The White Horse

Hotels
8.2 (728 reviews)
Church Street , Shipston on Stour , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Great location
Good food and amenities
Cons:
Noise from the road
Limited tea/coffee options
Pillows could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Overall, reviews mentioned clean and tidy rooms, but some concerns about noise affecting comfort.
Service
8.88
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.42
The location was praised for its central position, making it convenient for guests.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms were noted to be large, comfortable, and well-appointed, although pricing was questioned.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities including parking, mini fridges, and in-room entertainment received positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.86
Reviews indicated good value, particularly for the quality of accommodation and offered meals.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Guests reported excellent meals in the bar and positive remarks about breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.38
Guests enjoyed their stays with many mentioning they would return, reflecting high overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience a stay at The Lazy Pug where every room is equipped with modern amenities including a fridge, minibar, and a coffee machine. Relax in comfort with a shower, free toiletries, and a cozy desk. Some rooms even offer stunning city views for a truly memorable experience.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a delicious breakfast with options ranging from à la carte to Full English/Irish. Savor delectable British, Pizza, and Seafood cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Special dietary needs are catered to with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices available upon request.

Exciting Activities
Explore the charming surroundings of Shipston on Stour with cycling and other activities right at your doorstep. Don't miss out on nearby attractions like Coughton Court and Blenheim Palace, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history.

Book your stay at The Lazy Pug now and make unforgettable memories!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms 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.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 728 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Michael couple gb
9
Definitely Recommend
Pros:

Great location in town, easy check in and all the family were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean smart and comfortable. A really good shower and comfortable price. Definitely recommend. Breakfast was also good

Cons:

Nothing. The property is on a town road so you will have some traffic but they provide ear plugs

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple au
8
Good clean place to stay
Pros:

Nice room , it was a bit loud over a pub but we were so tired we fell asleep, linen was fresh and bed was comfortable and everything was clean

Cons:

Coffee maker didn’t work and only coffee was for that machine

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Jo solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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clive solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Saff /management fantastic could not do enough

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Annette extended_group nl
7
Fine
Pros:

Location on a slightly more busy road in a village. Not a nice view. Room well enough. Not my kind of pub but enough places to go in the village. Didn't see any on site parking which I expected.

Cons:

On site parking

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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jill solo_traveller gb
5
Lovely owners, great location but too noisy for me.
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

WiFi was awful and too noisy for me. My room was directly above a speaker and when I arrived at 3pm on Friday the music was pulsating in my room. It woke me at 8:20am on the Sunday morning. It was very loud.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Belinda couple gb
1
Really don't....
Cons:

This is the first time I have ever left a bad review on Booking.com. The Manager was very un-welcoming on arrival and continued with her attitude for our entire stay. She didn't like us from the get go because I stood up to her shitty attitude. I'm sure she's going to come back hard, I wouldn't expect anything less. Rubbish when you work in the hospitality industry....

One last thing, what's with the bright red neon light on the room that stays lit permanently, it kept waking us up!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Henry family_with_children gb
8
Very good, but slightly slow meals service
Pros:

Good location, with small car park adjoining the White Horse. Comfortable room. Dinner and breakfast were both very good, but for both meals the time between ordering and receiving food was inexplicably long (45 mins at dinner, 30 mins at breakfast).

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
7
Would choose somewhere else next time.
Pros:

The owner was very careful that the pub sounds didn't disturb us. The bathroom and shower were really nice. I apreciated the dedicated parking

Cons:

The breakfast choices were limited . Didn't like the coffee. the feel just wasn't so comfortable. The traffic was noisy though not at night.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Geoff solo_traveller au
10
Gorgeous pub room and excellent food.
Pros:

Lovely room in a gorgeous old pub, great location, easy (and free) off-street parking. Great staff, and our pub dinner was the best in our month travelling around the UK.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ruth extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Property was nice, took a while to get our room key.

Cons:

In the morning the guy said we were in the wrong room and needed to pay more even though we were shown to our room by the guy the night before.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group gb
9
Lovely hosts and had lovely stay
Pros:

Room very nice very bougie 🤑 bed so
Comfortable slept right through
En suite great
Espresso nd fridge nice touch
Dinner was nice had chicken kebab flatbread mate had fish nd chips
Breakfast was nice bacon nd sausage in ciabatta
Drinks good cocktails and rum
Nice selection of food and drinks
Nice atmosphere
Lovely theme and decour around restaurant and hotel area and toilets
Town looked nice (not from area)
Staff fantastic couldn’t of been more pleasant and helpful good little team

Cons:

If I had to be nit picky suppose roads noisey considering it was a Sunday morning but did NOT bother me at all but if ur one of those it would bug you then my room on the roadsides no good for you

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Great location, very pretty building. Our twin room was spotless with excellent shower, tea and coffee facilities and fridge.. Did not eat in, as visiting friends, but heard from other residents, that it was excellent. The owners were very friendly and helpful and were working hard to insure the White Horse is a great place to stay.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jaclyn couple gb
8
Lovely welcome and stay
Pros:

We stayed in room 3 with the funky neon and big tub - lovely

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
8
Lovely staff and great room
Pros:

Great decor, welcoming staff

Cons:

Not the pubs fault but it was so hot in the room which made sleeping a bit challenging. However the pub had done what they could by leaving a small fan in the room.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Alyson solo_traveller gb
10
A hidden gem!!
Pros:

Very warm welcome from our hosts, great food and bar service. Nothing was a problem, bed was very comfortable and the room was stylish as was the bathroom. Big walk in shower. Stayed 4 nights while attending British grand prix at silverstone could not have asked for a better stay. The town itself is picturesque and locals are very friendly

Cons:

How hot it was! (Not reflected on our stay it was just really hot) hosts provided fans in bedrooms

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
6
It all worked out fine for us and parking was good.
Pros:

Location, parking, friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Odd rooms out back but at least no stairs to climb. Didn't feel like a hotel or large Inn, a little rough around the edges. Not a romantic place to stay for sure.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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gjammac solo_traveller gb
8
Quirky comfy stay
Pros:

Easy parking reserved for guests
Good value breakfast but not included in room rate
Staff helpful
Comfortable room

Cons:

I didnt not like but A little quirky Neon sign " lets get naked "

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Bev solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff and food

Cons:

Noise from the road

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee