The Porch House
$246
/ night
Avg. for September
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$246
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Porch House average $170 in January, the cheapest month, and $293 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $170 |
| February | $171 |
| March | $190 |
| April | $245 |
| May | $283 |
| June | $275 |
| July | $293 |
| August | $270 |
| September | $246 |
| October | $226 |
| November | $221 |
| December | $219 |
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Most expensive: July (~$293)
Cheapest: January (~$170)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
At The Porch House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Porch House in Cheltenham, you'll be a 3-minute walk from St. Edward's Church and 6 minutes by foot from Fosse Gallery Fine Art. This luxury inn is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Old Mill and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington.
What's nearby
St. Edward's Church(0.2 miles)
Fosse Gallery Fine Art(0.3 miles)
Old Mill(2.5 miles)
St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington(2.7 miles)
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition(3.9 miles)
Cotswold Motoring Museum(4 miles)
Bourton Leisure Centre(4 miles)
The Model Village(4.1 miles)
River Windrush(4.1 miles)
Sezincote House & Garden(4.3 miles)
Dragonfly Maze(4.5 miles)
Wellington Aviation Museum(4.6 miles)
Naunton Downs Golf Club(5.8 miles)
Chastleton House(5.9 miles)
Cotswold Falconry Centre(6.1 miles)
Oxford (OXF)(23.4 miles)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)(44.9 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Digbeth Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, England, United Kingdom
St. Edward's Church (0.2 miles)
Fosse Gallery Fine Art (0.3 miles)
Old Mill (2.5 miles)
St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington (2.7 miles)
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition (3.9 miles)
Cotswold Motoring Museum (4 miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 678 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
67%
Family
19%
Group
10%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Porch House describe a historic, character-rich inn with very friendly staff, enjoyable food, and a central Stow-on-the-Wold location, though some guests mention occasional operational hiccups and a few areas that feel tired or under-maintained.
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What guests think
Reviews of The Porch House describe a historic, character-rich inn with very friendly staff, enjoyable food, and a central Stow-on-the-Wold location, though some guests mention occasional operational hiccups and a few areas that feel tired or under-maintained.
Food at the pub-restaurant, including breakfast, is frequently praised, but breakfast can be slow and the restaurant may book up at busy times. Rooms are often compact with comfy beds; access is via narrow stairs with no lift, parking is paid off-site nearby, and a few guests mentioned bathroom odours, mould, or dated fittings. A good fit for travellers who value atmosphere and location over full-service conveniences.
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Facilities
Characterful pub-restaurant and lounges are well liked; access is via stairs with no lift, and there is no on-site parking though paid options are nearby.
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Marilyn
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great old pub hotel.. Beautiful inside and loved relaxing in their lounges. Also ate dinner and we enjoyed it.
Great old pub hotel.. Beautiful inside and loved relaxing in their lounges. Also ate dinner and we enjoyed it.
10
Giselle
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
As a lover of history, you cannot find a better place that a spot that has been operating for a thousand years! Clean, comfortable where the staff are super friendly and welcoming. If you want to immerse yourself in the Cotswolds, start here! The food at the restaurant was amazing as well!
As a lover of history, you cannot find a better place that a spot that has been operating for a thousand years! Clean, comfortable where the staff are super friendly and welcoming. If you want to immerse yourself in the Cotswolds, start here! The food at the restaurant was amazing as well!
10
Jacki Lynne
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a charming inn! We loved our stay at the Porch House. Though the original charm is intact, the room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom, though small, was updated. We enjoyed the very convenient location to sites in Stow-on-the-Wold, the lovely pub and restaurant and the hospitality of all of the staff. There is a lot of interesting history at the Porch House. As a bonus, we arrived late and were allowed to stay in our temporary parking spot for the night. We were the last guest to check in and other available parking was scarce. That was very kind and very appreciated.
What a charming inn! We loved our stay at the Porch House. Though the original charm is intact, the room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom, though small, was updated. We enjoyed the very convenient location to sites in Stow-on-the-Wold, the lovely pub and restaurant and the hospitality of all of the staff. There is a lot of interesting history at the Porch House. As a bonus, we arrived late and were allowed to stay in our temporary parking spot for the night. We were the last guest to check in and other available parking was scarce. That was very kind and very appreciated.
