Masons Arms in Cotswold

Only used the restaurant food was fantastic fair price and excellent service

Lovely pub, great food and very friendly staff.

Pre-booked for a 6PM table, arrived and was greeted by the staff with smiles. Food was great and came quickly. Was taken care of by Will V who was very knowledgeable of the menu and checked in regularly. Would recommend.

Amazing presentation of the food we ordered much appreciated they were open for food on a Sunday past 4 pm nine sunny spot on the side of pub enjoyed our meal will be trying out other stuff on the menu.

One of the best roasts I've ever had. Lovely staff and beautiful setting.

Had a fantastic stay. Family of four, we stayed in the family suite; 1 double bed and two separated twins offered room for the family to spread out a bit. We enjoyed breakfast each day and two dinners. All meals were wonderfully prepared and delicious. The staff were extremely helpful and ready to serve. Definitely recommend.

Great experience, amazing food good service

Booked the day before for Sunday lunch. Staff couldn't have been more helpful trying to fit us in. Great food, great service, great environment, great beer.

One of the best Sunday roasts. Food was piping hot and gravy was rich and delicious. Yorkshire puddings were light and fluffy. Excellent service and great value for money. Will definitely return.

Excellent menu. Food served piping hot and on warm plates. Excellent service.

This is our closest pub and we love coming for just a drink or a meal. Great food, atmosphere and service

Fantastic country village pub! We were staying at the Cotswold Water Park hotel and ate at the Masons on the first night of our stay. We enjoyed it so much, we came back the next night. Excellent food, generous portions, swift service and friendly staff. Wouldn’t hesitate to come again.

We had a delicious lunch here and took advantage of their January 3 for 2 offer (3 courses for £19). The food was absolutely delicious - felt really home cooked and fresh - plus very generous portions. Lovely friendly atmosphere, the perfect balance of a gastropub and homely local pub. Very accommodating with a high chair too. Would highly recommend!

Great food and service. Highly recommended. Bathroom a bit tight but otherwise a lovely room. Really welcoming staff.

One night stay with our pooch which we enjoyed. It was late evening when we arrived but it wasn’t a problem, we were welcomed in & shown our room. Breakfast was fantastic, the quality of the food was excellent. A great stay in a lovely area.

Despite signs on the door to say “dog friendly” this applies strictly to the bar area only. Which is disappointing given its location and all the other pubs locally allowing dogs throughout. I was rudely informed of the policy by a cheerless waitress. Sadly, I wasn’t allowed to bring my small dog in as the table had been booked by friends in the upper dining area (who were unaware of the restriction); my only option would have been to leave him in the car which was unacceptable given the temperature was minus 2. I had a quick drink and left, so can’t comment on the food. Another, more understanding member of staff did come over and offered to move our party of 7 to the bar area, but this just wasn’t practical, and to be honest, I had decided not to stay and eat with family and friends by then given the original reception. Such a shame when we’ve previously had excellent service and food here.

Christmas menu - quite disappointing and the quality not a patch on the normal dinner menu. A decidedly average dining experience compounded by a somewhat disinterested and unfriendly waitress.

Such a warm presence and the staff were very helpful and friendly definitely going back soon

Works Xmas party, third year in a row we've been here. Amazing food. Reasonably priced. Really nice atmosphere. The staff were fab, all really really lovely and attentive.

Lovely old village pub. Smiling, friendly welcome. Room was clean, bed was incredibly comfy! One tiny niggle: the placement of the basin made using the toilet awkward. The food was so good: I started with the prawn, crayfish and bacon salad, followed by one of the best fillets of venison I've eaten. A Baileys creme brulee for dessert was absolutely delicious, so I can forgive the lack of 'crack' on the top 😉 Special kudos to Brooke and Charlotte, the front of house ladies. Smiling, friendly, quietly efficient, a real credit to the establishment. As I'm down this way for work quite often, I will definitely return!

Meet friends for Sunday lunch it was absolutely fantastic

Absolutely beautiful stay! The area is perfectly situated for surrounding places to visit. The room are beautifully presented, clean and welcoming. We ate in the evening and had breakfast there and was superb! The owners are lovely which also contributes to your stay. We shall definitely be back with the family!

