The Crafty Cow
$102
/ night
Avg. for October
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$102
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Crafty Cow average $93 in January, the cheapest month, and $119 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $93 |
| February | $108 |
| March | $108 |
| April | $104 |
| May | $107 |
| June | $118 |
| July | $119 |
| August | $111 |
| September | $112 |
| October | $102 |
| November | $101 |
| December | $107 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Crafty Cow, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
Location
Located in Bristol (Horfield), The Crafty Cow is within a 15-minute walk of Memorial Stadium and Southmead Hospital. This inn is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Thermae Bath Spa and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Clifton Down.
What's nearby
Memorial Stadium(0.5 miles)
Southmead Hospital(0.6 miles)
UWE Bristol(1.7 miles)
Blaise Castle Estate Country Park(2.1 miles)
Clifton Down(2.7 miles)
University of Bristol(2.8 miles)
Broadmead Shopping Centre(2.9 miles)
Aerospace Bristol(2.9 miles)
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre(3.1 miles)
Old Market(3.1 miles)
Bristol Beacon(2.9 miles)
O2 Academy(2.9 miles)
Banksy's Well Hung Lover(3 miles)
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre(3 miles)
St Nicholas Market(3 miles)
The nearest major airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS)(11.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Garden
Location
635 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Memorial Stadium (0.5 miles)
Southmead Hospital (0.6 miles)
UWE Bristol (1.7 miles)
Blaise Castle Estate Country Park (2.1 miles)
Clifton Down (2.7 miles)
University of Bristol (2.8 miles)
Room options
3
Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Separate Private Bathroom)
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Comfort Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomCrib(s)
5
Standard Suite, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomCable TV
Guest reviews of The Crafty Cow
7.8
Good
Based on 238 verified reviews
What guests think
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At The Crafty Cow, travellers describe a pub-with-rooms experience with consistently friendly, helpful staff, comfortable beds, generally clean rooms, popular bar food and beers, a pleasant beer garden, and a handy location near Gloucester Road and Southmead Hospital.
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At The Crafty Cow, travellers describe a pub-with-rooms experience with consistently friendly, helpful staff, comfortable beds, generally clean rooms, popular bar food and beers, a pleasant beer garden, and a handy location near Gloucester Road and Southmead Hospital.
Guests appreciate the free parking, though spaces can be limited at busy times. Common downsides include bar or street noise (especially on event nights), some rooms without en-suite bathrooms, and intermittent shower temperature. Breakfast is not provided. Expect a straightforward, lively pub stay rather than a traditional hotel.
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Facilities
Popular on-site bar and a pleasant beer garden; quiz nights create a lively atmosphere. Free parking is available, though spaces can be limited or tricky at busy times.
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10
Beverly
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really friendly at check in and throughout. Free parking a bonus. Room was great for what we needed with good facilities. Loved the fact there was a bar downstairs - very convenient for a nightcap. Not noisy at all. Room very hot (weather was extreme) and only one window to open but there was a fan. Would definitely stay again when in the area,
Really friendly at check in and throughout. Free parking a bonus. Room was great for what we needed with good facilities. Loved the fact there was a bar downstairs - very convenient for a nightcap. Not noisy at all. Room very hot (weather was extreme) and only one window to open but there was a fan. Would definitely stay again when in the area,
8
David
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking isn’t great but other than that, a lovely venue
Parking isn’t great but other than that, a lovely venue
10
Yuktee
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy access to the city centre, good parking and lovely staff
Easy access to the city centre, good parking and lovely staff
10
Tracy J
Nov 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
8
Jamie Paul
Dec 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice family pub. It can be a bit noisy during pub open hours but my family were very comfortable and had a great nights sleep. The bar below sells nice selection of beers and the play area kept our daughter busy so we could relax.
Nice family pub. It can be a bit noisy during pub open hours but my family were very comfortable and had a great nights sleep. The bar below sells nice selection of beers and the play area kept our daughter busy so we could relax.
10
Emma
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place with great food and service! We were really pleasantly surprised, it’s a little oasis hidden from the busy road. The beer garden is fab!
Great place with great food and service! We were really pleasantly surprised, it’s a little oasis hidden from the busy road. The beer garden is fab!
10
Anthony
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
8
David
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are above a pub and Tuesday is quiz night so there is background noise but once it closes its all quiet after. Room could do with a proper desk to sit at or work at.
