The best available Bed and Breakfast Inns to stay near Gloucestershire

April 24, 2023 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Gloucestershire, England including The Farmers Boy Inn, The Cross Hands Hotel, The King's Arms, Old Church Farm, The Lamb Inn, Bodkin House Hotel, The Crown Inn, The Beacon Inn, The Swan Hotel, Toghill House Farm.
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1. The Farmers Boy Inn

A 40 Ross Road Forest of Dean, Longhope GL17 0LP England
Excellent
67%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1234 reviews

The Farmers Boy Inn

Simply put, we love what we do. "Hospitality" . Not just for what it is, but for the experience that accompanies it. Strangers gathering and leaving as Friends. Giving you a Holiday feeling. Making you smile. Homely surroundings, great company and conversation, attentive waiters, who become friends and of course fine wines from around the world. After a evening of gastro food delights, award-winning gourmet pies, laughter and the occasion sing song and music Infront of the open fire retire to our courtyard of individually simple designed rooms and drift off, to wake up to the sounds, sights and smells of the idyllic Gloucestershire countryside. Followed of course by a hearty breakfast and maybe a stroll up the majestic May Hill. Its what we do best.

Mixed opinions about the Farmers Boy

Reviewed By gemini096

When I booked two nights at the Farmers Boy, (we were en route to Devon), I particularly mentioned that my husband, my daughter and I had disabilities and said that we needed help with our luggage. I really stressed this and that we would have three large suitcases which would be fairly heavy because we were staying in Devon and elsewhere for 2.1/2 weeks. I was told that this would be absolutely no problem. When we checked in I asked for the help with the luggage, I repeated that there were several suitcases and they would be heavy. The General Manager came to help us. He was polite and very helpful however, when he saw the luggage he grabbed three of the largest bags and took them to the little compound of rooms. He was obviously struggling and I couldn't understand the, "iron man", display of carrying three large heavy suitcases at once. He indicated that he was returning to the bar because, he snapped, "I have other things to do". I was quite upset and said that we couldn't carry the luggage because of our disabilities however he disappeared into the pub. Later when we went to have our evening meal, I jokingly said that I was sorry that we had been such trouble to him. This seemed to do the trick and he was very different after that. He was very friendly and polite, it was such a shame that he had let himself down by being so rude to us over the luggage. The rooms: We had two rooms, a double for my husband and a twin for my daughter and myself. The room appeared clean at first glance however when we actually used the bathroom, the area around the toilet needed a good clean. There was a hospitality tray with ample tea, coffee etc. The television needed replacing. It was difficult to use and somehow, ran an hour behind. The duvet and the single beds were very small and thin, we were cold on both nights. My husbands room was all right and his TV worked well. We had porridge pots in the room for breakfast as we always do in hotels, etc., because we can't manage a full cooked breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful paticularly one lady called Suzy. However, when we were talking to Suzy, (not for very long), a lady who appeared to have some kind of authority made some off hand remarks saying we call her "Suzy, Suzy" the words seem OK however the attitude came across as, I'm in charge - get on with your work". Oh dear - she needs to realise that putting customers at ease is a big part of hospitality work and Suzy was very good at her job. The food was excellent but such large portions. We have limited mobility and the pub is very old with higgledy piggledy steep two or three stairs in various places. There could have been information about this in the rooms. When we managed to get to the beer garden, (quite a struggle for someone with limited mobility), we realised that we could have walked across the front of the pub to a gate to get into the beer garden. All in all, with some improvements in attitude and updates to bedding, cleaning and facilities such as TV, (agreed that we don't go away to watch TV but we like to keep up to date with news). we would stay again. I feel awkward at writing this review as it wouldn't take much to improve the accommodation but I have thought long and hard and decided that if I didn't include the problems then how could the management know of them. However, there was generally a very good atmosphere in the pub.

