New Inn At Coln

The New Inn At Coln is a superb sixteenth century coaching inn located in the beautiful village of Coln St-Aldwyns, in the Cotswolds.  In its time, it has been used as a malt house, a beer house and now, once more, a hostelry with fourteen individually decorated and styled guest-letting bedrooms.  The Inn today, under the stewardship of husband and wife team – Brian and Sandra-Anne Evans – offers an inviting public house serving renowned home-cooked menus whilst providing stylish, individually decorated accommodation.  (Website:  www.new-inn.co.uk) 

Village Life - The village together, with its neighbours of Quenington and Hatherop, form one of the most attractive (and affluent) areas in the Cotswolds.  The area was originally part of Earl St Aldwyn’s Estate.  Nearby is the Roman road Akeman Street, which which ran from Corinium (Cirencester) to Verulanium (St Albans).  The New Inn is situated in the heart of the village, close to the B4425 from Cirencester to Burford. The towns of Cheltenham, Oxford, Stratford and Bath are all within easy reach.

National Fame - The New Inn At Coln attained national fame when in 1989, the villagers of Coln St-Aldwyns formed The Coln Society which eventually successfully overturned planning permission designed to close the New Inn down and convert it into a cluster of private apartments. The success of the campaign was inspiring – it involved local dignitaries including the landowning Earl St Aldwyn, a QC, two well known authors, Sally Beauman and Joanna Trollope and every villager without exception.  Said the present Society Chairman, David Trudgill, “In saving our inn, we retained the central meeting place of the village where all could gather and maintain a community which is village life.”  Significantly, the neighbouring villages were equally supportive.

Festive Breaks in the Cotswolds - Enjoy the spirit of Christmas at the New Inn At Coln with a special three night Christmas break starting at £165 per night for double or twin room accommodation, inclusive of English breakfast and VAT.   Additional meals can be taken as desired with Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Dinners priced at £37.00 per person, and Christmas Day Lunch priced at £55 per person. 

High Spirits for the New Year - Enjoy the odd spirit or two with a stay at the New Inn At Coln for the New Year.  After enjoying a drink at the bar, you could be joined by the resident friendly ghost, a chap in a black cloak, jangling his keys, who haunts an old part of this sixteenth century Inn.  A special overnight New Year’s stay is priced at £245 per person, to include dinner, bed and breakfast and a glass of Buck’s Fizz/Kir Royale on arrival – and perhaps, a ghostly apparition completely free of charge!  The dinner proposed for the New Year is as follows:

Guinea Fowl, Artichoke, Ham and Foie Gras Terrine

with Spiced Apple Chutney and Brioche

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Fennel and Orange Cured Salmon with Herbs, Crème Fraiche and Green Salad

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Caramelised Barbary Duck Breast with Savoy Cabbage and Smoked Bacon Cake,

Roast Beetroot and Red Wine

or

Crisp Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass, with Provençale Vegetables, Olives and Pesto

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Three Passion Fruit Desserts

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A Selection of British Cheeses, Tomato Chutney and Scottish Oatcakes

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Coffee and Petits Fours

Fine Dining - The New Inn at Coln is known for the high calibre of its cuisine and regularly earns rave reviews from food critics and locals alike for the quality of its food, the inventiveness of its menus and its wonderful atmosphere.  With wooden beams, a welcoming log fire in the adjoining sitting room throughout winter months, and informal but professional service, the restaurant provides a relaxed setting for the exceptional food. There is also an interesting and wide-ranging wine list. 

Make a Break for the Country - For a well priced and relaxing break in the country, the New Inn At Coln offers “Cotswold Breaks” – with rates starting at £159 per room per night midweek or £168 at the weekend – for a minimum two night stay.  These rates include a three-course dinner from the restaurant menu, as well as accommodation, full English breakfast, Telegraph newspaper and VAT.  Single Cotswold Break rates start at £104.50 midweek or £108 for the weekend.

Stress Free Meetings - Peaceful and secluded, yet extremely central geographically, the New Inn At Coln offers a tranquil first floor meeting room, ideal for a discreet get-together, small conference or a brainstorming session for up to twelve people.  The overnight delegate rate is from £135 per person (to include accommodation, all meals with Restaurant Dinner, coffee/tea breaks, room hire, VAT etc); the daily delegate rate is from £48 per person (inclusive of lunch etc.) 

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