Rooms are above a pub and Tuesday is quiz night so there is background noise but once it closes its all quiet after. Room could do with a proper desk to sit at or work at.
6
Mark
May 3, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Room ok, noisy as above bar, but that’s expected. Comfy bed, very good tea and good sized mugs and kettle. Bedroom Wi-Fi non existent. Good location for working at the hospital. Parking was ok, but hard to park on a Friday.
Room ok, noisy as above bar, but that’s expected. Comfy bed, very good tea and good sized mugs and kettle. Bedroom Wi-Fi non existent. Good location for working at the hospital. Parking was ok, but hard to park on a Friday.
10
peter
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived early to the property, Needed to get changed to attend our Grandson's Birthday party. The room was not ready but staff offered the Office to get changed or we could use the room were staying, but it had not been cleaned yet. We explained we only needed to get changed and didn't require a shower or anything else, One of the staff went up to the room to make sure it was resonable. We got changed left our bags in the room, the room was light and airy and very tidy, we had a drink in the bar and return that evening and ate outside from the Barbecue menu. The whole experience was great and will be going back, and would like to say a special thank you to Rogan & Dan. We have been coming to Bristol for around fifteen years and usually stay in the city but this was a lot better experience. Thank you Crafty Cow.
We arrived early to the property, Needed to get changed to attend our Grandson's Birthday party. The room was not ready but staff offered the Office to get changed or we could use the room were staying, but it had not been cleaned yet. We explained we only needed to get changed and didn't require a shower or anything else, One of the staff went up to the room to make sure it was resonable. We got changed left our bags in the room, the room was light and airy and very tidy, we had a drink in the bar and return that evening and ate outside from the Barbecue menu. The whole experience was great and will be going back, and would like to say a special thank you to Rogan & Dan. We have been coming to Bristol for around fifteen years and usually stay in the city but this was a lot better experience. Thank you Crafty Cow.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and linens are generally clean, with several mentions of fresh or spotless towels and bedding. A few guests noted dated elements and occasional lapses.
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10
Nicholas
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was a very comfortable stay, Ideal for our purpose of visiting family in Ashley Down. We enjoyed the tea and coffee making facility, and there was a pretty comprehensive pub food menu, but we didn't have time to try anything. Its a bit up from the main strip of Gloucester Road, but handy for Southmead Hospital and plenty of buses into town. we slept well apart from the odd siren and contrary to the Hotels.com description, lovely clean towels and bedding were provided. The only thing I wasn't so keen on coming from the red half of Bristol were some framed Bristol Rovers programmes and posters in our room, but was all very tasteful and respectful to the buildings history as it was once a Gashead stronghold.
Was a very comfortable stay, Ideal for our purpose of visiting family in Ashley Down. We enjoyed the tea and coffee making facility, and there was a pretty comprehensive pub food menu, but we didn't have time to try anything. Its a bit up from the main strip of Gloucester Road, but handy for Southmead Hospital and plenty of buses into town. we slept well apart from the odd siren and contrary to the Hotels.com description, lovely clean towels and bedding were provided. The only thing I wasn't so keen on coming from the red half of Bristol were some framed Bristol Rovers programmes and posters in our room, but was all very tasteful and respectful to the buildings history as it was once a Gashead stronghold.
6
Gary
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
10
Denis
Sep 19, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Simple, clean and convenient with free parking.
Simple, clean and convenient with free parking.
8
Charles
Oct 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and functional room above the pub.
Clean and functional room above the pub.
8
Ann
Mar 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Suitable to get your head down, reasonable rate. Clean and friendly.
Suitable to get your head down, reasonable rate. Clean and friendly.
10
Anthony
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
8
Roy
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were friendly, rooms were clean and we enjoyed a lay in as checkout want till 11.00am
Staff were friendly, rooms were clean and we enjoyed a lay in as checkout want till 11.00am
8
martin
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
6
Luis
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were excellent. The pub is lovely. Accommodation very basic, little bit dated and dirty.
Staff were excellent. The pub is lovely. Accommodation very basic, little bit dated and dirty.
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Bridget
May 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The room sheets and towels were spotlessly clean thank you
The room sheets and towels were spotlessly clean thank you
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Rooms
Beds are widely described as comfortable, with some rooms spacious but others small or basic; Wi-Fi reliability was poor for at least one guest. Noise from the bar, quiz nights, and street traffic is reported, and several rooms lack en-suite bathrooms.
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Gary
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
8
Andrew
Apr 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed. Our room needed double glazing though.