10
Melinda
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
10
William
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great England experience in a 1000 year old inn. Central and authentic. Loved the room over the entrance with views all around. Didn’t mind banging my head on the door frame too much, but I am 5’7”! Great pub downstairs. Not modern but that is what we were looking for.
Great England experience in a 1000 year old inn. Central and authentic. Loved the room over the entrance with views all around. Didn’t mind banging my head on the door frame too much, but I am 5’7”! Great pub downstairs. Not modern but that is what we were looking for.
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Roy
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was what I expected but all the services were run on a shoe string. Checking in at the bar. Ordering drinks at the bar along with other casual visitors for a drink. Restaurant was fully booked. I was offered a table in the bar, which I didn't mind, but I had to queue at the bar to place my order. There was no consideration to you being a resident. Residents bar and lounge area was non operational.
The property was what I expected but all the services were run on a shoe string. Checking in at the bar. Ordering drinks at the bar along with other casual visitors for a drink. Restaurant was fully booked. I was offered a table in the bar, which I didn't mind, but I had to queue at the bar to place my order. There was no consideration to you being a resident. Residents bar and lounge area was non operational.
10
Rochelle
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
6
Lynn
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
8
nicholas
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife and I chose The Porch House for our 2 night stay in November becuase we perceived the common areas to be comfortable places to spend some down time in the Cotswolds. We were not disappointed. The Inn is very comfortable and the bar was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable but a bit small. Overall I am glad we stayed theyre and would definitely stay there again if searching for a room.
My wife and I chose The Porch House for our 2 night stay in November becuase we perceived the common areas to be comfortable places to spend some down time in the Cotswolds. We were not disappointed. The Inn is very comfortable and the bar was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable but a bit small. Overall I am glad we stayed theyre and would definitely stay there again if searching for a room.
10
Cynthia
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a lovely historic property with a great restaurant. The only thing that could be improved is the WiFi. It was non-existent in our room and in the public areas we were required to give personal information and allow our phones to be tracked to use it. We chose not to.
This is a lovely historic property with a great restaurant. The only thing that could be improved is the WiFi. It was non-existent in our room and in the public areas we were required to give personal information and allow our phones to be tracked to use it. We chose not to.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews note clean rooms, but a few report bathroom odours, mould, grimy spots, and some tired-looking areas.
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Taylor
May 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Black mould was found in numerous areas of the room, quite unclean also
Black mould was found in numerous areas of the room, quite unclean also
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Sven
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was quaint, clean and the staff friendly and efficient. The room was very small and the room not made up the one night. Overall though good experience
The property was quaint, clean and the staff friendly and efficient. The room was very small and the room not made up the one night. Overall though good experience
10
Karl
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Exactly what I would expect from oldest pub/inn in England. Lot of character, but well kept!
Exactly what I would expect from oldest pub/inn in England. Lot of character, but well kept!
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Sarah
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Whilst the food was nice and the waitress lovely, there were some really disappointing elements to our stay…our bathroom had some unsightly grimy areas…we stayed during a heat wave and whilst no one can control the weather, the room was unbearably hot despite the use of two old and not very effective fans…we had a very poor night sleep for this reason! The path to the outside garden area had an area that looked very unsightly with rubbish and various other items. Absolutely not worth the money for this stay and would not recommend or return.
Whilst the food was nice and the waitress lovely, there were some really disappointing elements to our stay…our bathroom had some unsightly grimy areas…we stayed during a heat wave and whilst no one can control the weather, the room was unbearably hot despite the use of two old and not very effective fans…we had a very poor night sleep for this reason! The path to the outside garden area had an area that looked very unsightly with rubbish and various other items. Absolutely not worth the money for this stay and would not recommend or return.
10
Jacki Lynne
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a charming inn! We loved our stay at the Porch House. Though the original charm is intact, the room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom, though small, was updated. We enjoyed the very convenient location to sites in Stow-on-the-Wold, the lovely pub and restaurant and the hospitality of all of the staff. There is a lot of interesting history at the Porch House. As a bonus, we arrived late and were allowed to stay in our temporary parking spot for the night. We were the last guest to check in and other available parking was scarce. That was very kind and very appreciated.
