Forwood Farm
Full view
View all photos(6)6
View prices for your travel dates
Contact accommodation for availability.
There are similar hotels available.
View allDid you already book this hotel?
About
5.0
#13 of 20 B&Bs in StroudLocation
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Beautiful Cotswold House offering boutique style B & B. Close to wonderful market towns of Tetbury, Cirencester, Stroud, Painswick and the larger towns of Cheltenham, Bristol, Bath and Gloucester. Easy access to Westonbirt Arboretum, Badminton, Gatcombe and many National Trust properties. Also convenient for Slimbridge. The property is on the outskirts of the ancient town of Minchinhampton with views across the valley to Gatcombe Park. It is on the edge of 600 acres of National Trust land offering great walking, golf and cycling. Near to great eateries.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free parking
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Luxury
Location
Forwood Farm Forwood, Stroud GL6 9AB England
Getting there
237 Restaurants
within 10 kilometers
33Reviews0Q+A3Room tips
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 30
- 1
- 2
- 0
- 0
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Sort by:
Detailed Reviews
Had a wonderful two night stay at this beautiful B and B in Minchinhampton. The owners were lovely and helpful, the house was beautiful and the bed was so comfortable that I did not want to get up. Luckily I did, as the breakfast was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this for a quiet weekend getaway to the country,
Read more
Date of stay: September 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Forwood Farm is truly heavenly! Rose is an angel with an amazing eye for the decor and design of the home as well as the gardens and grounds surrounding the farm. As a solo traveler I needed a lot of guidance and information about the area and how to get around and Rose was always happy to help and take time for me. You truly feel like an honored guest in their home. The view is amazing and the countryside is simply breathtaking. I nearly gave up a previously booked room in a different city for the following day just so I could rest and enjoy Forwood Farm a little more, Rose kindly encouraged me that I can always return....and I will!
Read more
Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Travelled solo
Value
Rooms
Location
Service
Room Tip:Â Stayed in an en-suite single which had a very modern bathroom, large bedroom with a chaise lounge...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Home from the 1600's stunningly redone and decorated. Very nice big beds and designer bathrooms. Owner Rose very accommodating and helpful. Nice sitting room downstairs for relaxing or reading. We spent three very comfortable nights there and would highly recommend it.
Read more
Date of stay: October 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I stayed at Forwood Farm with my mum who is 72 and my niece who is 12. I have read all the reviews and felt that it seemed ideal for a family holiday, and worth the extra money to ensure it was a fab holiday as I can only take my mum away once every couple of years.
When we first arrived we found that the landlady of the house was on holiday and that a lady called Diane was covering the week we were there. She was lovely, chatty and very knowledgable of the area. After reading the reviews, I was disappointed that we were told by Diane that the only area we could sit in outside was the front garden with a high wall around it so you could not see the stunning views when you were sitting down, and the outside table and chairs were very old and the mossaic on the table were all falling off and it looked really shoddy. I have to admit, I did not think this was a great start.
It is a lovely house and my mum had the double room with a walk in shower which was great, and myself and my niece had the twin room opposite. My biggest problem with the stay was that there was a couple in the room above us, and when anyone walked across the floor it was so noisy. It really was bad especially when they did not get back from the pub until 11.30pm and it woke myself and my niece up every night! The tV would then go on and we could hear this loudly as well. I totally understand that it is an old house, but I really do not expect that sort of noise when I am staying at such a top rated B&B. Breakfast was okay, not as good as I expected from the reviews, and the first morning my mum could not eat the sausage and bacon as it was so tough. We mentioned this to Diane and she apologised and said that she did not know what time we would be coming down for breakfast and that the couple who came after us had probably had a better breakfast, so it sounded as though some of the food had been pre-cooked some time before we came down.
I had to come down stairs and ask Diane for more toilet roll for myself and my mum as it was not replensihed and we were left with hardly any when we returned from a day out, and I had to keep replenishing my own tea/coffee facilities as they were not restocked at all in my room throughout our stay (I asked the second day for more milk and tea bags upon our return from a day out and after that when nothing changed I had to go down and help myself as I felt too awkward having to keep asking).