Comfortable bed. Our room needed double glazing though.
10
ANNE
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed so comfortable. Staff pleasant and helpful. Lovely hot water. Softest towels. Plenty of tea coffee etc.
Bed so comfortable. Staff pleasant and helpful. Lovely hot water. Softest towels. Plenty of tea coffee etc.
10
Ann
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. No noise from downstairs despite being in a pub, but occasional ambulance sirens with nearby hospital.
Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. No noise from downstairs despite being in a pub, but occasional ambulance sirens with nearby hospital.
8
David
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are above a pub and Tuesday is quiz night so there is background noise but once it closes its all quiet after. Room could do with a proper desk to sit at or work at.
Rooms are above a pub and Tuesday is quiz night so there is background noise but once it closes its all quiet after. Room could do with a proper desk to sit at or work at.
8
Stuart
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The bathroom was shared and along the corridor - just as well we weren'f shy as we had only towels to wear!
The bathroom was shared and along the corridor - just as well we weren'f shy as we had only towels to wear!
6
Mark
May 3, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Room ok, noisy as above bar, but that’s expected. Comfy bed, very good tea and good sized mugs and kettle. Bedroom Wi-Fi non existent. Good location for working at the hospital. Parking was ok, but hard to park on a Friday.
Room ok, noisy as above bar, but that’s expected. Comfy bed, very good tea and good sized mugs and kettle. Bedroom Wi-Fi non existent. Good location for working at the hospital. Parking was ok, but hard to park on a Friday.
8
Louise
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, spacious room. No fuss check in. Pub seemed nice, i had other plans
Comfortable, spacious room. No fuss check in. Pub seemed nice, i had other plans
6
Geoffrey
Jan 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
About average for a pub. Lot of noise from outside and street. No double glazing. Lots of condensation on the windos. Separate bathroom, down the corridor. Shower a bit weak. No light over sink. V difficult to shave. £45 should be the max price. Not vfm at all.
About average for a pub. Lot of noise from outside and street. No double glazing. Lots of condensation on the windos. Separate bathroom, down the corridor. Shower a bit weak. No light over sink. V difficult to shave. £45 should be the max price. Not vfm at all.
8
martin
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
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Service
Service is repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with easy check-in and staff going out of their way to assist. A few guests reported issues after hours, including access problems and limited on-site support late at night.
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10
Beverly
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really friendly at check in and throughout. Free parking a bonus. Room was great for what we needed with good facilities. Loved the fact there was a bar downstairs - very convenient for a nightcap. Not noisy at all. Room very hot (weather was extreme) and only one window to open but there was a fan. Would definitely stay again when in the area,
Really friendly at check in and throughout. Free parking a bonus. Room was great for what we needed with good facilities. Loved the fact there was a bar downstairs - very convenient for a nightcap. Not noisy at all. Room very hot (weather was extreme) and only one window to open but there was a fan. Would definitely stay again when in the area,
6
Gary
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
10
Kim
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location to explore Bristol's Gloucester Road shops and restaurants. Friendly pub with good food options and beer selections. Room was large and bed was comfy. Bathroom is small, but you get use to it.
Perfect location to explore Bristol's Gloucester Road shops and restaurants. Friendly pub with good food options and beer selections. Room was large and bed was comfy. Bathroom is small, but you get use to it.
10
Tracy J
Nov 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
10
ANNE
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed so comfortable. Staff pleasant and helpful. Lovely hot water. Softest towels. Plenty of tea coffee etc.
Bed so comfortable. Staff pleasant and helpful. Lovely hot water. Softest towels. Plenty of tea coffee etc.
10
peter
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived early to the property, Needed to get changed to attend our Grandson's Birthday party. The room was not ready but staff offered the Office to get changed or we could use the room were staying, but it had not been cleaned yet. We explained we only needed to get changed and didn't require a shower or anything else, One of the staff went up to the room to make sure it was resonable. We got changed left our bags in the room, the room was light and airy and very tidy, we had a drink in the bar and return that evening and ate outside from the Barbecue menu. The whole experience was great and will be going back, and would like to say a special thank you to Rogan & Dan. We have been coming to Bristol for around fifteen years and usually stay in the city but this was a lot better experience. Thank you Crafty Cow.