We stayed at the Mason's Arms for a couple of nights. It is in a pleasant rural setting with an extremely small car park (c.3 cars), but some street parking too. Breakfast is very good and the room was comfortable. It is a "historical" building so rooms are inevitably "compact". Staff were friendly and service generally OK.

This gastro pub is a real find. The food was excellent and the menu was varied. I’d particularly recommend the venison haunch in cranberry saw. There was also a very good vegetarian burger. The food was delivered quickly and the staff who most welcoming and friendly. Thank you all for such a lovely lunch.

Well, ideally placed for a break for Lunch, en route from Hayling Island to Brilley, near Hay on Wye. Our first visit on a Sunday. Extended menu. Opted for the Sea Bass Fillets with Prawns. Two, generous Fillets, Potato Rosti with a fine selection of veg and some lentils. Quite magnificent. For Desert we both opted for Affogato, a personal favourite. Truly excellent. Generous offering of Vanilla Ice Cream with an excellent Espresso. A wonderful combination. See you next July... Hayling Seagoon

We stayed here for one night on a trip to Edinburgh. Food was piping hot for breakfast and dinner with very generous portions. Staff are friendly and our room was lovely.

The food here is exceptional and excellent value for money, generous portions in a lovely setting, will definitely be returning, what a lucky find

Lovely and fairly clean facility. Convenient for visiting the Cotswolds and Bath. Excellent food for both dinner and breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Ambiance très sympa, personnel aimable et efficace, très bons burgers. Nous avons eu de la chance car il faisait très chaud ce soir là et on était vraiment bien dehors.

Wonderful pub, food well presented and served hot. Good selection on offer wish I lived nearer, great to see people sitting in the evening sun outside enjoying a drink.

Went to The Masons Arms recently for Sunday Lunch and it was outstanding. Three of us had the Roast Taster and it was spectacular! Roast beef, chicken and pork topped with a huge Yorkshire pudding and the gravy really is awesome! Wonderful tender stem broccoli and lovely al dente heritage carrots complemented the roasts. Add in some crispy roasties and it was gorgeous. Two of my girls had the steak frites and they thoroughly enjoyed them too! Followed by some wonderful homemade desserts and this was a fabulous Sunday lunch! Service was faultless too! Well done all.

Outstanding! A marvellous pub with excellent ale - the Arkells Wiltshire Gold highly recommended. Friendly and very pleasant staff who couldn’t be more helpful. Superb food in a lovely building. The pub itself is in a lovely Cotswolds village setting. Really enjoyed it!

Very pretty area, rooms nice and clean. Nice bath products in bathroom. Can’t fault it except for a loud beeping noise outside the room all night.

Lovely village pub. We went there with a Sunday roast in mind so were a bit disappointed when we were told it was sold out. I have ordered a slow cooked pork shoulder and it was delicious! It was falling apart, very tasty and satisfied a Sunday roast craving. My husband had a handmade Masons' burger and he said it was amazing. Would definitely recommend to everyone!

Very lovely b&b. The village is very pretty and has a couple of walks close by. We had Sunday dinner here when we stayed and it was delicious... the portions are very large and the good is well cooked.

A must-do visit whilst staying in the village. Lovely country pub, very dog friendly and popular with cyclists. Enjoyed a few beverages at the tables set up for RIAT weekend. Good food, and with a few little tweaks, great food. Looking forward to visiting again.

A dog friendly pub. Four of us went for dinner here. Staff were very professional and polite and checked with each order for allergies. Set meals , two options (starter & main or main and dessert) for 19 pounds. Most mains could be gluten free & gf options available for dessert. Food servings were large and everything was delicious. A number of small extra touches from the staff made our night out very pleasant. We didn't feel rushed and it was altogether a lovely night out.

Stopped off for dinner after the Royal International Air Tattoo. Polite staff, good service and fantastic food.

Had a lovely stay here , lovely comfortable room, fantastic food & wonderful staff. Could not fault. Will be back . Thank you .

2 night stay. Weekend away. Very clean. Dog friendly. Delicious food, both breakfast and dinner. Wonderful staff. Very friendly and professional. Good selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Great selection on the menu. Booking a table is advised and it was very busy when my wife and I were there. Our room, number 4, was one of the smallest but more than enough space. Double bed. But the bed was very comfortable and more than enough room (I am a large guy:-) We really enjoyed our stay and slept very well. We found it very relaxing. Nice walks in the area.

