The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1999 reviews)
Westonbirt , Tetbury , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and attentive staff
Excellent/exceptional breakfast
Comfortable, well-equipped rooms
Attractive grounds and charming historic building
Good location for local attractions
Noted high-quality dishes (e.g., excellent fish and chips)
Cons:
Perceived overpriced dining/value for money
No mini-fridge in rooms (inconvenient during heatwave)
Dogs allowed in dining area caused disturbance
Parking perceived as inadequate for a large hotel
Occasional service/amenity failures (coffee machine, telephone)
Shower over bath unstable in one report
Warm wine served
Wifi should be password protected

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Generally acceptable; few specific bathroom-related complaints (one review cites the bathroom negatively) but no widespread cleanliness issues reported.
Service
9.7
Consistently praised: staff described as friendly, helpful and exceptional; staff responded to problems and left birthday card—strong positive sentiment.
Location
9.4
Multiple mentions of a great/perfect location (convenient for Highgrove and Tetbury, short distance from town) and attractive grounds.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms described as comfortable, good-sized and well-equipped (mirrors, toiletries, towels, dressing gowns); some issues noted (no mini-fridge, unstable shower in one room).
Amenities
7.7
Mixed: good toiletries, irons, hairdryers and seating areas, but shortcomings include no mini-fridge in some rooms, wifi not password protected and occasional broken coffee machine.
Value for Money
6.8
Several comments that food/restaurant and some offerings were overpriced or poor value for money; guests explicitly noted overpriced dining.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Breakfast repeatedly praised as excellent/fantastic; restaurant and bar food generally good (best fish and chips noted), though some complaints about menu selection, warm wine and inconsistent dinner quality.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall positive experiences for many guests (comfortable stay, great grounds, excellent breakfasts), though some stays were mixed due to dining/parking/amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:25

Property Description

Charming English Country House Hotel: Nestled in gardens and woodland, the Hare & Hounds offers a traditional English country house experience with a renowned restaurant and bar.

Elegant Accommodations: Choose from a variety of rooms in the original house, Garden Cottage, or Coach House, many offering picturesque views of the gardens or countryside. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in award-winning dining at the Beaufort Restaurant, boasting original features and garden views. For a more relaxed atmosphere, Jack Hare’s offers a cozy setting with log fires and delicious meals.

Experience the allure of the Hare & Hounds Hotel, conveniently located near major motorways and iconic attractions. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please be aware that the hotel frequently has events with music until 00:30. Please be aware the restaurant has a smart/casual dress code.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The hotel will contact you within 48 hours to advise these policies.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1999 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.6
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andrew redrick • couple • gb
5
Cons:

the bathroom & over priced

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Cristina Lavelli • solo_traveller • it
10
Che atmosfera!!!
Pros:

Struttura con un fascino very British da campagna inglese, con saloni dotati di grandi camini. Il nostro cottage bellissimo! Colazione eccezionale, varia e abbondante, cena in giardino di ottima qualità. Il miglior Fish and Chips del Regno Unito!

Cons:

Nullaaaa

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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chris • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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adam tom • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

Algemeen goed hotel op kleine afstand van het stadje .
Mooi en luxe

Cons:

Op zich niks

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay with a comfortable room and great food.
Pros:

Our room was a good size and very comfortable. Everything had been thought of - there were plenty of mirrors including a magnifying mirror with a light and a full length one. The toiletries were good quality, there were plenty of good sized towels and face cloths. There was an iron and ironing board, good tea and coffee making facilities, plenty of hangers, dressing gowns and a decent hair drier. There were also ample electric points. The grounds were attractive and had lots of seating areas. We had an enjoyable meal in the restaurant in the evening and the breakfast was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. The location was great for our visit to Highgrove and Tetbury.

