With honey-stone villages, rolling hills, candlelit inns and Michelin-starred menus, the Cotswolds is one of the UK’s most enchanting regions for couples looking to celebrate love. Whether you’re planning an anniversary dinner, a dreamy honeymoon meal or the perfect date night, the Cotswolds offers dining experiences that are intimate, scenic and unforgettable.

Here are some of the most romantic places to wine and dine across the region, inspired by real Cotswolds favourites.


Interior of the Wild Rabbit in Kingham

The Wild Rabbit, Kingham

A chic, cosy, organic pub-restaurant from the Daylesford estate, The Wild Rabbit is a dream for food-loving couples. Expect seasonal menus, soft candlelight, natural stone walls and a beautifully calm atmosphere. Perfect for slow, meaningful evenings.


Afternoon tea at Lords of the Manor

Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter

This luxurious country house hotel delivers refined dining with a touch of old-world romance. Their fine dining restaurant offers elegant tasting menus, artisanal ingredients and a serene lakeside garden perfect for pre- or post-dinner strolls.


Thyme

Thyme, Southrop

A hotel, farm, spa, garden and restaurant all in one – Thyme feels like a secret village dedicated to beauty and slow living. The Ox Barn restaurant blends sweeping architecture with contemporary dining, while cocktails in the Orchid House feel made for lovers.


A mouthwatering main course dinner on a white plate at The Lygon Arms Hotel

The Lygon Arms, Broadway

Located in one of the Cotswolds' prettiest villages, this historic coaching inn fuses atmospheric medieval charm with warm, polished service. Its Grill restaurant provides indulgent dishes ideal for a classy romantic dinner.


A dining room table at Watley Manor

Whatley Manor, Malmesbury

For couples wanting a Michelin-star experience, Whatley Manor offers some of the region’s most exquisite tasting menus. Pair the food with a twilight wander through their landscaped gardens for the ultimate romantic evening.


A chandalier lights up the restaurant at Ellenborough Park with its wood panelled walls, ornate ceiling and patterned floorEllenborough Park, Cheltenham

With its grand architecture, candlelit hallways and sweeping views over the Cotswold hills, Ellenborough Park sets the stage for unforgettable dinners. Their modern British cuisine feels both comforting and refined.


Slaughters Manor Festive Food and Drink in The Cotswolds

The Slaughters Manor House, Lower Slaughter

Sophisticated, intimate, and wonderfully atmospheric, this manor house restaurant is made for celebrations. Fine dining in the orangery or a relaxed fireside supper in the lounge — both deliver memorable romance.


The Double Red Duke dining room in Clanfield. There are lush plants and beautiful windows.

Double Red Duke, Clanfield

For stylish couples who love great food but prefer a relaxed vibe, this cosy coaching inn offers wood-fired cooking, plush interiors and a sultry date-night ambience.