As I said before, the house is lovely in beautiful surroundings, and if everything had gone smoothly I would definiately have given an excellent rating, but I just feel that unfortunately we did not have such a wonderful experience as other people who have been there because the lady of the house was away.
When we first arrived we found that the landlady of the house was on holiday and that a lady called Diane was covering the week we were there. She was lovely, chatty and very knowledgable of the area. After reading the reviews, I was disappointed that we were told by Diane that the only area we could sit in outside was the front garden with a high wall around it so you could not see the stunning views when you were sitting down, and the outside table and chairs were very old and the mossaic on the table were all falling off and it looked really shoddy. I have to admit, I did not think this was a great start.
It is a lovely house and my mum had the double room with a walk in shower which was great, and myself and my niece had the twin room opposite. My biggest problem with the stay was that there was a couple in the room above us, and when anyone walked across the floor it was so noisy. It really was bad especially when they did not get back from the pub until 11.30pm and it woke myself and my niece up every night! The tV would then go on and we could hear this loudly as well. I totally understand that it is an old house, but I really do not expect that sort of noise when I am staying at such a top rated B&B. Breakfast was okay, not as good as I expected from the reviews, and the first morning my mum could not eat the sausage and bacon as it was so tough. We mentioned this to Diane and she apologised and said that she did not know what time we would be coming down for breakfast and that the couple who came after us had probably had a better breakfast, so it sounded as though some of the food had been pre-cooked some time before we came down.
I had to come down stairs and ask Diane for more toilet roll for myself and my mum as it was not replensihed and we were left with hardly any when we returned from a day out, and I had to keep replenishing my own tea/coffee facilities as they were not restocked at all in my room throughout our stay (I asked the second day for more milk and tea bags upon our return from a day out and after that when nothing changed I had to go down and help myself as I felt too awkward having to keep asking).
As I said before, the house is lovely in beautiful surroundings, and if everything had gone smoothly I would definiately have given an excellent rating, but I just feel that unfortunately we did not have such a wonderful experience as other people who have been there because the lady of the house was away.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from PoppyseedsSouthwest, Owner at Forwood Farm
Responded 14 Sept 2011
I am so sorry your stay was less than perfect. On looking at the diary I notice you actually were not put in the correct room for your stay and should have been on the same side of the house, then the overhead noise issue would not have occurred. Guests are usually aware that in a very old house you will get creaky floors and so are considerate to others. Diane always tries her upmost to please, but it was her first time of covering for me. It is possible to sit in other areas of the garden, but as one of the guests had mobility problems it was felt that the steps would maybe be too much. It is a 400 year old house with all the charm that goes with that - Old flagstones and old steps and uneven ground. I do hope that even with some of your issues you manage to enjoy the charm of Forwood.
Read more
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Beautifully and lovingly restored old farmhouse with splendid views across horse pastures, hills and dales. Lovely, friendly hostess, great English breakfast, and a comfortable parlour for the guests. Our introduction to Minchinhampton was the sight of Highland cattle wandering down the road into town, riders on horses, and joggers sharing the immense common in the middle of 3-4 villages. Rose's suggestions to visit Cirencester and Tetbury were better than our own plans. It was easy to find good dinner spots in nearby Nailsworth, and we bought some excellent brownies at the local market. This was a convenient location for visiting the more southern Cotswolds, and a restful, very satisfying place to stay with beauty both inside and outside the house. Highly recommended.
