The Kings Head, Cirencester: Where Historic Character Meets Contemporary Comfort
Located in the very heart of Cirencester at 24 Market Place, The Kings Head offers a compelling blend of history, charm, and contemporary comfort. This boutique town-centre hotel features 64 stylish bedrooms, plus a number of apartments, each uniquely appointed to reflect the inn’s layered heritage.
The hotel sits within easy walking distance of Cirencester’s shops, historic sites, galleries, and countryside walks - making it a smart base for exploring the Cotswolds.
First Impressions & Heritage
Stepping into The Kings Head, you’re immediately aware that this isn’t a cookie-cutter hotel. Over centuries it has grown and shifted, weaving together Georgian, Tudor, and medieval architecture into a cohesive whole. Located at the Market Place, the building overlooks Cirencester’s Church of St John the Baptist. -anchoring it in both arrival and setting.
The inn’s evolution is visible everywhere: in exposed beams, stone walls, and old cellar tunnels. But at the same time, recent refurbishments have added clean lines, softer color palettes, and contemporary lighting, creating a bridging of past and present.
Rooms with Personality & Comfort
Across the estate, there are 64 bedrooms and various apartment units, each slightly different in layout and character. Some rooms feature vintage touches, open fireplaces, or vaulted ceilings, while others are more modern - yet all aim for a balance of ambiance and amenity.
Guests note the “rabbit’s warren” layout, where multiple adjoining buildings with different levels and passages give it a sense of discovery rather than uniform corridors. Amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea making facilities, and en suite bathrooms are standard.
Dining, Food & Drink
At The Kings Head, food is not just sustenance but expression. The menu is grounded in British tradition, elevated with seasonal variations and local sourcing. The hotel maintains both a restaurant/brasserie and a pub/bar atmosphere. For casual moments you can enjoy hearty classics and ale in the pub, and when you want something more refined, the restaurant setting steps forward with careful plating and wine pairings.
The wine list is one of its talking points - carefully curated to complement the seasonal British menu.
Spa, Cellars & Event Spaces
One of the more distinctive features is the underground spa and gym, tucked into the cellars below. These subterranean spaces also host live entertainment, wine tastings, and private events - highlighting the hotel’s flexibility and layered character.
Vaulted cellars and stone tunnels give these event spaces a dramatic sense of history, perfect for weddings or dinners with atmosphere.
Location & Local Discovery
With Cirencester as its home, The Kings Head has a central advantage. Guests can walk to Corinium Museum, historic churches, independent shops, cafés, and town walks. For those wanting to explore beyond the town, the Cotswolds’ iconic villages - Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Stow-on-the-Wold - are within easy driving distance.
Official website: https://kingsheadcotswold.co.uk/
