The Bull Burford, run by PR supremo Matthew Freud, is the county's only entry in SquareMeal's coveted list for 2026, with its in-house eatery, Wild. A historic hotel in principle, the Oxfordshire spot also boasts 18 rooms and has four different restaurants for guests to dine at. Mr Freud, who lives in Burford Priory, bought The Bull Hotel and the adjoining former Burford News when they came up for sale in 2020. READ MORE: Pink Floyd rock legend's abandoned mansion in Oxfordshire left to rotWild at The Bull Burford. (Image: The Bull Burford)Back in 2024, The Bull Burford won the ‘boutique stay’ category in Muddy Stilettos' annual awards.