We arrived early to the property, Needed to get changed to attend our Grandson's Birthday party. The room was not ready but staff offered the Office to get changed or we could use the room were staying, but it had not been cleaned yet. We explained we only needed to get changed and didn't require a shower or anything else, One of the staff went up to the room to make sure it was resonable. We got changed left our bags in the room, the room was light and airy and very tidy, we had a drink in the bar and return that evening and ate outside from the Barbecue menu. The whole experience was great and will be going back, and would like to say a special thank you to Rogan & Dan. We have been coming to Bristol for around fifteen years and usually stay in the city but this was a lot better experience. Thank you Crafty Cow.
8
Louise
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, spacious room. No fuss check in. Pub seemed nice, i had other plans
Comfortable, spacious room. No fuss check in. Pub seemed nice, i had other plans
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jim
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were all very friendly and the bar and food served was great. I honestly wished I had read the reviews before booking AND I HOPE YOU DO TOO! The room is very basic and dated. The shower is in my opinion dangerous with the risk of scalding highly likely. The noise from the bar in the room is very evident, but I understand that this is a small independent business and needs the revenue from both as a seasoned traveller I expect this and understand that it will end at some point (closing time) it could be made clear in the description that this will happen. My room was next door to a room which the occupant had a couple of dogs. I telephoned the bar downstairs to complain about the noise from this room at 10:45 and was told it would be dealt with. Unfortunately every 90 mins or so the howling and barking began again. After the bar was closed tbere is no one on site to speak to I was told there was a number on the key which I could report problems but this was so faint I couldnt read it. Overall the nosie within the room was unbearable from the bar, dogs in next room and banging of doors throughout the night. I can honestly say this was my worst experience of a UK hotel stay and would advise against staying. There wasnt anyone at the property when i left so I did email them advising them of my dissatisfaction.
The staff were all very friendly and the bar and food served was great. I honestly wished I had read the reviews before booking AND I HOPE YOU DO TOO! The room is very basic and dated. The shower is in my opinion dangerous with the risk of scalding highly likely. The noise from the bar in the room is very evident, but I understand that this is a small independent business and needs the revenue from both as a seasoned traveller I expect this and understand that it will end at some point (closing time) it could be made clear in the description that this will happen. My room was next door to a room which the occupant had a couple of dogs. I telephoned the bar downstairs to complain about the noise from this room at 10:45 and was told it would be dealt with. Unfortunately every 90 mins or so the howling and barking began again. After the bar was closed tbere is no one on site to speak to I was told there was a number on the key which I could report problems but this was so faint I couldnt read it. Overall the nosie within the room was unbearable from the bar, dogs in next room and banging of doors throughout the night. I can honestly say this was my worst experience of a UK hotel stay and would advise against staying. There wasnt anyone at the property when i left so I did email them advising them of my dissatisfaction.
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Elaine
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everyone very friendly and helpful. Hotel is situated near the hospital which was great as we didn’t have to rush to get there in the morning. Would definitely stay again, beer garden very well thought out.
Everyone very friendly and helpful. Hotel is situated near the hospital which was great as we didn’t have to rush to get there in the morning. Would definitely stay again, beer garden very well thought out.
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Anya
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This place is a pub with rooms and my feeling is that the rooms are generally rented by working men on short stays. Not couples in their 70s like me and my husband. For example there was a clothes rail but no coat hangers. And no hair dryer but plenty of USB points. The bed was large and very comfortable. The main plus of the Crafty Cow was the staff. They were all lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful. Especially the brilliant Graham who did source me a hairdryer. I’m a smoker so the large beer garden with a covered area was a big plus. The food was fabulous and on a Friday evening it was very busy. They don’t do breakfast but there are various choices about 15 minutes walk away. Also a shop 5 minutes away. We stayed there because it was near friends we were visiting and would definitely stay there again if in the area. Another plus is that residents get 10% off all food and drink purchased there. What’s not to like!
This place is a pub with rooms and my feeling is that the rooms are generally rented by working men on short stays. Not couples in their 70s like me and my husband. For example there was a clothes rail but no coat hangers. And no hair dryer but plenty of USB points. The bed was large and very comfortable. The main plus of the Crafty Cow was the staff. They were all lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful. Especially the brilliant Graham who did source me a hairdryer. I’m a smoker so the large beer garden with a covered area was a big plus. The food was fabulous and on a Friday evening it was very busy. They don’t do breakfast but there are various choices about 15 minutes walk away. Also a shop 5 minutes away. We stayed there because it was near friends we were visiting and would definitely stay there again if in the area. Another plus is that residents get 10% off all food and drink purchased there. What’s not to like!