2. The Cross Hands Hotel

Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury BS37 6RJ England
Excellent
36%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 558 reviews

The Cross Hands Hotel

Welcome to The Cross Hands Hotel, your Old Sodbury “home away from home.” The Cross Hands Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Rooms at The Cross Hands Hotel provide a flat screen TV, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant while staying at The Cross Hands Hotel. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at The Cross Hands Hotel. Traveller's looking to enjoy some fish and chips can head to The Cross Hands Hotel Restaurant. The Cross Hands Hotel puts the best of Old Sodbury at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Lunchtime visit

Reviewed By mcflurry054

We visited this lovely hotel for lunch on a Thursday lunchtime. Lovely quirky place, lots of different sized tables to choose from and interesting pictures on the walls. Nice atmosphere. Really friendly, polite and efficient staff. Good selection of large and small meals. We both chose toasted sandwiches which were served with fries…..food was excellent, hot, fresh and so tasty. Coffee was excellent too. Good choice of soft drinks. Thank you.

3. The King's Arms

The Street, Didmarton GL9 1DT England
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 411 reviews

The King's Arms

The King's Arms is a cosy country inn nestled deep within the stunning Cotswold countryside. Combining modern comfort with rustic elegance, each of our cottage-style bed and breakfast rooms have their own individual character. Named after the prize-winning hounds from the nearby Beaufort Hunt, each room includes sumptuous features such as king-size four poster beds, ivory sheepskin rugs and luxurious Feather and Black mattresses and duvets which altogether ensure a relaxing and comfortable night's slumber. Two spacious self-catering cottages are ideal for families and larger parties looking for their own private Cotswolds hideaway. Our restaurant is renowned for using the freshest locally sourced produce. Fresh daily specials are handwritten on the restaurant blackboard and are cleverly complimented with an imaginative selection of lighter snacks.

Relaxing

Reviewed By emcon93

Lovely dog friendly break away. The whole place is dog friendly so it was lovely to be able to sit in the restaurant area for our evening meal. Lovely garden to the rear of the Kings Arms to sit out and enjoy the sun.

4. Old Church Farm

Old Church Farm Church Road, Rudgeway BS35 3SQ England
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 42 reviews

Old Church Farm

Old Church Farm, formerly Alveston Manor, dates back to the 11th Century when it was a royal hunting lodge. It gets its modern name from the 12th Century now ruined church of St Helen that is just a few yards away within the grounds. Wood panelled rooms and Tudor plastered ceilings feature in the main house with its luxury en suite bedrooms. A state of the art conference centre and function room with skittle alley is also available for hire. Evening meals are available with 24 hours notice. All meals are home cooked in our 5 star commercial kitchen using produce from our vegetable garden and local markets. Guests may also enjoy our ornamental rose garden and croquet lawn with views over the South Gloucestershire countryside. It holds the AA 5 star gold award- which places us in the best in Great Britain. We also were given awards for Breakfast and Dinner, so, if you are staying with us be sure to make a reservation for your meals. History, comfort and first class service await you.

Lovely stay, great hotel

Reviewed By Christina F

Super comfortable small country hotel. Our room was enormous with lovely views over the countryside. All very comfortable and high quality. Superb home cooked meals which were delicious and plentiful. Chris was a great host and we appreciated his suggestions about what to do during the day. Will certainly return

5. The Lamb Inn

Great Rissington GL54 2LP England
Excellent
64%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 966 reviews

The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn at Great Rissington is one of the Cotswolds' most welcoming country inns. Overlooking the Windrush Valley, The Lamb is surrounded by heritage sites and visitor attractions, antique shops and art galleries, cultural and sporting events.In May 2011, we are pleased to announce we received a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

Wonderful

Reviewed By Sandy B

We stayed 3 nights. Just the most wonderful place. The food was excellent, the staff were great, the room was spacious and well decorated. Central to most of the lovely Cotswold picturesque towns, a short drive away. We enjoyed the Lamb Inn so much I just had to write a review.

6. Bodkin House Hotel

Petty France Farm, Badminton GL9 1AF England
Excellent
44%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 308 reviews

Bodkin House Hotel

Bodkin House Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Badminton, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Bodkin House Hotel offer a flat screen TV. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a sun terrace. Guests of Bodkin House Hotel are also welcome to enjoy free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While in Badminton be sure to experience local fish and chips favorites at Restaurant at The Bodkin. Enjoy your stay in Badminton!