We had booked this place and we not disappointed .My wife had the Pork Loin and I had the Steak which was fabulous .The size of the meals were huge and delicious .Service was a bit iffy but certainly worth driving to in a beautiful village setting .

Lovely meal. Fish and chips and my friend had fried halloumi. Very nice. Friendly people and lovely location. Perfect⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lovely Sunday roast Good price, amazing location and generous vegetables portion for free

Very nice inn, with nice rooms, friendly atmosphere, nice staff, excellent food and drinks

We were a table of 7, 2 of which arrived late. There was no feeling of being rushed. I had the best fish and chips I’ve had for ages and all were impressed by the potion size and the quality of the food. We kept the young waitress busy, who was always very calm and friendly, a credit to the pub. We were so impressed we went back the following afternoon and I had the best hot chocolate. Wished I lived nearer.

We visited The Masons after a recommendation from friends, and what a recommendation it was!! It's hard to be specific about the good bits when ALL of the bits were fantastic. Attentive staff, great menu and nothing overpriced (compared to others in the not too distant area). The Masons is a beautiful Cotswolds pub and we'll definitely be going back soon!

Impossible to fault. The food is absolutely superb, generous and very fairly priced. The restaurant area is comfortable and attractive and the young staff are delightful, being both efficient and friendly. Our one and only regret is this fabulous pub/restaurant isn’t in Devon where we live.

Lovely pub, really great room and superb breakfast. The service was excellent and the waitress extremely friendly and helpful. Full marks to the staff.

Quaint little place that was very enjoyable to stay. The breakfast was top notch and the service was fantastic.

Great food! Had the schnitzel and fries. Twas the dream

Very nice pub good food very Dog friendly well worth a visit

We had a two night stay and it was so perfect, from the moment we walked in, we felt so welcome. The room was so charming. Absolutely spotless with a delightful view. We had a dinner there, which I highly recommend. Breakfast was absolutely amazing, so many choices! Our host was so helpful with suggestions on where to visit. Top notch!

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were given a quite corner of the pub [perfect]. Everyone had different food choices and they were all delicious. And do save room for puddings. There's also a lovely beer garden outside. Staff are charming and friendly, making an effort to remember you! We will certainly be back soon. Thank you

Absolutely lovely food, great portions. Really pleasant atmosphere and brilliant service. Would highly recommend, will defiantly go back . .. .👍

We were staying in the Cotswolds and wanted to find a local dog friendly pub that served a traditional Sunday lunch, OMG absolutely outstanding on all counts. Lovely designed and clean pub in a beautiful village, friendly and helpful staff, dog bowls, treats and dog menu. The Sunday lunch menu offered 3 roasts, Beef, Pork and Chicken and a vegetarian option and a full menu of other options. The food was sublime, probably the best Sunday lunch I have ever had. Massive tick all round.

Great food, friendly staff, well worth a visit. Book ahead to get a table on a Sunday

Absolutely beautiful meal, can’t fault a thing. Service was excellent. Would highly recommend and will be returning. Genuinely friendly village pub

Booked lunch for a table of 12 with various dietary restrictions. Very helpful and flexible with the initial telephone booking. Food lovely with excellent service. Would certainly recommend the Masons Arms

8 of us went for what we can describe as the best meal we have had in a long time! So delicious, hot, big portions … great choice … nothing to complain about. Service was brilliant and very friendly. We can’t wait to go back to try other delicious food on the menu.

The food is amazing, good choice and hot, prices are what you would expect to pay, staff are very friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back

Fabulous Village Pub serving great food. We had a lovely family lunch on Easter Sunday. The food was all delicious, and the service was excellent.

We've just got back from staying two nights at the mason arms and I can not recommend it enough. The staff are all lovely and nothing is to much trouble for them. The food was amazing and very tasty. The rooms are all clean and tidy. The bedroom was cosy, well decorated and the bed was comfortable and we couldn't really hear the pub underneath. It's been an absolute pleasure staying here. Will definitely recommend and return. Thank you to all the staff, vicki and Greg for the lovely break away.

Lovely pub in a lovely part of the world. Will be back.

