Imagery shown is a styled placeholder. England Stays publishes only genuine, current photography of each property before a listing goes live.
Boutique inn · Ampney Crucis, near Cirencester, Cotswolds
Wild Thyme & Honey
A food-first coaching inn near Cirencester where the kitchen does the talking and dogs are as welcome as their owners.
Our review
Wild Thyme & Honey is the sort of Cotswold inn that earns its reputation at the table. The dining room is the heart of the place, generous and unfussy, and the rooms above are quietly smart without tipping into showy.
It suits couples after a weekend of long lunches and longer walks, and it never makes a dog feel like an afterthought. Book a room at the back if you want quiet.
Reasons to stay
- Genuinely excellent food
- Dogs welcome throughout
- Easy reach of Cirencester and Bibury
- Inland, so no coast
- Popular dining room books up at weekends
Food & drink
The kitchen here is a genuine reason to stay, not an afterthought. Restaurant on site. Bar on site.
Location & getting there
Wild Thyme & Honey is in Ampney Crucis, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, within Cotswolds. Nearest station is Kemble (8 miles). It is an inland setting. Set in or beside Cotswolds AONB.
Nearby: Cirencester · Bibury · Cotswold Water Park.
Who it suits
Right for: couples, foodies, dog-owners. Insider tip: Come midweek for the Sunday-quality cooking without the Sunday crowds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wild Thyme & Honey dog-friendly?
Yes, Wild Thyme & Honey welcomes dogs. Always confirm any charges when booking.
Does it have a pool, spa or hot tub?
No pool or spa on site.
What is the best time of year to visit?
Spring and autumn. There is plenty to do here on a wet day.
Is it good for a special occasion?
Yes — it is well suited to anniversaries and celebrations.
Keep looking
Similar stays
The Crown & Castle
A relaxed, food-led inn beside Orford Castle, deeply dog-friendly and close to the wild Suffolk coast.
Thyme
A restored manor and working farm in a whole Cotswold village, with a spa, a cookery school and rooms that feel lived-in rather than styled.
Dormy House Hotel & Spa
A 17th-century farmhouse above Broadway turned into one of the Cotswolds' most assured spa retreats.