A charming pub B&B... Travelling with another couple, we stayed at the Horse and Groom for two nights after we were referred by the owner of a nearby B&B when we couldn't stay there longer (it was already reserved for the next two nights when we made a spontaneous departure early from London for the three nights left in the UK).

Located in the small village of Upper Oddington, Simon rendered a very friendly welcome, and offered recommendations for activities in the local area. The Cotswolds are stunning in May, and the two gardens we visited were amazing...bursting with color and new growth. The village has an interesting 11th century church, and the nearby towns of Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold he recommended were gems.

Although the room was average, it was very clean, functional, and comfortable. However, there was no room welcome tray (tea, coffee, etc), alarm clock, or hairdryer (for the wife), but a hairdryer was furnished when requested. Although our room was upstairs from the pub, it was very quiet...it seemed the pub activity was also quiet by about 10 PM, but it never was loud in the first place.

We had to leave very early on the last day for our flight out of London, so Simon was our alarm clock and he then prepared coffee, tea, toast, cereals, and bacon sandwiches himself because the cook was not in yet. The full breakfast the day before was absolutely superb.

We had dinner at the pub both nights...although the menu is small, it is varied and very ecclectic...truly fantastic and gastronomical. The wine list is extremely good for a small establishment...a very pleasant surprise, indeed.

One drawback for some, there is no common area except the pub, and it is closed from 3:30 to 5:30 each day...this was not an issue for us as we were out-and-about until 6 the first night, and until 5 the second.

Overall, a very pleasant stay in the beautiful Cotswolds. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

Have just spent a weekend at this inn as a midway meeting point with a friend who lives on the other side of the country to me. Host/owner SImon couldn't be more welcoming and was a very genial and attentive figure throughout your stay. It was his presence in fact that made our stay a pleasant one - the rooms are very basic and the restaurant is OK, but certainly not outstanding (though they have a very nice wine list). Rooms are unimaginatively decorated, even a little spartan and not terribly welcoming - no kettle/coffee or tea making facilities (and £2.50 every time you want a tea bag for a cup of tea - plus, since the inn is closed between 2.30 and 5.30, you simply can't have one at all during those hours), no hair dryer, no individual bedside reading lights, rather tiny, meagre towels (distinctly un-fluffy at that), small bathrooms with electric shower only. Absloutely adequate as somewhere to sleep - but don't expect a 'treat' or to want to linger in them over a newspaper, for example. Restaurant coped with my dairy allergy carefully but by simply removing any offending foodstuffs from my plate. It would have been nice for a bit of imagination to have been shown and even perhaps something else substitued, especially when considering the price. Staff very friendly, however, and anxious to please. Lovely village, and of course, gorgeous area.

Beware of this inn. We tried to stay there on the weekend of the floods. We spent 6 hours trying to get to Oddington and finally had to give up. On the second night we sought advice from some lovely ladies at the Warwick Tourist Information Centre. With up-to-date news of flooding they advised us not to go, as the roads were impassable. We called the Horse and Groom immediately only to be told that we would be charged for the room. Despite explaining our situation sure enough there was a full charge on our credit card the following day. While we have the deepest sympathy to all those suffering from the floods, we thought this was incredibly unfair, as we had tried our utmost to get to our destination. Perhaps a cancellation charge rather than the full amount of the stay could have been a fair compromise. Needless to say we will not be venturing to the Horse and Groom anytime soon. If this is the way the owners treat people I would hate to have to endure a full weekend with them.

Our friends and ourselves have just spent a night at the Horse and Groom in Oddington and it was wonderful. The ambience was perfect, atmosphere very friendly and food gorgeous. The rooms are tiny but spotlessly clean.
The staff are extemely helpful and friendly.
Dinner was really lovely, accompanied by some very nice wine. Breakfast was equally lovely, made with nice fresh ingredients.
Circular walks are possible from the doorstep and if you want a change of scene, another gorgeous pub, The Fox is at the other end of the village.