Best night sleep ever along with the best food ever, I don’t normally find such a gem on my work app. But I will most definitely be coming back,

Good to see a pub doing what it does well. Good food beer and service. Proper pies, big portions. Well kept beer.

Wonderful cosy country pub in a very picturesque setting. Rooms were very clean and freshly decorated. The pub is totally dog friendly and they provided bowls, towels etc and the dog was able to sit with us in the bar for dinner and breakfast. The food at dinner was wonderful, I had the pie and it was very tasty. The breakfast was also great, really large portions and lots of choice. We would 100% return in future.

Stopped by during our stay in the Cotswolds for a Sunday Roast. Lovely atmosphere and they were very accommodating of my Gluten Free allergy.

Dinner was delicious. Atmosphere lovely. Reasonably priced. Polite and unintrusive service. We had our anniversary meal here and loved it. Thank you!

I recently visited The Masons Arms and was thoroughly impressed by the warm, welcoming atmosphere of this cosy pub nestled in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park area. The country bar, complete with a roaring open fire during the winter and the delightful option to dine on the village green on sunny days, offers the perfect setting for a memorable meal. Greg and Vicki bring to The Masons Arms 20 years of experience in running pubs, and it really shows. They've made this place shine with a menu that boasts classics like succulent pork belly, local venison, and a variety of vegetarian options, not to mention the mouthwatering burgers. The chicken in my Sunday roast was perfectly cooked, moist, and flavourful, a testament to their commitment to exceptional food. They clearly take pride in offering outstanding customer service. I highly recommend The Masons Arms to anyone looking for top-notch pub favourites in a charming setting!

Good country pub with comfortable rooms and a great kitchen. Dinner was excellent- fish & chips and homemade pie both delicious. Lovely cooked breakfast too.

Beautiful food, lovely staff, WONDERFUL

Fantastic Cotswold pub. Been here a couple of times. The last time they were able to accommodate us (7 people) at very short notice. Good food for a decent price.

Booked in plenty of time, so not to he disappointed. Understand they were fully booked and had a wait list, just in case anyone had to cancel. Fabulous meal all the trimmings. Exceptional service (always is) Will be looking to book for next year.

We had Christmas Day here amazing food was great

Great pub with rooms. I will use again if I need to stay in the area.

Fabouls food, great rooms, very helpful staff,

Delicious lunch with friends. Very reasonably priced. Thoroughly enjoyed by us all.

Delicious meal with a wonderful selection of seasonal meat and vegetables.

Fabulous spot. Great food, value for money and lively staff. Have been 4 times in the last six months.

We enjoyed our Sunday Lunch so much that we also went there for an Evening Meal a few days later. On both occasions the staff were very polite helpful and efficient. This place is an olde world Cotswold pub. The place oozed local ambience and character. It is a pleasant place to go for a meal. There is a good choice of menu available on the two occasions that we visited. Prices were slightly higher than I would have liked but the quality, the standard and servings were good. The meals were nicely presented and tasted delicious. Car parking is on street. There seemed to be plenty of places to park without any problems. I was happy with my visits and will go there again when I am next in the area.

Stayed with family Sep 2023 for a wedding, so did not get to spend anywhere near as much time in the pub/hotel as we'd have liked. The village setting is idyllic and the cosy pub and hotel are exactly what you'd expect from an old, grade II listed cotswold stone-built establishment. While we spent minimal time actually in the hotel, the team were very friendly and did everything they could for us, from getting rooms ready early for us to change in before the wedding to assisting with a taxi service. One of the kids left airpods in the room which were found and returned by post quickly and efficiently. Breakfast was superb; locally produced and hearty full english. I really hope to be back sometime soon.

