When our landlords, Archie and Nicola, first took over the King’s Head Inn, they were recently married and had just started their family. Living and working at the pub, they added many of their own touches and put their stamp on the selection of food, ales and wines. Over time, they have also built up the reputation of the Inn for its affordable, comfortable and attractive bedrooms.

In recent years, the couple took up the offer of a lease at The Swan Inn, Swinbrook from the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire. Although this new project has involved many additional hours of work, Nicola and Archie remain very much a part of life at The King’s Head Inn and the wider community in Bledington.