The Holford Arms

Hotels
8.3 (246 reviews)
The Holford Arms , Tetbury , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Comfortable bed
Great location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Room noise issues
High price for room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
The shower had a considerable amount of black mould and the rug was damaged.
Service
9.98
Staff were friendly and efficient, and the bar staff were sympathetic to the complaints.
Location
8.02
Not good, being on a main road several miles from the center of town.
Room Quality
5.97
The room was basic with noise issues and lacked essential amenities.
Amenities
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.96
The room was described as one star quality at a five star price.
Food and Beverage
10
Good pub food and breakfast with a good selection.
Overall Experience
8.98
The experience was overshadowed by room quality but the food and service were commendable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:58

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Picturesque Location: Nestled in Tetbury, just a stone's throw away from Cotswold Water Park, The Holford Arms offers a tranquil escape with a lush garden and free parking.

Cozy Accommodations: Each room at The Holford Arms features a kettle, ensuring a comfortable stay with complimentary bed linen and towels provided for a relaxing experience.

Delightful Dining Options: Indulge in a scrumptious Full English/Irish breakfast served daily at the on-site restaurant, perfect for starting your day off right.

Experience the serenity of the countryside at The Holford Arms - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 246 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 9.98
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 5.97
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 6.96
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Basic pub accommodation but good value for money

Cons:

Small double bed. Basic pub food and breakfast.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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malcolm • couple • gb
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • za
6
Probably wouldn't return
Pros:

Convenient location for our trip, and good to have a pub onsite

Cons:

Renovations taking place which destroyed the peaceful country ambience.
Staff in the pub were efficient, but certainly not friendly - service seemed begrudging.
Cabins had no through-ventilation and were extremely hot and stuffy - good for winter, not good for even a normal English summer

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Daw • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Stayed in a cabin, was cosy and clean. Bed comfortable. Nice little outside area. Close to Westonbirt Arboretum as we were staying for concert, about a 40 minute walk to venue. Staff friendly, decent breakfast.

Cons:

Would have loved a mini fridge in the cabin. The price was significantly increased due to concert night. Searched and £100 more than usual booking for 1 night.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Gordon & Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
5
Accomodation close to Badminton Estate
Pros:

Fantastic location for us as we were attending Badminton 3 Day Event . Easy access to & from Badminton Estate . Very little traffic . Good pub food & if weather nice there's a lovely covered space outside with tables.
Petrol station close by for supplies.

Cons:

Untidy access to our lodge....could do with a tidy up .
We couldn't get booked in to the pub for food on the Sat eve . Quite remote location so didn't want to drive for food after being out all day. Prior knowledge of the need to book would have been helpful at time of booking . We did eat at the pub on the Fri , day we arrived ,but outside which was a covered space but a bit chilly .

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
8
Hidden gem
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent

Cons:

loved the shack and would go back, however I'm short and the sink was too high which made it difficult to use

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Food was fab, Sunday lunch and the breakfast. Well stocked coffees and teas in the room
Really good location for visiting Westonbirt Arboretum

Cons:

Mattress was a little soft but thats just my liking. No criticism, just let's other people know

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • gb
6
Reasonable, different stay in the Cotswolds
Pros:

The food was good. Standard fare, not hugely extensive. Buffet breakfast was tasty and there was flexibility when choosing what we wanted. There was extensive development on the site. A narrow rough track lead to the chalets, a little tricky for larger cars. The chalet was a little tired and could have done with a little TLC, thin curtains with hems hanging down and a thin rug/mat detracted from the overall look and a random false eyelash left on a window sill. Apart from this, it was clean and comfortable.
It was central to a few places of interest such as Cirencester, Malmsbury, Burford.

Cons:

With a little budget, the curtains could have improved lining and the hems sewn up. A better quality rug would improve the overall look. Not all staff were as engaging as others.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
4
Not the best, room too hot. Shower doesn’t work properly
Pros:

Location to Westonbirt Arbouretum

Cons:

Dinner was very slow causing us to miss a taxi.

Booked breakfast for 7:30am, none of the staff informed us breakfast wasn’t served before then

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • gb
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • family_with_children • gb
9
Can't fault the Holford Arms: wish the taxi services would better support them!
Pros:

Spotless, comfy rooms and superb breakfast with friendly, attentive staff.

Cons:

Taxis are an issue: if you want to get anywhere other than the pub and don't want to drive, be prepared for a long wait for taxis.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • extended_group • gb
7
Comfortable but a bit chilly
Pros:

Nice comfortable bedrooms

Cons:

The place was cold and unheated

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
8
Perfect place to stay for Badminton weekend
Pros:

Extremely well located for Badminton.
The Cabin was a great size, very clean and very peaceful with a huge bathroom and king size bed.
Breakfast provide in the pub was excellent and we also had lovely evening meals having booked tables in advance.
The property in undergoing a significant renovation - looking forward to seeing the progress next year.

Cons:

The cabin would benefit from a larger television - current provision is tiny!
The decking furniture would benefit from an upgrade and cushions!

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
8
Very useful for getting to badminton. At the price I paid wasn’t quite as special as I’d hoped. But a good stay. Thank y
Pros:

Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Bathroom door didn’t close very easily or very well. Bed made awful creaking noise and definitely on a slope.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • gb
7
Will be lovely when refurbishments are completed hosts were very helpful and breakfast and service was excellent. Guests
Pros:

Property was further away from Tetbury than we had thought and accommodation was down a very narrow rough lane. Accommodation comfortable and clean but felt price for stay was very high for facilities offered

Cons:

Lodge was further away from the main accommodation than we had thought and it was not easy to find.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Quigs • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

I wish I had of been able to book the hotel as the access to my chalet was impossible in the van I was driving, that meant getting dirty walking up the drive. Food was excellent staff very good

Cons:

As stated access to chalet 4 , impossible by van, parked away down in carpark and got dirty walking up the muddy laneway . Now this place as so much potential but missing so many small details makes it a bleugh for me. Couldn't get WiFi to work, curtains don't fit the windows, no shower gels available, lighting poor in bathroom, just needs to up their game slightly.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • gb
8
Convenient, well priced and good breakfast
Pros:

Location and pub as well as room

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • gb
8
A lovely overnight stay
Pros:

We booked two chalets for a weekend with friends. They were clean, comfortable and positioned well, ensuring enough privacy from other guests. We particularly enjoyed seeing so any bunnies in the area.
The staff at the property were very helpful, providing an extra blanket for outside, opening our wine bottles and allowing us the use of wine glasses for the evening.
The breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

a fridge in the cabin would have been helpful, as well as some basic glasses, crockery, corkscrew, etc.
Although not self catering, we had brought cheese and crackers and wine, but had to improvise to enjoy them, and we had to ask the hotel staff to open our wine.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee