The Green Dragon Inn - Cowley (Gloucestershire)
51.826315, -2.046774Overview
17th-century Cotswolds inn with handcrafted Mouseman furniture and award-winning artisan cuisine
Dining at The Green Dragon Inn
The Green Dragon Inn Cowley offers a seasonal menu blending pub classics with gastropub cuisine. The kitchen sources ingredients locally, earning an award for artisan food sourcing. Guests can choose from a wide selection of fine wines, gins, and real ales in two bars.
Rooms & Furnishings
Nine individually furnished bedrooms feature unique handcrafted Robert Thompson Mouseman furniture, including carved wooden mice. Rooms provide en-suite bathrooms and ground-floor garden access in select dog-friendly rooms. The St George's Suite offers a superking bed, two settees, a desk, and a 60-inch TV with a fridge and fresh milk.
Location & Surroundings
The Green Dragon Inn sits in the tranquil hamlet of Cockleford, less than 15 minutes by car from Cheltenham city center. Birdland Park and Gardens is a 25-minute drive, and scenic countryside walks start directly from the property. Free parking is available, with accessible parking and a car park separate from the pub.
Pet-Friendly Amenities
The Green Dragon Inn welcomes dogs in select rooms and public areas, with ground-floor garden access rooms available. Dogs are often treated to snacks from the staff, and a dedicated dog-friendly policy includes a pet supplement. The inn's separate accommodation block ensures noise is minimized for other guests.
Family-Friendly Offerings
Families can use the children's menu available in the pub restaurant, with high chairs and a welcoming environment. The inn's location in the Cotswolds offers easy access to family attractions like Birdland Park. A farm shop on site sells local produce, gifts, and homemade snacks, plus a cafe with outdoor seating.
- Location: Peaceful Cotswolds hamlet, 15 min from Cheltenham
- Rooms: 9 rooms with handcrafted Mouseman furniture
- Dining: Seasonal gastropub menu & local ales
- Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms & garden access
- Family: Children's menu & farm shop cafe
- Unique Feature: Over 50 carved wooden mice by Robert Thompson
Rooms and availability
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Children's menu
Cots
Services
- Housekeeping
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Green Dragon Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 87 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 800 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 19.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gloucestershire, GLO |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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