Dressed in baker cap, sleeve garters, sweater vest and tie, Sam makes a striking impression behind the bar. His mission is simple: provide a warm welcome; start a conversation; get a drink into your hand. As the Creative Bar Manager for Daylesford Stays, Sam is responsible for the technical development of our seasonal drinks menus and taking our guests on…...
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22nd April 2024
This year’s Earth Day theme is ‘Planet vs. Plastics’, setting a 60% reduction target for plastic production by 2040. A critical part of this target is phasing out single use plastics by 2030. At Daylesford Stays we are committed to…...
8th April 2024
Welcome to the Cotswolds. For almost 60 years this quintessentially English part of the country has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its 800 square miles of rolling green hills, winding nature trails, and traditional stone…...
9th February 2024
Last autumn we marked the reopening of The Bell at Charlbury with stories about its renovation and our work with local artisans. To start the new year with a celebration of heritage local crafts, our Head of Sustainability is revisiting…...
8th September 2023
When we started to think about the interiors for The Bell at Charlbury, I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to work with, and draw attention to, some of Britain’s talented artisans and craftspeople....
2nd September 2023
The historic market town of Charlbury can trace its roots back as far as the 7th century when it is thought to have been a monastic settlement. Its principal street names – Church Street, Market Street and Sheep Street –…...
1st August 2023
We recognise the importance of community and collaboration to drive positive change. Our pubs are important community hubs and we support local groups and our charity partners with training, events and volunteering opportunities. Guests are encouraged to embrace ecotourism by…...
29th July 2023
As a responsible hospitality business we are conscious about our impact and the waste that we produce from our operations. All of our properties are powered by 100% renewable energy, and we have designed our stays to generate minimal waste.…...
29th July 2023
The provenance of our food, drinks and room amenities is very important to us. Our menus change with the seasons, celebrating the best that nature has available. We champion British produce and choose local suppliers that can demonstrate the highest…...
29th July 2023
Our collection includes several listed buildings, some that date back to the 16th century. Great care is taken during the build phase to maintain original features and restore the character of these important community hubs. Local artisan craftspeople are employed for…...
