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The Royal Oak Ramsden is a countr y pub in a quiet corner of the Cotswolds elevated by its atmospheric interiors LOCATED in the idyllic village
of Ramsden in Oxfordshire,
historically the Royal Oak was at the heart of the community, but it fell on hard times and faced an uncertain future. Now restored by interior designer Nicola Harding alongside its owners, who have lived in the village for many years, the 350-year-old, Grade II-listed pub has been imbued with new life. The restaurant serves classic and considered pub food featuring locally sourced, seasonal produce in a lovely barn extension filled with natural light, exposed timber and a collection of antique and found pieces. A room at the back of the building has been transformed
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into a magical private dining space complete with woodburning stove and opening on to the garden. If you walk through to the bar area, you will find an ancient spiral staircase leading up to three bedrooms, each telling a unique story. The rooms are decorated with a curated mix of furniture, lighting and fabrics – and many pieces possess local relevance. The attic room is a personal favourite – spanning the entire second floor, it overlooks the church and includes a roll-top bath. Spend an afternoon here in a leather chair with a fascinating choice of books, then make your way down to the courtyard garden to take in the last hours of the summer sun. & NEED TO KNOW ■ Rooms from £150 a night, royaloakramsden.com
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