Rectory Hotel
Cotswolds, United Kingdom[view map]
Comments from members who've stayed at Rectory Hotel
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We had a wonderful time. Close to field walks, it was a wonderful resting place for all of us. The walks first thing woke us up for a magnificent breakfast served in the restaurant overlooking beautiful gardens. Close to Cirencester, we wandered for the day around galleries and shops and then returned to change and walk down to the Potting Shed for pre-prandial drinks. Dinner was well presented and light enough not to cause indigestion over night. The beds were comfortable and the linen crisp. A range of home-made shampoos etc meant that we left with extra luggage! Would definitely put this on the map and have referred many a friend in that direction.
I went away with two close friends and The Rectory was just the escape we needed from the big smoke. We ate great food at The Potting Shed and drank lots of red wine in front of the fire in our very own living room. We even went for a long walk, and eventually got lost in a very muddy field but entertained ourselves by each fashioning a different style of wellington boot kindly loaned from the hotel. We found our way back to the hotel along winding country roads and followed our noses back to The Potting Shed for a delicious sunday lunch and well deserved cider.
What a find not just a fab hotel but, a short walk away (and I mean short) a jewel of a pub, The Potting Shed – good service and great atmosphere, guest ales and an extensive wine list. If you fancy a walk, make time to visit. Well worth it.
The hotel restaurant was fantastic. So rare these days to find stunning accommodation AND great food. We would highly recommend dining in the hotel overlooking the sunken garden and sampling delicious seasonal delights.
On our first day we went into Malmesbury and had a look around Malmesbury Abbey – which was a lovely way to spend half an hour. The following day we went to Butts Farm which was brilliant, especially if you have kids (which we didn't). Each day they run various activities such as goat feeding and milking and a cuddle-the-bunnies half-hour, which was just brilliant for children (and young adults!)
Within Malmesbury, The Old Bell is lovely for lunch, with big comfortable sofas and very attentive staff.
