Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is nestled on the southern edge of Cotswolds in the attractive stone-built village of Crudwell. Set in the heart of the charming peaceful countryside surrounding Cirencester, this privately owned and operated hotel is a 10-minute drive from the picturesque Cotswolds Water Park and Westonbirt Arboretum. Each individual room at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel features tea/coffee making facilities, an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, and a TV. The modern classic Bar and Bistro restaurant reflect the style of a independant freehouse hotel. Enjoy traditional standards of service and hospitality in a delightful, informal setting. All ingredients are locally sourced and guests can also enjoy great beers and fine wines and good food and dine outside in the terraced walled gardens. We offer free parking in our 3 large carparks. The Cotswold towns of Tetbury, Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bath and Bourton-on-the-Water are all 25 miles radius from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.2
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  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super friendly staff made us very welcome. The room was clean and cosy with a lovely view of the garden.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We received a very friendly welcome,breakfast was excellent,bed was very comfortable great nights sleep 💤 all the staff were very friendly and attentive . Great evening meal 👍🏻
  • B
    Branca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice breakfast. You were able to choose what you preferred to eat Satisfactory size of food served

Hosted by The Hotel Management team

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score

The Hotel Management team
Welcome to our bit of Cotswold History & Charm - Pettifers & Sons dated back to 16th C , famous Vetinerary Apothecaries tending to the Cotswold valued livestock of yester-year - now our building house lovely hotel guests as a family owned Independent hotel run by local folk serving great local fare , offering some of the Best of Cotswold hospitality in our unpretentious and welcoming Country Hotel. A Bar, Bistro and Bedrooms , relaxing beer gardens , terrace and our Mayfield function room .Only 5 minutes by car from Kemble train station, and 15 minutes from junction 17 of the M4.
My wife & I are huge dog lovers ( all animals really, she's a Vets Daughter!!) and are very happy for Guests to bring along their beloved hounds - PLEASE do contact us before booking to ensure we have Dog Friendly rooms available, it cannot be guaranteed post booking .
We are situated in the an ideal location for visiting areas of interest. Malmesbury 'the oldest borough in England' with the 12th Century Abbey and the Abbey House Gardens,Tetbury with Highgrove House and Westonbirt Arboretum with it's new STIHL treetop walkway are all within 10 minutes drive from the hotel. We are on the west side of the fabulous Cotswold Water Park with its 140+ great lakes, SSSI reserves, coarse & fly fishing, bird watching, cycling , miles of footpaths alongside the Thames , horse riding , diving and the popular Keynes Country Park and Beach !!! Slightly further, but still close enough for a day out is Slimbridge wildlife reserve , Bath and shopping, Cheltenham , Stow-on-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water , Chipping Camden and much, much more!
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Pettifers Freehouse Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Pettifers Freehouse Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Pettifers Freehouse Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We are a very Pet friendly Hotel and they can join you throughout your stay so please use the Special Request box during the booking process to advise you would like to bring your Pets so we can allocate the right room.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Pettifers Freehouse Hotel

  • Pettifers Freehouse Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Pettifers Freehouse Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is 700 yards from the centre of Crudwell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.