Read more
Date of stay: October 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Room Tip:Â All rooms were quiet, but both were upstairs, and one was up two flights. Not a big problem for...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
A beautifully restored building. With exquisite rooms. I could say more but the bed was so comfortable I fell asleep. Breakfast was delightful with great conversation from Rose who really adds to the whole experience. It also benefits from being in a particularly beautiful area
Read more
Date of stay: June 2012Trip type: Travelled solo
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
This B&B is a hidden gem. Definitely one of the nicest b&bs I've stayed in and somehow more homey and comfortable than other establishments. Rose is such a lovely, genuine person and no request is too much for her. She is very accommodating and provided dime feast tips on the area and where to eat. The rooms are all completely up to date -- both my parents and I had extremely comfortable beds and the showers were to die for-- excellent! The rooms are very big and tastefully furnished-- Rose really has an eye for design. The only thing to be aware of is that only cash or cheque is accepted which proved a not tricky for us.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2012
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I have stayed 4 or 5 times now and have been meanng to write a review. It is definitely one of the best b&b places i have stayed in. Rose is a very friendly and helpful host - nothing seems too much trouble. Forwood farm is a beautiful Georgian stone farmhouse, restored with a slightly contemporary edge. Modern bathrooms. Feels like home, rather than accommodation. Breakfast is excellent. Lovely fruit salad. Yum cooked breakfast. Log burner lit on cold mornings - how welcoming is that. Nearby Ragged Cot good for food.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2011
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We had a wonderful family stay at this warm and hospitable B&B in the South Cotswolds -- an attractive converted farm, located in beautiful countryside. Rose, our friendly and knowledgeable host, couldn't have been nicer and more helpful, and on several occasions went considerably above and beyond the call of duty. Breakfast is excellent.
Highly recommended indeed.
Highly recommended indeed.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
WOW! Well, we booked Forwood Farm because our last name is Forwood and it looked lovely on the site. May I just say it far exceeded EVERY expectation we had! We LOVED every minute of our stay, from Rose's warm, friendly welcome and fabulous breakfasts, to the picture perfect gardens and interiors, to the homey, cozy feel of having our "own!" home in the Cotswolds, to the animals outside that the kids enjoyed, to the kind and thoughtful family whose presene was hardly noticeable....!
We were a group of seven (three adults and four kids, aged 5 to 14) and everyone came away wanting to stay more. Delightful people, stunning home done with so much charm and good taste that every corner could be a photo from a design magazine, a super super spot! Congratulations and thanks for having us!
As for location, it worked well for us, we spent two days in the northern cotswolds and enjoyed the hr or so drive up and back, selecting different routes each time to see the countryside. The third day we drove down for an hour and a half to Stonehenge, did Bath and then Castle Combe in Wiltshire, before dinner in Tetbury and back. Worked as a good base for all that.
We were a group of seven (three adults and four kids, aged 5 to 14) and everyone came away wanting to stay more. Delightful people, stunning home done with so much charm and good taste that every corner could be a photo from a design magazine, a super super spot! Congratulations and thanks for having us!
As for location, it worked well for us, we spent two days in the northern cotswolds and enjoyed the hr or so drive up and back, selecting different routes each time to see the countryside. The third day we drove down for an hour and a half to Stonehenge, did Bath and then Castle Combe in Wiltshire, before dinner in Tetbury and back. Worked as a good base for all that.
Read more
Date of stay: April 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No results found. • Try changing or clearing your search to read questions and answers.
"All rooms were quiet, but both were upstairs, and one was up two flights. Not a big problem for us, but perhaps a consideration for some."Read full review
"Stayed in an en-suite single which had a very modern bathroom, large bedroom with a chaise lounge and dresser - beautiful decor and the most comfortable bed I had my entire journey."Read full review
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandCotswoldsStroud DistrictStroud
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect average nightly room rates, including taxes and fees that are fixed, known to our partners, and due at time of booking. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingFORWOOD FARM (Stroud, Cotswolds) - B&B Reviews & Photos - Tripadvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about Forwood Farm
What are some restaurants close to Forwood Farm?
Conveniently located restaurants include CUCINA DI AMALFI, The Crown Inn, and The Weighbridge Inn.
Are there any historical sites close to Forwood Farm?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Chavenage House (5.1 km), Rodmarton Manor (7.9 km), and Owlpen Manor House and Gardens (6.9 km).