODUCTS

“The Bantam Bodycare range has been created due to a long interest in making natural beauty products. Inspiration is drawn from plants and herbs that thrive in the Cotswolds” – Nicola Orr-Ewing The Bantam Bodycare range are handmade natural products that include Hair Conditioner, Hand Lotion, Hair Shampoo, Body Lotion, Shower Gel and Hand Wash. […]

THE COOL GUIDE TO THE COTSWOLDS

We’re thrilled to have been featured in this article ‘The Cool Guide to the Cotswold’s’ in last Saturday’s Times. A huge thanks to Bridget Harrison for including us. THE COOL GUIDE TO THE COTSWOLDS From revamped village pubs to designer bolt holes. Bridget Harrison knows the chicest places to stay this autumn. The King’s Head […]

THE PERFECT COTSWOLDS CHRISTMAS

Here in The Cotswolds we are fortunate to be nearby some of the best festive destinations, events and shopping experiences you can possibly imagine. Indulge in numerous artisans and bespoke retailers at Christmas Markets such as Bath, Cheltenham and Oxford. Not to forget Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold and Chipping Norton Christmas Markets […]

GOOD PUB GUIDES BEST BOOZER 2018

The King's Head Inn at Bledington- Best Boozer - Sunday Telegraph

We’re delighted with this article that appeared in The Sunday Telegraph about Bantam Life Pub, The King’s Head Inn. It includes an interview with Archie and Nicola Orr-Ewing discussing what makes a good pub after being awarded Pub Of The Year in the Good Pub Guide 2018.   ‘YOU’VE GOT TO GIVE CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY […]

THE KING’S HEAD INN IS PUB OF THE YEAR

We’re so thrilled that Bantam Life Pub The King’s Head Inn at Bledington, Oxfordshire, has been announced Pub Of The Year in the Good Pub Guide 2018. It recommends the The King’s Head as “16th century inn with atmospheric furnishings, super wines by the glass, real ales and delicious food; smart bedrooms”. Unveiling the Pub […]