About Five Alls
The Five Alls is a lovingly-restored 18th century coaching inn turned pub and restaurant with rooms amid scenic Oxfordshire countryside bordering the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set in Filkins village, it’s five miles from the market town of Burford.
Stylish rooms showcasing local artworks, patterned wallpapers and padded headboards boast en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, flat-screen televisions and hairdryers.
Amenities comprise a courtyard garden, fireside snug, free Wi-Fi throughout, complimentary parking and a bar with flagstone floors serving world wines and real ales.
A free continental breakfast is included. The tastefully-decorated restaurant opens for lunch and dinner. It offers a la carte, children’s and bar menus. Specialities include British classics and international dishes using locally-sourced ingredients.
The Five Alls is 20 minutes’ drive from Bibury, dubbed England’s prettiest village. The Corinium Museum, exhibiting regional Roman artefacts, is about 30 minutes’ drive away in Cirencester.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Smart and comfortable rooms
Guests were upbeat about the revamped rooms, saying they were a pleasant blend of old and new. Many described them as being clean, comfortable and well-appointed with cosy beds plus modern and well-equipped en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers.
positive:
Quaint village location bordering the Cotswolds
This property reportedly enjoyed a tranquil and pretty location in the west Oxfordshire village of Filkins. Reviewers said they could easily walk to village shops, amenities and bus stops, while motorists liked the ample free parking. It was also just off the A361 and within easy reach of the A40, A420 and M4 for quick and easy access to stately homes, area attractions and beauty spots. Moreover, the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was on the doorstep with its scenic rolling countryside and quaint villages built from honey-coloured local stone.
positive:
Relaxed atmosphere plus good food and service
Visitors liked the way this historic country pub had a relaxed atmosphere and benefited from friendly and helpful personnel. Diners generally had good things to say about the food and service in the restaurant. Guests liked the extensive menu and naughty but nice desserts.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Lack of tea and coffee disappointed some
Some guests said their rooms lacked tea and coffee-making facilities, which disappointed those who had wanted to be able to make hot drinks at their leisure.
negative:
Occasional restaurant grumbles
Although reviewers often enjoyed the restaurant food, service and ambience, some critics claimed prices were a little steep or that the vegetarian options were limited. During busy periods, some diners felt the service lacked a personal touch at times.
negative:
Wi-Fi coverage could have been better
Although visitors appreciated the free Wi-Fi, some noted that the network offered patchy coverage or sluggish speeds in some corners of the property.