The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.2 (1298 reviews)
The Dun Cow Vintage Inn, The Green , Rugby , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistencies in food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Bathroom needed maintenance; paint peeling and mould stains indicated cleanliness issues.
Service
8.63
Friendly and helpful staff, despite some service delays.
Location
9.17
Perfect location for visiting family and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.62
Room was fine, but some issues with size and heating noted.
Amenities
8.15
Standard amenities offered; no significant complaints.
Value for Money
8.61
Good value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Food quality inconsistency; overcooked mains reported.
Overall Experience
8.63
Despite some issues, overall experience was enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:38

Property Description

Charming Country Inn Experience
Escape to the cozy Innkeeper's Lodge Rugby, just a short drive from the vibrant market town of Rugby. Indulge in the warmth of a country pub and restaurant, complete with a crackling log fire and a picturesque beer garden.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining
Relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom, and tea/coffee making facilities. Delight your taste buds with seasonal dishes and a selection of cask ales at the on-site pub and restaurant.

Convenient Location for Recreation
Explore the nearby Draycote Water Country Park, Caldecott Park, and Whitefields Golf Course, all just a short drive away. Perfect for a relaxing retreat or outdoor adventure.

Ready to experience the charm of Innkeeper's Lodge Rugby? Book your stay now and create lasting memories.

Important information:

Please note that a cooked breakfast may be available for an additional fee which can be paid directly at the hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1298 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Simon & Sonya • couple • gb
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Judy • family_with_children • gb
9
Twin bed room
Pros:

Great location, lovely light and clean room, good food, helpful staff

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Evening meal was great.

Cons:

It’s a shame the water main system broke so there was no hot water or breakfast. We also had to change hotels, not their fault. The windows aren’t double glazed and the bin men came early and were noisy. If full always worth booking a table for dinner as alot of walk in’s use the pub

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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natasha • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Gill • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely spacious room, comfy bed, great location with parking.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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will • couple • gb
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jim Self • couple • gb
9
a good place to stay if visiting the area
Pros:

Nice friendly staff. Good food and a nice big room
Bathroom was clean and a nice size

Cons:

Not a lot of places to just sit and just have a drink
the bed was a bit on the hard side

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • es
7
Great Location and Staff, Terrible main bar ambiance and lack of staff to clean the tables.
Pros:

The Staff are always helpful and very pleasant especially the breakfast team. This is a great location, and the rooms are warm and cosy.

Cons:

During the evening it was clear the bar staff were overwhelmed, Glasses and dirty plates everywhere, slow service and just a shambles. As a resident, it was not very comfortable at all.
No warm fires and terrible “disco” music blasting throughout the venue, (your music needs urgent attention). This music is not in keeping with a “country Inn and a feeling of chaos paramount.
Maintenance is lacking now in most rooms, Showers do not work properly (the head selection), they leak on the floor and some of the room doors are damaged by water. My room had a block of wood to keep the window open to air the room. It would be simple to fix most issues.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
9
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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bev • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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helen • couple • gb
9
Great access for Rugby, excellent food, clean and comfortable
Pros:

Large clean room, excellent shower, clean, comfortable, friendly staff, excellent food, great value

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
8
Accommodation excellent and good value for money.
Pros:

The coffee was cold but the poached egg was good.
Evening meal disappointing. Tender stem broccoli almost too hard to cut. Potatoes a poor flavour and texture. Salmon fillet good.
Black berry and apple crumble very processed tasting with too much almond essence in the custard.
Espresso coffee very good.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
Comply room good food and value for money
Pros:

Very nice hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Peaceful

Cons:

Restraint has gone downhill a lot in the past year

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
6
Nice hotel with friendly staff - recommend paying extra for the larger rooms in the main building.
Pros:

The pub is in a great location on the green. The staff were really friendly and helpful although a bit stretched particularly on the second day.
Evening meal was lovely, with a good amount of variety on the menu.

Cons:

On a previous visit we stayed in the main building in a very spacious room. This time, we were in the annexe in a much smaller room on the ground floor, which unfortunately smelt of damp. The bathroom hadn’t been cleaned properly before we arrived, although this was rectified promptly once we brought it to the attention of the staff.
Unfortunately, due to staff shortages, we were unable to get breakfast at the venue - which was a shame as on our previous stay we had enjoyed this. However there are a couple of nice coffee shops nearby.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
7
Ok but poor sleep due to old mattress and poor quality pillows
Cons:

Really hard bed that dipped in the middle. The mattress clearly needs changing, poor quality pillows

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee