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The Stag At Stow

Oxford · United Kingdom

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8.6/10Excellent263 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.2/108.2
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About The Stag At Stow

With a stay at The Stag at Stow in Cheltenham, you'll be a 2-minute walk from St. Edward's Church and 6 minutes by foot from Fosse Gallery Fine Art. This hotel is 2. 6 mi (4. 2 km) from Old Mill and 3 mi (4.

8 km) from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington. Free self parking is available onsite. At The Stag at Stow, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms.

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With a stay at The Stag at Stow in Cheltenham, you'll be a 2-minute walk from St. Edward's Church and 6 minutes by foot from Fosse Gallery Fine Art. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Old Mill and 3 mi (4.8 km) from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Car recommended LGBTQIA+ friendly Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

St. Edward's Church 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fosse Gallery Fine Art 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Old Mill 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington 4.9 km / 3 mi
Sezincote House & Garden 6.4 km / 4 mi
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Cotswold Motoring Museum 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Bourton Leisure Centre 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
The Model Village 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
River Windrush 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Wellington Aviation Museum 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Birdland Park and Gardens 7 km / 4.4 mi
Dragonfly Maze 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Cotswold Falconry Centre 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Naunton Downs Golf Club 9.5 km / 5.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 25
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  • Car park
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Breakfast
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  • DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDBL.DX-GV

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Stag At Stow

8.6
Excellent
263 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Ninad
Nice location, no AC in the room , so bit inconvenient.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Richard
What an amazing place to stay ! Right in the centre of Stow. Lovely building and the superior room was great (Family of 3) Staff were great, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast superb ! Loved it.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2026
alexandra
Great place to stay only downside was it was quite noisy from the road outside I imagine in peak season it would be worse . Room nice although quite hot .
Food delicious and staff very attentive.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Neil
Room was understandably small as a very old property but clean and everything worked as should. No AC but fan provided.
Didn't have breakfast but did have dinner which was excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Keith
Wonderful staff! Great restaurant.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2026
elizabeth
We stayed in room 5 on the first floor for 2 nights.
Pros: great location for visiting the Cotswolds. Stow is a lovely place and the pub is very welcoming. Our room was large and the bed very comfortable and clean.
Cons: we could hear the neighbours walking across the floor upstairs late at night. We could also hear them flushing their loo and using the shower.
The walls up the stairs to the rooms were very marked and need a good paint refresh. The worst thing for me was the issue with carpet moth, both on the stairs landing and also in the room behind the desk under the tv. It’s so apparent that it’s like an infestation and needs serious pest control attention. It affected my stay as it made the place feel dirty. For that reason I wouldn’t recommend and won’t be returning. It is very overpriced for what you get.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
EDWARD
We had a wonderful visit. Stow was a great location to see and explore the Cotswolds. The Stag was a perfect “pub inn” with nice/comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, and great restaurant to come back to each evening. The property is located on the town center and convenient to other pubs, restaurants, and shops. I would highly recommend The Stag.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Joseph
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Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2026
Alistair
Comfortable bed in a lovely room
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Julia
Great location and great hotel. Room was small but comfortable for 1 person.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2025
Edward
Yes
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2025
Nigel
Nice stay. The room was however very small. Staff made us welcome.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Dec 2025
Donna
When I checked in I was taken to what they call the Crows Nest. It was a super small room. The stairs were rickety to get to the room. The sink in one area the shower in another and the toilet in a closet. There was a broken makeup mirror. It was useless. There was a full size mirror you wanted to go outside your room on the landing. Shower was either hot water or freezing cold. Coffee maker doesn’t work well. When I talked with the Manager, he said “you booked through Expedia and this is what you get. We don’t like Expedia, you should have booked directly through us and paid the higher price. The wait staff looked like they wanted to be somewhere else instead of working. Food was mediocre. I scheduled a breakfast time. I ordered avocado toast with poached eggs and asked for a side of bacon. I received avocado toast with bacon no poached eggs. Would not recommend this place to anyone and definitely wouldn’t stay there ever again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Charles
Great English rustic rooms in this beautiful old property. Great location.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Maymona
Everything was great
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Gareth
Great staff. Fabulous comfortable bed & bed linen
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Carly
Wonderful stay, lovely pub, food amazing.. Room small but comfortable.. Would highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2025
Steven
Nice, quirky room decor, warm and comfy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
malcolm
Gary the manager was very welcoming every morning with a smile. Nice ales in the bar at night. The meal we had was very good value andthe continental breakfasts were very healthy and varied.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
David
Wonderful place.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2025
Helen
Very comfortable and clean. Good atmosphere. Dinner and breakfast both good. All staff were attentive and helpful.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Rachel
Perfect location in stow.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2025
marg
The atmosphere was great. Friendly staff. Great food. We did have a problem with the stairs to the second floor, too many 😁
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Nick
radiator in shower area always on could not turn off. no mentio of stair and fire doors not good for seniors
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Rhonda
The staff was wonderful. A tricky place if you are elderly/physical issues.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Robert

