Our story

the Bull Inn, Charlbury

The Pack Taverns story began in 2015 when Charlie and Willow Crossley bought the 16th century Bull Inn in Charlbury. Their vision was to create a pub that was a 'home away from home’ and, as instinctive homemakers themselves with an innate eye for design, style and comfort, that original vision has definitely been realised.

The Bull has become a place where guests can instantly relax into the homely unpretentious atmosphere - like being at home, but rather better as it offers the understated luxury and comfort of a top quality hotel. You will find local and delicious food on the menu and the eight bedrooms designed by irrepressibly creative author, interior and floral stylist, Willow, are all different; each one beautiful in its own original, quirky and elegant way; each with an ensuite bathroom.

The renovation respected the Bull Inn’s historic character and layout. It has been lovingly nurtured back to life with careful attention paid to the intrinsic qualities and quirks of this ancient building. Attention to detail is crucial at the Bull, exemplified by Willow’s signature style of relaxed, colour filled spaces. In each bedroom, our supremely comfortable beds have boldly upholstered bespoke headboards; windows have generous curtains in unusual designer fabrics; the bed linen is top quality, piled with luxurious pillows and throws that emphasise our signature focus on home comforts. And when it comes to food, we offer a menu of lovingly prepared dishes, as local and seasonal as possible that we hope appeals to a wide range of tastes and appetites.