Hotels in Fairford

Fairford makes a relaxed base for exploring the eastern Cotswolds, with a small but appealing choice of places to stay in and around the town. At its centre is The Bull Hotel, a Grade II-listed 15th-century coaching inn on Market Place with individually styled bedrooms, open fires and its own stretch of trout and grayling fishing on the River Coln, making it a good option for those who want a characterful stay right in town. Beyond the centre, the surrounding villages and countryside offer a mix of bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages in traditional Cotswold stone buildings, many within a short drive of both Fairford and the Cotswold Water Park.

For those visiting during the Royal International Air Tattoo in July, hotel rooms in and around Fairford book up quickly, so early planning is essential if you want to be close to the action rather than commuting in from further afield. Outside of the air show weekend, Fairford is a quieter option than the honeypot Cotswold villages further west, meaning better availability and often better value, while still giving easy access to Bibury, Cirencester and the wider Cotswolds AONB. Families and groups looking for more space may prefer the lakeside lodges around the Cotswold Water Park just south of town, which combine easy access to watersports with proximity to Fairford's shops, pubs and historic church.