The Stag at Stow

Good weekend stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Vincent
Great stay. Loved the room, welcoming staff, and facilities.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Lovely.... if you have quiet neighbours!

The room itself was lovely, clean, a comfortable bed, nice tea / coffee, and a nice view of the street below.

Unfortunately we were woken up at 6:40am by troops of chatty people going backwards and forwards past our door, stomping up and down to / from the room upstairs and the fire door banging closed (which then shook our door on it's hinges). When we raised this at checkout, the staff did not seem to care and pretty much said well it's an old building, it is a bit creaky... Very disappointing when we were hoping for a quiet, child-free getaway.

Breakfast was a bit chaotic, took a while for missing items to be replenished on the buffet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Rachel

A welcoming stay

Very clean, welcoming and kind staff - especially providing a packed breakfast for the mornings when I had to leave early to attend an event!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2025
Julie

Great location

Great location. Breakfast was lovely
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2025
Paul
The staff were really friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast was excellent - this was included in the Expedia price. You could pay extra for a cooked breakfast if wanted but there was really no need. The location, for Stow on the Wold, couldn’t be bettered. Downstairs had some ‘rustic charm’ which was fine, just the right side of characterful.
Unfortunately our room was not so great. It was small - I guess that’s the price we paid so I can’t really complain about that. But our view was just of the fire escape, the curtain rail was falling off the wall and the floorboards were so uneven and squeaky that it made us worried how much noise we were making just walking in the room. But our main issue was the noise outside our room. Our door was immediately adjacent to another bedroom door, to the point that it sounded like they were coming in our room every time they opened their door. Which they did a lot, even in the small hours. When they talked outside our room it sounded like they were in our room talking to us. And just outside the room was a fire door which banged every time it closed, which was often. We could hear the cleaners vacuuming at 7am and the constant hum of a communal milk fridge just outside the door.
Obviously I’ve no idea what the other rooms are like - maybe we just had the one bad one. But it was a shame because the other aspects of the hotel were good but we wouldn’t go back based on the state of our room (called Roe).
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Graeme

Short break in the Cotswolds

We liked the location and breakfast. We asked to be moved for our evening meal because it was noisy in the bar but the restaurant was quiet.
The breakfast was good and the evening meal was okay.
The stairs are difficult to climb with luggage and care must be taken. Our bed was comfortable and the bathroom was good although it is difficult to get into the shower in the Doe room if you have mobility issues.
The staff are excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2025
Leslie
Historic building so anticipate the quaintness and unique characteristics of an older accommodation (smaller rooms and a small shower). Great location!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Julie
Great property. Our room was very large. Had all the comforts- big, fluffy towels, morning coffee, a large comfortable bed. Parking was first come first serve, but we always managed to grab a spot. Would stay here again and would recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2025
Robert
Very happy with everything during our stay thank you very much
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
29 Apr 2025
Ross
The staff were very helpful and understanding . Unfortunately the entire village of Stow-on-theWold was without water. So the room and dinner reservations were cancelled at check in
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2025
Rupesh
Not recommended.
Room was too shabby, did not look clean at all.
Room was too small, hit the table multiple times while crossing as there was almost no space to walk.
Shower did not work properly.
Too expensive with all this fuss.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2025
Marilyn
Not at all Disabled friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Ian
Really comfortable place to stay after a long flight and jet lag. Left feeling tegreshed
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Lena
Cute place, room was a bit small but otherwise very clean and cozy.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2025
Susan
A
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2025
Kim
We had the room above the pub area which was a little loud. The door closed very loudly.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Leah

Can’t wait to come back.

