A village pub in the that has appeared on numerous TV shows has been saved. The Bakers Arms, a charming Grade II-listed pub in Broad Campden, has been bought by a local couple who plan to reopen it for "the enjoyment of the village." Richard and Gail Smith, two of the only 100 residents of the village, near Chipping Campden, were adamant about preventing The Bakers Arms from becoming another casualty of rural pub closures following the retirement of its previous landlords.
The 19th-century inn, which has featured in TV shows including ITV's Father Brown, is nestled in a village that was named one of the UK's most beautiful by Travel Away in 2022. Richard and Gail will lease it to The Relish Group, a Cotswold catering company, in a joint venture with the Smiths and well-known Camden residents Stephen and Charlotte Gabb. Richard and Gail will lease it to The Relish Group, a Cotswold catering company, in a joint venture with the Smiths and well-known Camden residents Stephen and Charlotte Gabb.
Richard Smith said: “I know the pub is important to the village but as neighbours we are also looking forward to opening the doors to all Cotswold’s residents, walkers and visitors alike. We have already been contacted by the Cotswold Morris Dancers, who practice and perform at The Bakers Arms and can’t wait to welcome them back.” Rob Goves a director of Relish added: “The offering will only be ‘Only Half Baked’ at the outset.
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