What a charming inn! We loved our stay at the Porch House. Though the original charm is intact, the room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom, though small, was updated. We enjoyed the very convenient location to sites in Stow-on-the-Wold, the lovely pub and restaurant and the hospitality of all of the staff. There is a lot of interesting history at the Porch House. As a bonus, we arrived late and were allowed to stay in our temporary parking spot for the night. We were the last guest to check in and other available parking was scarce. That was very kind and very appreciated.
10
Rebecca
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were really helpful and welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and very clean.
The staff were really helpful and welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and very clean.
8
Colin
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The smell in the bathroom was really bad. We put up with it as we did when we last stayed here in same room. But will not do again
The smell in the bathroom was really bad. We put up with it as we did when we last stayed here in same room. But will not do again
10
Rochelle
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
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Lynn
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
10
Kathleen
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Porch House was a comfortable choice for a one night stay. The staff were friendly and the room clean and bed really comfortable. The inn is very old and has lots of character, but the bedroom and ensuite bathroom were quite small.
The Porch House was a comfortable choice for a one night stay. The staff were friendly and the room clean and bed really comfortable. The inn is very old and has lots of character, but the bedroom and ensuite bathroom were quite small.
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Rooms
Rooms have historic character and comfortable beds but are generally small, with some feeling dated or worn; access may involve narrow, low-ceilinged stairs.
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Jahan
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was truly a pleasure to stay at England’s oldest inn. We loved our room, the history and the restaurant. We brought our dog as well, and it was just such a lovely weekend. Can’t wait to come back.
It was truly a pleasure to stay at England’s oldest inn. We loved our room, the history and the restaurant. We brought our dog as well, and it was just such a lovely weekend. Can’t wait to come back.
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Sven
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was quaint, clean and the staff friendly and efficient. The room was very small and the room not made up the one night. Overall though good experience
The property was quaint, clean and the staff friendly and efficient. The room was very small and the room not made up the one night. Overall though good experience
10
Kirsten
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The smallest room was excellent! Soft plllowsn and a vestibule to capture all of our travelling bags well.
The smallest room was excellent! Soft plllowsn and a vestibule to capture all of our travelling bags well.
10
Melinda
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
10
William
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great England experience in a 1000 year old inn. Central and authentic. Loved the room over the entrance with views all around. Didn’t mind banging my head on the door frame too much, but I am 5’7”! Great pub downstairs. Not modern but that is what we were looking for.
Great England experience in a 1000 year old inn. Central and authentic. Loved the room over the entrance with views all around. Didn’t mind banging my head on the door frame too much, but I am 5’7”! Great pub downstairs. Not modern but that is what we were looking for.
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Lars
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A nice and pretty place to stay for a night, but we were there for 4 nights and that is why we have rated it so poorly. Our room was small but nu
A nice and pretty place to stay for a night, but we were there for 4 nights and that is why we have rated it so poorly. Our room was small but nu
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Lynn
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
10
Kathleen
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Porch House was a comfortable choice for a one night stay. The staff were friendly and the room clean and bed really comfortable. The inn is very old and has lots of character, but the bedroom and ensuite bathroom were quite small.
The Porch House was a comfortable choice for a one night stay. The staff were friendly and the room clean and bed really comfortable. The inn is very old and has lots of character, but the bedroom and ensuite bathroom were quite small.
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derek
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
room was in a poor condition very limited breakfast menu and the same for the evening meal.
room was in a poor condition very limited breakfast menu and the same for the evening meal.
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nicholas
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife and I chose The Porch House for our 2 night stay in November becuase we perceived the common areas to be comfortable places to spend some down time in the Cotswolds. We were not disappointed. The Inn is very comfortable and the bar was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable but a bit small. Overall I am glad we stayed theyre and would definitely stay there again if searching for a room.