We stayed here for two nights in August as we were going to a wedding locally. I feel bad writing a negative review given they're a small business, but equally I think people should have an honest idea of what to expect when staying here because it is hugely overpriced for what you get. For the record, I've not written a TripAdvisor review before so I'm not one of 'those' people who seem to do it as a hobby. If you want to stay overnight, don't be fooled by the 4.5 * rating on here - it's because of the restaurant. The 'hotel' is sadly 2* at best. Firstly the pros: - Lovely restaurant / pub downstairs. We only had breakfast, but the vibe is exactly what you'd expect from a cosy Cotswolds pub. - Breakfast was good - all freshly cooked, not a buffet situation so make sure you allow time (we had breakfast included, but if you want any other coffee than cafetiere, you need to pay for it) - We knew we'd be arriving late after the pub closed, so they arranged to leave our key in a lockbox with clear instructions Now the cons: - The rooms are painfully smaller than they look in the photos, and they already look pretty small - it was uncomfortable staying even for one night let alone two (they're dog friendly, but if you have anything bigger than a chihuahua, it is completely unsuitable. We have a small golden retriever and would have been screwed if we'd brought her) - It is so dark and dingy that I had to do my makeup by phone light (and I fake tanned... you can imagine the results) - As soon as you walk into the room, there's a really strong smell of damp - even with several diffusers placed around the room - It is absolutely boiling in the rooms - they'd put a fan in there which helped a bit, but the windows don't open properly and blinds were broken and stuck shut, so it's impossible to get fresh air into the room - They advertise on their website that there's free wifi in every room, but there's a typed-up, framed sign on the wall in the rooms saying it actually doesn't work in all rooms, and apologising if you're in one of those rooms. Fair enough it's an old country building, but it is really cheeky to advertise something if it only applies to some rooms - both my husband and I needed to do work calls in the morning and weren't able to. We'd have had to book elsewhere if we'd known. - A few hooks on the wall in the corner is a 'wardrobe', but this is directly over a little corner desk, so not usable - The toiletries they supply are pretty ridiculous - you get about a shot of shower gel for two people - The worst part for us - we were woken up at 06:30 on Friday morning (the night after the wedding) because it turns out it was village bin day, and the bins and bottle banks were right outside the room. I'm 6 months pregnant, and we woke up in a huge panic from the bottles crashing, honestly thinking something had crashed into the room. I can't get across how loud it was - my husband jokes I'd sleep through an air raid, but this was deafening and actually a really distressing start to the day - not the "welcome stay for anyone wishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy lives" as they describe it. We were asked at check out how our stay had been, and I mentioned the wifi and bottle banks. The lady said "yes the wifi is terrible isn't it? It's the same for the whole village. Sorry about that." Sort of missed the point that they're advertising having something that doesn't work. With the bottle banks, she said again they know how awful the sound is and that it's actually the same in every room, but it's not their fault it's village bin day. Again missing the point, so I explained we were obviously not blaming them for it being bin day, but if they know the whole building is going to be woken up at 06:30, they should either (i) move the bins so they're not directly under the windows of the rooms, or (ii) if that's not an option, they absolutely need to put a note on the website for anyone staying on a Thursday night to expect it. For some people, it won't be an issue at all, but there will be people (like us) who are looking forward to a nice night away and getting a lie in for once, who would choose to stay elsewhere if they knew. The lady even said the previous owner knew it was so bad they tried to lobby the council to have the collection done later in the day. Between the size, the smell, the non-existent ventilation, the broken windows and blinds, the lack of working wifi, and the Friday morning noise that is so bad the previous owners tried to lobby the council, it is outrageous to charge £100 a night. If we had known the reality of what to expect, there is absolutely no way we'd have stayed. PS - I know the owners can respond to these reviews, so **please** do not reply saying there's nothing you can do about things like bin day, or the wifi - that is so not the point. You just need to be honest about what people will experience if they stay with you. If you lose business because of it, so be it. But if you don't share this info with prospective guests, you're withholding it because you know it might make them go elsewhere. I expect in good faith that you'll update your website accordingly to remove mention of free wifi in all rooms, and to include an advisory note about the reality of Friday mornings.

Visited here yesterday (9/8/23) with friends for the first time for lunch. The place is wonderful. Food was excellent and so were the staff. Will definitely go again when in the area.

We ate Sunday lunch here. Staff very friendly and attentive. Pub cute, nice decor and Cotswolds charm. We had the roast chicken and the roast pork. They easily made the roast gluten free. The gravy had a lovely flavour, pork was melt in the mouth and portions were a really good size. Best roast in a long time!

