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The Porch House

5.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance of relaxation and indulgence at this idyllic retreat, where delicious meals and drinks await after a day of exploration

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The Porch House blends rustic charm with modern comfort in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests start their day with a traditional English breakfast, unwind with drinks at the bar, or relax on the sun-filled terrace. The helpful staff receives consistent praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cheltenham is home to The Porch House. Old Mill and Sezincote House & Garden are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and The Model Village. Dragonfly Maze and Cotswold Falconry Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Cheltenham travel guide
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Digbeth Street, Stow on the Wold, Cheltenham, England, GL54 1BN

What's nearby

  • Blenheim Palace showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Blenheim Palace
    39 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Oxford, United Kingdom
    University of Oxford
    43 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Warwick Castle which includes a castle, heritage architecture and views
    Warwick Castle
    45 min drive - 35.7 miles
  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Edward's Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station
    7 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bell at Stow
    3 min walk
  • The Porch House
    1 min walk
  • The Chip Shed
    6 min drive
  • The Willow
    6 min drive
  • Lucy's Tea Room
    3 min walk

About this property

The Porch House

Luxury inn
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at The Porch House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Porch House have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Royalist Cheltenham
Royalist Hotel
Royalist Hotel Cheltenham
Porch House Inn Cheltenham
Porch House Inn
Porch House Cheltenham
The Porch House Inn
The Porch House Cheltenham
The Porch House Inn Cheltenham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Porch House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

The Porch House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Porch House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Porch House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Porch House located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this luxury inn is within a 10-minute walk of St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Old Mill and St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Porch House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy d a delightful overnight stay at the porch house. The staff were helpful and friendly and our room was very comfortable with delightful decor. We didn’t eat at here because it was fully booked ,but the dining room looked very nice .Hope to be back one day !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the cutest inn on the Cotswolds! And the food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Very comfortable and cozy, great dining service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Great old pub hotel.. Beautiful inside and loved relaxing in their lounges. Also ate dinner and we enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jahan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was truly a pleasure to stay at England’s oldest inn. We loved our room, the history and the restaurant. We brought our dog as well, and it was just such a lovely weekend. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was quaint, clean and the staff friendly and efficient. The room was very small and the room not made up the one night. Overall though good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of Cotswold charm! Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our 1 night

Amazing food downstairs and the wine was lovely great staff clean rooms all good .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

The staff, food and surroundings were wonderful. Who wouldn’t want to sleep in a building built in the 10th century. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay, quaint with lots of history and made to feel very welcome. Thank you Porch House!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ole Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very charming place. Excellent food. Welcoming atmosphere. Morning service (breakfast) was slow, but food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historical old inn with lots of character.

The Porch House was a comfortable choice for a one night stay. The staff were friendly and the room clean and bed really comfortable. The inn is very old and has lots of character, but the bedroom and ensuite bathroom were quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding. Establishment was adorable & full of personality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Travelling through the Cotswolds.

Only a one night stay but stay was great. From check in staff, bar and restaurant staff and the cleaners we met when we arrived and departed were all great, friendly and welcoming. The hotel is excellent for a real taste of the Cotswolds and our meal in the restaurant in the evening, and breakfast in the morning were great also.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t Miss Out!

As a lover of history, you cannot find a better place that a spot that has been operating for a thousand years! Clean, comfortable where the staff are super friendly and welcoming. If you want to immerse yourself in the Cotswolds, start here! The food at the restaurant was amazing as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel...thought it was pretty cool that it's the oldest inn in England. We had dinner at the hotel one night and food and service was very good. Breakfast also delicious and made to order!! The location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. There is not hotel parking available, but paid parking is nearby. Our room was on the second floor and no lift in the hotel. A staff member carried our bags up the stairs for us. Everyone was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at the porch house. The staff was phenomenal. Very friendly and willing to assist as needed. The room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. I even ate at their restaurant and the food was delicious. There is long-term parking down the street that is easy use. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay there again

My wife and I chose The Porch House for our 2 night stay in November becuase we perceived the common areas to be comfortable places to spend some down time in the Cotswolds. We were not disappointed. The Inn is very comfortable and the bar was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable but a bit small. Overall I am glad we stayed theyre and would definitely stay there again if searching for a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Beautiful all round. Room was perfect for a one night stay. Had evening dinner and breakfast and both were excellent. Would have no complaints and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Well done
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff and the character of the Porch House. The building wraps itself around you and feels very old and welcoming. We were sad not to encounter the ghost that some people have encountered in our room! The bed was comfy and the pillows a delight. We would come back again and next time hope to see the ghost!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average stay

The staff were lovely and the food (breakfast and dinner) were fantastic! The room unfortunately was just average (especially considering star rating), with a comfortable bed but tiny bathroom, no control of heating and the only small window opened onto patio/parking, meaning was quite noisy. Also no service during our stay meant we ran out of basic amenities on 2nd night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely historic property with a great restaurant. The only thing that could be improved is the WiFi. It was non-existent in our room and in the public areas we were required to give personal information and allow our phones to be tracked to use it. We chose not to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great England experience in a 1000 year old inn. Central and authentic. Loved the room over the entrance with views all around. Didn’t mind banging my head on the door frame too much, but I am 5’7”! Great pub downstairs. Not modern but that is what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel looks better on the internet.

The hotel is very old and quaint, however, a lot of the decor looked very tired and worn out. Couldn't tell if it was tired or just needed a good cleaning. The bathroom was not equipped well. No tissues or wash clothes. Window shade in the room was not working well. Bed was comfortable and sheets seemed fine. The access to the room was difficult because of some very narrow and low ceiling stairs. Staff wasn't overly friendly and they seemed frazzled and under staffed. We did have a very good meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a warm and inviting atmosphere, the room was perfect and the bed was amazingly comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025