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Location
Convenient for Gloucester Road and Southmead Hospital; around a 30-minute walk or an easy bus ride to the city centre. Handy for the Memorial Ground; occasional ambulance sirens reflect the nearby hospital.
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Nicholas
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was a very comfortable stay, Ideal for our purpose of visiting family in Ashley Down. We enjoyed the tea and coffee making facility, and there was a pretty comprehensive pub food menu, but we didn't have time to try anything. Its a bit up from the main strip of Gloucester Road, but handy for Southmead Hospital and plenty of buses into town. we slept well apart from the odd siren and contrary to the Hotels.com description, lovely clean towels and bedding were provided. The only thing I wasn't so keen on coming from the red half of Bristol were some framed Bristol Rovers programmes and posters in our room, but was all very tasteful and respectful to the buildings history as it was once a Gashead stronghold.
Was a very comfortable stay, Ideal for our purpose of visiting family in Ashley Down. We enjoyed the tea and coffee making facility, and there was a pretty comprehensive pub food menu, but we didn't have time to try anything. Its a bit up from the main strip of Gloucester Road, but handy for Southmead Hospital and plenty of buses into town. we slept well apart from the odd siren and contrary to the Hotels.com description, lovely clean towels and bedding were provided. The only thing I wasn't so keen on coming from the red half of Bristol were some framed Bristol Rovers programmes and posters in our room, but was all very tasteful and respectful to the buildings history as it was once a Gashead stronghold.
10
Kim
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location to explore Bristol's Gloucester Road shops and restaurants. Friendly pub with good food options and beer selections. Room was large and bed was comfy. Bathroom is small, but you get use to it.
Perfect location to explore Bristol's Gloucester Road shops and restaurants. Friendly pub with good food options and beer selections. Room was large and bed was comfy. Bathroom is small, but you get use to it.
10
Yuktee
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy access to the city centre, good parking and lovely staff
Easy access to the city centre, good parking and lovely staff
10
Tracy J
Nov 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
10
Emma
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place with great food and service! We were really pleasantly surprised, it’s a little oasis hidden from the busy road. The beer garden is fab!
Great place with great food and service! We were really pleasantly surprised, it’s a little oasis hidden from the busy road. The beer garden is fab!
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Ann
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. No noise from downstairs despite being in a pub, but occasional ambulance sirens with nearby hospital.
Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. No noise from downstairs despite being in a pub, but occasional ambulance sirens with nearby hospital.
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Anthony
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
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I
Jan 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal stopover location for football at the Memorial Ground....and the beer was good!
Ideal stopover location for football at the Memorial Ground....and the beer was good!
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Elaine
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everyone very friendly and helpful. Hotel is situated near the hospital which was great as we didn’t have to rush to get there in the morning. Would definitely stay again, beer garden very well thought out.
Everyone very friendly and helpful. Hotel is situated near the hospital which was great as we didn’t have to rush to get there in the morning. Would definitely stay again, beer garden very well thought out.
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martin
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
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Dining
On-site pub food and beer are frequently praised, with a lively atmosphere and beer garden. Breakfast is not provided.
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richard
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Would stay again. Good evening food and great entertainment. Staff are decent people. Heads up, no breakie in the morning.
Would stay again. Good evening food and great entertainment. Staff are decent people. Heads up, no breakie in the morning.
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Gary
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
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Martin
May 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great bar and staff and the food was really nice but the room was a bit dated (not a problem) and it was quiz night so it was a lot noisier than expected even above a pub, I don’t think they should rent rooms out on this night unless of course you are interested in quizzing
Great bar and staff and the food was really nice but the room was a bit dated (not a problem) and it was quiz night so it was a lot noisier than expected even above a pub, I don’t think they should rent rooms out on this night unless of course you are interested in quizzing
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Kim
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location to explore Bristol's Gloucester Road shops and restaurants. Friendly pub with good food options and beer selections. Room was large and bed was comfy. Bathroom is small, but you get use to it.
Perfect location to explore Bristol's Gloucester Road shops and restaurants. Friendly pub with good food options and beer selections. Room was large and bed was comfy. Bathroom is small, but you get use to it.
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Tracy J
Nov 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
Easy to find and park. No parking charge Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room Food in the bar was very good, service fast Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
10
Emma
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place with great food and service! We were really pleasantly surprised, it’s a little oasis hidden from the busy road. The beer garden is fab!
Great place with great food and service! We were really pleasantly surprised, it’s a little oasis hidden from the busy road. The beer garden is fab!
10
Andrew
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good pub food
Good pub food
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Anthony
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
10
peter
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived early to the property, Needed to get changed to attend our Grandson's Birthday party. The room was not ready but staff offered the Office to get changed or we could use the room were staying, but it had not been cleaned yet. We explained we only needed to get changed and didn't require a shower or anything else, One of the staff went up to the room to make sure it was resonable. We got changed left our bags in the room, the room was light and airy and very tidy, we had a drink in the bar and return that evening and ate outside from the Barbecue menu. The whole experience was great and will be going back, and would like to say a special thank you to Rogan & Dan. We have been coming to Bristol for around fifteen years and usually stay in the city but this was a lot better experience. Thank you Crafty Cow.
We arrived early to the property, Needed to get changed to attend our Grandson's Birthday party. The room was not ready but staff offered the Office to get changed or we could use the room were staying, but it had not been cleaned yet. We explained we only needed to get changed and didn't require a shower or anything else, One of the staff went up to the room to make sure it was resonable. We got changed left our bags in the room, the room was light and airy and very tidy, we had a drink in the bar and return that evening and ate outside from the Barbecue menu. The whole experience was great and will be going back, and would like to say a special thank you to Rogan & Dan. We have been coming to Bristol for around fifteen years and usually stay in the city but this was a lot better experience. Thank you Crafty Cow.
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martin
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
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David
Sep 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nothing 2 complain about
Nothing 2 complain about
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Luz
Jun 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
nice
nice
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Amy
May 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was pleasant and the bed was extremely comfy, the remote for the tv looked like it needed a good clean and the ceiling fan blew air up not down. Expensive for what it was, wouldn’t have minded if it was an £85 room.
The room was pleasant and the bed was extremely comfy, the remote for the tv looked like it needed a good clean and the ceiling fan blew air up not down. Expensive for what it was, wouldn’t have minded if it was an £85 room.
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Nigel
May 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The food was good, well stocked bar staff excellent and very helpfull.
The food was good, well stocked bar staff excellent and very helpfull.
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johnathan
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
They staff was very helpful and polite. The food was nice and filling. The room was quite basic, but clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable. Yet with it being a pub the rooms where not quiet till pub closed.
They staff was very helpful and polite. The food was nice and filling. The room was quite basic, but clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable. Yet with it being a pub the rooms where not quiet till pub closed.
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From 16:00 to 22:30
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FAQs about The Crafty Cow
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Horfield, Bristol, within a 10-minute drive of Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. It is 2.5 miles from the University of Bristol and 3 miles from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre.
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Children are allowed at the property, but specific age-related policies are not detailed.
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- 2026-11-12: 117.10317674546815USD
- 2026-11-13: 134.43794995199585USD
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- 2026-11-15: 94.50588213633728USD
- 2026-11-16: 117.10317674546815USD
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- 2026-11-21: 117.1340576064148USD
- 2026-11-22: 85.53448291212463USD
- 2026-11-23: 112.95669598937988USD
- 2026-11-24: 139.67118202597047USD
- 2026-11-25: 131.37809216441346USD
- 2026-11-26: 125.47985628022766USD
- 2026-11-27: 117.10317674546815USD
- 2026-11-28: 117.10317674546815USD
- 2026-11-29: 85.3024015623169USD
- 2026-11-30: 105.38711158566285USD
- 2026-12-01: 130.42929931730652USD
- 2026-12-02: 133.1068813100281USD
- 2026-12-03: 117.10317674546815USD
- 2026-12-04: 115.44359358581544USD
- 2026-12-05: 117.41943817562867USD
- 2026-12-06: 85.31884739627075USD
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- 2026-12-08: 130.42929931730652USD
- 2026-12-09: 124.21907175901795USD
- 2026-12-10: 117.10317674546815USD
- 2026-12-11: 121.71293031213379USD
- 2026-12-12: 117.10317674546815USD
- 2026-12-13: 85.31884739627075USD
- 2026-12-14: 105.6746227545929USD
- 2026-12-15: 130.42929931730652USD
- 2026-12-16: 124.21907175901795USD
- 2026-12-17: 117.10317674546815USD
- 2026-12-18: 117.41943817562867USD
- 2026-12-19: 123.85968493701172USD
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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
- This property is professionally cleaned
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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