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Bed and breakfast The Old Spotted Cow

The Old Spotted Cow

The Street Marston Meysey, Marston Meysey, SN6 6LQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 160 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
160 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Total

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

Everything was excellent in all matters- people, room, dinner, breakfast, atmosphere- Will come again soon! Thank you for everything! :)

Alexandra Romania

Beautiful location & rooms. Staff very welcoming and amazing food.

Dale United Kingdom

Kate & Charlie are amazing hosts! We were pleasantly surprised by the food (we had dinner and also daily breakfast). They are also very kind and were always willing to help with anything we needed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Paulina United States

Location is great. In the map it appears to be out of the Cotswolds but that's a lie. You're in the Cotswolds but feels better as this place is on the country site and not in a village. Breakfast was great and the staff is amazing. It is a small hotel (only two keys) but that makes the experience more unique. Definitely will return.

Alonso United Kingdom

Had a wonderful weekend escape at The Old Spotted Cow. The food was amazing and the ambience of the pub was amazing - from the roaring fire to the constant stream of locals visiting their local pub that they obviously adore. We had dinner in the evening and couldn't resist staying for the amazing roast the next day knowing the quality of the food and service was excellent. We stayed in one of the charming large, clean and unique b&b rooms above the pub. The bathroom was huge and very modern, in contrast to the room itself with period features, timbers and views out into the fields. Couldn't recommend the place enough. A credit to the cheerful and attentive owners, Charlie and Kate.

Gary United Kingdom

Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast. Very welcoming.. would love to stay again. Tastiest pie ever!!!

Sara United Kingdom

The breakfast was excellent, home cooked food and beautifully presented. All the food was of the best quality cooked to order by the owner. All the facilities necessary were there and there were lots of nice additions.

Judith United Kingdom

Charlie and Kate are excellent hosts - they create a friendly, informal atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble. Food was delicious and room was spotless.

Kevin United Kingdom

Welcoming friendly owners who communicate in a family type of way. Nothing was too much trouble, very helpful. Great atmosphere whilst we stayed and we will definitely be visiting and staying there again next time we are travelling to the South Coast. Nice fully cooked English breakfast. Staff employed have same friendly and helpful ethos and it was a pleasure to stay there.

Alan United Kingdom

Lovely quiet room above the pub but with external access. Friendly hosts. Nice beer garden and good pub grub.

Julie United Kingdom

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9.5
Exceptional
160 reviews
  • 9.9

    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
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    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
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    Very clean bathrooms
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    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything was excellent in all matters- people, room, dinner, breakfast, atmosphere- Will come again soon! Thank you for everything! :)”
    Alexandra Alexandra Romania Romania
  • “Beautiful location & rooms. Staff very welcoming and amazing food.”
    Dale Dale United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Kate & Charlie are amazing hosts! We were pleasantly surprised by the food (we had dinner and also daily breakfast). They are also very kind and were always willing to help with anything we...”
    Paulina Paulina United States United States
  • “Location is great. In the map it appears to be out of the Cotswolds but that's a lie. You're in the Cotswolds but feels better as this place is on the country site and not in a village.”
    Alonso Alonso United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Had a wonderful weekend escape at The Old Spotted Cow. The food was amazing and the ambience of the pub was amazing - from the roaring fire to the constant stream of locals visiting their local pub...”
    Gary Gary United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast. Very welcoming.. would love to stay again. Tastiest pie ever!!!”
    Sara Sara United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was excellent, home cooked food and beautifully presented. All the food was of the best quality cooked to order by the owner.”
    Judith Judith United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Charlie and Kate are excellent hosts - they create a friendly, informal atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble. Food was delicious and room was spotless.”
    Kevin Kevin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Welcoming friendly owners who communicate in a family type of way. Nothing was too much trouble, very helpful.”
    Alan Alan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely quiet room above the pub but with external access. Friendly hosts. Nice beer garden and good pub grub.”
    Julie Julie United Kingdom United Kingdom

Situated in Marston Meysey, 11.2 miles from Swindon, The Old Spotted Cow features a bar and free WiFi.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Guests at The Old Spotted Cow can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Cheltenham is 27.3 miles from the accommodation, while Gloucester is 29.8 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Gloucestershire Airport, 30.4 miles from The Old Spotted Cow.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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  • Alexandra Romania

    “Everything was excellent in all matters- people, room, dinner, breakfast, atmosphere- Will come again soon! Thank you for everything! :)”

  • Dale United Kingdom

    “Beautiful location & rooms. Staff very welcoming and amazing food.”

  • Paulina United States

    “Kate & Charlie are amazing hosts! We were pleasantly surprised by the food (we had dinner and also daily breakfast). They are also very kind and were always willing to help with anything we needed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”

  • Alonso United Kingdom

    “Location is great. In the map it appears to be out of the Cotswolds but that's a lie. You're in the Cotswolds but feels better as this place is on the country site and not in a village. Breakfast was great and the staff is amazing. It is a small hotel (only two keys) but that makes the experience more unique. Definitely will return.” Read more

  • Gary United Kingdom

    “Had a wonderful weekend escape at The Old Spotted Cow. The food was amazing and the ambience of the pub was amazing - from the roaring fire to the constant stream of locals visiting their local pub that they obviously adore. We had dinner in the evening and couldn't resist staying for the amazing roast the next day knowing the quality of the food and service was excellent. We stayed in one of the charming large, clean and unique b&b rooms above the pub. The bathroom was huge and very modern, in contrast to the room itself with period features, timbers and views out into the fields. Couldn't recommend the place enough. A credit to the cheerful and attentive owners, Charlie and Kate.” Read more

  • Sara United Kingdom

    “Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast. Very welcoming.. would love to stay again. Tastiest pie ever!!!”

  • Judith United Kingdom

    “The breakfast was excellent, home cooked food and beautifully presented. All the food was of the best quality cooked to order by the owner. All the facilities necessary were there and there were lots of nice additions.”

  • Kevin United Kingdom

    “Charlie and Kate are excellent hosts - they create a friendly, informal atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble. Food was delicious and room was spotless.”

  • Alan United Kingdom

    “Welcoming friendly owners who communicate in a family type of way. Nothing was too much trouble, very helpful. Great atmosphere whilst we stayed and we will definitely be visiting and staying there again next time we are travelling to the South Coast. Nice fully cooked English breakfast. Staff employed have same friendly and helpful ethos and it was a pleasure to stay there.” Read more

  • Julie United Kingdom

    “Lovely quiet room above the pub but with external access. Friendly hosts. Nice beer garden and good pub grub. ”

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The Old Spotted Cow

The Old Spotted Cow

The Old Spotted Cow is a traditional Cotswold-stone pub on the outskirts of the pretty village of Marston Meysey, mid way between the Roman town of Cirencester and the pretty market town of Fairford. Set back from the road and surrounded by attractive gardens, we enjoy open views over the fields, making our tranquil rural location the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The pub is traditional and cosy with an excellent beer garden and plenty of parking on the property. Trading continuously as a pub since before 1820, the pub is held dear by many local families and enjoyed by guests who are visiting this beautiful area. Under new ownership since October 2019 the pub continues to go from strength to strength, offering a warm welcome, friendly staff, excellent real ales and locally sourced good pub food.

Languages spoken: English

Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Cotswold Water Park
    6.4 miles
  • Swindon College
    7.2 miles
  • Steam Museum of the Great Western Railways
    7.5 miles
  • Swindon Designer Outlet
    7.5 miles
  • HM Revenue & Customs
    7.7 miles
  • Lydiard Park
    7.7 miles
  • Swindon Magistrates Court
    7.7 miles
  • Courts of Justice
    7.7 miles
  • Swindon Borough Council
    7.8 miles
  • Swindon Central Library
    7.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar 7a Coffee Shop Fairford
    2.9 miles
  • Cafe/bar Lywood and Co Cafe
    5.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Coate Water Country Park
    9.6 miles
Closest airports
  • Gloucestershire Airport
    21.6 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    43.1 miles
  • Southampton Airport
    53.6 miles
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Facilities of The Old Spotted Cow Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

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Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Wake-up service
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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Check-in

15:00 - 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

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Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cards accepted at this property

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Bankcard The Old Spotted Cow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Old Spotted Cow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform The Old Spotted Cow in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply. Learn more.

FAQs about The Old Spotted Cow

  • Check-in at The Old Spotted Cow is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Old Spotted Cow by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h 20min

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

  • The Old Spotted Cow is 550 yards from the centre of Marston Meysey.

  • Room options at The Old Spotted Cow include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Old Spotted Cow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Guests staying at The Old Spotted Cow can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Old Spotted Cow (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private parking
    • Accessible parking

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  • Facilities 9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.6
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  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi 9.2
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