The Horse And Groom Inn

Hotels
Butcombe Brewing Co.
9.1 (921 reviews)
The Street , Charlton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Cozy atmosphere
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Tired room and building
Noisy while the pub is open

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
The room and building felt tired, indicating areas needing attention.
Service
9.45
Staff were excellent, friendly, and very professional, offering good service.
Location
9.15
Charming and typical location with a good country feel.
Room Quality
8.95
Pleasant and spacious rooms with cozy decor.
Amenities
8.95
Good breakfast options and facilities including coffee.
Value for Money
8.95
Exceptional food quality and service justifying the price.
Food and Beverage
9.45
Food was consistently described as outstanding and delicious.
Overall Experience
9.45
Many guests mentioned a memorable and perfect stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:29

Property Description

Stylish Accommodation and Tranquil Surroundings
Located in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, The Horse & Groom offers stylish en suite rooms with modern facilities and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway or romantic escape.

Michelin-Recommended Dining Experience
Indulge in high-quality, Michelin-recommended food at the impressive on-site restaurant, serving a mix of contemporary and traditional English cuisine along with great pub food. Don't miss the complimentary Continental breakfast on weekdays and delicious cooked breakfast on weekends.

Ideal Venue for Events and Dining
With a picturesque walled garden and grounds, The Horse & Groom is an ideal location for alfresco dining, summer parties, and memorable wedding receptions. Experience the charm and elegance of this 16th-century Cotswold-stone coaching inn. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience at The Horse & Groom Inn.

Important information:

Food Serving times:

Food serving is availabile all the week .

A cooked breakfast is available every day.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public 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

9.1
Based on 921 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 9.45
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Deb couple gb
9
Location, comfortable would stay here again
Pros:

Its location, and our room was beautiful and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing apart from it was rather a long wait for breakfast after being asked to come down at a set time. The breakfast and previous evening meal were very good.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Kjell extended_group no
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
See above!
Pros:

All of it. This 17th(?) century inn set in a quiet village in rural Wiltshire was a perfect overnight stay for us. The bar and restaurant were lively on our Sunday afternoon arrival and it seemed to be a popular meeting place with the local folk.
We heard lots of talk of farming! Our room was spacious and comfortable and the ample breakfast was cooked to order. Well worth another stay when we are next in the area.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
See above; nice people and a great place to stay.
Pros:

Lovely country Pub with Restaurant and rooms.
Our room was large and comfortable with a roll top bath and proper shower fitting in the bathroom.
The staff were very welcoming. All in all a great place to stay when touring in Wiltshire

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Edwin solo_traveller gb
5
Picked the wrong time for our visit
Pros:

Nice country pub

Cons:

We were allocated one if the second floor bedrooms for our stay, but conditions were not great due to the current heat-wave. We were provided with a fan, but this did not have the capacity to cool the room sufficiently during the current extreme conditions - I don’t think this would have been an issue under “normal” conditions.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Kirwan couple gb
8
Lovely old pub , bed was very comfy , really enjoyed breakfast and dinner but needs to sort some if the issues I mentio
Pros:

Lovely old pub , food was lovely . Staff were very attentive and friendly

Cons:

It was a very hot weekend , no water in fridge (actually nothing in the fridge in room). There was a coffee pod machine but no coffee pods, no soya or almond of milk at breakfast . Only minor issues but when you pay £180 for a room you expect this…

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Yvette Zwennes solo_traveller nl
7
Kan beter.
Pros:

De locatie is perfect tov alle mooie plekken in de omgeving. Tal van restaurants in de buurt, supermarkt op 6 minuten. Het bediend persoon was erg vriendelijk, voornamelijk de Ierse man bij het ontbijt en de jongeman achter de bar "s avonds. Het eten is prima, maar weinig afwisselend.

Cons:

Wij sliepen in kamer Avon en deze kan je het best mijden. De hoeveelheid zwarte schimmel in deze kamer is niet normaal. Daarnaast was het erg stoffig en de muren vol met ondefinieerbare vlekken. Daarnaast heeft het sindskort een nieuwe eigenaar. Raar is dat wij dit van zowel Booking als het hotel niet te horen hebben gekregen. Bij de vorige eigenaar leken er meer opties in ontbijt en avondeten, 1 van de reden waarvoor wij dit hotel kozen.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
10
Perfect stay in the Cotswolds, will definitely stay again.
Pros:

Good base for exploring the southern Cotswolds. Really lovely traditional coaching inn , with lots of character. Room really nice, good size, very clean and comfortable, had everything you could need including a fridge and great wifi. Please note quite steep steps to rooms. Food was really good, choice of cooked breakfasts with hot and cold drinks, evening meals were also very nice, definitely recommend booking a table in advance. Staff were amazing, very polite and friendly, especially Shane who couldn’t help us enough. Will definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple gb
9
I’d gladly stay there again.
Pros:

Lovely hosts, great service, very good Sunday lunch.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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DAVID extended_group gb
10
A fabulous stay and well recommended
Pros:

The Management and Staff at the Horse and Groom Inn were excellent and keen to make our stay there as comfortable as possible. Special mention must go to ‘Libby’ who went to great efforts to ensure our booking was cleared smoothly through Booking.com. The rooms were very clean, well prepared and the bed was very comfortable. All in all 10/10

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Simodema95 solo_traveller it
9
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Chris couple au
9
Pros:

Great team, warm and friendly atmosphere. Simon and his crew look after everyone including the happy locals.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Zoeh672 solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
7
Good value for money
Pros:

The food and staff were amazing

Cons:

It was tired and not very clean

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Bridget couple gb
8
Reasonable pub stopover
Pros:

It was a convenient location to break our journey and to visit Malmesbury

Cons:

The room needed some attention, the window on particular, clean the frame! The shower over the bath was ineffective. The menu was very ‘blokey! stodgy with few lighter options. The only fish was fried fish and chips.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
7
Classic comfort
Pros:

The rooms were beautiful and the bathrooms were massive. The staff were friendly and helpful. Everything was spotlessly clean.

Cons:

We didnt like being woken up to lawnmowers, strimmers and leaf blowers underneath the window at 7.30am. Waiting an hour until we were getting up for breakfast would be a good compromise.

The 'continental' breakfast seemed overpriced when it consisted of a packet of Alpen, a chocolate muffin, a packet of biscuits and a yoghurt. I think the biscuits could be swapped for a piece of fruit and the chocolate muffin could be a home made oat and raisin muffin.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Vincent solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff and location were perfect. Lots of character.

Cons:

Shower took a long time to Heat but that's understandable in an old building.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Nice big room and comfy bed.

Cons:

A bit out of town

2026-05-06 via Nuitee