Beautiful hotel right on the town square. Really warm, friendly welcome when we arrived. Had checked in online before we arrived so were given our keys and shown to our room. Room was on the small side (we stayed in Fawn) but really not a problem as we were out all day. Great bathroom and shower, tea and coffee making gear in the room and fresh water and milk in fridges around the hotel so just help yourself and so much better than cartons of UHT!

Continental breakfast was included and there was loads of choice, cooked alternatives available to order all freshly made.

Everything is within walking distance, some amazing restaurants nearby. Was actually disappointed we didn’t eat in the restaurant as the menu looked fab, again with loads of choices to suit everyone.

Stow is so pretty, loads of tea rooms, pubs and shops to wander around. We visited Bourton and Burford, both within a 10-15 minute drive so it’s a great base for exploring.

Sad to leave and we’ll definitely be back. Can’t fault the hotel or staff, nothing was too much trouble for them.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Pleasant stay let down by clenliness

The room was nice and bed comfortable, bar area was cosy for a after dinner drink while cold outside. What let the visit down was the cleanliness, showerhead was green/blocked and window was black with mold.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
Helen

New Year Getaway

Lovely com ft or table and spacious room..
Good coffee facilities.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2025
Gary

Good but not perfect.

The accommodation was in keeping with the character of the property, however, this meant our room was compact for a 5 night stay.
The staff were very attentive and the service was very good, the inclusive breakfast offering was sufficient as we don't eat cooked breakfast.
When eating in the hotel at night the food was very nice, but the vegetarian options were limited to 2 choices and remained the same during our stay which led to us eating twice in the hotel.
One issue we did have was that every table was permanently set for dining and meant that there wasnt anywhere to use as a break out space to read a book etc...
We would however, consider returning to the property at a quieter time and for a more sensible 2 to 3 night stay as we were assured in quieter times the seating in by the top bar wouldn't necessarily be set for dining.
We are also more aware that larger rooms are available to book.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Susan L
This is an historic pub/inn that is definitely unique. Rooms small, but workable. Because of the age of the building, lighting is dim and the path to guest rooms is not direct - up one set of stairs, down 3, up 2, down the hall, up another set of stairs. Not a lot of fun with luggage, but ok. Staff helpful. Because I am dealing with some vision issues, improved lighting especially on stairs would be a help. Continental breakfast included with room was sufficient. Dinner at the inn was quite good.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2024
Wendi

Shame

It started off well. Check in was great dinner on the Wednesday was lovely. I had booked dinner on the Thursday but did want the same dish (only two veggie options) I was assured the chef would sort. My table was booked for 8 it was quite busy and they had given my table away and suggested I sat in the restaurant (which was empty, not nice being in my own) the member of staff then informed me it was a different chef on duty who was not prepared to make even an omelette for me. I left to eat elsewhere. I won’t be returning.
Self
2/10
Poor
11 Oct 2024
Mark

The stag hotel not happy to ever stay again

Your advertising is very wrong in the sizing of the rooms, we had two large bags which we could not open, the room is the size of the bed plus the bedside table, very very small. We also had the persons before remains still on the floor, which we asked them to be removed. I don’t think a vacuum or duster has been used in these room for a very long time. Black mould around windows bathroom corners not touched, something very wrong with the cleaning team. Waited 1hour for single topped pie to be cooked, had to order another bottle of wine as we had finished the first one waiting. We would not recommend this hotel and maybe hotels.com need to check the sizes of the rooms, as we always look at that when traveling with large bags. I would say the room was about 8m2
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Rory
Very central. Highly recommended location for touring Slaughter, Bourton, Bibury etc

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Kristen
What a lovely property and delightful staff! Such a quaint and homestyle stay to get the genuine Cotswalds experience. Recommend highly, only down side is that we could not stay longer!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Great

Great place, highly recommended!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Andrew
Uniqueness of the property and the quality of staff and service.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2024
Thao
Room are very small. Ventilation issue in room causes mole to grow on window. Door to restroom could not be closed properly. Very bad sound insulation for the wall and windows.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Location location location

Excellent location right in the center of town. The parking area in the back is tight. Breakfast and dinner at the pub were excellent. Nice coffee/tea set up in the room with fresh milk. Room could have been cleaner but it was adequate.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Courtney
Great stay in the Cotswolds!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
Shani
A lovely old and quirky pub with rooms in the centre of Stowe in the Wold. The staff and service is excellent. I would highly recommend it.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2024
Verified traveler