Cons:

The wine we had in the bar and the restaurant needed to be colder than it was.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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isabelle • couple • fr
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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rachel • couple • gb
10
LOVELY HOTEL AND LOCATON PERFECT
Pros:

ROOM WAS LOVELY WITH A GARDEN TERRACE INFACT IT WAS MORE LIKE A CAR PARK TERRACE, STUFF WERE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL, I MENTIONED IT WAS MY HUSBANDS BIRTHDAY THEY LEFT A BIRTHDAY CARD IN ROOM, FOOD WAS LOVELY, LOCATON WAS PERFECT. ONE THING IS THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE A SEPARATE DINING AREA FOR PEOPLE WTH DOGS BECAUSE WHEN WE WERE HAVING FOOD PEOPLE BROUGHT THERE DOGS IN THE DINING AREA

Cons:

DOGS IN DINING AREA, ONE PARTICULAR DOG JUMPED UP ON SOFA AND THE OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL DOG

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
9
Lovely comfortable room, nice feel to hotel. Enjoyed the food and breakfasts.
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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the fox • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Thelma • couple • gb
9
Lovely old property.
Pros:

Beautiful old building and delightful grounds and patio area. Nice library area.
Good selection for breakfast and reasonably priced meals.
Staff very friendly and helpful.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ted • couple • gb
7
Went for a celebration for us, a pity the overall feeling was so mixed, hence will not go back
Pros:

Room was pleasant and on ground floor as requested. Situation was pleasant and convenient. Reception staff were helpful when problems occurred

Cons:

Waited half an hour for a cooked breakfast. Cold Buffet bar offered a poor selection and was poorly stocked. Inadequate for a busy breakfast time. Dinner menu. Overpriced in main restaurant and offered a poor selection. We were forced to eat at Jacks Bar which was more limited but offered fish and chips and onglet steak chewy. Ate elsewhere for our celebration meal. Shower facility over bath was unstable , not easily adjusted. Coffee machine did not work until receptionist was summoned. Telephone did not work ro reception. No instructions provided for operation of coffee machine in room. Parking inadequate for a large hotel especially when wedding event at same time.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
9
Pros:

I went with full English Breakfast and it was fantastic. I had stayed in a few hotels that week and was by far the best.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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sarah • couple • gb
7
Was fine but no mini fridge put me off booking again
Pros:

Food lovely staff very helpful

Cons:

Surprised mini fridge wasn't in room especially for this standard of hotel as you couldn't keep milk and water you provided cold especially during heatwave

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
8
Comfortable with excellent staff and good food
Pros:

The hotel is comfortable with good-sized bedrooms and many different public areas to relax in. There is a quiet area outside with comfy seating, tables and large umbrellas for shade. The staff were exceptional.

Cons:

The car park seems small and there is not a complete pavement to the hotel. The wifi should be password protected. Struggling to think of anything else!

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
9
Great place for a weekend.
Pros:

Attentive and friendly staff catering for our needs with a smile.

Cons:

Menu selection could be better

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
9
Comfortable with good food.
Pros:

Great breakfast. Relaxing.

Cons:

No fan in the room when it was hot.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
9
Delightful
Pros:

Beautiful building, lovely garden with lots of seating. Room was large and well equipped, firm mattress and Molten Brown in the bathroom.

Cons:

Signage from the car park to Reception was a bit vague.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • es
9
A quintessential English experience. Thoroughly recommended.
Pros:

We chose this hotel as a stop-over on our way onto the south-west coast because the AI recommended it. We were not disappointed.

The staff were impeccable, in particular María un the restaurant and Cameron on reception, as well as the waiters and waitresses that served us at dinner and breakfast.

The food was divine, we had the ribeye steak and the lamb in the garden. The eggs Benedict at breakfast was also very nice. Although, £23 per person for breakfast was a bit pricey. However, if you stay here you are going to consume the food onsite, as there is nowhere else nearby on foot.

The room was very cosy, with free tea/coffee/hot chocolate and Cotswolds shortbread provided, a lovely touch.

The hotel itself consists of a main 19th century period building and several cottages, although our room was in the main building. Lots of character.

All in all if you want to experience some quintessential English charm for a night, this is the place. We thoroughly recommend it.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee