We stayed 2 nights in this cozy hotel. The weather was cold and rainy and our room was dry and…read moresnuggly. All the staff--from the front desk to the wait staff to the kitchen folks--did their jobs well and graciously. The front desk kindly requested a cab to take us to the train station. The December menu was superb! The cauliflower steak was hearty and flavorful. The ginger and carrot soup was steaming and very ginger-y-- just right for a cold December supper. I recommend staying here. If you can't get a room, then at least get a meal (or two!).

Terrific staff, ready to help and make your stay comfortable. Great breakfast made to order…read moreincluded in room price. Free parking

Tucked right into the charm of the Cotswolds, Porch House restaurant is the kind of place that…read moreinstantly makes you slow down notice the small town charm. From the moment you walk through the door, you're met with that quintessential Cotswold feel--low beamed ceilings, warm wooden floors, and a cozy, intimate atmosphere that works just as well for a relaxed lunch as it does for a intimate dinner. It's quaint without trying too hard, and you can feel the history in the space. The staff are genuinely cheerful and welcoming, adding to the overall experience without being overbearing. Service flows naturally, you order your food and drinks at the bar before heading to your table. As for the food, it absolutely delivers. From the main courses, everything is thoughtfully prepared and satisfying, rounding out an experience that feels both comforting and a little special at the same time. If you're looking for a true taste of the Cotswolds--both in atmosphere and hospitality--Porch House Restaurant is a spot well worth visiting.

What a beautiful stay at The Porch House at Stow in the Wold. It was truly a memorable stay, as if…read moreit were out of a movie. Check in was a breeze and oh so glad I had an overnight bag as there is no lift. The accomadations were just wonderful, from the comfy bed, the linens and the available drinks. We enjoyed Dinner in the Hotel's restaurant (we did have reservations) and it was memorable. The morning breakfast service and available choices were a delight and such attentive service. I must add that this Hotel is located in one gem of a town and one I will definitely be revisiting. Parking can be a pain, but definitely worth it.

Great lunch, wine was cold, burger was juicy, espresso a bit bitter but the desert was…read moreexceptional!! Others had great meals too and their deserts were fantastic too! We will be back. I would say the only down side was the service, they did not check if all was OK and we had to go in search of our own sauces.

We loved Old Stocks Inn for dinner. We all loved our first dishes, bok choy, heirloom tomatoes, and…read moreCaesar salad. Main courses were just as delicious. We all had the catch of the day with scrumptious risotto. And for dessert, wonderful strawberries and cream and chocolate mousse. My mother also has sever celiac disease (gluten allergy) and they were amazing accommodating her needs and making sure there was no cross contamination. Additionally, after looking around the property we began to wish we were staying there instead of our hotel across the way.

Recently had an awesome stay at The Stag at Stow (aka Stag Lodge). While the outside just looked…read morelike a pub, the inside is a properly quaint hotel with great setting and lovely atmosphere. Breakfast is included with lovely full English breakfast, smoked salmon & scrambled eggs, or poach haddock and egg to choose from. Rooms are lovely and clean, and has a convenient car park at the back (just make sure you car is not a sports car, or its bottom out at the drive in). Staffs are all really friendly, and communication has been great. All in all, I will come again and strongly recommend! Only one small complaint, the floors do creak and are not exactly thick, so when you have other exciting guests on the floor above or around, you here their every step or any exciting things they might be doing. The car park is also way too small.

Never have I ever left a restaurant in tears. You know when…read moreyou just *feel* the racism? It doesn't need to be blatant but is usually subtle. POC will understand 100% that feeling. We booked this last minute and as soon as we walked in, were ignored. A white couple came in after us and the blonde waitress went directly around us and took them to a table. I made direct eye contact as she was taking them, as if to say, I saw that and yes we're still here. She intentionally avoided us completely after as we were standing there waiting to be helped. The man behind the bar saw, seated us instead, and then we were ignored for another 20 minutes. I asked another blonde waitress if we could be helped and she said WE'LL GET TO YOU. She had never even acknowledged our presence or existence prior. I was already so upset we just decided to leave after that. We left with empty bellies and a trip to a local grocery store instead. There's a Yelp review from 9 days ago about this and one on TripAdvisor from this month saying the EXACT SAME THING.

