The Sheepscombe Valley was once part of a Royal Deer Park used by King Henry VIII, with the pub dating from around 1670. Its name comes from the practice in those days, of hanging the carcasses of deer killed on the hunt in what is now the bar area.

Although we are well known for our traditional home cooked food, “The Butchers” is still very much a village pub and you are equally welcome to drop by for a pint of real ale or a glass of wine. The area is a magnet for walkers, cyclists and tourists and attractions such as the Rococco Gardens and Prinknash Abbey are just a short drive away. Strolls in the local woods can be as long or leisurely as you wish and the less energetic can drink in the panoramic scenery from our terrace outside the pub.

Reached down narrow, winding lanes the village of Sheepscombe is sheltered by beautiful Beech wood slopes to either side. The traditional Cotswold stone houses and breath-taking scenery make the area a magnet for walkers, cyclists and tourists alike. With strolls in the woods and through fields being as long or as leisurely as you like. We offer a suggestion of six circular walks via a leaflet available from the pub.