With a tradition of hospitality dating back more than 700 years, we warmly welcome you to The Shaven Crown. This medieval hostelry, one of the oldest inns in the country, is set opposite the church and village green in the heart of the picturesque Cotswold village of Shipton under Wychwood. The Shaven Crown is perfectly located for exploring the Cotswolds, with Blenheim Palace and the historic towns of Burford, Witney, Cheltenham and Oxford nearby.
The Shaven Crown was founded in the 14th century by the monks of Bruern Abbey to house pilgrims and as a hospice for the poor and needy. Following the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century the Crown seized the hotel and Queen Elizabeth I later used it as a royal hunting lodge. Subsequently it was given to the village on condition that it became an inn with the proceeds being used to help the poor.
Early in the 20th century the inn passed into private ownership and was named the Shaven Crown in homage to its founders. Through the centuries it has maintained its charm, and many original features remain, including the 14th century gateway and the double-braced roof structure of the iconic Great Hall.
The Shaven Crown was founded in the 14th century by the monks of Bruern Abbey to house pilgrims and as a hospice for the poor and needy. Following the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century the Crown seized the hotel and Queen Elizabeth I later used it as a royal hunting lodge. Subsequently it was given to the village on condition that it became an inn with the proceeds being used to help the poor.
Early in the 20th century the inn passed into private ownership and was named the Shaven Crown in homage to its founders. Through the centuries it has maintained its charm, and many original features remain, including the 14th century gateway and the double-braced roof structure of the iconic Great Hall.
Services
We would encourage telephone enquiries so that we can discuss your requirements before you arrive.
Our staff are trained and ready to help anyone with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
Waiter service is provided at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs.
All areas are open daily, excluding Sunday from 4pm.
Our menu is printed and can also be verbally presented.
All our chairs & sofas throughout are moveable and chairs with or without arms can easily be swapped in or out.
Our staff are trained and ready to help anyone with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
Waiter service is provided at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs.
All areas are open daily, excluding Sunday from 4pm.
Our menu is printed and can also be verbally presented.
All our chairs & sofas throughout are moveable and chairs with or without arms can easily be swapped in or out.
Our Team keenly source the best possible ingredients from our suppliers, so dishes can change often to make the best of the season's freshest produce, which means there may be some variation to the menu on occasion.
We do cook to order, so there may be a short wait during busy periods.
We do not include service charge, so gratuities for the team are purely at your own discretion.
However, for parties of 6 or more & residents we add a discretionary 10% service charge.
We do cook to order, so there may be a short wait during busy periods.
We do not include service charge, so gratuities for the team are purely at your own discretion.
However, for parties of 6 or more & residents we add a discretionary 10% service charge.
Smaller portions available for Children under 12 ~ selected dishes.
When ordering kindly advise us if you have a dietary requirement, food allergy or intolerance.
Service charge is not included & gratuities are purely at your own discretion.
However, parties of 6 or more & residents will be charged a discretionary 10% service charge.
When ordering kindly advise us if you have a dietary requirement, food allergy or intolerance.
Service charge is not included & gratuities are purely at your own discretion.
However, parties of 6 or more & residents will be charged a discretionary 10% service charge.
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