The Thatch Inn

Hotels
8.1 (1372 reviews)
141 Bristol Road, Quedgeley , Gloucester , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food quality
Cons:
Small room sizes
Uncomfortable mattress

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
A couple of mentions of issues with mattress comfort, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.18
Consistent mentions of friendly and helpful staff throughout all reviews.
Location
8.22
General sentiments indicate a lovely setting and a great atmosphere.
Room Quality
7.47
Mention of small room size affecting comfort for larger guests.
Amenities
8.2
Positive comments on facilities like heated towel rail and food service.
Value for Money
8.16
Reviews highlight excellent deals and good experiences for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Frequent praise for high-quality food and beverage experiences.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall positive sentiments indicate a favorable impression of the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 04:09

Property Description

Historic Charm:
Experience a piece of history at The Thatch Inn, dating back to 1351. The original building exudes historic charm, offering a unique stay for guests looking for a touch of the past.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse event menu, featuring fresh and confident dishes sourced from local suppliers. From light bites to British classics, our food is sure to satisfy every palate.

Convenient Location:
Located just 3 miles from Gloucester and near the M5 motorway, The Thatch Inn offers easy access to Gloucester Quays, Docks, and transportation to explore nearby attractions. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, free private parking, and en-suite rooms with smart TVs during your stay.

Book now to experience a blend of history, culinary excellence, and convenience at The Thatch Inn.

Important information:

Please ensure tables for breakfast and dinner are booked via our website prior to arrival.

Please note that car parking is available. However, any vehicle larger than a standard transit van will require alternative parking arrangements.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1372 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Daniel couple ie
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Very helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children gb
7
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Carr solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Did not like the look did not stay
Went to another hotel

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Room very comfortable and clean, breakfast cooked to order and dinner was delicious served in an lovely homely atmosphere by lovely staff.

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Poli solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
6
669bonniep Couples
10
Great value, amazing food, too.
Pros:

Great hotel good was excellent.Room was comfortable a quiet a restful night.The staff were friendly informative and provided great service too would recommend to family and friends.

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
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Ennovymead Couples Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
10
Great short break
Pros:

Had a really lovely stay
Room spacious bathroom excellent
All staff helpful and friendly
Food was amazing we enjoyed our stay immensely and would happily recommend

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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jkP155ES Couples Fleet, Hampshire, England
10
Super place to stay
Pros:

Warm welcome from friendly staff. Room clean and well appointed. Breakfast was amazing such a huge choice and freshly cooked not from a hot plate . Nice atmosphere in the bar for a cosy evening. Can’t recommend highly enough.

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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juliehV1871ED Couples
10
Great place
Pros:

Lovely clean, tidy rooms. Food was great.
Staff was amazing.
Will definitely stay there again

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor
6
647Chris Couples Malvern, Pennsylvania
8
Good hotel and pub close to Gloucester
Pros:

A warm and comfortable small hotel and pub. We visited on an extremely good value deal but would also go back at a more normal rate. The rooms are modern, very clean and well appointed. The food in the bar restaurant (dinner and breakfast) is good and fairly reasonable value, with helpful staff and well spaced tables.

Location is good for visiting Gloucester, especially by car but there is a bus stop nearby to the centre. Ample parking. Also a good location for an overnight stop on a longer journey as not far from the M5. But note dinner stops ate 9pm .

The only reason it lost one star from us is that the rooms are very small and the photos on the website misleading. The photo of a 'small double, shows sufficient room on each side of the bed for a table. We were booked to a, more expensive. 'standard double' and only a fairly thin person shuffling sideways could make it down one side of the bed. Only room for 1 chair. Fine for a single occupant or an overnight stay, but too cramped for a longer visit.