We stayed here for one night.The staff are lovely and so welcoming.The double room en-suite it was so small and certainly wasn’t for two people.The toilet/shower room was like a box very compact to say the least.No wardrobe a few hangers instead on the wall.We certainly couldn’t have stayed any longer as not much to do in the village and it was raining & a rather uncomfortable room.For what they charge it was overpriced for what you actually got.Toiletries were the smallest bottles for 1 miserly to say the least. Food the nachos were great as was the full English breakfast.The huge letdown was the Thai green curry which was tasteless and had diced chicken pieces thrown on the top of the rice I unfortunately have to say the worst I’ve ever had.I left most of it and my plate was taken away with no questions asked I couldn’t be bothered saying anything but left disappointed.

Visited sat while mon, excellant quiet little place, can't praise it enough, all the staff are very polite and efficient, rooms very well kept ,clean and very quiet and we just adored the decor and wood beams , had one evening meal and two breakfasts all were with locally sauce ingredients and cooked to perfection the way you want it the chefs/cooks get our biggest thanks as we are very impressed with everthing and I don't impress easily also the younger members of staff keep up the fantastic work you are doing . Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and if ever back in that location it will be a repeat visit from us without a doubt .

Went for a meal last night while on holiday in Fairford the meal was amazing and service first class,would highly recommend

5 out of 5 2 night stay dinner both night’s accommodation and food fantastic. Good selection of Ales and staff were so accommodating

Beautiful old pub in lovely village. Warm welcome and excellent food. Way above average pub food and great portion size. Very dog friendly essential to book if you are bringing your dog.

Absolutely delicious food. Busy Friday night but all staff were fantastic. Could not fault the food at all

Our first meal out post 2nd lock down and we had a great experience.We ordered the scallops and white bait to start, and the lamb medallions and cajun chicken burger special for main. All dishes were great, service and atmosphere was good.Would recommend and revisit.

Short post lockdown break, greeted by lovely hostess and staff where it quickly became apparent that nothing would be too much trouble. Room looked as if they've been recently refurbished, small but cosy and fine for a short break with our dog. We ate in the bar each night and I can honestly say I had two of the nicest meals I've had away from home for a long time, (steak pie with stilton and the tagliatelle). My wife thought the same about her curry. This couple have a winning formula and deserve success! Cheers

Had a really lovely Sunday lunch here, very well organised operation in these COVID times, polite and welcoming staff, very attentive and always happy to help. Service was quick and the food delicious. I had the Roast Chicken which was excellent, beautifully cooked. The fish and chips were absolutely huge, well cooked with a crispy batter on the fish. The burger was well excellent too. The sweets were delicious also, the banoffi pie and Chocolate cheesecake I highly recommend. Well worth a visit.

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch here - food was beautiful and service great in a lovely pub all Covid secure. Highly recommend 😊

Absolutely superb,great friendly atmosphere,great Sunday roast.We will definitely be back very soon.

Had a lovely evening meal here and would highly recommend. Very clean and vivid friendly.Food was really really good and quick service.There no car park and you have to park on the road, but that wasn't a problem.Sticky toffee pudding was home made and delicious.

Lovely country pub, friendly staff. We were desperate for a hot breakfast and even though we were a whole hour outside of their breakfast service time, they happily cooked for us.

Called here for a coffee last weekend and realised that they were fully open again for food so booked for this evening. Friendly greeting to confirm our booking before being shown to our table, nicely separated from others. Fantastic starter of scallops could almost have been a main course, and the avocado salad was also excellent. Main courses were also really good (sea bass and chicken); well prepared and presented, decent portion sizes and very tasty. Overall a really lovely evening, with great food, fair pricing, good service and really nice atmosphere. Well done everyone; we'll be back soon!

Having stopped here for coffee last weekend we decided to try lunch today and we were not disappointed. The food was cooked freshly, presented nicely and the service was very good. Friendly welcome by staff who acknowledge ones entry and are happy to accommodate less able mums! I recommend booking as it's a tiny pub but there are 8 or so tables on the green outside if the weather is suitable. We ordered from the light lunch menu, which has slightly smaller but adequate portions. I also understand they do takeaways.There is not a car park nor much parking so allow good time.Thoroughly recommended.

This pub is under new managment and Saturday was the first time we had eaten there. What a great surprise- the food was excellent, we really couldn't fault anything we had, three courses for two people which came to around £50 (without drinks). Well done ! Hope to be back again soon.