Experience world-class service at The Porch House

Dating back to 10th century, The Porch House offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests can enjoy a unique blend of beautifully restored English Heritage and exquisite food in the Cotswolds, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Each room includes a TV and a Nespresso coffee machine. The bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, The Porch House offers full cooked breakfast and a morning newspaper. Tea, coffee and toast can be served in the rooms upon request. The Porch House is a listed building that ranks amongst the top 4 percent of protected buildings in the country. It is certified as the Oldest Inn in England, dating from 947 AD and authenticated in the Guinness Book of Records.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast was average,dinner was good but not brilliant,room was nice but lighting could have been better over the sink and table
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, well positioned in the town. Clean room , cookies a nice touch. Lovely food in the restaurant, it was a pity a number of dishes weren't available but the food we did have was extremely pleasant, well cooked and beautifully...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely rooms, friendly staff and great location. Lovely breakfast
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location. Room was small but perfectly adequate for our one night. It was an interesting old property. Comfortable bed.
  • Machin
    United States United States
    Ancient. Clean. Friendly. Perfect location. Comfortable. I'd live there 👍
  • Gogosix
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hotel, the rooms were exceptional, the food was amazing, and we'd highly recommend this 10th Century Inn to anyone travelling through the Cotwolds. Hannah ,who helped us check in and was also there for our breakfast and check out in the...
  • G
    Gábor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Best dinner since I arrived to the UK 10 years ago. This is one of the very few places where local people hid their good food in the UK. Staff is very friendly and helpful, rooms are very nice and comfy.
  • Allison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet comfortable spotless room. Had everything I needed for my short stay. Lovely to have a Nespresso machine in the room. Would definitely stay again.
  • Lilla
    Australia Australia
    Everything! Beautifully decorated and like staying in a fairytale. Perfectly located and just so cute. Best restaurant/pub as well.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were great. There had been a problem with our booking, caused by booking.com. However, the staff did everything they could to compensate us, including a beautiful bouquet of flowers in our room as a 'sorry for the mixup' even though it...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Porch House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Porch House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

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

Kindly note the guest is liable for any damages made to the property by themselves during their stay, and will be charged for damages if necessary.

Please note that dogs are only accepted in certain Small Double Rooms. Please confirm availability with the property.

Please inform The Porch House 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.

FAQs about The Porch House

  • The Porch House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

  • Room options at The Porch House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Porch House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Porch House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The Porch House is 200 yards from the centre of Stow on the Wold. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Porch House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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