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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Hebbie67 Couples Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
8
Great value overnight stay
Pros:

Stayed on a Friday night on the Travelzoo offer, which was great value. However, we paid £20 to upgrade to a 'Larger room' and this description is misleading! The bed was indeed larger, and comfortable, but the room was small - we had to move the dressing table in front of the main door at night, for fear of crashing into it during any night-time middle-age loo trips!
We missed the cream tea due to spending more time at Gloucester cathedral than planned (a real gem and recommend doing the tours). It would have been good to have some form of advance comms regarding the timing of the cream tea from either Travelzoo or the Thatch Inn themselves, especially given that the hotel was not even a quarter full that night, yet we still had to book a time slot for Dinner and Breakfast!
Otherwise, the atmosphere in the bar/restaurant was very cosy, the food was really lovely and the staff are friendly, polite and a real asset. Plenty of free parking too. Would stay again, but wouldn't waste money on the upgrade. Oh, and be sure to read the hotel room notices - very refreshing and entertaining!!

2026-02-14 via Tripadvisor
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143pate Friends getaway
10
Thatch inn stay
Pros:

Everything about our visit was perfect we went on a Travelzoo offer and were welcomed with a cream tea on arrival. The staff were very friendly and helpful and couldn't do enough for us. The room eas modern and clean and the food excellent

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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Glor12345 Couples
10
Lovely stay and meal
Pros:

A very nice stay at The Thatch inn.
Welcome and good service. Food was excellent from the cream tea on arrival, Dinner and a wonderful breakfast. So much choice and nicely presented. Very good value and enjoyable. It was very busy when we stayed.
Rooms clean and warm.
Thank you

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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Steven solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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StephanieP484 Couples United Kingdom
10
Thank you - amazing hospitality!
Pros:

This was our second stay here and we absolutely loved it! It was my 50th birthday so I wanted it to be special- and it really was! The bar manager (I think he is - he wears a cool waistcoat and has cool hair lol) remembered us from our previous visit and was so kind and welcoming. He is a major asset to the business for sure. The while staff team is great- nothing is too much trouble and we felt so well looked after. It doesn’t feel at all corporate but you can still tell that the business has really high standards and attention to detail. The food and wine were excellent as was the delicious and generous breakfast. I honestly cannot fault The Thatch Inn. We travel the country on our narrowboat so we’re not always in the area, but when we are we will definitely book another stay. It’s good value for money (especially if you book directly via their website) and the rooms, food and staff are just brilliant. Thank you from me and my husband for making my 50th birthday so special- I will never forget it.

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
6
615ethelh Family
10
Brilliant, peaceful stay
Pros:

Thank you for a brilliant stay, staff are so friendly and nothing was a bother, room was clean and warm. Food excellent as was the atmosphere. Third time we have stayed here, definitely be back. Many thanks!

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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elonwyw Friends getaway
10
An excellent overnight stay - top nothch!
Pros:

Staff were excellent - friendly, courteous, attentive and hard working - nothing was too much trouble. The food (evening and breakfast) is with the best I've had in any hotel - the breakfast was served hot, first class. The bar / dining area had a lively atmosphere but not loud and the bed and and bedroom were very comfortable. I would recommend the Thatch Inn to everyone.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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Valerie couple gb
8
Short weekend away
Pros:

Full of character n history

Cons:

Self check in, problematic at best as screen doesn't always work

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
4
Noisy if I would have known about a quiet room i would have asked
Pros:

Bedroom was OK

Cons:

Bed was hard and noise from car park and the bar was noisy that it woke me up and television was stuck on one channel.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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HelenJFTravel Couples
10
A lovely stay in a beautiful place
Pros:

We stayed on Friday night and had a really lovely time! We booked a deal that included a cream tea on arrival (Freshly cooked scone - delicious!) then dinner credit, bed and breakfast. What we received was excellent and incredibly good value!

I'm not a big fan of self check in, however it was quite straightforward and there were people working in the bar who we could have asked for help, if we had needed it. When we went through to the bar we received a lovely friendly welcome.

Our room was nice, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. However for me it was the bar and food that made this stay special. It was a lovely place to sit and enjoy our food and drink. The menu choice was excellent, the service fantastic and the food was delicious.

It took us 9 minutes to get from this hotel to where we were visiting in the city centre on Saturday morning, so I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is visiting Gloucester. I would definitely stay there again. We loved it!

2026-01-19 via Tripadvisor