Stay at Stag at Stow

We enjoyed our stay. This hotel is very different from a mainstream hotel. There is a personal feel to the place. Having no elevators that I saw, someone took our luggage up to our room. Then th
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2024
Chloe
Lovely hotel - well looked after and welcoming communal spaces and attractive comfortable rooms. Staff can’t do enough for you, either. Would make a return visit and recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2023
David
We have stayed here a few times. The hotel has had a update which we thought was very good. Will certainly stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2023
tania
A wonderful old pub with a fab vibe. Absolutely lovely staff and the food was excellent
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2023
Brett
Quintessential Cotswolds, Old World charm, lovely pub with rooms above in a beautiful town.

Check-in was easy and all staff were excellent.

Breakfasts were delicious and filling.

Parking out back which was great as the square out front gets very busy.

Evening meals were excellent (don’t forget to book, it’s a busy town and places to eat are limited)!

(If you’re not great with a lot of stairs I’d recommend checking with the hotel before booking your room, getting to some of the top floor rooms with luggage could be a struggle for some).

We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2023
Jai

Revamp needed

Enjoyed our stay overall. The hotel is old and taking that into account it is in dire need of a revamp. The paintwork is chipped and carpets on stairwell have seen better days. The room was clean but thick dust on the hinges of the doors and various other places let it down. The mould on the windows and dust on the blinds, again, a bit of a let down. The door outside our room banged and creaked with every entry/exit, so was dusturbing until everyone was in and settled for the night. However, ending on a high, the food was amazing, we had dinner in the restaurant and breakfast, just hope the kitchen had a better cleaner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2023
Verified traveler
Excellent staff were very friendly and helpful
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2023
Michela
Perfect location to visit the villages around the area and the room was very clean.
Shared main entrance to the pub and to the rooms upstairs was a bit awkward, but we weren’t bothered by the noise being at the top floor.
Friendly staff. Food choices in Breakfast menu were good, the buffet part could be improved, but overall a very good experience.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2023
peter
average.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2023
Jayne
Small room and en-suite. Lady at breakfast not very friendly
6/10
Pleasant
28 Oct 2022
Ian
Room and decor was a bit dated and tired,
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2022
Andrew
3/5, stay was fine, rooms not as luxurious as the photos suggest, breakfast was OK. Probably wouldn’t return.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Nov 2021
Bharti
Right in the heart of the centre. Quality of room poor. Fixtures and fittings damaged or poor quality, needs updating as looking very tired and shabby in places. Shower adequate but water lukewarm.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2021
Suzanne

Mini break in Stow.

The staff were accommodating and friendly. Room was well prepared, warm and comfortable, but lighting levels were challenging. Disappointing there was no housekeeping after first day..at least a top up of tea and coffee. Difficult to access front door and stairs were a challenge for people with mobility issues.
Breakfast was good. Didn't eat in for evening meals.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Oct 2021
Sher

Needs some tlc…

Although the staff were friendly and helpful, the hotel/room itself needs more attention. There was a significant mould/damp issue in the hallway leading up to the room, and a more subtle but still prominent damp issue in the room itself.
In addition to this, the room could have been cleaned better, we found dirt on surfaces and insects crawling on the pillow and dead insects left by the sink.
The step leading to the bathroom has a big piece of metal coming away from it, which is a huge safety issue. The tub leaks, and the double shower while a good idea in theory, has a large opening that leaves you both feeling quite chilly.
The concerning thing is that we mentioned the cleanliness, damp and safety issues when checking out and the member of staff just said okay as long as the rest of your stay was okay - eek. Considering we paid almost £200 for the night, there are much nicer boutique hotels nearby in a similar price point that would be worth staying at instead.
Had the staff taken our concerns and feedback more seriously we would potentially have considered staying again, but the lack of response was disappointing, which is a shame as all our other interactions with staff were great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2021
Liam

