The Hare & Hounds Hotel in Cotswold

We have spent a lovely spring break at the Hare & Hounds.... our first trip to the Cotswolds. Both evenings we selected from the fixed menu and were extremely happy. The staff couldnt have been better.

We had a big group of friends for a get-together for an evening meal. The service from all the staff was exceptional, they remember everyone drinks. The food was served all together and very well presented. Nothing was a problem. Definitely be going back and would like to stay for a night as the surroundings are beautiful. Well done to all.

We had a very disappointing lunch experience. We were seated in the garden around 2:30 PM, looking forward to a quiet meal, when a staff member began mowing the lawn right next to us—despite clearly seeing us dining. The noise was extremely disruptive, and the strong smell of petrol completely ruined our appetite. We asked reception if the mowing could be paused while we ate, but were told they’d have to check with HR. Nothing changed, and the staff member continued working in the same area. Eventually, we asked to be moved to the front of the restaurant just to escape the noise and fumes, but by then, we’d lost our appetite and couldn’t finish our food. We ended up spending nearly £80 for two people to sit in a noisy, unpleasant environment with unhelpful staff and no consideration for guests' comfort.

Fantastic breakfast and great value

A great place to visit for a stay or food only. The staff all helpful and friendly . Would definitely return. Priced higher than average but you get what you pay for, quality👍

We stayed at the Hare & Hounds Hotel for a long weekend in the Gamekeepers Cottage. The hotel is lovely and the staff were very friendly and welcoming from the get-go. The hotel is located a very short distance away from Westonbirt Arboretum which is ideal to get out and about especially for nature lovers. The hotel is dog friendly and very clean. Our cottage was quirky and cosy as you might expect from old cottages however still felt spacious. The cottage also had a hot tub which we used as it is very private so you are not overlooked. Tea and coffee were in plentiful supply although a faster boiling kettle wouldn't go amiss. We enjoyed the food at the hotel both within the hotel's restaurant and at Jack Hare's (their pub/bar), and they had spaces within the hotel with a log burning stoves to stay nice and warm. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would definitely recommend staying here.

The place is amazing, staff is friendly, rooms are really nice and dog friendly. The only thing to point out is that the food is average and could be better.

Just fabulous, spent Christmas there with my dog and had a fabulous time.

Bar was pleasant and welcoming. Sat in drawing room for drinks. Izzy on the bar was extremely helpful and pleasant, giving good recommendations.

English countryside site, fantastic views now in autumn

Unfortunately house keeping is abysmal, teabags left in teapot from previous, dirt on the floor and stairs. Wet dog smell everywhere. Dog friendly means you have to share your peaceful breakfast with the sound on dogs barking at each other and the smell. Menu was limited overpriced and small portions. Breakfast itself was nice if a bit doggy. Ideally placed for Tetbury etc but recommend The Priory there to eat instead

Brought a group of my customers from Perth Western Australia and toured the Cotswolds as part of my Food Tour business. Just emailed to book again for 2025 London & Cotswolds trip! All staff were friendly and helpful. The building is beautifully appointed, with extensive gardens and outdoor areas, rooms were so comfortable and bathrooms well equipped. Best of all for us as food-lovers, was the restaurant with wonderful breakfasts every morning cooked to order and we all loved the dinner we experienced too. Can't wait to come back. A big thanks to all involved during our stay.

Staff are amazing hard working and friendly. Food good. Lovely venue for a wedding.

One of the best places to stay in the cotswolds, booked the deluxe suite which came with the hot tub in the private garden. Lovely all around and will certainly be willing to come back here again!

Went for a wedding, lovely venue and friendly staff

Rooms outdated and could have been slightly cleaner (for the price you’re paying). Food was incredible and service exemplary.

Stayed for business, great hotel, food superb and great service

Lovely evening here, nice location. All the courses were lovely, and the desert was my favorite. Pleasant music in the background areas nicely decorated we were in the restaurant area. You can stay here too. There was a party going on in the grounds so it was good for larger social occasions.

Not happy. Changed our booking to bank holiday Monday. The establishment calls us to and ask why we didn't attend on a Sunday. Never apologised. Told us the restaurant is closed on the Monday but the pub menu is available and is 'pretty much' the same menu. Absolute nonsense, it is not the same at all. No apology at all. I won't be eating here if the service is like that

I didn’t realise how actually dog friendly this place is! Definitely take your dog 🐕

We had such a wonderful wedding in April at the Hare and Hounds Hotel in Gloucestershire. The staff were fantastic - so professional, polite and accommodating; everyone said how impressed they were with them. The food and wine was brilliant, as was the service. The team went above and beyond for us, putting lots of thought into small details. We used the library for photographs as it rained all day, which created a great backdrop to our photos with the leather chairs, Victorian windows and book-lined walls. A lot of guests stayed at the hotel overnight and all commented on how lovely their rooms were. It was great to have breakfast altogether with our guests the next day before leaving. We would definitely recommend this as a venue for future events.

If you're thinking about getting employment here than look elsewhere, had interview here over 3 weeks ago I chased it up 2 days ago and still no come back, fullers think again I think you need some people skills on what your saying to candidates.

A fantastic experience, perfectly accessible, very courteous and friendly staff could not do enough for you to make your stay very enjoyable

What a beautiful place, staff friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent, free parking. Met up with a friend for lunch, will definitely go again

Spur of the moment couple of days away. Absolutely stunning hotel, staff are very friendly and attentive, food is absolutely amazing. Rooms are big with the usual tea and coffee. Would recommend highly 5 stars

The restaurant is clearly overpriced for what they offer. The quality of the food is above average, but portions are tiny and prices too high for what is served. A BBQ octopus according to my experience was boiled and never saw a BBQ! No roast aromas and also not one leg but maybe a third leg in some luke warm gravy. Reaction to a complaint: of course was bbq-ed - well, I had >100 octopus in my life and also cooked myself - so this was a miserable reaction. Later, 15% service charge were added automatically, and this is UK not US.

Lovely place, rooms, service, and food all top notch Many thanks

Now here is a great place to stop and eat. Food choice was excellent and you can see why it has two rosettes. Prices good for this level of cuisine. Very close to Westonbirt Arboretum.

Booked as the hotel advertised it was dog friendly and it genuinely was. Excellent and friendly service from all the staff and our dog was well looked after, with his own breakfast!

We had our wedding here in 2023 and returned for our first anniversary a few weeks ago and you always feel well attended to. The food is amazing and the staff are super friendly though rooms are on the pricey side. 100% recommend though.

A great place to meet family half way. lunch in Jack Hares the into lounge with fire for pots of tea and further chats. The Sunday lunch was absolutely delicious and well priced

Wonderful!! This is such an amazingly peaceful place, it’s divine! The rooms are so comfy and beautifully decorated. They not only have dog-friendly rooms but the staff are so welcoming to the dogs and they have sausages for breakfast and a HOT Dogwash!!! I could happily live here!! I would like to give a special mention to the young man on reception. We stayed for 2 nights and needed to stay longer but they were fully booked so he called all the other hotels in the group for us. Honestly, he was fantastic! He also took the attached for us as we were celebrating St David’s Day.