Come for the Atmosphere Stay talking to the Staff

Reviewed By RoamingJay_UK

If you want the quintessential English Inn stay then look no further, this is it. A spacious room with an immaculate bathroom with a roomy walk in shower. With room for a sofa and a desk this bedroom would elsewhere be considered a suite. Only thing missing was a coffee table. The Inn is obviously a building that has been knocked through, expanded on and otherwise modified, so nothing looks straight or level which adds so much character. The staff themselves add even more, friendly and chatty we could have talked with them all night if our tiredness hadn't gotten the better of us. Dinner was excellent... the only fault I could make was that the steak was dry aged when it mentioned nothing of the sort on the menu... now that is really not a problem... at least not for me, but I told the staff they should advertise the fact that it's locally sourced meat and dry aged as that's a real selling point.

7. The Crown Inn

Kemerton GL20 7HP England
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

The Crown Inn

Finding an ideal quaint bed and breakfast in Kemerton does not have to be difficult. Welcome to The Crown Inn, a nice option for travelers like you. Rooms at The Crown Inn offer a flat screen TV, a seating area, and a desk providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Newspaper and a convenience store are some of the conveniences offered at this bed and breakfast. Free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to The Crown Inn, free parking is available. While staying at The Crown Inn, you may want to check out The Crown (0.0 mi) which is a short walk away. The Crown Inn looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Kemerton.

Still serving great real ale after all these years.

Reviewed By Mobile46339050997

Every time I come here I wonder why I don’t come more often. The ale here is just so brilliant with a great choice of different local beers. Well kept and served by good, local staff. The atmosphere is always good, open beams and a good rural feel to the whole pub. Haven’t eaten here for a while but those I know who have always seem happy. Along with the Fox this is my favourite Bredon Hill pub, though this is more of drinkers pub and excels at that.

8. The Beacon Inn

Haresfield GL10 3DX England
Excellent
59%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

The Beacon Inn

We have just purchased the beacon inn, Haresfield, Gloucestershire in March 2013 after it being closed since december. It is currently undergoing some enhancements and will re-open shortly with new management. Thank you

Will definitely stay every time I come this way

Reviewed By emmagI8920UX

Wonderful service. Very welcoming, very accommodating as I have an 8 year old also and they can't do enough to make you feel at home and the food is very tasty and good price also I will always use this hotel from how on everytime I come this way very very pleased.

9. The Swan Hotel

Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RF England
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

The Swan Hotel

If you’re looking for a family-friendly small hotel in Lydney, look no further than The Swan Hotel. As your “home away from home,” the small hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to newspaper while staying at The Swan Hotel. In addition, The Swan Hotel offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Lydney trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While in Lydney be sure to experience local tempura favorites at The Ugly Duckling Country Restaurant. If you’re looking for something to do, Bathurst Park (0.3 mi), Taurus Crafts (1.1 mi), and Lydney Park Estate (1.1 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of The Swan Hotel. The staff at The Swan Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Great stay

Reviewed By Tasha11111

The staff were super lovely and attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. The room was clean the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was great and again - great service. I would definitely stay again.

10. Toghill House Farm

Tog Hill House Farm House Farm Freezing Hill, Wick BS30 5RT England
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 226 reviews

Toghill House Farm

A beautiful historic guesthouse and working farm on the edge of the Cotswolds. We offer inviting and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in a building steeped in character and history on the outskirts of Bath. Toghill House was built in 1691 and originally used as a resting house for monks travelling between Glastonbury and Malmesbury. It was restored in 1861 as a working farm and now offers a traditional B&B service for the travellers of today exploring this charming part of the country. Visitors to Toghill can relax in rooms in the main farmhouse or barn conversion, all of which have been carefully decorated to reflect the history of the buildings. Our guesthouse also boasts stunning views over the River Severn, the Bristol Channel, the hills of Wales and the Brecon Beacons. As a guest you will be invited to enjoy visiting our working farm during your stay, to walk around, meet the animals and make use of the stables and arena for your own horse if required

A flawless authentic B&B experience

Reviewed By Jes C

We arrived late to find the key to our room along with a kind welcoming message from Lady of the Manor, Laura, waiting for us. This B&B is real in every sense of the word. It is part of an actively run farm, it is run by a nice, young, helpful and hospitable couple, it is set in an old manorlike building on the top of a Hill with a great view over the Valley and it offers a delicious full English breakfast in a bright recently added room with Nothing missing. We really enjoyed our stay in a comfortable, bright and practically designed room with a view. No restaurant but recommendations to nearby places to eat so we went the 4 km to Wick and thoroughly enjoyed a tasty pub dinner at the Rose & Crown.

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