Butchers Arms

Hotels
8.6 (111 reviews)
High street Clearwell , Coleford , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Kid meals
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Wine release events
Japanese garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.21
Staff were very polite, accommodating, and welcoming.
Location
9.25
Great location for attending a wedding at Clearwell Castle.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were small but comfortable.
Amenities
8.23
Basic amenities; room had a fridge.
Value for Money
8.69
Great value for money for a convenient stay.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Breakfast offerings were somewhat limited.
Overall Experience
8.71
Pleasant overall experience with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:56

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Picturesque Setting: Nestled in Coleford, Butchers Arms offers a serene escape with a lush garden and tranquil surroundings.

Delightful Dining Experience: Indulge in delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the cozy bar.

Modern Comforts: Each room is thoughtfully equipped with a flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and a convenient fridge for a comfortable stay.

Experience relaxation and hospitality at its finest at Butchers Arms. Book now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • 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

8.6
Based on 111 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Damian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were really helpful and accommodating. Very grateful to them.
Its a short walk from the castle were I was attending a wedding

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
9
9/10
Pros:

Great location/distance of the bar to the room. The room had a fridge which is always useful. The staff were very polite and accommodating. The rooms were clean. A very nice historical building.

Cons:

No mirror in the room area to get ready in. Only continental breakfast available. Which was a muffin, cereal bar, granola and yogurt. A bit basic but I guess it's better than nothing.

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay and had a good sleep, bed was very comfy.
Pros:

I booked the butchers arms as it was close to clearwell castle where I was attending a wedding. On arrival i was greeted with a friendly welcome, the room was small but had everything I could needed. Beds were comfy, had the best sleep I’ve had in a long time. I would return again, and this time enjoy the food in the pub that smelt so good.

Cons:

Breakfast was included in the room, which was yogurt, oats, muffins and cereal bar. Would have preferred other options, maybe a cooked breakfast/ toast.

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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paula • couple • gb
8
A beautiful pub which does amazing food, but we probably wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

We love coming back to the pub we used to visit often when we lived near, everyone is super friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

We thought the breakfast was poor

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect Pub & Restaurant
Pros:

Kerry and Scott both Extremely friendly & helpful and made stay delightful both rooms very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing all exceptional and would definitely stay there again.

2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
A lovely pub/restaurant with character offering great value rooms with everything you need for an overnight stay com
Pros:

What a lovely quirky place the Butchers arms is. It had a lovely country pub feel to it and the room was comfortable, clean and full of character. Staff were welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you.

2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
10
2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Alan • extended_group • gb
9
2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Ideal for attending a wedding at the castle up the road

Cons:

Steps to room were steep, door headroom was low and creaky floorboards

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • gb
8
Great location for attending wedding at Clearwell Castle
Pros:

Great location, comfortable and clean. Good value

Cons:

Check-in not possible before 12 meaning we had to leave the wedding to come and check in.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
8
Great, convenient
Pros:

Clean and accessible. The food in the pub.

Cons:

Tv didn’t work properly but was not really an issue.

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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LCripps • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were super friendly. Rooms clean and comfortable

Cons:

The showers were a little small. But I'm also 6'4 210.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
8
Pros:

We attended a wedding at clearwell castle.
.Accommodation was a short walk from the venue,.
It had it's indepentant access so there was no time limit to returning.
Accommodation was clean and comfortable the only flaw was the TV had no signal.
Staff were welcoming friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was a disappointment the option of a full English breakfast would have been appreciated.

2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Avril • solo_traveller • us
9
Great place to stay for a function at the castle. Great value for money.
Pros:

Nice comfortable room with good facilities including a mini fridge. Very close to the castle if you’re attending a function there. Friendly staff and great pub with good food

Cons:

TV in the room has very poor reception.

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Sally • young couple • gb
10
Brilliant - would love to return for another stay
Pros:

We loved everything about the Butchers Arms! We stayed for two nights as we attended a wedding at Clearwell Castle - the rooms were comfortable & had everything we needed and more. Breakfast compromised of various items located in the room and the fridge - milk, yoghurt, cereal, juice …. We also had an evening meal in the pub which was superb.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the service was great. Highly recommend for a perfect weekend break

Cons:

The only advice is to take a mirror for getting ready / hair drying. There is is one in the bathroom

2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ngoc • young couple • gb
9
hidden gem in clearwell
Pros:

good, nice and clean room, good continental breakfast

Cons:

nothing

2025-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Darryll • young couple • gb
9
Superb
2025-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Paul • young couple • fr
5
Passable
2025-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family with young children • gb
10
Staff were great on arrival rooms nice great location if you have a wedding in the castle
Pros:

OK

Cons:

More choices for breakfast

2025-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean • group • gb
6
Room basic but clean and bed comfy enough. O.K. For a couple of nights.Would stay again.
Pros:

Very good continental breakfast in the room. Friendly staff. Nice bathroom (shower only no bath)

Cons:

Water pressure in shower not good. No hairdryer in the room & full length mirror in the room would be useful. Pub don't do sandwiches and only snack available early evening was a bowl of chips.

2025-04-17 • via Nuitee