Bed and breakfast 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)
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Everything was excellent in all matters- people, room, dinner, breakfast, atmosphere- Will come again soon! Thank you for everything! :)
RomaniaBeautiful location & rooms. Staff very welcoming and amazing food.
United KingdomKate & 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!!
United StatesLocation 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.
United KingdomHad 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.
United KingdomLovely room. Fantastic breakfast. Very welcoming.. would love to stay again. Tastiest pie ever!!!
United KingdomThe 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.
United KingdomCharlie and Kate are excellent hosts - they create a friendly, informal atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble. Food was delicious and room was spotless.
United KingdomWelcoming 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.
United KingdomLovely quiet room above the pub but with external access. Friendly hosts. Nice beer garden and good pub grub.
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Alexandra
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Dale
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Paulina
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Alonso
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Gary
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Sara
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Judith
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Kevin
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Alan
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Julie
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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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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Breakfast info
Continental
Free private parking available on-site
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- Guests spoke highly of the breakfast
See what guests loved the most:
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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! :)”
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Dale
United Kingdom“Beautiful location & rooms. Staff very welcoming and amazing food.”
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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!!”
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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
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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
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Sara
United Kingdom
“Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast. Very welcoming.. would love to stay again. Tastiest pie ever!!!”
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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.”
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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.”
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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
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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 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
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Cotswold Water Park6.4 miles
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Swindon College7.2 miles
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Steam Museum of the Great Western Railways7.5 miles
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Swindon Designer Outlet7.5 miles
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HM Revenue & Customs7.7 miles
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Lydiard Park7.7 miles
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Swindon Magistrates Court7.7 miles
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Courts of Justice7.7 miles
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Swindon Borough Council7.8 miles
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Swindon Central Library7.9 miles
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Cafe/bar 7a Coffee Shop Fairford2.9 miles
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Cafe/bar Lywood and Co Cafe5.5 miles
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Coate Water Country Park9.6 miles
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Gloucestershire Airport21.6 miles
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Bristol Airport43.1 miles
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Southampton Airport53.6 miles
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Facilities of The Old Spotted Cow
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
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
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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
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
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 older than 12 years are welcome.
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
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
Bankcard
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
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
Private hosts
Hosts who have registered with Booking.com as a private host are parties that rent out their property or properties for purposes which are outside their trade, business, or profession. They are not officially traders (like a global hotel chain) and therefore may not fall under the same consumer protection rules under EU law, but don’t worry, Booking.com provides you with the same customer service as we do with any stay. This doesn’t mean that your stay or experience will be any different than booking with a professional host.
FAQs about The Old Spotted Cow
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The Old Spotted Cow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
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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.
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Check-in at The Old Spotted Cow is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Old Spotted Cow by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 1h 20min
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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
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Room options at The Old Spotted Cow include:
- Double
- Twin
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The Old Spotted Cow is 550 yards from the centre of Marston Meysey.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Old Spotted Cow (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