A big thank you to the team

Really well looked after I was on a business trip and had to leave early the next morning but the kitchen wasn’t opening till 8am but they went the extra mile to sort some breakfast for me and I was on the road with Coffee to go big thanks to the guys
Business Friends
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2021
Jahanara
We stayed 3 nights in the stag room in the old part of the hotel which was tired and needed a good old clean and a lot more attention to detail. At £130 it was quite expensive too. The floors sloped and so did the bed which I guess is just a feature of the hotel but made sleeping a little uncomfortable. However the windows also let water in. Boyfriends suitcase was pretty wet in the morning. There is also nowhere to put anything down, nowhere to put the suitcases down. We had just come down from the Peak District so had cases on us. There were no hooks to hang anything on either aside from a wardrobe, no table to put anything on, I can’t bend down so don’t want to put things on the sloping floor. The owner did bring up a table for me in the end (that is after he snapped at me for them being busy & short staffed!). Shower was blocked too. Breakfast was good, the young boy was particularly attentive and friendly, no comment on the rest of the servers however. We both travel around the UK a lot so have stayed in a lot of hotels and are in our mid 40s. However aside from the initial checking in, we did not feel particularly welcome and felt like a burden. Appreciate the staff are busy but you are in hospitality so need to be more hospitable and make us feel welcome and nothing should be a problem. The rooms were not serviced either, appreciate its down to Covid but we were here 3 nights and you should be more attentive. Unlikely that we will return or recommend.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Sep 2021
Fred
Welcome was very poor told the room would not be ready until 4.00 PM when booking it says 3.00pm.
Hotel is very tired with worn out carpets small room very small king size bed!
Toilet seat not fitted and no grout in the floor tiles in the bathroom.
Dark small room would not stay again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Clean, querky, well designed rooms
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2021
Brendan

Stunning village in the Cotswolds

Stow is a beautiful village with lots old world charm.
Stag in on the Square right in the centre with parking outside or in their car park.
The staff made us very welcome and the room was spacious and well equipped.
However there was a strong mouldy smell coming from outside the door due to moth eaten carpet and a leak in the corridor.
That needs immediate addressing as for the price of the room that is unacceptable.
Definitely would return to Stow but unless the damp problem was sorted would maybe stay somewhere else.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2021
JOANNE

Cotswold stay

Very good size room, we were upgraded as there was a double booking for our original room. Also given a complimentary bottle of Prosecco which was lovely.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
We stayed in room 8, which is a large room, with a huge bed and stylish décor (with a toilet, separate to the shower). All the staff were great, from the friendly welcome we received upon arrival, to the bar staff and the breakfast staff.

Whilst all the breakfast and bar staff were great, there was one guy in particular who looked after us very well, in the bar and one lady in particular at breakfast (dog lover) - sorry we didn't get your names. Thank you for looking after us all. We had a great time.

I would recommend staying here. It is very dog friendly too (although dogs shouldn't really be allowed on the seats, IMV! We only saw once incident of this).

Free parking is available at the rear of the property, however, there is limited availability and it is slightly tight for larger (longer) type cars. We got parked there though, so again, thank you.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2021
Shaun

Should be so much better

First impressions at check in were poor. Staff just ignored us. Rooms in need of some TLC. .....carpets minging! No kettle in the room but a coffee maker which only gave tepid water. Most staff made no effort and we weren’t asked by anybody if everything was ok. The bar manager told another member of staff to ignore the phone.....which I’d tried to ring to no avail to book a table. Breakfast appeared to be reheated and scramble egg microwaved. We didn’t have dinner there for these reasons. It’s an expensive hotel and value for money is disgraceful. We wouldn’t stay again or recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2020
Thomas

Wonderful place!

Wonderful stay to celebrate wife's birthday! The staff were absolutely amazing and set us up with a lovely cake,thank you very much! We had lunch at the restaurant downstairs and the food was really tasty. Most of all we liked the contemporary and quirky decor throughout and a central location - will definitely be coming back!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Oct 2020
Verified traveler
Awful pillows. Didn’t sleep well. Breakfast okay. Staff not overly friendly.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2020
Tara
Liked the general style of the hotel and room - was maybe a little tired round the edges. Great location, right in centre of Stow.
No bathrobes in room although there was a bath - would have been a nice touch to have them.
The welcome and staff service was generally polite and efficient if a bit short and rushed. Doesn’t take much to give a warm welcome to guests when they arrive and adds to the relaxing feel of the holiday.
Boiled eggs at breakfast were very underdone on both mornings ie. Nearly raw. Had a cheeseboard one night in the restaurant and the cheese was obviously cheap supermarket kind that lacked in taste and texture. Small details could be improved upon if they want guests to return for future visits.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2020
Ciara
Huge room in a lovely hotel. Our room was directly on the road side in the town square but in a quiet village is unlikely to be an issue. I certainly slept straight through the night, but have been known to sleep through fire alarms.

