We have just come back from a lovely break at the Stow Lodge hotel with family and friends. It is in a great position in the village with plenty of parking. We had four bedrooms in the Coach House. All were to a high standard and the beds were very comfortable. We had a dressing table, chairs & table, full length mirror, and large wardrobe for our clothes The bathroom had plenty of space for toiletries etc. Shampoos & shower gels were provided and it was good to see that face flannels were provided as well which we have not had in other hotels. The hotel has a large lounge with a real log fire and a separate bar area with seating. We had seen the large lovely gardens in the summer on a trip to Stow on the Wold. Breakfasts were excellent with a range of fruit juices, cereals, fruit, kippers, and traditional cooked breakfasts. These are served at your table by the staff rather than self service which we have had in other hotels which is a nice touch. Evening dinners were excellent as well with a wide choice of food including some for vegetarians. The staff were special as well - very friendly / helpful and some have been the hotel many years. One of us was celebrating a birthday and the staff sang happy birthday and brought out the cake we had provided. It was obvious that this was a family run hotel because of the attention to detail and the friendly atmosphere. We will all be staying here again.

(By the way the place does not smell of beer / smoke - it is all non smoking inside and you can of course sit in the garden if you are actually staying at the hotel. It is a hotel not a pub!)

just got back from a reunion which was held at this hotel it was a brilliant stay everyone from reception to bar staff and others was excellent nothing was too much trouble,the meals were excellent as was the choice,the beds were the best we have slept in ,everthing was clean and everything was catered for,it was our first visit and it will not be our last.well done everybody we will be back,thanks once again..

Enjoyed our short stay here. It was absolutely wonderful. The staff are really friendly, the carpets did not smell of beer or smoke. Our room no 12 was really large and clean. The beds are to die for, better than mine at home. The hotel was so good we've rebooked for easter next year!

I've never been anywhere in my life so unfriendly and seen such unbelievable rules! Id been to this hotel before for Sunday lunch and it was kind of OK. Beautiful building on the outside bu the inside is very very tired. Carpets just smell of beer and smoke. Its a real members only working mans club / hotel.

No dogs allowed in the garden. No drinks served in the afternoon unless youre a resident. Asked if we could sit on a bench outside for a while and was told no. Honestly, I feel like im making it up but never had such a surreal (bad) experience. It was just like Faulty towers! in fact i think they were filming the next episode!