Hostels in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

The Lamb at Great Rissington has recently been taken over by a charming couple (Kathleen and Elliot), both of whom have worked as chefs in Michelin star restaurants, so the menu was imaginative and catered for a wide variety of tastes. The accommodation and food was significantly better than when we stayed in 2023, and the refurbished bar and restaurant area looks great. Our room (Stow) was spotless and cosy. The whole team are incredibly friendly and accommodating. We are really looking forward to our next visit in the Spring. Thanks for making our weekend in The Cotswolds so magical.

Every person I interacted with at the Volunteer Inn was really friendly - from the young woman behind the bar who greeted me and checked me in, to the chaps in the Indian restaurant (no cooking smells in the bedrooms, as restaurant quite separate, just in case you're worried abou that!), to the lady who cooked my delicious breakfast in the morning. The breakfast was really good - real coffee, wonderfully fresh eggs and great sausages and bacon. Lots of choice for vegetarians and those just wanting cereal too. I hadn't stayed in a b&b with a shared bathroom for years, so had been a bit worried about that aspect, but it was totally fine, as the bathroom was accessed by a key and it was only shared with one other room. I felt safe and comfortable, so that was not an issue. Although I'm originally from Cheltenham, I had not been to Chipping Campden for decades - WOW! It's one of the most unspoiled Costwold towns I've seen, with the most thatched houses in one place I think I've ever seen! The villagers I spoke with were so very helpful and friendly (was on a quest for new tights for my evening biz meeting!) Looks like the town is directly on the Cotswold Way too, so I shall return with my daughter and have a good old yomp! Recommend very highly - the bedroom was simple, but clean and very comfy (the only reason I marked down to a 4 on cleanliness was because my little waste bin had not been emptied from the previous stay....feel a bit mean doing that but, well, it is important...) I can't wait to go back!

The Lamb at Great Rissington has recently been taken over by a charming couple (Kathleen and Elliot), both of whom have worked as chefs in Michelin star restaurants, so the menu was imaginative and catered for a wide variety of tastes. The accommodation and food was significantly better than when we stayed in 2023, and the refurbished bar and restaurant area looks great. Our room (Stow) was spotless and cosy. The whole team are incredibly friendly and accommodating. We are really looking forward to our next visit in the Spring. Thanks for making our weekend in The Cotswolds so magical.

The traffic is very convenient, very close to the attractions, cost-effective, so stay here often, I like it hahahahaha

We stayed at The Stump hotel in the summer for a friends wedding. Despite being in the middle of no where it was surprisingly easy to get to. On arrival we were greeted by very friendly and welcoming staff who showed us to our room. The rooms were a good size for 2 people (we had 2 double beds). The bathroom was stylish and the shower was powerful. Our sleep was very comfortable and so quiet. As 2 females we felt very safe. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. There was a variety of options which was a nice surprise for a small hotel. The staff at breakfast were very attentive and polite. I recommend The Stump for anyone visiting the area and fancy a quiet little break.

4th this year... Short....position is great, no lift stairs to rooms, food is fine. Long.... Reception was pleasant, room ready early. Car park only has apx 8 spaces, don't rely on Sat nav. Floors in rooms very creaky but perfectly fine. Our shower was hot then cold and the extractor can had fluff coming out, the sink had a glass shelf which made is hard to wash. Evening meal was fine. The model village and Bird land are a short stroll. Town is packed with visitors and it's hard to move. Breakfast is really good with choices however, the coffee is cold and trying to order is hard. A good night's stay to say we have been.

We received a very friendly and efficient welcome from Richard, who helped us carry our cases up to our room on the first floor – I believe it is classified as an ‘Amazing Great Room’. Big king+ size bed and lovely large walk-in shower; there’s also a stylish claw-foot bath for those who can get in and out of such things, which no longer includes me. The bathroom is large and well appointed, but there’s a big crack in the sink. I loved the really big waste paper basket. A handrail to the upper level of the staircase would be very welcome. Hospitality tray; good teas, and good to see fresh milk in fridge. But you could perhaps re-think the Bronte biscuits, which I find over-sweet. Dinner was excellent; we both had the lamb with aubergines, anchovies etc, and thought it was the best lamb we’d ever had. Then I had the hazelnut choux pastry, which was superb. Breakfast was fine too; the selection of fruit and cereals is well presented and varied, with the apricots in orange syrup a stand-out. I had a selection from the cooked breakfast, and my husband had eggs benedict. The sausage was particularly tasty. The hotel was very busy on the Friday evening, but it didn't significantly affect the service for dinner. I had a champagne cocktail beforehand; times being what they are, it was actually English sparkling wine, but it was really good and I was practically pie-eyed before we moved into the restaurant – haven't had one for ages, but it was so worth it. I had smoked trout to start with some sort of pickled cucumber, and my husband had tortellini with mushroom sauce; then we both had pork two ways, very easy to eat and excellent. (Not sure what the singular of tortellini is, but there was just one large one.) I should also add that the hot mini-loaf that comes at the start of the meal is also very agreeable. There is a real sense of occasion when dining here, which is the mark of a good hotel. The staff are personable and enthusiastic and were very welcoming when we arrived in the restaurant. It all made for an enjoyable break.

The house is a loft, made of stone and wood, with a large and clean space, a double bed upstairs, a toilet, a sofa bed downstairs, a cloakroom under the stairs, and a small alcove! The scenery outside the house is very beautiful, with a small river passing by the door, surrounded by green lawns, and surrounding farms with horses! Breakfast is super delicious! It’s a pity that I didn’t choose to book dinner when I checked in the day before. Judging from the deliciousness of the breakfast, I can infer that the dinner must be good!