My wife and I chose The Porch House for our 2 night stay in November becuase we perceived the common areas to be comfortable places to spend some down time in the Cotswolds. We were not disappointed. The Inn is very comfortable and the bar was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable but a bit small. Overall I am glad we stayed theyre and would definitely stay there again if searching for a room.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, though occasional understaffing leads to slow breakfast service or bar queues.
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Geoff
Dec 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Only a one night stay but stay was great. From check in staff, bar and restaurant staff and the cleaners we met when we arrived and departed were all great, friendly and welcoming. The hotel is excellent for a real taste of the Cotswolds and our meal in the restaurant in the evening, and breakfast in the morning were great also.
Only a one night stay but stay was great. From check in staff, bar and restaurant staff and the cleaners we met when we arrived and departed were all great, friendly and welcoming. The hotel is excellent for a real taste of the Cotswolds and our meal in the restaurant in the evening, and breakfast in the morning were great also.
10
Emma
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic old hotel , the friendliest staff and amazing food
Fantastic old hotel , the friendliest staff and amazing food
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Melinda
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
10
Rebecca
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were really helpful and welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and very clean.
The staff were really helpful and welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and very clean.
10
Rory
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ho was great, helping us with the room, luggage, local services and basically everything!!! A special thank you to Mandy and Caitlin for looking after us at breakfast!!
Ho was great, helping us with the room, luggage, local services and basically everything!!! A special thank you to Mandy and Caitlin for looking after us at breakfast!!
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Roy
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was what I expected but all the services were run on a shoe string. Checking in at the bar. Ordering drinks at the bar along with other casual visitors for a drink. Restaurant was fully booked. I was offered a table in the bar, which I didn't mind, but I had to queue at the bar to place my order. There was no consideration to you being a resident. Residents bar and lounge area was non operational.
The property was what I expected but all the services were run on a shoe string. Checking in at the bar. Ordering drinks at the bar along with other casual visitors for a drink. Restaurant was fully booked. I was offered a table in the bar, which I didn't mind, but I had to queue at the bar to place my order. There was no consideration to you being a resident. Residents bar and lounge area was non operational.
10
Melinda
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was outstanding. Establishment was adorable & full of personality!
Staff was outstanding. Establishment was adorable & full of personality!
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Rochelle
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
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Lynn
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
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Ole Tom
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very charming place. Excellent food. Welcoming atmosphere. Morning service (breakfast) was slow, but food was very good.
Very charming place. Excellent food. Welcoming atmosphere. Morning service (breakfast) was slow, but food was very good.
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Location
Central and convenient for exploring Stow-on-the-Wold, with shops and restaurants nearby; several guests found it easy for Cotswolds sightseeing.
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Carol
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Lots of Cotswold charm! Great location.
Lots of Cotswold charm! Great location.
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Jacki Lynne
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a charming inn! We loved our stay at the Porch House. Though the original charm is intact, the room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom, though small, was updated. We enjoyed the very convenient location to sites in Stow-on-the-Wold, the lovely pub and restaurant and the hospitality of all of the staff. There is a lot of interesting history at the Porch House. As a bonus, we arrived late and were allowed to stay in our temporary parking spot for the night. We were the last guest to check in and other available parking was scarce. That was very kind and very appreciated.
What a charming inn! We loved our stay at the Porch House. Though the original charm is intact, the room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom, though small, was updated. We enjoyed the very convenient location to sites in Stow-on-the-Wold, the lovely pub and restaurant and the hospitality of all of the staff. There is a lot of interesting history at the Porch House. As a bonus, we arrived late and were allowed to stay in our temporary parking spot for the night. We were the last guest to check in and other available parking was scarce. That was very kind and very appreciated.
10
Melinda
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
10
Rebecca
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were really helpful and welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and very clean.
The staff were really helpful and welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and very clean.
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William
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great England experience in a 1000 year old inn. Central and authentic. Loved the room over the entrance with views all around. Didn’t mind banging my head on the door frame too much, but I am 5’7”! Great pub downstairs. Not modern but that is what we were looking for.
Great England experience in a 1000 year old inn. Central and authentic. Loved the room over the entrance with views all around. Didn’t mind banging my head on the door frame too much, but I am 5’7”! Great pub downstairs. Not modern but that is what we were looking for.
