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The Porch House

Christmas at England's Oldest Inn

Celebrate this Christmas at The Porch House

Christmas has been kept under this roof for the best part of a thousand years. The Porch House in Stow-on-the-Wold is England's oldest inn — parts of the building date to 947 AD, the blue plaque proves it, and the witches' marks carved beside the fireplace have been guarding the hearth for centuries. Step in from the cold this December and you'll find the season as it was always meant to be: log fires burning, ancient beams overhead, and a warm welcome for everyone — dogs very much included. Some places put on Christmas. The Porch House has simply never stopped.

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Christmas Menus

A thousand-year-old inn takes its feasting seriously. Our kitchen has created festive menus rooted in the season's finest — comforting classics, generous roasts and indulgences worthy of the setting.

Throughout December, The Porch House hosts festive lunches and dinners beneath the beams — from family gatherings to celebrations with friends and colleagues, every table warmed by a real fire.

And on Christmas Day itself, take your place in a very long tradition. We'll serve a full festive feast with all the trimmings, from elegant starters to puddings that end the meal properly — all you have to do is arrive.

Few places in the Cotswolds are as sought-after in December, so book your table early to be part of it.

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Stay this Christmas

There are hotel stays, and then there's a night at England's oldest inn. Our rooms are open right through the festive season — the perfect base if you're visiting family and friends around Stow this Christmas, or simply want to wake up somewhere with a millennium of stories in its walls. And if you're staying with us over Christmas itself, you're warmly invited to join us in the restaurant for Christmas Day — just book your table when you book your room.

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Christmas Private Spaces

For celebrations that call for something special, few settings compare. For larger parties and festive get-togethers, we can reserve areas of The Porch House just for you — centuries of atmosphere, seasonal menus and your own corner of history. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll take care of the rest.

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