First look inside The Feathers in Woodstock after renovation

The Feathers in Woodstock, which was acquired by the Ede Homes Group in 2023, will have a new brasserie called The Nest and a new wine and cocktail bar called The Aviary while the bedrooms and interiors of the building have been given a contemporary update.

It will keep its name The Feathers which was given to it by hotelier Gordon Campbell Gray in 1980 after his collection of preserved birds.

(Image: JAKE EASTHAM) Each of the 23 rooms and suites, restaurant, bar and lobby have been remodelled by London-based interior designers AGC BTR.

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They have updated the decor installed in the 1960s taking inspiration from the surrounding landscape for colours and have used Cotswold stone to "create bright and modern spaces".

Much of the building’s original structure remains alongside original features including beams and old fireplaces in the rooms, designers said. 

There are three suites - the Robin Suite, Goldcrest Suite and Nightingale Suite -  each with large living spaces, and furniture including feature bed drapes in the Robin Suite and art produced by local artists.

AGC BTR has used local suppliers and chosen Cotswold-made furniture, including the fitted banquette seating and the upholstered lounge chairs throughout the hotel.

The Nest brasserie, which will be open all day, is on the ground floor and extends out onto the terrace.

Head chef Luke Rawicki will be providing breakfast, lunch and dinner with a seasonal menu including a daily selection of local steak.

There is also a semi-private dining area for up to 12 guests.

(Image: JAKE EASTHAM)

In the summer, the hotel will serve a selection of dishes from the Argentinian BBQ on the terrace.

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For a pre or post dinner tipple, The Aviary Bar will serve "unique concoctions alongside classics, including The Feathers of Woodstock which blends Elderberry and Earl Grey cordial with a hibiscus sparkling wine, both made on site".

Locally sourced spirits and ciders include Hawkstone Pils from Cotswold Brew Co and Jeremy Clarkson alongside Cotswold cider, gin and cream liqueur.

The wine list features a number of varieties with the best from each region including English sparkling wine Nyetimber and Henners Gardner Street Rosé from Herstmonceux vineyard in East Sussex.

A gallery wall at the hotel showcases artwork from local artists Caroline Parkes and Louisa Foster while in the restaurant and bar there are paintings from Morgan Jackson and Katie-Lark Ratcliffe.