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Rochelle
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
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Dining
Food is widely praised at the pub-restaurant and at breakfast; however, breakfast can be slow and, at busy times, options or seating may be limited.
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Marilyn
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great old pub hotel.. Beautiful inside and loved relaxing in their lounges. Also ate dinner and we enjoyed it.
Great old pub hotel.. Beautiful inside and loved relaxing in their lounges. Also ate dinner and we enjoyed it.
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Emma
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic old hotel , the friendliest staff and amazing food
Fantastic old hotel , the friendliest staff and amazing food
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Maria
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was the cutest inn on the Cotswolds! And the food was delicious!
This was the cutest inn on the Cotswolds! And the food was delicious!
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Melinda
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
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Roy
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was what I expected but all the services were run on a shoe string. Checking in at the bar. Ordering drinks at the bar along with other casual visitors for a drink. Restaurant was fully booked. I was offered a table in the bar, which I didn't mind, but I had to queue at the bar to place my order. There was no consideration to you being a resident. Residents bar and lounge area was non operational.
The property was what I expected but all the services were run on a shoe string. Checking in at the bar. Ordering drinks at the bar along with other casual visitors for a drink. Restaurant was fully booked. I was offered a table in the bar, which I didn't mind, but I had to queue at the bar to place my order. There was no consideration to you being a resident. Residents bar and lounge area was non operational.
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Lynn
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
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Ole Tom
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very charming place. Excellent food. Welcoming atmosphere. Morning service (breakfast) was slow, but food was very good.
Very charming place. Excellent food. Welcoming atmosphere. Morning service (breakfast) was slow, but food was very good.
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David
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful all round. Room was perfect for a one night stay. Had evening dinner and breakfast and both were excellent. Would have no complaints and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Well done
Beautiful all round. Room was perfect for a one night stay. Had evening dinner and breakfast and both were excellent. Would have no complaints and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Well done
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derek
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
room was in a poor condition very limited breakfast menu and the same for the evening meal.
room was in a poor condition very limited breakfast menu and the same for the evening meal.
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David
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing food downstairs and the wine was lovely great staff clean rooms all good .
Amazing food downstairs and the wine was lovely great staff clean rooms all good .
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Neil
Jul 6, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent venue and everything about the room, facilities and food was great. One problem with a less than helpful member of staff in the restaurant but this was hopefully a one-off.
Excellent venue and everything about the room, facilities and food was great. One problem with a less than helpful member of staff in the restaurant but this was hopefully a one-off.
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Paul
Mar 29, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff, very clean room great service and the food was lovely we thoroughly enjoyed our stay it’s also in a great location of the town
Very friendly staff, very clean room great service and the food was lovely we thoroughly enjoyed our stay it’s also in a great location of the town
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Julia
Mar 27, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was comfortable and the breakfast was good, we had an evening meal there and that was reasonably priced and good. Staff were very friendly
Room was comfortable and the breakfast was good, we had an evening meal there and that was reasonably priced and good. Staff were very friendly
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David
Mar 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Well kept antique hotel, wonderful stay
Well kept antique hotel, wonderful stay
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Brenda
Mar 19, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
We loved this property, the location and the staff. The front house manager works very hard and runs an excellent ship. The barkeep and restaurant staff were friebadly and the food was fantastic. We are returning from Vancouver in May to stay again. It was a great base for so much beautiful walking. The local shops are lovely and the Old Bakery tea house is 1 moment down the road, tell Alan we sent you. He is a local gem.🇨🇦
We loved this property, the location and the staff. The front house manager works very hard and runs an excellent ship. The barkeep and restaurant staff were friebadly and the food was fantastic. We are returning from Vancouver in May to stay again. It was a great base for so much beautiful walking. The local shops are lovely and the Old Bakery tea house is 1 moment down the road, tell Alan we sent you. He is a local gem.🇨🇦
FAQs about The Porch House
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.
Are pets allowed at the property?
The property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located a 3-minute walk from St. Edward's Church and 6 minutes by foot from Fosse Gallery Fine Art. It is 2.6 miles from Old Mill and 2.8 miles from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Children are allowed to stay at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily until 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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