The staff were very welcoming and friendly throughout the stay, in particular at breakfast (which was delicious).

Would recommend this hotel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2020
Claire
Very disappointing stay at the Stag, our planned holiday abroad was cancelled so we decided to have a couple of nights in the Cotswolds as a treat we were incredibly disappointed by the quality of the
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2020
Simon

lovely t

Lovely staff really enjoyed our stay
Felt safe after lockdown would highly recommend
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2020
Inoshi
It was a very cozy inn and surrounded by great restaurants.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Feb 2020
kimberly
The hotel itself is great but the staff is really rude. When I arrived at 9am (we came from NYC on a redeye so got in super early) I went to the front desk to check in and the woman checking me in was not at all friendly- in fact she said \"Its too early for you to check in so the room isn't ready\" Which I knew to be false because this hotel has specific rooms and the one we booked was available online for the night before so we knew no one was staying there. I asked her \"Well, don't you want to know when your guests are here so that in case the room is ready early, that you're able to accommodate them, or hold their bags for them while they go out and/or wait for the room?\" and then she rolled her eyes and checked- then said our room was actually availble. After being shown to our rooms by another employee, I asked her \"What time does breakfast end?\" Her immediate response was \"Well, you aren't entitled to breakfast because you are checking in so early and your reservation only allows you breakfast for the morning after.\" I then asked \"Well, can I atleast pay for my breakfast separately- we just got in and are hungry.\" The girl said \"No, you have to go somewhere else in town for breakfast.\" This whole check in process alone was just a bad start to this stay. The door to the room was also SO horrible to open and close. You had to use all your force to pull it open & shut, each time with a very loud screech and bang closed.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Great place to stay with dogs
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2020
Emma
Lovely cosy hotel, great location and helpful staff.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2020
Roy

My stay at the Stag

Lovely Hotel with lots of character.
Staff were very friendly.
Restaurant food was very nice.
Parking is a little difficult in the rear car park.
I would stay again
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2020
Barrie
If you are into quirky thats good, its hard slog for luggage and theres cetainly no help. No pay tv available and menu was limited.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2019
Dominic
Great stay at the Stag. Cosy room with good quality
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Dec 2019
Suzanne

Enjoyed out stay on the whole

Found staff really friendly and helpful. Had two really nice meals in the restaurant. Wish i read the reviews before we booked. We were booked into the Muntjac room which is right above the bar. So didnt sleep until the last punter left and then were woken when the staff cleaned the fire places first thing in the morning. Unfortunately we were unable to open the window so there was condensation on the windows since the extractor fan didnt work in the bathroom.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2019
Hugh

Room 7 great! please clean the timber above bed!

The hotel was great, food excellent and staff very friendly. Room 7 was fabulous but when i pointed out the dust in the room above the bed where the cleaner has clearly avoided they seemed not to care too much. Clearly i wasnt talking to the owner.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Our room (Buck) was lacking in basic amenities such as bedside furniture and chairs and the small wardrobe was inadequate. The window in the room is very old and dilapidated - it needs replacing.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2019
Marc

Comfortable stay

Room much smaller than expected but comfortable. Very friendly staff, good breakfasts and good evening menu. Wasn’t warned about being closed until 3pm due to Travellers Fair, hotel was all closed up on arrival.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2019
Shan
This property has lots of charm, a fantastic location, and free parking. It’s updated nicely and has an awesome breakfast. The rooms are a bit small but works well for a night or 2 stop over
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Sep 2019
Page
The room, shower, breakfast, beds were all great. The condition of the hotel was just a little in need of fresh paint. We were put in the first room above the bar, and a dog was in the bar and barking all the way until 11 pm. But they had a very nice garden out in back, and convenient parking, too.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Quaint but ...

We stayed in Room 7 which was part of the newly renovated hostel. New decor is quite cool but room was small, shower was in a cupboard and the noise from Room 11 above us was unbelievable! You could hear every foot step. I would stay there again but not in Room 7.
Partner

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The Stag At Stow
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