The Wild Duck Inn in Ewen, just a short drive from Oxfordshire, was awarded the title of Pub with Rooms of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times in their 2026 50 Best Places to Stay guide. The guide praised the inn’s recent refurbishment and said: "A glow-up for the Wild Duck in Ewen means additional rooms with freestanding baths, refined pub grub by top chefs and a buzzing, characterful bar full of locals." The Oxfordshire hotel was named the best hotel in central England for 2026. The Times described it as "It’s impossible not to have fun at this country club-hotel hybrid." Lizzie Frainier of The Times said: "I've loved seeing how countryside hotels across the UK are upping their game this year, offering experiences that will really help you to unwind.

Source: The Times March 10, 2026 08:00 UTC