Had lunch recently at the Bell at Stow and was very happy with our meal. Everything was really…read moredelicious, and very filling. We had: - Crispy Lincolnshire Poacher, roasted sweet potato, honey roasted carrots, baby spinach, chicory, avocado (£8.50) - basically a grown up mozzarella stick that was so delicious we had a hard time getting our mom to share bites with us. - Mixed roast beef and pork, crackling & Apple sauce w/ goose fat potatoes, double egg Yorkshire pudding, red cabbage, honey roasted roots cauliflower cheese and gravy (£16.50) - thank god we saw another table receive their servings first because then we knew this was a huge portion to be shared. Very good, traditional English meal - Crispy pork belly, creamy truffle mash, baby spinach, roasted button onion, cauliflower purée, apple sauce (£16.50) - delicious, especially the creamy truffle mash. Service was friendly although we had to catch their attention a bit more than I like. The space has a welcoming, well-decorated pub feel but well lit. We realized afterwards that they had out door seating which would have been nice to take advantage of with the fantastic weather! There is a parking lot out front.

A very pleasant hotel in the Cotswolds. The ground floor rooms are impeccably turned out in perfect…read moreEnglish country décor. Getting to the room, while at the top of the house and a bit of a way to get too, was charming in how you had so many twists and turns to get to. All the way passing some great prints that intrigued and amused. The room itself, was a little small, but very charming. It had a spacious wardrobe and had everything else you may need. There was a nice bathroom, again decorated very aptly. Breakfast was a highlight, I had the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, which was divine. The coffee was good too. Very nice hotel that I would love to stay in again.

From the owner: Unique Style and Comfort at The Unicorn Serviced Apartsuites…read more If you're looking for something a little different, you'll find no two apartsuites at the Unicorn are the same. Each of our aparthotel suites has been individually designed and blend classic country colours with contemporary style. We are different. We offer space, real space away from the typical pokey English hotel room and we provide autonomy. Hence our aparthotel suites are very roomy but are offered on a "bed only" basis (breakfast is provided on a "to go" or "in bed" basis and provided to you in your suite). If you require spacious accommodation whilst visiting the Cotswolds we are for you. There are currently 1 one bedroom (both +61m2), and 7 two bedroom (100+m2), aparthotel suites available at the Unicorn. Each aparthotel suite has been carefully restored and decorated individually to create a bright and fresh feel while retaining a traditional, country character.

We've had a lovely stay so far at this quaint Inn!! Breakfast and dinner were lovely, very very…read morewell prepared!! Our room was quite roomy , and we love the big bathtub! Very centrally located!!

I picked this hotel to stay in because it's supposedly the oldest inn in England (circa 947AD)…read more Also, because it's supposedly haunted. This place is so quaint and cozy and OLD. The staff were very pleasant (except for one guy named Conrad who seemed to have a bit of a tude). Our room was huge and comfy and even the bathroom was huge! We actually had room to spread out and unpack our stuff! We did experience some strange stuff (bed moving, strange whispers in the night). One of the employees was kind enough to show us the two "bad" rooms (these are the rooms where people would leave in the middle of the night because of ghostly activity), and the underground tunnels. Be sure and check out the witch mark on the huge fireplace in the 947 restaurant. Breakfast is served in this restaurant, and is included. I thought it would be your typical breads and cereals (which is was), but then you can order off a menu as well. Stuff like pancakes (which are really crepes) and eggs. We also ate dinner in another restaurant (under our room, actually), called the Eagle and Child Pub, and it was good. They had plenty of stuff for vegetarians, like cheese souffles. Other than Conrad, this place was just awesome.

Old place, parts dating to the 17th century. Actually a collection of buildings comprising 22 rooms…read moreplus an onsite restaurant and bar. We were cruising through the Cotswolds on our way from London to southwest England, and decided to spend the night here, as it was recommended in one of our travel guidebooks. We were fortunate that they had a room available (no reservation, but it is the off-season) at a decent rate (£165, including breakfast and a 3-course dinner). The place is quaint and charming . . actually that description could be applied to the town and the Cotswold area in general. Our room was in what appeared to be a newer annex, and wasn't top of the line by any means . . the radiator wouldn't shut off, the TV was miniscule, the tub/shower was a hazard to access, etc. The food, however, was the bomb, even though no one in the English countryside appears to have any clue about how to make a martini. Free wifi was a plus as well. Our room had a nice little garden patio, although the temps were much too cold to use it. The staff was great, and we had a nice experience overall.

This is probably what most hotels in the countryside are like. Lots of older poeople, sweet and…read morestrange staff, a room that smelled like dead bodies and dust. And of course, a king size bed actually means two twins pushed together. However, the town is quite charming.