The Vines Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (1421 reviews)
Burford Rd , Alvescot , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Lack of cleanliness
Misleading food service information

Categories

Cleanliness
5.36
Several reviews mentioned that rooms were not clean and had unpleasant odors.
Service
8.33
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.37
The location is described as quiet and convenient for nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.32
Rooms were generally found to be cozy and well-equipped, although some noted issues with comfort.
Amenities
7.35
Amenities were adequate but some guests indicated disappointment regarding dining options.
Value for Money
7.81
The hotel was generally considered good value for the cost.
Food and Beverage
6.36
Food quality received mixed reviews; some guests found the breakfast delightful while others noted service issues.
Overall Experience
8.33
Overall stay was enjoyable; many expressed willingness to return despite shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 22:08

Property Description

Charming Rural Retreat in Black Bourton

Picturesque Setting: Nestled in the village of Black Bourton, our hotel offers a serene escape with views of the quaint Black Bourton church.

Comfortable Accommodation: Choose from a variety of rooms, some with private patios and all equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, fridges, and king-size beds.

Personalized Services: At The Vines Inn, we cater to your every need with custom-tailored packages and event spaces for up to 100 guests.

Experience the beauty of the Cotswolds and enjoy a relaxing stay with us at The Vines Inn.

Important information:

Guests who are due to arrive outside check-in hours are requested to contact the property using the details on the Booking Confirmation.

The rooms cannot accommodate an extra bed.

A travel cot for children up to two years old is available for GBP 10, subject to availability.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1421 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.36
Service: 8.33
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 6.36
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Bhakti • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice and secluded with a cosy feel. The apartments separate from the main pub are a great dynamic
Pros:

Convenient and quiet

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • gb
7
Too isolated
Pros:

The farmer's dog

Cons:

Motel style rooms with stained carpets, however it was clean and comfortable, the pub which is che k in and breakfast is dead, and. You need a car get about. We did get a taxi to the farmer's dog, it cost us £45 😑

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
2
Would never stay there again
Pros:

Dirty, poor breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Emmajane • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Building looks beautiful

Cons:

Rooms were around the back very small and very hot in room

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Roz • couple • gb
7
Disappointing
Pros:

Lovely property , picturesque. Car parking available

Cons:

The 2 storey building of rooms at the back very basic & terrible smell of drains outside . The smell also in the room/bathroom. No staff about & disappointing continental breakfast

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
4
Absolutely not a 4 star establishment.
Pros:

the staff were very good, everywhere was very clean.
the bar area was very comfortable and the location was excellent and very peaceful.

Cons:

The listing for the vines says it's 4 stars. it most definitely is not.
the room I had (202) was in a remote block. although perfectly clean, the smell of sewage in the room was intoxicating, and the lobby decor was bland and very unwelcoming. the carpet was badly stained and very worn. The biggest downside to this hotel is that there is no food available. breakfast was cereal bread, fruit, and coffee. this is not 4 Star! there is no food available other than breakfast. I ended up ordering a takeaway curry and eating it in the dining room of the hotel. it is so disappointing that such a nicely decorated building is not being used anywhere near its potential. I think the owners should have a total rethink if they think they are offering a 4 star establishment.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Norris • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast only just adequate

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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GJ • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Keurig schoon

Cons:

Het was geen gezellig hotel, maar een apart gebouw met kamers

Het ontbijt was keurig maar ook heel erg karig, geen eieren, en pad nadat we er 3x (!) om gevraagd hadden was er ook naast zoetwaren een stukje kaas (als diabeet mag ik geen zoet eten).

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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NatalieLouise • family_with_children • gb
1
Broken mattresses and not wheelchair accessible - do not stay here!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cleanliness. Accessibility. Broken mattresses. Stained carpets. No response from hotel

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gb
8
Very peace full
Pros:

Location - staff brilliant - continental breakfast very good

Cons:

Few things lacking - glasses in bathroom - hand gel watered down - not enough sockets in room - no food at night -

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Melody • extended_group • gb
5
Expensive, not 4 star/4 rosette, sadly disappointing.
Pros:

Lovely location to base yourself from

Cons:

Certainly not as described (pictures are a few years old!) no full English brekkie even though photos contain pics of it, all continental, EV charger out of action but no signage and whole place looks run down and in need of some tlc - we got the impression it is being run down as an establishment, certainly not 4 star - we were a group of 6 and all of us thought it was 2 star at best. Staff try really hard but not supported by owners to make it as per advertised. Real shame as it clearly was much nicer a few years ago.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
3
Being a nose peg!!!
Pros:

Cleaning staff were very helpful

Cons:

Uncomfortable bed, boiling shower - difficult to work, stained dirty entrance carpet, no communication/instruction on how to access/checkout, the most awful smell of drains

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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derek • couple • gb
1
Room ok quiet breakfast terrible
Cons:

Breakfast was terrible didn’t have any proper food

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Roos • couple • nl
5
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, Schone kamer, fijn bed

Cons:

Het ontbijt was de eerste dag minimaal. De tweede dag konden we de ontbijtruimte niet in. Geprobeerd meermaals aan te bellen en ze telefonisch te bereiken. Dit is niet gelukt. Dus met de gehele groep een andere ontbijt plek gezocht. Wel betaald voor het ontbijt maar niet gekregen.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Neil Davison • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Rooms very easy to access with great parking. Smart TV that can be connected to your own TV Subscriptions etc. Comfy bed.

Cons:

Room had a basic clean before we arrived. Lots of dust under the chair in corner and under another desk chair. Clearly not vaccuumed before arrival. In hotel corridor the fire extinguisher had someone's name written on it in the dust. I wiped surfaces in room and the wipe was filthy in dust afterwards. Headboard, TV, charts etc.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
5
Slightly disappointed ☹️
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Disappointed to find out that there was no cooked breakfast.
Tea, toast, cereal and fruit juice only. For the price we paid we would have expected a full English?

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
8
Perfect. But booking.com needs updating
Pros:

An idyllic picturesque property. The rooms are lovely and in keeping with the property. Mini fridge in the room which was perfect for dog foods as this is a dog friendly property (the Q&As are outdated on booking.com). Staff were so friendly too. Suggestions for the property would be: dog towels in the rooms / entry to the pub. Dog waste bags & bins on site.

Cons:

We booked this hotel as it mentioned EV Charging. However this was broke at the time. So if you’re a future guest please check this.
Booking.com is also out of date by stating there is an on site restaurant. This is no longer the case. With this, we were expecting the included breakfast to be cooked, but it was continental. Nevertheless, the perfect options were available.
However, in the evening, the pub does allow you to book a table and they’ll provide tableware for you to order take aways which I absolutely loved.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee